Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth
Chris Bartnick, 46, left, hoists his daughter Aleyna, 8, for a better view from the crown of the Statue of Liberty. (AP)

Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth

The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride _ and for one couple, romance.
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Palin keeps low-profile after plan to resign
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position. (AP)

Palin keeps low-profile after plan to resign

Where is Sarah Palin? A day after surprising even her closest friends by announcing she would step down as Alaska governor more than a year before her term was up, the controversial hockey mom was keeping a low profile. Her spokesman, David Murrow, said...
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AP Interview: Jackson adviser Tohme breaks silence
Ray Richardson of San Bernardino, Calif., holds framed photos of Michael Jackson.(AP)

AP Interview: Jackson adviser Tohme breaks silence

Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. It's not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson's world of love.
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Williams sisters win Wimbledon doubles title
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Williams sisters win Wimbledon doubles title

Venus and Serena Williams have won their fourth women's doubles title at Wimbledon by beating Rennae Stubbs and Samantha Stosur of Australia 7-6 (4), 6-4.
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