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- Palin links resignation to 'higher calling'
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 AP - Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.
- Chestnut chows down record 68 hot dogs
Setting a new world record, Joey Chestnut won Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, solidifying himself to many as the greatest gustatory athlete of all time.
- US residents only for Jackson's Internet draw
The race is on to get hold of tickets for Michael Jackson?s memorial service on Tuesday but the process is proving frustrating for many fans. Some waiting outside the venue in Los Angeles were panic-stricken to learn their only chance of getting a seat
- Medvedev ready to push "reset" button with US
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says he is ready to reinvigorate relations with Washington ahead of US President Barack Obama?s first summit meeting in Moscow. Speaking on his internet blog, Medvedev said he was ready to push the reset button: ?The
- White House celebrates Independence Day
The White House is getting ready for its big holiday barbecue and fireworks show. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle returned from Camp David in time to host the Independence Day celebration. The Obamas have invited about 1,200 military
- Philippine-American Friendship Day
was designated by President Diosdado P. Macapagal to commemorate the liberation of the country by Filipino and American forces from Japanese occupation at the end of World War II. The Philippines was a United States territory from 1898 to 1941, when it
- United States of America celebrates its 233rd anniversary
In 1763, American colonists who were erstwhile loyal British subjects, invoked the principles enunciated in the 13th century English document, the Magna Carta, that no one is above the law. In that year, when the English King began to assert his
- US celebrates Independence Day
Americans across the United States celebrated their national holiday on Saturday, commemorating the 233 years since the Declaration of Independence with barbecues, live music and lots of fireworks. The New York Times devoted its back cover to a full page
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AP - The Fourth of July weekend is shaping up as a celebration for Americans watching fireworks around the country — and for three elephants and a turtle.
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