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NYT: Tax appeals slam local governments - Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the value of their homes drop, threatening local governments with another big drain on their budgets.

Palin cites higher calling in quitting - Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin cites a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.

Ex-Titans, Ravens QB McNair shot, killed
Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week
Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 18 in Florida
Night of BBQ, fireworks on tap at White House
Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies
Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father
Fireworks explosion in N.C. kills 2, hurts 3
GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
Colleges trying to ease veterans' transition
Lady Liberty s crown reopens
Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory
Slumdog child star moves into new home
1.2 million apply for Jackson memorial tickets
Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules
Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses
Economists point to rising debt as next crisis
2 GIs die in bombing, gunfight at Afghan base
Lance felt pretty good during Tour s first stage
N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage
Chestnut downs 68 hot dogs to keep title
Defiant Honduras withdraws from OAS

US NEWS

NYT: Tax appeals slam local governments
Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week
NYC sees biggest fireworks show in the U.S.
Fireworks explosion in N.C. kills 2, hurts 3
Palin cites higher calling in quitting
Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules
Colleges trying to ease veterans' transition
GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
Car guys retrain but downshift to lower pay
Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 18 in Florida
Lady Liberty s crown reopens
Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses
Cops: Ariz. mom led sons on crime spree
Economists point to rising debt as next crisis
Mississippi Burning town gets black mayor
Up to 6,000 exposed to hepatitis at hospital
July 4 fireworks shows go up in smoke
Johnny comes marching home to no job

WORLD NEWS

N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage
Defiant Honduras withdraws from OAS
2 GIs die in bombing, gunfight at Afghan base
Iran leader s aide: Mousavi is a U.S. agent
Honduras says won't restore president
Slumdog child star moves into new home
Michelle Obama bringing glamour to Moscow
Myanmar denies request to see Suu Kyi
26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash
Prosecutors: Demjanjuk fit for trial
Mystery surrounds missing star Cuban pitcher

BUSINESS

Johnny comes marching home to no job
Economists point to rising debt as next crisis
Hot dogs replace steaks this Fourth of July
Car guys retrain but downshift to lower pay
Older job seekers struggling with age barrier
Jobless consumers will hold back recovery
The cars that will likely set the pace in 2014
Marshals seize Madoff s $7 million penthouse
Rogue broker blamed for oil spike
Jobless rate rises to 26-year high
Cup holders paved way for interior car design
Smart in court, Chrysler struggles in showroom
Newsweek: How bad will unemployment get?
McDonald s passes, Taco Bell scores with NBA
Foreclosure is a problem for celebrities too
Web retailers and states wrestle over tax rules
Factory orders rise more than expected in May
Mortage rates fall slightly, but still above record
Oil at month-low amid U.S., Europe job losses
ConsumerMan: Magazine subscription rip-offs

ENTERTAINMENT

Over 1.2M apply for Jackson memorial tickets
Powerful sedative found in Jackson s home
Madonna pays tribute to Jackson in concert
Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father
Jackson s mysterious adviser Tohme opens up
Slumdog child star moves into new home
Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies
Gangster films take revenge on our behalf
Rupert Grint recovering from swine flu
Cops and guns are best part of Public Enemies
Give Ice Age 3 the cold shoulder
Funeral for Billy Mays draws hundreds
Quiz: Which View host was sued over new book?
Billboard: Jackson had two albums in works
AEG boss: Jackson insurance covers overdose
Expert: Asphyxia likely killed Carradine
Jolie trumps Aniston atop actress earning list
Neil Patrick Harris may host the Emmys
Gary Coleman's wife arrested in Utah
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SPORTS

Ex-Titans, Ravens QB McNair shot, killed
Curran: Tough, talented McNair lived up to the hype
Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory
Manny hits first HR since return; Dodgers lose
Yankees top Jays in 12th on Posada s RBI
Moyer s strong start helps Phillies beat Mets
Dazzling Lincecum leads Giants in romp
Mariners grab another late win over Red Sox
Lance felt pretty good during Tour s first stage
Tiger, Kim tied for lead at Congressional
Chestnut downs 68 hot dogs to keep title
70 years later, Gehrig s speech still amazes
F1 boss Ecclestone praises Hitler, Sadam
Pistons talking to Avery Johnson for coach job
Austin: Federer poised for historic win
Federer to face Roddick with history on the line
Williams sisters win Wimbledon doubles title
Circling the Bases: Blogging all things baseball
Vegas Advisors on Gambling: Who will cover?
Live odds
Matchups/injuries

HEALTH

Don't miss these 7 summer foods
Up to 6,000 exposed to hepatitis at hospital
Powerful sedative found in Jackson s home
Fact file: What is Diprivan?
Sip 'n starve: Dangerous diets in disguise
Oops! Why we say what we re trying to hide
Heart attack survivors not told of study dangers
Advocates are back with real health care stories
'Organic' label's integrity under fire
MSG hangs on after decades of demonization
New swine flu inefficient in attacking people
Obama health czar led companies in trouble
400,000 cribs recalled after 8-month-old dies
Few survive cardiac arrest, even with CPR
As 23 states get even fatter, heavy costs loom
E. coli in beef linked to 12 hospitalizations
Obama pitches health plan, hugs cancer patient
Q&A: What's the problem with taking Tylenol?
CDC: Private health coverage at 50-year low
Jackson s hospital known for raising the dead
Chantix, Zyban must carry depression warning
Fawcett s death spotlights a rare cancer
Americans aren t explicit when defining sex
WHO working to model swine flu spread
Schizophrenia risk tied to gene variants
Capri pants bare scourge of summer: cankles

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nature s fireworks on display
Cosmic Log: New moon vistas revealed
Facebook: Why not give your ex another shot?
Kindle DX: A little ungainly
Astronaut taking Twitter to space en Espa ol
NYC victims fight back against iPhone thieves
How Martian clouds create snowfall
Scientists explain Martian soil surprises
Mystery solved about dangerous blind faults
Drink up! Guinness offers seat on a spaceliner
Inflatable tower may offer easier access to space
TV stations struggling with viewer loss on DTV
Toy universe may solve mystery of life s origins
GPS for autos starting to get smarter
Gamer steals from virtual world to pay real debts
Jay Leno wins cybersquatting case
China: PC makers voluntarily supply Web filter
Ancient mosaic comes out of hiding in Israel
Facebook to let users control privacy settings

TRAVEL

Top 10 scenic U.S. road trips
Dollar-saving strategies for summer travel
Cool tools for road trippers
North America's top 15 vacation spots
Best American towns to visit by car
Fireworks photography in 5 easy steps
Must-see fireworks around the country
Best July 4th fireworks
Comoros crash spotlights 3rd-world travel risks
Mexican passenger jet blows 2 tires, lands safely
Take the kids off the tourist track in NYC
Uffa! Hefty bill shocks tourists dining in Italy
Airline crew bares all to get passengers attention
Flight diverted after man disrobes mid-flight
Sears Tower set to open Ledge to thrill seekers

WEATHER

El Nino has two personalities, study finds
Baaad news: Shrinking sheep tied to warming
Study: Tropical rain band shifting north
2 police dogs die in British heat wave
Video: 3-day forecast across U.S.
Tampa sees record downpour
Volcano s eruptions create colorful sunsets
Nepal landslides bury homes, killing 9
2,000 cattle die in heat wave