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Crash probe locates doomed Yemeni flight recorders (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 8:53 am
PARIS, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- French investigators said on Sunday they had detected the signal from the flight recorders from a Yemeni jet that crashed last week with more than 150 people on board. ... > read full story...
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Time to review policy on gays in U.S. military: Powell (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 8:52 am
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- American attitudes have changed and the "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays serving in the U.S. military should be reviewed, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin Powell said on Sunday. ... > read full story...
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Disney worker dies in Florida monorail collision (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 6:43 am
MIAMI, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- A Walt Disney World employee died on Sunday in a collision of monorail trains carrying tourists at the theme-park complex in central Florida, according to a theme park spokeswoman. ... > read full story...
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Chinese floods kill 15, displace 400,000 (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 3:23 am
BEIJING, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Flooding and heavy rain in southern China have forced 400,000 people to evacuate their homes and killed at least 15, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. ... > read full story...
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Obama heads to Moscow for "reset" summit (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 1:09 am
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama heads to Moscow on Sunday promising a far-reaching effort to "reset" U.S.-Russia relations that hit a post-Cold War low under the Bush administration. ... > read full story...
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Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 5:09 pm
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from U.S. forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and prosperity. ... > read full story...
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Former NFL star Steve McNair found dead: reports (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 2:47 pm
CHICAGO, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been found dead in Nashville of a gunshot wound in an apparent murder-suicide, according to local media reports. ... > read full story...
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Former Beatles, Stones manager Allen Klein dies (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 11:10 am
LOS ANGELES, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Record label mogul Allen Klein, who handled the affairs of both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died in New York on Saturday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, a spokesman said. He was 77. ... > read full story...
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Russia to grant U.S. Afghan supply route (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 10:21 am
MOSCOW, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Russia will grant President Barack Obama permission next week to ship U.S. weapons supplies across its territory, or through its airspace, en route to Afghanistan, sources on both sides told Reuters on Saturday. ... > read full story...
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Rescuers find debris of Yemenia aircraft: government (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 7:23 am
SANAA, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Search crews have located a large piece of debris from a Yemeni jet that crashed into the Indian Ocean off the Comoros islands last week and are working to retrieve it, the Yemeni transport ministry said Saturday. ... > read full story...
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Three killed in riot in China's Xinjiang region (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 1:04 pm
BEIJING, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Three people died in rioting in China's restive far west Xinjiang region on Sunday, state media reported, in a confrontation that underscored the tense divide there between Han Chinese and the Uighur ethnic minority. ... > read full story...
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Crash probe locates doomed Yemeni flight recorders (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 8:53 am
PARIS, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- French investigators said on Sunday they had detected the signal from the flight recorders from a Yemeni jet that crashed last week with more than 150 people on board. ... > read full story...
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Mexican ruling party to struggle at mid-term vote (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 8:13 am
MEXICO CITY, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Mexicans voted on Sunday in mid-term elections for Congress where President Felipe Calderon's party is likely to lose ground, leaving him with an uphill struggle to achieve economic reforms. ... > read full story...
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An Iranian clerical group says vote result "invalid" (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 7:17 am
TEHRAN, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- A pro-reform Iranian clerical group said on Sunday the outcome of last month's presidential vote was "invalid," even though Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has upheld the result. ... > read full story...
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Iran says released detained Greek journalist (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 6:07 am
TEHRAN, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Iran said on Sunday it had released a Greek journalist covering Iran's disputed presidential election for the Washington Times, state television reported. ... > read full story...
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Chinese floods kill 15, displace 400,000 (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 3:23 am
BEIJING, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Flooding and heavy rain in southern China have forced 400,000 people to evacuate their homes and killed at least 15, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. ... > read full story...
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Earn our trust or go, Afghan villagers tell Marines (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 3:09 am
SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- The mullah's message was blunt. We don't trust you and if you don't earn our trust, our first meeting will be our last. ... > read full story...
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Rioters battle with police in Hamburg (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 2:57 am
BERLIN, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Around a thousand demonstrators threw stones and bottles at police after a riot broke out in Hamburg Saturday night and stretched into the early hours of Sunday, a police spokesman said. ... > read full story...
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Japan opposition leads but gap narrows in voter poll (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 2:19 am
TOKYO, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Japan's main opposition party kept its lead among voters over Prime Minister Taro Aso's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), media polls showed on Sunday, but the gap narrowed ahead of a looming general election. ... > read full story...
