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U.S. Shed 467,000 Jobs In June
The Labor Department reported Thursday that U.S. businesses shed a bigger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.5 percent, the highest in nearly 26 years. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 200 points on the news.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Obama Disappointed By Jobs Numbers
President Obama said Thursday he is "deeply concerned" about unemployment. The remarks to The Associated Press came after the Labor Department said U.S. businesses shed 467,000 jobs in June and that the unemployment rate increased to 9.5 percent.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Marines Battles Taliban In Helmand Valley
Thousands of Marines have descended upon the Helmand River valley in Afghanistan, a Taliban stronghold that is known for poppy growing. The Marines plan to stay, one of the first concrete examples of the Obama administration's new strategy for Afghanistan.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Hundreds Of Calif. Homeless March For Land Rights
In Sacramento, hundreds of homeless demonstrate in hopes of securing land to sleep on. In recent months a tent city and a city shelter have closed. With laws that prohibit sleeping in public places, these individuals say it is now illegal for them to exist.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:47:00 -0400

July 4 Becomes Silent Night In Cash-Strapped Places
You may want to double-check before you head out on July 4 for the annual fireworks show. Dozens of towns are canceling their Fourth of July celebrations this year owing to lack of funds.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:02:00 -0400

Politicians Reconsider Drilling Off Florida Coast
For years, oil production has been largely banned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. In large part, that's because of concerns that a spill could devastate the state's tourism industry. But now, some elected officials seem willing to take another look at offshore drilling after years of opposition.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400

Saddam's Fear Of Iran Trumped Fear Of U.S.
In a series of interviews between February and June of 2004, the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein told an FBI interrogator that he falsely let the world believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction because he feared revealing that weakness to Iran.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:00 -0400

Serena, Venus Reach Wimbledon Final, Again
One Williams or the other has won seven of the past nine championships at the All England Club. Serena beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 finals here, while Venus came out on top against her younger sister last year.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14:00 -0400

Military Says U.S. Soldier Captured In Afghanistan
Insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan, according to U.S. military officials, who did not release details on where he was captured or the circumstances. The news broke as thousands of Marines launched a major anti-Taliban offensive in southern Afghanistan. The missing soldier was not part of that operation.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:12:00 -0400

Q&A: Rising Unemployment Clouds Outlook
The increase in the unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent doesn't bode well for a smooth transition to economic recovery. Economists said they expected to see job losses; however, the 467,000 job cuts in June exceeded the consensus of analysts' projections.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:10:00 -0400

Unemployment Up To 9.5 Percent, A 26-Year High
Payrolls dropped a larger-than-expected 467,000 in June and the unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent, a 26-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday. Meanwhile, new jobless claims dropped to 614,000 last week, while continuing claims fell unexpectedly.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:34:00 -0400

First U.S. Casualties Reported In Afghanistan Push
At least one Marine has been killed and several others injured as a predawn operation launched Thursday continued in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand province. About 4,000 Marines are setting up positions in a river valley that has been Taliban stronghold. The operation is the first test of the Obama administration's new counter-insurgency strategy.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:21:00 -0400

Employers Cut More Jobs Than Expected In June
The nation's jobless rate is up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. The Labor Department says 467,000 jobs were eliminated last month. June's payroll reductions were deeper than the 363,000 that economists expected.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:16:00 -0400

Marine General Takes Fight To The Taliban
Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, a veteran of Iraq, is leading the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in its fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He exhorted his troops in a recent speech to besiege the enemy until the Taliban is dead or surrenders.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:45:00 -0400

Wimbledon Puts Tennis Babes Front and 'Centre'
Players and fans have noted that a string of tennis babes have been slated to play at Wimbledon?s Centre Court, while many of the top-seeded female players have been relegated to the periphery.
Thu, 02 July 2009 12:16:56 EST

Experts Find Soviet Parts in North Korean Missile
With concerns rising about a possible North Korean long-range missile test this weekend, two independent scientists say the rogue regime may be using an old Soviet ballistic missile to boost a rocket capable of reaching the West Coast of the U.S.
Thu, 02 July 2009 22:20:12 EST

