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Most popular news on 4 July 2009 |
Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
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.
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
AP - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.
Why Sarah Palin Quit
Time.com - Although her stated reasons are hard to pin down, insiders say the Alaska governor's decision is unlikely to lead to a presidential run in 2012
SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast
AP - North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday.
Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milk
AP - Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella.
Product pitchman Mays remembered as natural seller
AP - References to television pitchman Bill Mays' trademark image were everywhere at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh.
Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know
U.S. News & World Report - In a move that suggests its initial rescue plan was insufficient, the Obama administration yesterday announced plans to widen the eligibility parameters of a key housing initiative. The change would allow borrowers with mortgages valued at 125 percent of their home's worth to refinance into more affordable loans. Previously, only borrowers with so-called loan-to-value ratios of 105 percent or less could do so. The mortgage refinancing program is part of the president's two-pronged plan to pull the nation out of its worst housing slump since the Great Depression. ...
Sarah Palin: An "unholy amalgam"?
The Yahoo! Newsroom - The latest issue of Vanity Fair isn't even on newsstands yet and it's already making headlines for a not-so-politely titled article, "It Came from Wasilla," about Gov. Sarah Palin.
Tiger moves into lead at Congressional
AP - The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.
Michael Jackson Will: Mom, Diana Ross, Yes; Debbie Rowe, No
E! Online - We pretty much knew the basic details of what was going to be in Michael Jackson's will based on the scant details that trickled out yesterday.
Police foil radio control zeppelin jailbreak
Reuters - Spanish police said on Friday they had foiled an Italian drug trafficker's plan to break out of jail in the Canary Islands using climbing equipment and a four-meter-long zeppelin.
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
AP - The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.
Rihanna Gets Under the Skin of Tattoo Seekers
E! Online - Everyone knows that Rihanna is a tattoo trendsetter.
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge
AP - Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death.
Palin resigning as Alaska governor in surprise move
Reuters - Sarah Palin, the brash, deeply conservative governor of Alaska who crashed onto the U.S. national political scene last year as the Republican candidate for U.S. vice president, announced abruptly on Friday she was resigning as governor.
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
AP - 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.
Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concert
AP - Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.
Jermaine Jackson Talks Michael: "I Wish It Was Me"
E! Online - Exactly one week after Michael Jackson's death, brother Jermaine Jackson became the first member of the still-mourning musical family to sit down for an in-depth interview about the late icon, speaking to the Today show this morning from the grounds of Neverland Ranch.
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