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Crime and crisis focus of Bulgarian election (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 12:28 am
SOFIA, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- Bulgarians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election they hope will restart reforms to combat endemic corruption and heal an economy severely damaged by the global crisis. ... > read full story...
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White House does not favor second stimulus now: Biden (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 9:22 am
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama and his advisers do not favor second stimulus package now to cut the highest U.S. unemployment rate in nearly 26 years, Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview aired on Sunday. ... > read full story...
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Time to review policy on gays in U.S. military: Powell (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 8:52 am
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- American attitudes have changed and the "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays serving in the U.S. military should be reviewed, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin Powell said on Sunday. ... > read full story...
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Obama heads to Moscow for "reset" summit (Reuters) 5 July 2009, 1:09 am
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama heads to Moscow on Sunday promising a far-reaching effort to "reset" U.S.-Russia relations that hit a post-Cold War low under the Bush administration. ... > read full story...
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Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 5:09 pm
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from U.S. forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and prosperity. ... > read full story...
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Obama says supports Kremlin chief on more freedoms (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 4:12 pm
MOSCOW, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama has used an interview with a Russian opposition newspaper to support Kremlin chief Dmitry Medvedev's publicly declared aim of building a freer society in Russia. ... > read full story...
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U.S. hopes Obama's visit to Ghana will spur others (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 10:58 am
NAIROBI, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- The United States hopes President Barack Obama's decision to visit Ghana this month will spur other African governments to try and emulate the West African country's democratic record. ... > read full story...
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Russia to grant U.S. Afghan supply route (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 10:21 am
MOSCOW, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Russia will grant President Barack Obama permission next week to ship U.S. weapons supplies across its territory, or through its airspace, en route to Afghanistan, sources on both sides told Reuters on Saturday. ... > read full story...
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McCain says resigning Palin will still play Republican role (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 10:08 am
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- Republican Senator John McCain issued a statement of support for resigning Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on Saturday, saying she will play a leadership role in the Republican Party and in America. ... > read full story...
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U.S. urges North Korea not to aggravate tensions (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 8:46 am
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- The United States urged North Korea on Saturday not to "aggravate tensions" but did not confirm whether Pyongyang had launched a series of missiles. ... > read full story...
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Biden meets U.S. troops in Iraq for Independence Day (Reuters) 4 July 2009, 7:15 am
BAGHDAD, July 4, 2009 (Reuters) -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met U.S. troops preparing to mark their Independence Day holiday on Saturday, on the third day of a visit he has used to urge Iraqi politicians to do more to reconcile rival factions. ... > read full story...
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Federer claims record 15th grand slam title 5 July 2009, 12:56 pm
Roger Federer claimed his record 15th grand slam crown and sixth Wimbledon title as he beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic final today. Federer's five-set triumph sees him surpass Pete Sampras, who was watching on Centre Court, but he was pushed to the very limits by his big-serving opponent, with the climax coming in a marathon 30-game fifth set.
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Conservatives shocked by Palin's resignation 5 July 2009, 12:28 pm
Astounding. Risky. Quitter. And that's what fellow conservatives had to say Sunday about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her decision to step down with 18 months left in her term.
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Monorail crash at Disney World kills driver 5 July 2009, 12:06 pm
A monorail train at Walt Disney World crashed into the back of another train early today, killing one driver, according to an amusement park spokesman and a witness interviewed by CNN. The witness said one monorail train rammed into the back of a stationary train. According to the witness, a family of six in one train was freed from a damaged car. The witness said the family was shaken but uninjured.
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Honduras vows to keep deposed president out 5 July 2009, 11:08 am
Authorities here closed the airport and restricted the airspace over the nation's capital in anticipation of deposed President Jose Manuel Zelaya's announced return Sunday.
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Ex-NFL QB McNair found shot to death 5 July 2009, 9:41 am
Steve McNair, who led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl in 2000 and was named co-MVP of the National Football League in 2003, was shot multiple times, including once to the head, according to police. Authorities say McNair and a woman identified as Sahel Kazemi were found dead at a Nashville, Tennessee, condominium, on Saturday.
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Personal details of UK spy chief on Facebook 5 July 2009, 9:02 am
Personal details and photographs of the incoming head of Britain's international spy agency have been posted on Facebook, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband acknowledged Sunday.
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Russians create shrine to Michael Jackson 5 July 2009, 7:25 am
They headed to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow after news broke that Michael Jackson had died. And they're still coming.
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D.C.'s Marion Barry faces stalking charge 5 July 2009, 4:52 am
Former D.C. mayor, now Washington councilman, Marion Barry has been arrested again.
