4:07 p.m. — Palin resigning as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office. She didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the announcement from her home in suburban Wasilla on Friday morning. She said she would step down July 26. Spokesman Dave Murrow says Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's picnic in Fairbanks at the end of the month. Palin was first elected in 2006 on a populist platform. But her popularity has waned as she waged in partisan politics following her return from the presidential campaign.
» Full Story2:34 p.m.: Powerful sedative found in Jackson home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.
Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousnes.
12:39 p.m.: Marines on the move
NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S.
» Full Story11:17 a.m.: Federer makes Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time champion Roger Federer delivered a masterful grass-court performance Friday to beat Tommy Haas in straight sets and reach his seventh straight Wimbledon final, putting him within one win of a record 15th Grand...
» Full Story11:06 a.m. - Prosecutors: Demjanjuk fit to stand trial
MUNICH (AP) — Doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial on charges that he was an accessory to murder at a Nazi death camp, prosecutors said Friday.
» Full Story5:11 p.m.: Missile aimed at U.S. feared
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its east coast Thursday, a possible prelude to the launch of a long-range missile toward Hawaii over the July Fourth holiday.
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