Palin keeps low-profile after surprise news
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is staying out of the public eye after her surprise announcement that she will leave office more than a year before her term is complete. (Updated: 07/04/09 2:46 PM )
Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth
The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride - and for one couple, romance. (Updated: 07/04/09 4:26 PM )
More than 1 million seek tix for Jackson memorial
More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week. (Updated: 07/04/09 5:35 PM )
Pope urges G8 leaders to act on crisis
Pope Benedict XVI has urged G-8 leaders meeting in Italy next week to rewrite global financial rules and defend the world's poor from the effects of the economic downturn, the Vatican said Saturday. (Updated: 07/04/09 10:41 AM )
Other World & Nation News
North Korea fires missiles in 4th of July salvo
North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern. (Updated: 07/04/09 4:40 PM )
Exiled Honduran president vows return on Sunday
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Saturday that he would return to Honduras to try to retake office following last week's military-backed coup, despite warnings of a potentially bloody confrontation and the interim government's vow to arrest him and put him on trial. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:11 PM )
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent
A top aide to Iran's all-powerful leader has accused the country's main opposition leader of being an American agent who should be tried for treason, increasing the pressure on reformists disputing the outcome of last month's presidential election. (Updated: 07/04/09 1:16 PM )
SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov
After a week that offered the world a glimpse into the conflicted mind of philandering South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, his constituents differed Friday on whether he should leave office. (Updated: 07/03/09 3:35 PM )
Mexico wins praise for swine flu response
As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:31 AM )
State
- 19th century cemetery unearthed near school
- Measles vaccination urged for children
- Transformer failure caused ferry crash
- Chlorine spill keeps residents indoors
- Despite tough-guy act, Paterson’s support slipping
- Seeking to smart-size government
- Stalemated Senate hopes Paterson can mediate
- Man who shot himself during traffic stop dies
- July 4 display returns to Hudson River
- Guantanamo detainee gets 2010 trial date
International
- US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 642
- US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,322
- A leader of Hungary's 1956 revolution dies
- Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concert
- Honduras' swift coup was months in the making
- Zelayo says he's optimist, will return to Honduras
- Afghan mine clearers rescue artifacts
- Oasis amidst war, Afghan valley looks to tourism
- Indian power thieves keep enforcers on the hunt
- Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers
National
- Zelayo says he's optimist, will return to Honduras
- In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US set to begin
- 1 dead, several hurt in Fla. lightning strike
- NY man dies after boat capsizes during regatta
- Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter
- AP News in Brief
- Drug bust nets heroin stuffed in Build-A-Bear toys
- Details emerge on woman accused of al-Qaida ties
- Palin links resignation to `higher calling'
- Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer
Strange Stories
- Turtle named for Obama freed on Independence Day
- Cops in Michigan protect _ and serve doughnuts
- Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
- New Zealand airline issues nude safety video
- Oregon woman obsessed with rabbits back in jail
- Illinois cabbie uses deodorant to disarm attacker
- Calif. students get X-rated version of class DVD
- NYPD rookie makes arrest moments after graduation
- Va. woman rides to landfill in trash bin
- Inmate uses toilet paper 'bomb' to attempt escape
Columns
Celebrating independence
Need a lesson in democracy this Fourth of July? Just look at the brutal crackdown during demonstrations over a disputed presidential election in Iran, and the peaceful transfers of power that mark governance in this nation should jump into much clearer focus.
More Columns
Another Voice
- William A. Weimer: From industry standpoint, fireworks should skyrocket
- William J. Morgan Jr.: Placement of juveniles important for safety of society
- Gladys Carrion: State will take steps to ensure group home safety
- Mike Johnson: Realtors stand for open space and lower taxes
Everybody's Column
- Region boasts many affordable attractions
- Regulation of tobacco by FDA is long overdue
- Committee is pleased with coverage of Wall
- Buffalo Niagara needs resident opera company
My View
- Tom Waters: Cherish your freedom on Independence Day
- Wesley Carter: Education is the key to eliminating racism
- Brian Pawley: Universal health care is a blessing, not a curse
- Barbara Palazzo: Bridge improvements can’t wait any longer
