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Tickets to Jackson memorial to be free

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:53 GMT

Fans must register online for a lottery to win tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, organizers said Friday.

Celebrating the Fourth without a bang

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:07 GMT

What's July Fourth without fireworks? Many cities across the U.S. will find out Saturday. Expensive pyrotechnics displays are becoming victims of the recession. "I think there's going to be a lot of people complaining about it," said Terry Mertins, whose city, Tuscon, Arizona, is forgoing fireworks.

Star Cuban pitcher reportedly defects

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00 GMT

A highly regarded Cuban pitching prospect has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His next stop could be in the major leagues, possibly with the New York Yankees.

Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:20 GMT

U.S. Marines on Friday continued to lead a major push against militants in southern Afghanistan in an attempt to rout the Taliban from their stronghold in Helmand province, Marine Capt. William Pelletier said.

Jackson memorial may be world event

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:13 GMT

Thousands of fans are expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday to mourn Michael Jackson and some are predicting it could be one of the most-viewed events of all time. "This will obviously be a huge media event," said Toni Fitzgerald of Media Life.

Toxic air sickened flight attendant, suit says

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:59 GMT

The last time Terry Williams can remember being headache-free was in December. A chronic migraine has plagued her ever since. So have balance and vision problems, a tremor in her left arm, a prickly sensation in her feet and a loss of childhood memories.

Gen Y reflects on being American

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:28 GMT

Zakaria: Iran is a 'naked dictatorship'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:09 GMT

Three leading Iranian reformists who have rejected the results of last month's election questioned the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government Wednesday.

Air France crash mystery deepens

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:01 GMT

If there was ever any question over the importance of finding the black boxes from Air France flight 447 then there is certainly none now.

Navarrette: Doubting the loyalty of an American

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:49 GMT

Fourth of July weekend is as good a time as any to think about what it means to be an American -- even if there are those who insist you're not qualified for the job.