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Afghanistan Marines casualties in Taliban campaign

U.S. Marines Push Deeper Into Southern Afghanistan

Marines battle Taliban in massive Afghan offensive; suffer first casualties.
PHOTO California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks about the state budget crisis in this July 2, 2009 file photo, during a news conference in downtown Los Angeles.

Ringing in Independence Day ... Without a Budget

Several states enter first the weekend of the fiscal year without a budget plan.

Duncan Promotes Charter School Debate

With stimulus money on the line, states urged to embrace the charter movement.
PHOTO Would-be car thieves be warned: Attempting to steal a vehicle in Houston has gotten more difficult as law enforcement uses technology to combat auto theft.

City Nabs Auto Thieves With Bait Car Program

Houston saw a 20 percent reduction in auto thefts in 2008.
Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.5 Percents but Some See Hope

Obama Stresses Green Jobs

Hours after disappointing jobs report, president touts green job creation.

How Safe Is Your Swimming Pool?

Get tips on how to keep your pool clean and in top shape for the summer.
PHOTO MICHAEL JACKSON DEAD Debbie Rowe

MJ's Ex-Wife Debbie Rowe: 'I Want My Kids'

Her stated goal defies Jackson's last wishes on who will care for kids.

Republican: Sotomayor Had Ties to Extreme Group

GOP, White House at odds on Sotomayor documents, White House fights new request

Obese Patient Needs a Special $1K Ambulance Ride: Who Foots the Bill?

Bariatric ambulances, services are more popular, but some patients pay the bill.
Video:  Armed pharmacy robbery caught on tape.

Oxycontin Theft Caught on Tape

Man steals thousands of Oxycontin pills in armed robbery.
Video:  Man takes bulldozer of drunken joyride.

Drunk Takes Bulldozer on Joyride

Ohio man destroys neighbor's property during a wild ride on a bulldozer.
News Blogs
The World Newser | posted today at 11:34 AM EDT
"I can't pay bills with IOUs. I can't pay salaries with IOUs." - Thomas Bent, medical director, Laguna Beach Community Clinic, telling the Los Angeles Times he expects to receive more than $10,000 in... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 11:33 AM EDT
North Korea has aired an advertisement on state television for its locally brewed cool one ….Taedonggang beer. Very unusual as North Korean TV is usually filled with patriotic programming and North... [continue]
George's Bottom Line | posted today at 7:41 AM EDT
ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Vice President Joe Biden's day in Iraq where he visited with his son, Beau Biden, who is deployed in Iraq. [continue]
The Note | posted today at 5:02 AM EDT
The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC... [continue]
The World Newser | July 2, 2009 | 9:56 PM EDT
Howdy folks-Clem Lane here. Hope you all have a fun, safe holiday weekend. Here's what's going on....... JOBS-We’ve had a wide variety of stories that have supplanted our nation’s economic... [continue]
Local News Around the Nation

NYPD Rookie Makes Arrest Shortly After Graduation

WABC • New York NY | 7online.com

Porn Star Eyeing Louisiana Politics

KATC • Lafayette LA | KATC.com

Cabbie Disarms Robber With Deodorant

WLS • Chicago IL | abc7chicago.com

Demand High for Jackson Memorial Tickets

KABC • Los Angeles CA | abc7.com
 
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