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GIs in Iraq mark July 4th

While some troops celebrated with re-enlistment (right) or BBQ, for most it was just another day at war. Full story

  Americans mark an old-fashioned Fourth
Your photos of America's most beautiful places
  Video: Drought sparks fireworks ban
Politics

Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86

The blunt-talking Republican from North Carolina who was dubbed 'Senator No' served in Congress 30 years before retiring in 2003. Full story  |    Video

Bush heckled at July 4th event

He welcomes new citizens at naturalization ceremony. Story

NYT: McCain struggles to find Obama strategy
Obama opens door to shift on Iraq pullout   |    Video
Sports
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Nadal, Federer on collision course

They're set for another Wimbledon final. Full story

Austin: Serena Williams has edge over Venus
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Image: Fireworks light up the night sky during the Kaboom Town Fourth of July celebration
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U.S. contractors Stansell, Gonsalves and Howes listen to U.S. ambassador to Colombia Brownfield in an aircraft in Colombia after being rescued by army forces
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Image: Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama
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Piute Wildfire Burns In The Sequoia National Forest
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New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina confers with catcher Jose Molina in Pittsburgh
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