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LasVegasHerald.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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Canada, Dollar 0.861 0.616 - 0.528 82.79
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Nursing board investigates complaints at Reno hospital
Jacksons set up LV memorial area
51s' history loaded with fireworks
Crowning a true champion
Climate change bill unreasonable

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Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot race
A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
'New York' gets good press in US
Details released on Michael Jackson memorial

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Pakistani Airstrikes Kill at Least 12 Militants
Thai Zoo's 1st Baby Panda Goes on Display
SC Serial Killer Conjures Memory of 60s Murderer
Obama Cites His Agenda in Holiday Address
Arizona Woman Led Sons on Crime Spree

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Breaking News
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity
Actors and close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck played poker at an event in Las Vegas to raise money for...

Shane- Simone romance saga back on track
Las Vegas, July 4 : The on-and-off Shane Warne and Simone Callahan romance saga seems to be back on...

Warne says the side that uses the new ball well will be the Ashes winner
Las Vegas, July 4 : Who uses the new ball better - Australia or England - will determine the winner of the 2009 Ashes series, believes former leg-spinner Shane...

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World 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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    Illegal fireworks pose risk of wildfire, bodily harm
    River shooting suspect brought back to Carson
    Dan's story teaches us to 'treasure our exceptions'
    Vets reunited 43 years after meeting in war
    TRPA fees the result of big government

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    Too much gaming may harm parent-child bond
    Embraer delivers legacy 600 jet to Dubai's Titan Aviation
    32Red Online Casino Announce Sponsorship Deal With Swansea City Football Club
    Calif. man dies at casino after intoxication arrest
    Ind. gambling issues could return in 2010 session

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    I had taken a rental car from Abu Dhabi and driven up to Dubai, a trip of about 140 kilometres. It was virtually one road up...


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    Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans
    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
    Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final