Conservatives shocked by Palin's resignation
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:28:12 EDT
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.
Federer claims record 15th grand slam title
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:56:26 EDT
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.
Honduras vows to keep deposed president out
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:08:32 EDT
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.
Monorail crash at Disney World kills driver
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:06:19 EDT
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.
Ex-NFL QB McNair found shot to death
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:41:53 EDT
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.
Personal details of UK spy chief on Facebook
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:02:19 EDT
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.
D.C.'s Marion Barry faces stalking charge
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:52:01 EDT
Former D.C. mayor, now Washington councilman, Marion Barry has been arrested again.
1.6 million seek 8,750 Jackson memorial tickets
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:28:56 EDT
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.
Russians create shrine to Michael Jackson
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:25:22 EDT
They headed to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow after news broke that Michael Jackson had died. And they're still coming.
Ahmadinejad reportedly wants talk with Obama
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:18:00 EDT
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.
