Jul 04, 2009 11:40AM

North Korea fires missiles in 4th of July salvo (AP)

AP - 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.

Jul 04, 2009 11:59AM

Analysis: Palin's resignation hurts her future (AP)

AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help for a party battered by scandal and fighting for relevancy.

Jul 04, 2009 11:28AM

Europe's free, state-run health care has drawbacks (AP)

AP - As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, free, state-run health care is a given.

Jul 04, 2009 01:03PM

Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer (AP)

AP - A teenage girl shot while helping her father in their family's small furniture and appliance store died Saturday, becoming the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer terrorizing a small South Carolina community, authorities said.

Jul 04, 2009 11:43AM

Obama's trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission (AP)

AP - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.

Jul 04, 2009 12:08PM

Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth (AP)

AP - 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.

Jul 04, 2009 01:00PM

Oasis amidst war, Afghan valley looks to tourism (AP)

AP - There's a new building in town, and it isn't a military barracks or a hospital. It's a Tourist Information Center.

Jul 04, 2009 04:52AM

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)

AP - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.

Jul 04, 2009 11:46AM

Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for 4th (AP)

AP - The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan — especially on the Fourth of July.

Jul 04, 2009 01:04PM

Serena Williams beats sisters Venus at Wimbledon (AP)

AP - Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.

Jul 04, 2009 11:47AM

McCain says resigning Palin will play leadership role (Reuters)

Reuters - Republican Senator John McCain expressed support for his former presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, on Saturday as Washington speculated about why the Alaska governor abruptly announced her resignation.

Jul 04, 2009 09:08AM

Iraq declines offer of U.S. help with reconciliation (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq on Saturday ruled out foreign involvement in its efforts to reconcile rival factions, just after visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Iraqis to do more to bury grievances and stave off renewed conflict.

Jul 04, 2009 09:31AM

North Korea defies U.S. with new missile launches (Reuters)

Reuters - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defense ministry said, in an act of defiance toward the United States on its Independence Day that further stoked regional tensions.

Jul 04, 2009 11:55AM

Hardline Iran editor calls for Mousavi to face trial (Reuters)

Reuters - An editor seen as close to Iran's leadership said on Saturday that opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi should go on trial, and a lawyer said other reformists had already been accused of acting against national security.

Jul 04, 2009 06:50AM

Two U.S. soldiers killed in complex Afghan attack (Reuters)

Reuters - Two U.S. soldiers were killed when their base in southeast Afghanistan came under attack on Saturday, the U.S. military said, two days after a major operation against the Taliban was launched in the south.