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Zelayo says he’s optimist, will return to Honduras

Ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya says he’s optimistic and is still planning to return Sunday to his country a week after he was overthrown by a military coup.
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In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US set to begin

The Fourth of July weekend is shaping up as a celebration for Americans watching fireworks around the country _ and for three elephants and a turtle.
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Palin’s replacement her polar opposite

In temperament, Sean Parnell is the polar opposite of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Updated: 07:05 PM

Palin links resignation to ’higher calling’

Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.
Updated: 07:05 PM

1 dead, several hurt in Fla. lightning strike

George W. Bush to spend 4th of July in rural Okla.

Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 2, hurts 3

Soldier who fought in pink boxers home for the 4th

NY man dies after boat capsizes during regatta

Details emerge on woman accused of al-Qaida ties

Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter

Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson’s art

AP News in Brief

Drug bust nets heroin stuffed in Build-A-Bear toys

Chestnut wins NY hot dog eating match, 3d in row

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens on July Fourth

Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer

Movement to shut down shark tours in Hawaii grows

TSA agent arrested after avoiding screening in NJ

Schwarzenegger legacy entwined with fiscal crisis

Specter, Wecht’s lawyers criticize US attorney

Police: Arizona woman led sons on crime spree

SoCal Asian communities aim to weed out toxic fish

A few US cities hope to host Gitmo transplants