Today in History commemorates key 1776 to 1976 events
On July 4 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. In 1802 West Point opened. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died in 1826. Monroe died in 1831. Lou Gehrig retired in 1939. In 1966 Johnson signed FOIA. 1976 Israeli commandos rescued Entebbe passengers.
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North Korea fires three missiles in defiant message on Independence Day
North Korea launched three missiles off its eastern coast, two early and one later, with Yonhap reportedly identifying them as Scud-type and a range under 300 miles. South Korea vows a strong combined defense as tensions rise amid U S led enforcement of the May nuclear test resolution. Honduran crisis deepens as Zelaya remains ousted after a military backed coup, with the OAS weighing sanctions and possible reinstatement demands.
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Biden urges Iraqis toward political progress in Baghdad visit
Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders to advance national reconciliation and offered U.S. help as violence grows from political stagnation. In Sadr City protesters burned an American flag and chanted anti U.S. slogans after Friday prayers signaling U.S. challenges as troops draw down.
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Palin resigns as Alaska governor and eyes future plans
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin abruptly announced she will resign at month end, stepping down July 26 with Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell to be inaugurated. She did not confirm a 2012 presidential bid, saying she will work for positive change as a citizen without a title. SarahPAC urged continued donations amid renewed scrutiny of her tenure.
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Australovenator: Australia’s fast predatory dinosaur named
Scientists confirm a large carnivorous dinosaur once inhabited Australia. Australovenator weighed about 1100 pounds with three slashing claws on each forelimb and hunted the Outback 98 million years ago. Fossils of its limbs ribs jaw and fangs were found alongside bones of two new giant herbivores in Queensland. The 51 page PLoS ONE report marks the first major Australian dinosaur find in 28 years.
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Today's Poll Feature at LJWorld Com Goes Live
Readers are invited to visit LJWorld.com to view current poll responses and cast their vote. The prompt directs users to the website www.liworld.com for participation and updates.
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