Palin Resigning As Alaska Governor Saying she is taking her fight "in a new direction," Sarah Palin announced today that she will resign as governor of Alaska and will not seek a second term.
Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests Friday, July 03, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) A civil rights group advised by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in the 1980s brought several discrimination
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Friday, July 03, 2009 Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's ''This Week'' Vice President Joe Biden. CBS' ''Face the Nation''
Obama tells Russia's Putin the Cold War is history Friday, July 03, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama said former Russian President Vladimir Putin and his hand-picked successor should expect an in-person
Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David Friday, July 03, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his daughter Malia celebrate hers. The
Companies recall products linked to milk processor Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) Food distributors across the country announced on Thursday they are recalling nonfat dry milk, cocoa and other
SC senator defends ouster of Honduran president Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is defending the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and says the
US wants privacy in new cyber security system Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration is moving cautiously on a new pilot program that would both detect and stop
Missile experts see Soviet parts in NKorean rocket Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) With concerns rising about a possible North Korean long-range missile test this weekend, two independent scientists say
Metro red line trains to resume normal speeds Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) Metro officials say red line trains in greater Washington, D.C., will return to regular speeds this holiday
Obama: Court leaves room for affirmative action Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama said Thursday the Supreme Court is ''moving the ball'' to limit affirmative action, but
Treasury seizes assets of extremist organization Thursday, July 02, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration on Thursday authorized the seizure of assets belonging to an extremist organization in Iraq
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president Friday, July 03, 2009 TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) Honduras rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore President
Mexico wins praise for swine flu response Friday, July 03, 2009 CANCUN, Mexico (AP) As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that
Venezuelan official: Radio licenses to be revoked Friday, July 03, 2009 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) The head of Venezuela's telecommunications regulatory agency said Friday that 240 radio stations will have their
6 people killed in London high-rise blaze Friday, July 03, 2009 LONDON (AP) Six people, including a 3-week-old baby, were killed and 30 people had to be rescued when fire
African leaders denounce international court Friday, July 03, 2009 SIRTE, Libya (AP) After bitter wrangling, Africa's leaders agreed Friday to denounce the International Criminal Court and refuse to
Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan Friday, July 03, 2009 OTTAWA (AP) A Canadian soldier in Afghanistan's Kandahar province was killed Friday when his armored vehicle struck a roadside
Gen. Petraeus says Taliban is a resilient enemy Friday, July 03, 2009 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) The head of U.S. Central Command warned Friday that the thousands of American troops surging into
Federer, Roddick to meet in 3rd Wimbledon final Friday, July 03, 2009 WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick
NL Capsules Friday, July 03, 2009 CINCINNATI (AP) Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the
Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season Friday, July 03, 2009 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Clint Bowyer's first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost. Bowyer
Young leads Silver Stars over Sky Friday, July 03, 2009 SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sophia Young had 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in leading the San Antonio Silver
Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates Friday, July 03, 2009 SAN DIEGO (AP) Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his
USTA Women Friday, July 03, 2009 Michaella Krajicek (1), Netherlands, def. Ryoko Fuda (8), Japana, 6-4, 6-3. Alison Riske, United States, def. Valerie Tetreault (5),
Canada edges Jamaica in opener Friday, July 03, 2009 CARSON, Calif. (AP) Ali Gerba scored in the 75th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in
Nash re-ups with Jackets for 8 years Friday, July 03, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through
AL Capsules Friday, July 03, 2009 BOSTON (AP) Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and Seattle beat Boston 7-6 on Friday
Conrad's 3-run pinch homer gives Braves 9-8 win Friday, July 03, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) Pinch-hitter Brooks Conrad hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat
Holdsclaw, Lyttle lead Atlanta past Mystics Friday, July 03, 2009 ATLANTA (AP) Chamique Holdsclaw scored 18 points, and Sancho Lyttle added 16, helping the Atlanta Dream snap a two-game
Venezuela assumes control of Spanish-owned bank Friday, July 03, 2009 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) President Hugo Chavez's government assumed control of Venezuela's third-largest bank on Friday making the state the
Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milk Friday, July 03, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with
$10B plan would ship gas from Africa to Europe Friday, July 03, 2009 ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) Nigeria, Algeria and Niger have signed an agreement to create a $10 billion pipeline that would
Oil hovers above $66 after weak jobs data Friday, July 03, 2009 Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from
Analysis: Russia plays checkbook diplomacy Friday, July 03, 2009 MOSCOW (AP) Russia is using its energy wealth to shore up influence abroad, pouring billions of dollars in loans
GM awaits judge's ruling on sale plan Friday, July 03, 2009 NEW YORK (AP) General Motors Corp. may have to wait out the long holiday weekend to learn if its