Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret (AP)

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.

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Russia to allow U.S. arms shipments to Afghanistan (AP)

AP - Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.

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Kenya sets new tribunal deadline
Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.

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Jackson ticket site gets 500,000 hits
THE website set up to process applications for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service received more than half a billion hits in an hour and a half, officials say.

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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)

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.

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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret (AP)

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.

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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret (AP)

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.

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IVF baby heartbreak
MORE than 100 Victorian patients have had their dreams of parenthood destroyed by IVF blunders.

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MPs 'thumb noses' at ethics
QUEENSLAND politicians have been accused of sidestepping scrutiny and becoming "deluded" about ethics by the man charged with keeping them honest.

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Rush Limbaugh is still a big fat idiot | Salon
And so are his Fox News pals, who lambasted Sen. Al Franken's "stolen election"

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