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StLouisStar.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Volume 7/27
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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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Company's grocery offer may be for naught
Cards rescued by ... Pujols power
Lohse will have one more rehab start
Chrysler sales in need of 'Hemi'
Tiger Woods grabs a 1-shot lead

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It's Morning In Emerging Markets
The World's Diet Secrets
America's Most Overpriced Cars
Miller Heiman's Sales Planning Tools Now Available for Microsoft Dynamic CRM Users
Three more U.S. banks fail as FDIC mulls rules for sales

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Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity
'New York' gets good press in US
Aniston plans to open own restaurant
Rumer Willis set to guest star on '90210'

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Breaking News
Palin says, 'Trust me'
07/04/2009 WASHINGTON —Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is stepping down, announcing suddenly Friday that she will pursue other means of having an impact in the public arena, fueling speculation about...

Fair St. Louis draws from near and far
07/04/2009 ST. LOUIS — For Abilash Dash, the Independence Day celebration at Fair St. Louis is a world away from what he is used to back home in India. In fact, the liveliness of the fair...

Dog left in hot van goes home after 7 died
07/04/2009 ARNOLD — Of the eight show dogs left overnight in a hot van in Jefferson County, the only one to survive is now back home with her owners. That dog, a Siberian Husky named...

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International
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...

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...

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Business News
657 billion cigarettes a year sold on black market
The global tobacco industry is under attack from pirates that are ripping the heart out of cigarette...

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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    Now 68.8°F/20.4°C Thunderstorm
    Saturday 83°F/28°C Thunderstorm
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    'Top PCB officials have no knowledge about sports management'
    Qadir summoned by Pak NA committee to explain reason for his sudden resignation
    motor sports / Stewart on pole again due to rain
    Sony Walkman named top music invention of last 50yrs
    Ex-Mulberry Manager Sues City

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    Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
    A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
    Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
    Sarah Palin's daughter's ex to pen tell-all book
    Kevin Jonas bagged his girl with 210 diamond-encrusted engagement ring

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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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    Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort
    Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort

    Tropical gardens, salt water lagoons, exotic wildlife, two championship golf courses, a full service health spa, eight tennis...


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    Arizona woman led sons on crime spree
    Mystery tiles in St. Louis covered in asphalt
    We import flags and fireworks, but it's still easy to buy American
    Lori drew proclaims innocence in the wake of acquittal by judge
    Police here join crowd of departments seeking federal money for officers