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.
Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory
Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.
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.
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.
Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies
Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the Beatles' demise and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, dies after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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.
Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 18 in Florida
One person is killed and 18 others injured by a lightning strike at a church function in North Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday.
Economists point to rising debt as next crisis
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt, which is a staggering $11.4 trillion — about $37,000 for every American.
GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his pink boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after a year in Afghanistan — especially for the Fourth of July.
Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father
"To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids could have a normal life, he wanted them to have it," says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.
