Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
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AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
AP Source: Detroit mayor firing police chief
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AP - The mayor of Detroit is firing the city's police chief, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
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AP - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge
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AP - Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death.