Lady Liberty's crown reopens
The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.
Ex-Titans, Ravens QB McNair shot, killed
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead.
Chestnut downs 68 hot dogs to keep title
Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks.
Night of BBQ, fireworks on tap at White House
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited nearly 1,200 military families to the evening festivities at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
‘Slumdog' child star moves into new home
A child star of the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" moved into his new home in an upmarket Mumbai suburb Saturday, a far cry from his family's former dwelling -- a shanty.
Lance ‘felt pretty good' during Tour's first stage
Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.
Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week
A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s.
1.2 million apply for Jackson memorial tickets
More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.
Fireworks explosion in N.C. kills 2, hurts 3
A truckload of fireworks explodes on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing two workers and injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities say.
Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.
