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AP: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to resign
Last Updated: 4:11 PM 07/03/09 - A spokesman says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is resigning as governor on July 26.
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NYC Muslims push to add holidays to school year

Last Updated: 1:05 PM 07/03/09 - The stress of catching up on school work and having to ask for permission to miss classes for holidays is routine for Muslim students in New York City. (Full Story)
Obama begins July 4th celebration at Camp David

Last Updated: 12:35 PM 07/03/09 - President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his daughter Malia celebrate hers. (Full Story)
SC gov leaves mansion, plans Fla. trip with family

Last Updated: 11:14 AM 07/03/09 - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has left his official residence in the state capital and appears to be heading to spend the weekend with his wife and children. (Full Story)
Obama to reassess US troop levels in Afghanistan

Last Updated: 1:14 PM 07/02/09 - President Barack Obama tells The Associated Press that he will reassess the possible need for additional U.S. troops in Afghanistan after the Afghan national elections in August. (Full Story)
Obama: Iran cannot be permitted to be nuke power

Last Updated: 12:33 PM 07/02/09 - President Barack Obama says he is "not reconciled" to the idea of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon within a year. (Full Story)
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