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BBC News
Comoros president urges calm after air disaster
AFP
PARIS (AFP) — The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement ...
Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crashCNN International
Paris protest delays Yemenia flightAljazeera.net
Protesters block Paris airport over Yemen crashThe Associated Press
Xinhua -BBC News -New York Times
all 6,219 news articles »
7/4/2009 4:46:14 AM

Telegraph.co.uk
Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ...
New York Daily News
Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Some Republican insiders say this dooms any hopes of a presidential bid. She must think it's best for Alaska, she always puts her state first. ...
Palin resignation splits GOPThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Palin stepping down as Alaska governorSan Francisco Chronicle
Events in Palin's political careerThe Associated Press
Detroit Free Press -Examiner.com -Slate
all 2,479 news articles »
7/4/2009 3:54:23 AM

MiamiHerald.com
Facts about the Fourth
Ocala
AP Although Congress didn't declare Independence Day a federal holiday until 1941, this year marks America's 233rd birthday. Barbecues, fireworks and parades certainly dominate weekend festivities, but this holiday has much more serious origins. ...
Today in History - July 4The Associated Press
Fun Fourth of July Facts: A Pop Quiz!CBS News
A Fresh FourthNew York Times
Times Bulletin -Daily Commercial -Examiner.com
all 638 news articles »
7/4/2009 3:37:10 AM

Seattle Post Intelligencer
Obama cites his agenda in holiday address
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's ...
Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve ChallengesBloomberg
Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for InitiativesWashington Post
Obama highlights America's challenges in weekly addressWLOS
AFP -Politico -The Hill
all 210 news articles »
7/4/2009 3:31:45 AM

ABC News
North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast
Voice of America
By VOA News South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast, following similar tests earlier this week. The missiles were fired over several hours beginning Saturday morning. ...
North Korea marks July 4 with missile testsTelegraph.co.uk
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
North Korea test-fires more missiles, says SeoulCNN International
Reuters -BBC News -AFP
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7/4/2009 3:30:13 AM
 Country Information  
United States of America
Flag of the United States Great Seal of the United States
Flag Great Seal
Motto: E Pluribus Unum ("Out Of Many, One") (traditional)
In God We Trust (1956 to date)
Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner
Location of the United States
Capital  Washington, D.C.
38°53′N 77°02′W
Largest city  New York City
Official languages None at federal level
(English de facto)
Government Federal constitutional republic
 - President George W. Bush (R)
 - Vice President Dick Cheney (R)
 - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D)
Independence from Great Britain 
 - Declared July 4, 1776 
 - Recognized September 3, 1783 
Area
 - Total 9,631,420 km² (3rd1)
3,718,695 sq mi 
 - Water (%) 4.87
Population
 - 2007 estimate 301,233,000[1] (3rd)
 - 2000 census 281,421,906
 - Density 31/km² (172nd)
80/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2006 estimate
 - Total $12.98 trillion (1st)
 - Per capita $43,500 (3rd)
GDP (nominal) 2006 estimate
 - Total $13.22 trillion (1st)
 - Per capita $44,333 (8th)
HDI (2004) 0.948 (high) (8th)
Currency United States dollar ($) (USD)
Time zone (UTC-5 to -10)
 - Summer (DST) (UTC-4 to -10)
Internet TLD .us .gov .edu .mil
Calling code +1
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