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• Pakistan halts assault on militants
• After DC gun ban overturned, city seeks new rules
• US marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry
• Gunmen assassinate Shiite official in Iraq
• Statue of Liberty's crown may reopen to public
• Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales
• State media: Iran responds to nuclear proposal
• 5 arrested in Rainbow Family clash with feds
• Jesse Helms: a polarizer, not a compromiser
• Ferry sinking kills 38
• White House says ruling could free detainees in US
• Colombia rescue hinged on rebel disarray, payback
• Prosecutors: Deception ran deep in Vt. kidnapping
• Pentagon extends tour of Marines in Afghanistan
• Oil steady above $145 in Asia on Saudi declaration
• Bush will attend opening ceremonies of Olympics
• The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain
• Movie productions keep rolling despite uncertainty
• Employers cut jobs for sixth straight month
• 'Go-arounds' are possible safety hazard
• Bush's final G-8 summit may be harmonious
• Hedge fund scammer tells NY judge he tried suicide
• Obama: Service to be a cornerstone of presidency
• Report: Microsoft seeks help for another Yahoo bid
• Freed hostage's Colombian fiancee travels to Texas
• Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit
• California wildfires strain state's resources
• Helms never changed on civil rights opposition
• Obama: Media response to Iraq remarks overblown
• Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment
• Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title
• Former Republican Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86
• Betancourt arrives in France with tears of joy
• Obama says Iraq trip could refine his policy
• Despite fire, some in Big Sur refuse to evacuate
• AP Exclusive: US removes uranium from Iraq
• Williams sisters claim 3rd Wimbledon doubles title
• FDA reports more cases of salmonella illnesses
• 4 people dead in Milwaukee shooting; no arrests
• Bush welcomes new US citizens
• Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend
• Wind keeps California fires raging on 2 fronts
• Military: Freed American hostages in good shape
• McCain: Staff shake-up part of 'natural evolution'
• 200 fearful Mugabe foes seek refuge at US Embassy
• Bush says US to send more troops to Afghanistan