Promoter: Insurance Would Cover Jackson Overdose
The company took out $17.5 million in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London, which still would fall short of the amount spent so far on the concert series
Thu, 02 July 2009 22:05:07 EST

Gitmo Docs Tell of Chaos, Dysfunction
Newly released memos about first years of operation of the jail portray a chaotic and sometimes violent operation
Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Ruth Madoff Asks to Keep Fur Coat as Home Seized
The U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan home, an action that forced his wife to move elsewhere despite her plea to stay.
Thu, 02 July 2009 19:37:22 EST

Intense Search for U.S. Soldier Captured in Afghanistan
Insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan after he walked off post with his three Afghan counterparts, officials said Thursday.
Thu, 02 July 2009 14:35:29 EST

Oops: Teacher Puts Sex Clip of Self on Students DVD
A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch.
Thu, 02 July 2009 23:26:30 EST

Charges Expected for Python Owner in Tot's Death
Charges will be brought against the owner of a pet python that strangled a 2-year-old Florida girl in her crib, killing her, police told FOXNews.com.
Thu, 02 July 2009 15:46:30 EST

Teacher Sticks Feces in Backpack, School Not Amused
The boy's father had said his son arrived home in April with the plastic bag of feces and a note that read 'This little turd was found on the floor in my room'
Thu, 02 July 2009 21:32:32 EST

Judge Tentatively Acquits Missouri MySpace Hoax Mom
A federal judge tentatively acquitted a Missouri woman in the MySpace cyberbullying case.
Thu, 02 July 2009 15:19:41 EST

Vet's U.S. Flag Vandalized, Replaced by Gift From Iraq
Marine veteran whose American flag was torched Monday gets a replacement flag from Iraq War Army veteran who brought it all the way from his Iraq base.
Thu, 02 July 2009 17:50:27 EST

Air France Plane Fell Vertically, Did Not Break Up in Flight
Air France crash investigators said on Thursday Flight 447 was not destroyed in flight, but fell vertically and crashed intact in the Ocean.
Thu, 02 July 2009 12:08:43 EST

Tax Revenue Drop Fuels States' Financial Crisis

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Obama 'Intimidated' as Tweens Invade Camp David

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Sanford to Meet With Family Over Holiday Weekend- Analysis: Paddling Politicians for Hypocrisy Is Fun- FOX Forum: Is Sanford the King of Heels?

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Bill Clinton to Raise Money for N.Y. Dem. Challenger

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Washington Post Cancels Plans to Hold $$ Dinner

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Jobless Rate Hits Highest Yearly Loss in 4 Decades

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Republican Clubs Banned at 2 Religious Universities

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney Jailed in Israel- LIVESHOTS: Cynthia McKinney Does it Again

Thu, 02 July 2009 23:43:33 EST

Bikini Olympics: It's Models vs. Actresses - Let the Games B
Three experts who rated six of the top beauties in each glamorous group
Thu, 02 July 2009 11:57:35 EST

Short Video From Michael Jackson's Last Performance Released
The 50-year-old singer appears a step slower than he was in his twenties and thirties, but he is in good voice
Thu, 02 July 2009 16:36:27 EST

The 10 Most-American Cars
Feeling patriotic? Buying American can still seem pretty foreign
Wed, 01 July 2009 16:40:50 EST

Private Pathologist: Asphyxia Likely Killed Carradine
The private pathologist who conducted a second autopsy on David Carradine's body said Friday that Thai authorities have determined the actor died of asphyxia and so far, he agrees
Thu, 02 July 2009 20:01:08 EST

Hot dog heavyweights weigh in (source: CNN)
Reigning hot dog-guzzling champ Joey Chestnut and nemesis Takeru Kobayashi of Japan attempted to psych each other out Thursday at the weigh-in for the 94th annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. (source: CNN) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:55:50 EDT

MySpace suicide case conviction overturned (source: CNN)
A federal judge tentatively overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman accused of using MySpace to deceive a teenage girl who eventually committed suicide, a U.S. attorney's spokesman told CNN. (source: CNN) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:08:37 EDT