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1.6 million seek 8,750 Jackson memorial tickets 5 July 2009, 4:28 am
Some 1.6 million fans had registered for a chance at fewer than 9,000 tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service by the time registration closed Saturday, organizers said. Winners will be notified by e-mail, said Tim Leiweke, president of AEG Live, which is putting on the event.
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Ahmadinejad reportedly wants talk with Obama 4 July 2009, 1:18 pm
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he wants to engage President Obama in "negotiations" before international media, a semi-official Iranian news outlet reported on Saturday.
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Conservatives shocked by Palin's decision to resign 5 July 2009, 12:28 pm
Astounding. Risky. Quitter. And that's what fellow conservatives had to say Sunday about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her decision to step down with 18 months left in her term.
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D.C.'s Marion Barry faces stalking charge 5 July 2009, 4:52 am
Former D.C. mayor, now Washington councilman, Marion Barry has been arrested again.
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Biden mocks ghost of Saddam on July 4 visit 4 July 2009, 8:33 pm
Vice President Joe Biden celebrated American patriotism during a Fourth of July visit to Iraq today. He presided at a naturalization ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces, where 237 U.S. service members were sworn in as American citizens. "We did it in Saddam's palace and I can think of nothing better. That S.O.B. is rolling over in his grave right now," Biden said.
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TEA Party activists rally at Capitol 4 July 2009, 3:57 pm
Instead of celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with barbecues and sparklers, about 2,000 small-government advocates, toting signs and chanting slogans, rallied outside the U.S. Capitol Saturday.
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Palin Alaska's 'greatest gift' to U.S., successor says 4 July 2009, 11:07 am
Alaskan Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will succeed Gov. Sarah Palin after she leaves office later this month, called Palin Alaska's greatest gift to the United States on Saturday.
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Sanford spending weekend with family in Florida 3 July 2009, 11:36 am
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford left the Governor's Mansion on Friday to visit with his family in Florida, his office said.
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Napolitano in Pakistan to talk homeland security 3 July 2009, 10:41 am
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on a visit to Pakistan, discussed with Pakistani leaders the fight against terrorism, as well as how the two countries share information, she said Friday.
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Disney adds robotic Obama to attraction 3 July 2009, 10:34 am
He looks like President Barack Obama, speaks like him, and even gestures like him, but he is not exactly the president of the United States.
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King: Volunteers fill gaps in inner-city D.C. schools 3 July 2009, 5:16 am
Tora Burns leads her classroom with an infectious smile, patiently teaching her young pupils about the benefits of recycling -- and then a catchy little tune to try out at home with their siblings and parents.
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Zelaya seeks to return to Honduras 5 July 2009, 10:03 am
Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has announced his imminent departure for home to reclaim his post even though the interim government of Honduras is vowing to prevent his plane from landing....
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Ex-QB McNair, reported girlfriend found dead 5 July 2009, 9:38 am
Police were working Sunday to unravel the relationship between slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and his friend, a 20-year-old woman who was found shot to death alongside him in his downtown condominium....
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Third worker dies after fireworks explosion 5 July 2009, 7:46 am
Officials say a third worker has died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island....
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Earn our trust or go, Afghans tell GIs 5 July 2009, 5:08 am
U.S. forces who have moved deep into formerly Taliban-controlled territory in southern Afghanistan this week meet locals who tell them that they won't be won over easily....
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U.S. misread scale of Honduran rift 5 July 2009, 4:53 am
Although the U.S. government knew for months that Honduras was on the brink of chaos, officials say they underestimated how fearful some were of president Zelaya and his ally Hugo Chávez....
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Weary Palin seeks to regain control 5 July 2009, 4:24 am
Why did Sarah Palin step down? Some of the people close to the Alaska governor say she wanted to regain control of a script that slipped out of her hands when she burst onto the national stage....
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NYT: Leading clerics defiant on Iran election 5 July 2009, 3:44 am
The most important group of religious leaders in Iran called the disputed presidential election and the new government illegitimate on Saturday....
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Bust nets heroin stuffed in toys 5 July 2009, 2:25 am
A dozen people have been arrested, and 33 pounds of heroin worth $30 million and stuffed inside Build-A-Bear toys has been seized in a drug bust in the Bronx....
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16 U.N. deminers kidnapped in Afghanistan 5 July 2009, 2:04 am
Gunmen abducted 16 mine-clearing personnel working for the United Nations in eastern Afghanistan, a provincial police chief said Sunday....
