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Sarah Palin quits as Alaska governor. Rivals believe she wants a shot at the White House. Republican opinion split on timing of moveSarah Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential candidate who electrified her party's campaign last year, has resigned as Alaska's governor in a decision that has fuelled speculation she is positioning herself to run for president.After a sometimes rambling speech in which she compared herself to American soldiers wounded in battle in Kosovo, and said only dead fish go with the flow, Palin's critics accused her of a "flaky" decision and walking away from her post.Palin, who built strong support among conservative Republicans as John McCain's running mate last year, said she will step down in three weeks because she can contribute more away from politics."We know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time on another scale and actually make a difference for our priorities," she said.But Palin also hinted at continuing political ambitions when she repeated a qu
Guardian Saturday, July 04, 2009In Spain, The Dead Help Fight Climate ChangeIn the Barcelona suburb of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, the town's cemetery installed more than 450 solar panels on top of the mausoleums.
NPR Saturday, July 04, 2009OAS set to suspend Honduras after coupWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Organization of American States was likely to suspend Honduras on Saturday after a caretaker government refused to restore President Manuel Zelaya who was toppled in a military coup last weekend.
Reuters Saturday, July 04, 2009Michael Jackson's unreleased song his 'greatest ever work'Bruce Swedien revealed the singer had completed a powerful track entitled Don't Be Messin' Around.
Telegraph Saturday, July 04, 2009Fatal housing block fire 'deliberately lit'POLICE have launched an investigation into a fire that ripped through a housing block in London, killing six people.
Cnet Saturday, July 04, 2009Targets On Their Backs, Marines Enter Afghan TownThe Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — are prepared for anything as they move into the southern village of Sorhodez in the Marine offensive to wrest Afghanistan's Helmand River valley from Taliban control.
NPR Saturday, July 04, 2009At Newspaper, Poets Report For A DayThe editor of the Israeli daily newspaper Ha'aretz recently tried an unorthodox experiment. In celebration of Hebrew Book Week, he told most of his staff reporters to take a day off. Instead, he brought in a team of unlikely replacements — 31 of Israel's most acclaimed authors and poets — and asked them to report the day's news.
NPR Saturday, July 04, 2009Iraq declines offer of U.S. help with reconciliationBAGHDAD (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.
Reuters Saturday, July 04, 2009Recounting Rescue of Child Crash SurvivorOfficials: "Courageous" 12-Year-Old Girl Was Afloat off Comoros for 13 Hours Following Jet Disaster
CBS News Saturday, July 04, 2009Biden presides as troops become U.S. citizensVice President Joe Biden celebrated American patriotism and mocked the ghost of Saddam Hussein during a Fourth of July visit to Iraq on Saturday.
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