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KansasCityPost.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1899
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Canada, Dollar United Kingdom, Pound Japan, Yen
United States, Dollar - 0.716 1.161 0.613 96.15
Euro 1.395 - 1.620 0.856 134.2
Canada, Dollar 0.861 0.616 - 0.528 82.79
United Kingdom, Pound 1.629 1.167 1.891 - 156.6
Japan, Yen 0.010 0.007 0.012 0.006 -

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Blame the NCAA and NBA for Henry-KU drama
Rushing the Fourth turns it into a dud
Independence Day a time for Americans to practice civility
Independence Day Driving Tips From Car Insurance Quote Website
Jackson looks to boost All-Star chances

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Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa
Peter Andre cosies up with 'Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton
Peter Andre finds break-up with Jordan to be worst time of his life
Posh's chat-up line kicked off her love story with Becks

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Shakespeare's 'King Lear' inspires theatre artists in Kashmir
Jacko had breezed through rigorous medical test, say O2 concert bosses
Jacko's long-time costumers to design his burial suit
Sony Walkman named top music invention of last 50yrs
Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund

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Breaking News
Overweight kids 'experience more depression, loneliness, anxiety'
Washington, July 3 : A new study by University of Missouri researchers has found that overweight kids, especially girls, show signs of the negative consequences of being overweight as early as...

US Independence Day celebrations to take place in Dublin
There will be celebrations by Americans in most major cities around the world today for Independence Day. Dan Rooney, the new US ambassador to Ireland, will be celebrating the day by hosting a formal...

Local educator brings nation’s struggle for independence to life
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — Most Americans know about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Valley Forge, Bunker Hill and other people and places of the Revolutionary...

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International News
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Kansas City, Missouri
    Now 73.9°F/23.3°C Chance of a Thunderstorm
    Saturday 83°F/28°C Chance of a Thunderstorm
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    A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
    Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
    'New York' gets good press in US
    US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive
    Rumer Willis set to guest star on '90210'

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    Fair St. Louis draws from near and far
    Palin says, 'Trust me'
    Dog left in hot van goes home after 7 died
    Mystery tiles in St. Louis covered in asphalt
    Lori drew proclaims innocence in the wake of acquittal by judge

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    Mixing in Earth's outer core causes geomagnetic dipole to collapse
    Buzz Aldrin calls for human settlement on Mars
    Scientists make first direct measurement of lunar backscatter from solar wind
    The man who fell to Earth
    NASA has successfully stuck another rover