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Russia to U.S.: Compromise on missile defense 5 July 2009, 1:29 am
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview published Sunday that the U.S. must compromise on plans for a European missile defense shield to get a deal on cutting nuclear warheads....
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Powell: Time to review ‘don't ask, don't tell’ 5 July 2009, 11:50 am
American attitudes have changed and the "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays serving in the U.S. military should be reviewed, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin Powell said on Sunday....
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Walt Disney World monorail crash kills 1 5 July 2009, 9:33 am
Two monorail trains crashed early Sunday morning in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train's operator, emergency officials said....
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Ex-D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking 5 July 2009, 9:19 am
Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman....
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Third worker dies after fireworks explosion 5 July 2009, 7:46 am
Officials say a third worker has died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island....
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Weary Palin seeks to regain control 5 July 2009, 4:24 am
Why did Sarah Palin step down? Some of the people close to the Alaska governor say she wanted to regain control of a script that slipped out of her hands when she burst onto the national stage....
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Bust nets heroin stuffed in toys 5 July 2009, 2:25 am
A dozen people have been arrested, and 33 pounds of heroin worth $30 million and stuffed inside Build-A-Bear toys has been seized in a drug bust in the Bronx....
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Evangelist Warren to Muslims: Let's partner 4 July 2009, 9:43 pm
Defying some fellow conservative Christians, megachurch pastor Rick Warren tells American Muslims that "the two largest faiths on the planet" must work together to solve global problems....
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NYC sees biggest fireworks show in the U.S. 4 July 2009, 8:00 pm
Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day....
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Thunderous applause greets Bush on July 4 4 July 2009, 7:45 pm
Former President George W. Bush was greeted by thunderous applause on the Fourth of July by thousands of spectators in a rural Oklahoma rodeo arena....
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NYT: Tax appeals slam local governments 4 July 2009, 6:52 pm
Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the values of their homes drop, threatening local governments with another big drain on their budgets....
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Senators say compromise key to health care bill 5 July 2009, 1:06 pm
It will take a compromise on a government option for insurance if the Senate is to agree on a health care overall before next month's break, two senators said Sunday....
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Obama backs Medvedev's judicial reforms 5 July 2009, 8:26 am
President Barack Obama said strengthening human rights and the rule of law in Russia should be a part of the much-heralded "reset" in U.S.-Russian relations, according to an interview with an embattled Russian opposition newspaper....
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Weary Palin seeks to regain control 5 July 2009, 4:24 am
Why did Sarah Palin step down? Some of the people close to the Alaska governor say she wanted to regain control of a script that slipped out of her hands when she burst onto the national stage....
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Serious note in holiday night at White House 4 July 2009, 10:36 pm
President Barack Obama warns "there will be difficult days ahead" in Iraq at a White House celebration of Independence Day with military families....
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Thunderous applause greets Bush on July 4 4 July 2009, 7:45 pm
Former President George W. Bush was greeted by thunderous applause on the Fourth of July by thousands of spectators in a rural Oklahoma rodeo arena....
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Palin cites ‘higher calling’ in quitting 4 July 2009, 4:54 pm
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin cites a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines....
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One trip, three different agendas for Obama 4 July 2009, 2:11 pm
President Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to the G-8 that the U.S. is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa....
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Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses 4 July 2009, 11:17 am
In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters....
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Michelle Obama bringing glamour to Moscow 4 July 2009, 6:30 am
The first lady, who has wowed publics in the U.S. and Europe with her easy elegance and charm, will perhaps face a bigger challenge in winning over a Russian public that has scant respect for women who grab the limelight from their powerful husbands....
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‘Mississippi Burning’ town gets black mayor 4 July 2009, 12:48 am
Philadelphia, Miss., declares independence from an ugly past. NBC’s Mark Potter reports....
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Biden: U.S. Won't Stand inIsrael's Way on Iran Nukes 5 July 2009, 2:25 pm
Vice president gives Israel apparent green light for military action to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat• Biden: We 'Misread' How Bad Economy Was• Report: Saudis Give Nod to Israeli Strike on Iran• Clerics Declare Ahmadinejed Re-Election Illegitimate• PHOTOS: Unrest in Iran (WARNING: Graphic Images) ...
