On Independence Day, Liberty’s crown reopens (AP) July 4, 2009 at 4:08 pm
AP - The first visitors to Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years have made the arduous climb and one couple marked the occasion by getting engaged.
Tour de France starts in Monaco (AP) at 3:55 pm
AP - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.
Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title (AP) at 3:51 pm
AP - Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.
Iranian hardliner calls opposition leader US agent (AP) at 3:51 pm
AP - A top aide to Iran's all-powerful leader has accused the country's main opposition leader of being an American agent who should be tried for treason, increasing the pressure on reformists disputing the outcome of last month's presidential election.
Obama’s trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission (AP) at 3:49 pm
AP - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.
Fireworks explosion on NC island injures several (AP) at 3:23 pm
AP - Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.
Myanmar snubs UN chief over Suu Kyi visit (AFP) at 3:13 pm
AFP - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday that he was "deeply disappointed" after the reclusive head of Myanmar's military junta refused to let him meet pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top (AP) at 2:59 pm
AP - Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People.
North Korea defies U.S. with new missile launches (Reuters) at 2:48 pm
Reuters - North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defense ministry said, in an act of defiance toward the United States that further stoked regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May.
BT offers staff time off in exchange for pay cut (AP) at 2:42 pm
AP - Telecoms company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay.