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• Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man (AP)
• Soldier could face death penalty over Iraq slaying (AP)
• Grateful Jackson fans moved by memorial service (AP)
• Jackson's kids emerge from behind the veil (AP)
• Police: Man holds ex-wife hostage in Conn. home (AP)
• Palin returns to work, defends decision to resign (AP)
• Police: SC killer should have been behind bars (AP)
• Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capital (AP)
• Body found in NJ river was stolen from Conn. grave (AP)
• Franken sworn in as Minnesota senator (AP)
• More kids may have been zapped at Fla. prisons (AP)
• 1 Miami birthday party shooting victim dies (AP)
• Plane returns to Md. airport after bird strike (AP)
• Fans bid Jackson farewell outside memorial service (AP)
• Forest Lawn final resting place for many stars (AP)
• Jackson fans watch memorial outside Neverland (AP)
• Lack of motive slows ruling on McNair girlfriend (AP)
• Satellite shows big thinning of old Arctic sea ice (AP)
• Colo. prof in 9/11 flap loses bid to reclaim job (AP)
• NY baseball fan settles 'God Bless America' suit (AP)

Poignant service says goodbye to M.J., the man (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 05:11 PM PDT AP - Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon both triumphant and troubled, a dazzling performer who transcended barriers, transformed the music world and transfixed fans and non-fans alike in every corner of the Earth. But Tuesday's memorial was not for that Michael Jackson. Instead, those closest to the legend gave us a glimpse of Michael Jackson the man.

Soldier could face death penalty over Iraq slaying (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:40 PM PDT AP - An Army sergeant accused of slaying his superior and another U.S. soldier in Iraq will face a court-martial and could be sentenced to death if convicted, the military said Tuesday.

Grateful Jackson fans moved by memorial service (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:04 PM PDT AP - Fans who were lucky enough to score tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday knew they were witnessing history. "It was amazing," said 35-year-old Gregory Vernon, who wore sunglasses as he walked solemnly out of Staples Center after the service. "We'll probably never see anything like it again."

Jackson's kids emerge from behind the veil (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:05 PM PDT AP - Michael Jackson's three young children, after a lifetime of fierce protection from the prying eyes of the world, came out into the open Tuesday for the most public and heart-wrenching debut imaginable.

Police: Man holds ex-wife hostage in Conn. home (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:43 PM PDT AP - An advertising executive kidnapped his ex-wife from a parking garage Tuesday, held her hostage for hours in a suburban home and fired gunshots as police negotiators and a bomb squad waited outside, authorities said.

Palin returns to work, defends decision to resign (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:56 PM PDT AP - Gov. Sarah Palin returned to the spotlight Tuesday with an appearance in a remote Arctic village where she stood by her perplexing decision to resign just as she tries to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 presidential run.

Police: SC killer should have been behind bars (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:03 PM PDT AP - The South Carolina serial killer who terrorized a small community was well-known to authorities as a bully, so intimidating that a scared elderly man once refused to testify against him and extortion charges were thrown out.

Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capital (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 01:27 PM PDT AP - A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the nation's capital, and a D.C. councilman said he plans to follow up with a measure that would allow gay marriage ceremonies in the district.

Body found in NJ river was stolen from Conn. grave (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:54 PM PDT AP - A body found in a New Jersey river this week belonged to a 2-year-old girl whose remains were stolen from a grave in Connecticut, police said Tuesday.

Franken sworn in as Minnesota senator (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 03:15 PM PDT AP - Al Franken became a senator on Tuesday, completing the transformation from comedian to politician.

More kids may have been zapped at Fla. prisons (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:35 PM PDT AP - More than 40 children shocked with stun guns while visiting prisons in April may not have been the first ones zapped, according to a report released Tuesday.

1 Miami birthday party shooting victim dies (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 12:05 PM PDT AP - One woman hit by gunfire at a Miami birthday party has died, while police continue searching for the gunmen who shot her and 11 others.

Plane returns to Md. airport after bird strike (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 03:20 PM PDT AP - Southwest Airlines officials say a flight headed to Providence, R.I., has returned safely to Baltimore's airport after at least one bird hit an engine.

Fans bid Jackson farewell outside memorial service (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 01:25 PM PDT AP - Michael Jackson fans came from near and far Tuesday to say last goodbyes to their pop music hero, some traveling from across the U.S. and Europe for his public memorial in Los Angeles.

Forest Lawn final resting place for many stars (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 02:38 PM PDT AP - A cemetery that is the burial place for many celebrities was slowly returning to normal Tuesday after its latest service — a private memorial for Michael Jackson.

Jackson fans watch memorial outside Neverland (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 03:43 PM PDT AP - The skies were brilliant blue, the breezes gentle and the television reception excellent, which was good news for dozens of fans outside Neverland Ranch who huddled around a wide-screen TV on Tuesday to watch Michael Jackson's memorial service.

Lack of motive slows ruling on McNair girlfriend (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 03:12 PM PDT AP - Tennessee's state medical examiner said Tuesday that investigators have been hesitant to conclude that Steve McNair's girlfriend killed the NFL star and herself because she didn't appear to have a motive, but that murder-suicide is the most likely scenario.

Satellite shows big thinning of old Arctic sea ice (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 02:48 PM PDT AP - New NASA satellite measurements show that sea ice in the Arctic is more than just shrinking in area, it is dramatically thinning.

Colo. prof in 9/11 flap loses bid to reclaim job (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 04:59 PM PDT AP - A judge refused Tuesday to reinstate a University of Colorado professor who was fired on plagiarism charges after he likened some Sept. 11 terrorist attack victims to a Nazi leader.

NY baseball fan settles 'God Bless America' suit (AP) Posted: 07 Jul 2009 10:02 AM PDT AP - A baseball fan has settled a lawsuit that claimed he was kicked out of Yankee Stadium by a police officer because he left his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America."

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