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Bush Jokes About Retirement in July 4 Remarks 5 July 2009, 2:25 pm
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Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Arrested 5 July 2009, 2:25 pm
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Russia Calls for Compromise Ahead of Obama Visit- Obama Seeks New Start in U.S.-Russia Relations 5 July 2009, 2:25 pm
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Powell Defends Sotomayor Ruling Against Firefighters 5 July 2009, 2:25 pm
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Jackson Family Plans Private Event at L.A. Cemetery 5 July 2009, 2:22 pm
Los Angeles police say Michael Jackson's family is planning a private ceremony at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills....
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Honduran Military Told to Turn Back President's Jet 5 July 2009, 1:56 pm
Honduras' exiled president took off for home in a Venezuelan jet in a high-stakes attempt to return to power, even as the interim government told its military to turn away the plane....
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'Transformers,' 'Ice Age' Tie for No. 1 at Box Office 5 July 2009, 1:44 pm
Prehistoric creatures and sci-fi robots are in a photo finish for the Fourth of July box-office crown....
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Fallen Soldier's Memoriam Rockets Up Twitter 'Charts' 5 July 2009, 1:42 pm
Father's request to honor soldier stepson gets phrase '#thankyouaaron' high on Twitter Trending Topics....
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1.6 Million Await Word on Jackson Memorial Tickets 5 July 2009, 1:41 pm
More than 1.6 million fans who registered for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service will learn whether they are among the lucky few to win tickets for the Tuesday ceremony....
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Hoyer: Stimulus Slow to Create Jobs, But Time is Not Ripe for New Package 5 July 2009, 12:42 pm
The House's No. 2 Democrat said Sunday that he is not satisfied with the results of the stimulus so far, but it's too soon to consider a second package since not all of the $787 billion has been released yet....
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Senators Look for Compromise to Health Care Bill 5 July 2009, 12:32 pm
President Obama wants a health care bill on his desk by October, but lawmakers can't agree on the price or size of a government-run plan....
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Mullen Advises Obama to Take 'Measured' Approach to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' 5 July 2009, 12:28 pm
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says he's trying to give advice to the president on the impact of changing the military's policy toward gays in the service....
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Obama Working on Golf Swing, He Tells Russian Reporter 5 July 2009, 11:46 am
Traveling in Russia, the president bemoans a swing that frequently sends the ball in a different direction than he's aiming....
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U.S. and Russia Limping on New START Negotiations 5 July 2009, 10:15 am
MOSCOW -- President Obama will not achieve a breakthrough on nuclear arms reductions when he meets with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev on Monday, U.S. officials said Sunday....
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Biden: U.S. Won't Stand in Way of Israel on Iran Nukes 5 July 2009, 8:35 am
The vice president says the Jewish nation has to do what's in its best interest as a sovereign nation, but the U.S. does too, and those two interests may clash if Israel goes after Iran's nuclear sites....
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Palin Out, But Not Down 5 July 2009, 8:27 am
Sarah Palin's successor sounded the official line Sunday to explain the Alaska governor's unexpected announcement she is retiring from political office after just two and a half years....
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Palin Out, But Not Down 5 July 2009, 7:55 am
Sarah Palin's successor sounded the official line Sunday to explain the Alaska governor's unexpected announcement she is retiring from political office after just two and a half years....
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Bush Jokes About Retirement, Describes Courage as Key to American Spirit 5 July 2009, 6:32 am
Former President George W. Bush looked back as far as the signers of the Declaration of Independence and as recently as the U.S. soldiers fighting wars abroad as examples of the patriotism and bravery that define Americans....
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Powell Defends Sotomayor Ruling Against White Firefighters 5 July 2009, 6:21 am
Former secretary of state says the Supreme Court nominee shouldn't be condemned for ruling against white firefighters who contended they suffered reverse discrimination....
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Roger Federer Wins Sixth Wimbledon Final 5 July 2009, 12:30 am
Defeats American Andy Roddick, Claims Record 15th Grand Slam Title
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Jackson Financial Adviser Breaks Silence 5 July 2009, 10:12 am
In 1st Interview Since Singer's Death, Tohme Says He "Built A Fence Around Michael to Keep People Out"
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Obama Seeks New Start in U.S.-Russia Ties 5 July 2009, 1:05 pm
In Advance of President's Trip To Moscow, White House Says It Expects Progress in New Arms Control Talks
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Some Educated Opinions on Pundits 5 July 2009, 7:30 am
Do "Experts" Who Are More Media-Friendly Know What They're Talking About? To Find Out, "Sunday Morning" Asked Some Experts
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Roger Federer Wins Sixth Wimbledon Final 5 July 2009, 12:30 am
Defeats American Andy Roddick, Claims Record 15th Grand Slam Title
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McNair's Death Ruled a Homicide 5 July 2009, 12:29 am
Tenn. Police Have Reached No Conclusion on Death of Woman Found with Former NFL Star
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Gallery: Remembering Air McNair 4 July 2009, 4:51 pm
Steve McNair, a former 3-time Pro Bowl quarterback who led the Titans to the Super Bowl, was found dead.
