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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....

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UPDATE AUDIO Akron Judge Linda Kersker Dies
Akron Municipal Court Judge Linda Kersker was pronounced dead around 6 p.m. yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic. comments: 5
Toddler Shot To Death In Canton Home
A 2-year-old Canton girl is dead after she was shot in her home around 9:55 p.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of 14th Street NE. comments: 2
Prosecutors Say Demjanjuk Is Fit To Stand Trial
German prosecutors say doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial over allegations that he was an accessory to murder at a Nazi death camp.
Ohio Critics Of GM Closure Want Factory Saved
AUDIO Stimulus Dollars Purchase New Metro Buses comments: 3
Poll: Strickland's Approval Rating Drops Dramatically
AUDIO Celebrating The 4th Safely
AUDIO Economy May Impact Holiday Travel
Local July 4 Festivities
Akron Post Offices Hours Changed For Holiday
Two More Guilty In Cleveland Corruption Probe
AUDIO Police Snuff Out International Drug Ring comments: 1

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GM Awaits Judge's Ruling On Sale Plan
General Motors Corp. may have to wait out the long holiday weekend to learn if its bankruptcy plan is moving forward.
Companies Recall Products Linked To Milk Processor
Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other products that are linked to a possible salmonella contamination at a Plainview, Minn., milk processor.
GM Urges Quick Approval Of Sale Plan
Facing a July 10 government funding cutoff, General Motors Corp. is calling for quick approval of its bid to sell its "good" parts into a new company and emerge from bankruptcy protection.
Ford Sales Drop 10.7 Percent
Grocers Recall Beef
Running Out Of Time To Save Money
Kroger Faces Shareholders
Semiconductor Plant To Close

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Indians Close Out First Half
The Cleveland Indians will reach the halfway point of the 2009 Major League baseball season tonight when they play the Oakland A's at Progressive Field.
Aeros, Bowie Split Two
Akron and Bowie split a doubleheader Thursday night, as the Aeros fell 3-0 in the opener before rebounding to win 3-2 in the nightcap.
VIDEO Shaq's Motto: A Ring For The King
Shaquille O'Neal has a motto for the upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers season, "win a ring for the King."
WGC Bridgestone Helps Local Charities
Cavs Record In Free Agency 0-fer
Two Soccer Zips Earn Pre-Season Honors
Six Golden Flashes Now In Pro Ball
Indians & Rays Trade

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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012....

Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media....

US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001....

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis

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Numerous New Traffic Laws Start Today
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stonewall wrote:
OKAY they passed a bunch of new laws. Lets see how many of them get enforced. Do you think a cop is going to get out in the rain to cite anyone for not having their lights on? Yea right....
see this story & comment thread...