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Lucky fans get news on Jackson memorial tickets

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:35:06 EDT

Some Michael Jackson fans got the e-mails they were hoping for Sunday, saying they've won two free tickets to Tuesday's memorial service. Twitter erupted with messages of excitement. "I won the Michael Jackson tickets for Tuesday!!!! Heading to LA tmrw!!!!" read one tweet that linked to a photo of an iPhone screen with the e-mail.

Military prevents ousted leader's landing

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:30:03 EDT

A jet carrying deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya was unable to land at Tegucigalpa's aiport Sunday evening amid a tense standoff between government troops and Zelaya's supporters, Zelaya told the network Telesur.

Ex-NFL star McNair's death ruled homicide

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:25:30 EDT

The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was a homicide, though police said Sunday they have not classified the death of woman who was involved in a romantic relationship with him.

Conservatives shocked by Palin's resignation

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:28:12 EDT

Astounding. Risky. Quitter. And that's what fellow conservatives had to say Sunday about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her decision to step down with 18 months left in her term.

Monorail crash at Disney World kills driver

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:12:19 EDT

A monorail train at Walt Disney World crashed into the back of another train early today, killing one driver, according to an amusement park spokesman and a witness interviewed by CNN. The witness said one monorail train rammed into the back of a stationary train. According to the witness, a family of six in one train was freed from a damaged car. The witness said the family was shaken but uninjured.

Moussavi said to be planning new party

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:03:47 EDT

Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi plans to form a new political party aimed at reining in the power of the Islamic Republic's leadership, a leading reformist newspaper reported Sunday.

Report: Iran to prosecute satellite TV supporters

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:36:44 EDT

In another move to crack down on information flowing out of Iran, the Islamic Republic's judicial chief has ordered the prosecution of individuals "who cooperate with satellite television programming providers," a reformist newspaper reported Sunday.

Britain warns Iran about embassy staffer arrest

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:24:15 EDT

"There will be consequences" if Iran mistreats a British Embassy employee who was arrested in Tehran, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Sunday, as cracks began to appear in the Iranian leadership.

Personal details of UK spy chief on Facebook

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:02:19 EDT

Personal details and photographs of the incoming head of Britain's international spy agency have been posted on Facebook, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband acknowledged Sunday.

Federer claims record 15th grand slam title

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:56:26 EDT

Roger Federer claimed his record 15th grand slam crown and sixth Wimbledon title as he beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic final today. Federer's five-set triumph sees him surpass Pete Sampras, who was watching on Centre Court, but he was pushed to the very limits by his big-serving opponent, with the climax coming in a marathon 30-game fifth set.