Palin resigns Alaska governorship amid political pressure
Observers say Palin quits to cut losses as Alaska faces tightened budgets and a stalled natural gas pipeline. Critics cite ethics complaints and strained relations with lawmakers while her national ambitions draw scrutiny.
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Floods Kill At Least 20 in Southern China as Thousands Flee
Heavy rains flood Guangxi and nearby provinces leaving 700000 homeless and 20 dead. At Hemu Town Middle School in Guangxi 300 teens stranded with limited food and water until supplies were delivered. Authorities report high river levels and widespread relocations.
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North Korea Missile Test Raises South Korea Alarm
South Korea says North Korea fired seven missiles that could reach key government and military sites across the peninsula. Officials note 250 mile range. U.S. reaction framed as destabilizing with Biden downplaying provocation and Adm. Mullen warning of risk.
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Fans learn who will attend Tuesday memorial
Los Angeles fans celebrate after winning two tickets each to Michael Jackson's memorial service at Staples Center. Online random draw offered 8 750 names from over 1.6 million registrations. Winners include Deka Motanga of San Francisco and DJ Zach Moss of Chicago.
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FBI says Palin not under investigation
An FBI spokesman stated on Sunday that Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation. Eric Gonzalez said there is no truth to rumors spread online and that confirming or denying such claims could mislead the public.
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Riots by Uighur Protesters Break Out in Xinjiang
Nearly 1,000 protesters from the Uighur minority clashed with police in Xinjiang's regional capital, overturning barricades and setting vehicles ablaze. At least three people died, including an armed policeman, with state media later saying the situation was under control as security forces tightened a day of violence that followed a factory worker dispute.
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