Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules
Sarah Palin demonstrated once again yesterday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.
2 GIs die in bombing, gunfight at Afghan base
Militants blew up a vehicle outside the gates of a U.S. base in Afghanistan on Saturday, sparking a two-hour gunbattle, officials said. Two American troops were killed and four others injured.
524,000 apply for Jackson memorial tickets
More than half a million fans from around the world applied for 17,500 free tickets to Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, organizers said on Friday.
Jackson says he'll return for another Lakers run
Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
Chestnut, Kobayashi face off again in eat-off
Coney kings hot-dogged it for the cameras yesterday, mustering tough-guy poses and stare downs at the weigh-in for Saturday's traditional July 4th hot-dog eating contest.
Cops hunt serial killer after 4 shootings
Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.
Cop nabs robber minutes after graduating
One of the NYPD's newest officers made his first arrest just minutes after graduating from the Police Academy in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
Iran leader's aide: Mousavi is a U.S. agent
A top aide to Iran's supreme leader called the country's main opposition figure a U.S. agent and accused him in an editorial Saturday of committing crimes against the nation.
Report: Turkoglu ditches Blazers for Raptors
Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu decided Friday to pass on Portland and is reportedly likely to sign with Toronto for $56 million over five years.
Analysis: Armstrong could spark best Tour ever
Analysis: Cyclist looks as good as ever, but even-better teammate stands in his way