Bill Clinton to visit Haiti as UN envoy (source: The Times Of India)
Former US President Bill Clinton is slated to make his first trip as UN special envoy to Haiti next week to help the storm-ravaged nation. (source: The Times Of India) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:27:34 GMT

MJ's Ex-Wife Debbie Rowe: ''I Want My Kids'' (source: ABC News)
''I Want My Kids,'' says Debbie Rowe, defying Jackson's last wishes (source: ABC News) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:36 -0400

Police Seeking Record Aid to Avoid Layoffs (source: CBS News)
President Obama Set Aside $1B for Police Help, More Than $8B Requested (source: CBS News) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:14:00 EDT

Coming Soon: High Speed Rail to Vegas? (source: CBS News)
Dept. of Transportation Designation Brings Long Sought-After Route Closer to Reality (source: CBS News) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:00:04 EDT

Judge admonished for explicit pics on Web site (source: CNN)
A judicial council on Thursday admonished the chief judge of the nation's largest federal appeals court for having ''sexually explicit photos and videos'' on his personal Web site, but decided against any further punishment. (source: CNN) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:41:26 EDT

Even in death, MJ is king of charts (source: The Times Of India)
As soon as the news of his death began to spread, radio programmers around the country cued up his songs, and fans rushed to buy his music in quantities that broke records on Billboard's sales charts. (source: The Times Of India) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:12:47 GMT

Video Of Jackson's Last Rehearsals Released (source: The Denver Channel)
Concert promoter AEG Live has released footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing on stage for his London tour. (source: The Denver Channel) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:21:30 MDT

Video: Racing Your Mower (source: CBS News)
Who knew lawnmowers could be so much fun? This holiday weekend lawnmowers will be raced in the Hoosier State, some reaching speeds of 60 mph. Cynthia Bowers reports. (source: CBS News) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:35:00 EDT

N.H. Town Seeks An Identity — And A Slogan (source: NPR)
The winner of a contest to come up with a new slogan for Raymond, N.H., will appear on Oprah — except she doesn't know it. Resident Paul Brown came up with the idea for the contest, which is open to anyone and encourages cheating and plagiarism. (source: NPR) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Economy Causes Some Fireworks Cancellations (source: Newsweek)
With looming economic concerns, should you worry that your Fourth of July will lose its flame? Nah. (source: Newsweek) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:42:47 GMT

4 million Inflatable baby floats recalled (source: CNN)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking parents to immediately stop using a series of inflatable floats for babies in swimming pools, announcing a voluntary recall of about 4 million floats Thursday. (source: CNN) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:50:39 EDT

SC gov's wife may be able to forgive affair (source: The Arizona Republic)
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she may be able to forgive her husband's much-publicized affair with an Argentine woman, but true reconciliation will take more time.... (source: The Arizona Republic) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:50:39 EDT

Mich. soldier in Iraq sworn in as lawyer by video (source: The Arizona Republic)
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Army Reserve Maj. Miles Gengler didn't hesitate as he repeated the oath during his swearing-in as an attorney. His words just had to travel more than 6,000 miles from Baghdad's Green Zone to Michigan to be heard.... (source: The Arizona Republic) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:50:39 EDT

Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case (source: The Arizona Republic)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide.... (source: The Arizona Republic) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:50:39 EDT

How California's Fiscal Woes Began: A Crisis 30 Years in the Making (source: Time)
Back in 1978, Proposition 13 was a boon to property to owners but it was a slow but sure carcinogen to the body politic. Now the patient is in dire straits (source: Time) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:00 EST

California's Budget Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (source: Time)
For conservatives, the crisis is an opportunity to impose fiscal restraint. But the costs, say liberals, is a huge amount of suffering. Is there a solution? (source: Time) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:00 EST

Why Marriage Matters (source: Time)
Buffeted by affairs and ennui, the intact, two-parent family is under assault. What America needs to get over its commitment issues. (Hint: it isn't love) (source: Time) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:00 EST

From Atop Sears Tower, A Ledge With A View (source: NPR)
A new ledge opens at the Sears Tower Skydeck in Chicago. The enclosed glass box extends 4 feet from the building and allows visitors to stare 1,353 feet down to the ground. (source: NPR) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:00 -0400