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NewOrleansSun.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1900
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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Euro 1.398 - 1.624 134.5 0.856
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United Kingdom, Pound 1.632 1.167 1.896 157.0 1.000

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Artists salute 'King of Pop' at La. Essence Fest
Police Search For Burglar In New Orleans
On Independence Day, Liberty's Crown Reopens 20min
2 US Troops Die In Attack On Base In Afghanistan 44min
VP Biden Celebrates July 4 With US Troops In Iraq 1hr

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Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot race
A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
'New York' gets good press in US

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Texas state inmates use fans to beat the heat
4 held after bombs planted in churches
Killings up in Baton Rouge
New Orleans Is Fastest Growing City

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Breaking News
Chestnut Wins NY Hot Dog Eating Match 18min
Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks. He defeated his archrival, six-time titleholder Takeru...

1 Dead In Metairie Double Shooting
Authorities in Jefferson Parish said they are investigating an early-morning double shooting in Metairie.Sheriff Newell Normand said deputies were dispatched to a home on 4448 Orleans Avenue at about...

Obama Cites His Agenda In Holiday Address 1hr
In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters. The 2008...

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International
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Bacteria-killer proteins may yield new medicines
    New Zealand reports first swine flu deaths
    Jacko had breezed through rigorous medical test, say O2 concert bosses
    Specialty Hospitals of America Accepts First Patients in New Long Term Critical Care Hospital Located in South East Washington

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    Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans
    Scientists make first direct measurement of lunar backscatter from solar wind
    Planck space observatory's detectors become coldest known objects in space
    Rescuers recount saving girl from Yemenia crash
    Liberty's crown reopens after almost 8 years

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    I had taken a rental car from Abu Dhabi and driven up to Dubai, a trip of about 140 kilometres. It was virtually one road up...


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    Looking for Vacation Try Afghanistan
    Weary of War, Afghans Pay for an Exit
    Ireland Seeks Release of Darfur Aid Workers
    Help make a local stimulus package for homeless dogs and cats