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Jackson Financial Adviser Breaks Silence 5 July 2009, 10:12 am
In 1st Interview Since Singer's Death, Tohme Says He "Built A Fence Around Michael to Keep People Out"
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Senators Debate as Health Care Bill Reaches Markup 5 July 2009, 8:50 am
Grassley, Schumer Argue Public vs. Private on "Face the Nation"
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Biden: We Misread How Bad the Economy Was 5 July 2009, 10:13 am
But VP Believes Job Creation Will Pick Up as Pace of Stimulus Spending Increases
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McNair's Death Ruled a Homicide 5 July 2009, 12:29 pm
Tenn. Police Have Reached No Conclusion on Death of Woman Found with Former NFL Star
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Rediscovering Henry Hudson 5 July 2009, 11:38 am
Exploring the Legacy of the 17th Century Adventurer Whose Voyages Heralded a New Era of Globalization
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Former NFL Quarterback McNair Killed 5 July 2009, 10:15 am
Nashville Police Found McNair, Woman Shot to Death; Circumstances Unclear
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Lady Liberty's Crown Reopens 5 July 2009, 10:00 am
First Visitors Since 2001 Climb To Top of N.Y. Landmark, Celebrating Freedom, National Pride ... and Romance
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Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Employee 5 July 2009, 6:30 am
One Train Operator Dead After Early Morning Collision at Florida Park
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Photos: Fireworks! 5 July 2009, 4:56 am
Fourth of July Celebrations Across The U.S.A.
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Biggest U.S. Fireworks Show Lights Up Sky 4 July 2009, 9:30 pm
Millions Gather for Independence Day Celebrations Across the Country
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National Mall Showing Its Age 4 July 2009, 9:00 pm
Price Tag on Maintenance of Nation's Front Yard Is Causing a Budget Controversy
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Video: 2009 Tea Party 4 July 2009, 5:21 pm
In scores of communities, many spent their 4th of July not celebrating, but protesting. Taking a cue from the Boston tea party, they railed against high taxes and other peeves. Terrell Brown reports.
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Video: Thanks To Teddy 4 July 2009, 5:20 pm
As millions head to national parks during the Fourth of July holiday, those parks would not have existed if not for Theodore Roosevelt. Jeff Glor reports in tonight's weekend journal.
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Obama Seeks New Start in U.S.-Russia Ties 5 July 2009, 1:05 pm
In Advance of President's Trip To Moscow, White House Says It Expects Progress in New Arms Control Talks
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Biden: We Misread How Bad the Economy Was 5 July 2009, 10:13 am
But VP Believes Job Creation Will Pick Up as Pace of Stimulus Spending Increases
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Video: U.S. Global Military Efforts 5 July 2009, 8:58 am
John Dickerson spoke with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen about military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and threats from North Korea.
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Video: The Debate Over Healthcare 5 July 2009, 8:57 am
John Dickerson spoke with Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Chuck Grassley about private versus public healthcare and Gov. Sarah Palin's resignation.
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National Mall Showing Its Age 4 July 2009, 9:00 pm
Price Tag on Maintenance of Nation's Front Yard Is Causing a Budget Controversy
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Palin Attorney Threatens Lawsuits 4 July 2009, 7:30 pm
Outgoing Alaska Gov.'s Lawyer Warns of Legal Action Against News Outlets that Publish "Defamation"
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Video: Obama Wishes Happy 4th 4 July 2009, 5:16 pm
President Obama honors the men and women who went beyond the call of duty in battle and speaks about the importance of our nations independence and reflects on what it means to be an American.
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Tea Party Protests Rally Against Taxes 4 July 2009, 4:30 pm
Many Spent Independence Day Speaking Out Against Federal Spending
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Video: National Mall Needs Work 4 July 2009, 4:17 pm
Each Fourth of July, the national mall sparkles like a jewel, but it is also in need of some serious yard work. From sidewalks to stained marble, Nancy Cordes explains this budget controversy.
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Video: What's Next For Palin? 4 July 2009, 4:11 pm
The most recent political news was Sarah Palin's surprise announcement that she will resign as Alaska's governor. CBS News political analyst, John Dickerson joins Jeff Glor.
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