 Times Online | Palin resignation splits GOP The Star-Ledger - NJ.com by Politico.com Sarah Palin's jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks and the wider political community in a very familiar fashion. ... Events in Palin's political career What employees can learn from Sarah Palin's resignation Palin exit comes as a surprise |
 ABC News | North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast Voice of America By VOA News South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast, following similar tests earlier this week. The missiles were fired over several hours beginning Saturday morning. ... North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East Coast North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.Korea |
 MiamiHerald.com | Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for Initiatives Washington Post President Obama today invoked the "spirit of America" to argue for health care, energy and education reform in a July 4 radio address that compared this moment in US history to the turning points of past generations. ... Obama highlights America's challenges in weekly address Obama calls for reform in Independence Day address Obama: Happy Fourth of July |
 Times Online | UK investigates Iran charge claim BBC News The British Foreign Office says it is investigating newspaper reports that one of the UK embassy workers detained in Iran has been formally charged. The Guardian says the embassy's chief political analyst has been accused of "acting against national ... Trial Announced for British Embassy Staff EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trial Iranian cleric says British Embassy employees will be tried |
 guardian.co.uk | How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip MiamiHerald.com Gov. Mark Sanford heavily mixed business and pleasure during a three-day trip in 2008 to Argentina to visit his lover, records released by the South Carolina Department of Commerce show. Sanford has reimbursed taxpayers about $3300 ... Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov |
 MiamiHerald.com | The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of July Los Angeles Times A lot of the lore that surrounds the holiday isn't accurate, but its meaning and power are undeniable. By Peter de Bolla Each Fourth of July is celebrated in the time-honored way -- fireworks, parades, cookouts and, oh yes, recommitment to the fine ... Today in History - July 4 Fourth of July fun facts Happy Fourth of July, America! |