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US envoy returns to post in Venezuela

A U.S. envoy who was expelled last year by President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he hopes to re-establish dialogue after resuming his post in Venezuela.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009
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NASA Space shuttle fueling test looks successful

A fueling test on space shuttle Endeavour uncovered no worrisome hydrogen gas leaks Wednesday and paved the way for a launch in a week-and-a-half for the delayed mission, NASA said.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

PC makers voluntarily supply Web filter in China

Several PC makers were including controversial Internet-filtering software with computers shipped in China on Thursday despite a government decision to postpone its plan to make such a step mandatory.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Limbo for Colombia family seeking hostage release

A year after Colombian military agents disguised as international aid workers helicoptered Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors to freedom, an offer by their former leftist rebel captors to unilaterally free two hostages is in limbo.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Hunter-Reay stoic in spite of it all

A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with confidence after a surprising IndyCar victory.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:___
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture

Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concert

Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Bruins Recchi Likely his last season in NHL

Mark Recchi wants one last chance to be a Stanley Cup champ again.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead

With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Tiger moves into lead at Congressional

The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Tax revenue drop fuels states financial crisis

Some states are facing their worst fiscal crisis in decades as a prolonged recession collides with historic drops in tax revenue.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Report Turkoglu agrees to terms with Blazers

Hedo Turkoglu has reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals this season.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Serena tops Dementieva to reach Wimbledon final

Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in a riveting contest Thursday to advance to the Wimbledon final and another possible championship match against sister Venus.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns

U.S. Marines moved into villages in Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday, meeting little resistance as they tried to win over local chiefs on the second day of the biggest military operation here since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Mom in MySpace case says it was properly dismissed

A Missouri mother says she should have never been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

States set to ring in Independence Day sans budget

Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

Advocates are back with real health care stories

When carpenter Greg Douglas rolled his pickup truck, his toolbox hit him and smashed his ribs and collarbone. After a month in the hospital, the medical bills hit him even harder, totaling $165,000.
Southern Ledger - July 3, 2009

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