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MiamiMirror.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 - 0.715 1.161 0.613 96.15
Euro 1.397 - 1.622 0.857 134.3
Canada, Dollar 0.861 0.616 - 0.528 82.79
United Kingdom, Pound 1.629 1.166 1.891 - 156.6
Japan, Yen 0.010 0.007 0.012 0.006 -

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Hamilton's return put on hold
Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche
Moss and Vazquez lead Pirates over Marlins
Honduras quits Organization of American States
El Salvador surprises Costa Rica 2-1

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Do social networks influence fashion trends among friends
Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund
Tom Cruise buys daughter Suri 'kangaroo' in Melbourne
Women deluging Oz town yearning for Nicole Kidman's 'fertility water'
Meet Kevin Jonas' love interest Danielle Deleasa

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Three more U.S. banks fail as FDIC mulls rules for sales
US dollar ekes out gains in thin trade
Out Of Work In Vegas And The Virgin Islands
DJ app for Microsoft Surface

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Breaking News
Huff hits homer to lead Orioles past Angels 6-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer, Luke Scott doubled home two runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Angels 6-4 on Friday night, dropping Los Angeles into a first-place tie with...

Real Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1
SANDY, Utah -- San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night.Real Salt Lake (5-6-5) extended its undefeated streak to...

Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros
SAN FRANCISCO -- Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0...

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Global Headlines
New IAEA chief sees no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear...

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 cements military ties with Myanmar
A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia (RFA)...

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Business News
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...

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year
Qatar Airways will begin operating flights to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday season....

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    Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
    Obama in quandary over Guantanamo
    Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
    'New York' gets good press in US

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    No loopholes for drunken driving, boating this weekend
    AC/DC fans follow Bon Scott’s adventures on Highway to Hell
    Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor
    Doctors Clear Man for Trial as Nazi Guard
    Suspect in Kan. Abortion Doctor's Shooting Advocates Cause Via Mail

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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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    Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers
    Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers

    I have spent time at the Sheraton in Abu Dhabi previously, in the restaurants and the tavern pub, but hadn't stayed there...


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    Mars shares many similarities with Earth
    'Cosmic fireworks display' seen inside Helix Nebula
    NASA's Fermi Telescope discovers 16 pulsars in deep space
    Mars had a wetter and warmer climate in the recent past