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SacramentoSun.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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Man who was found beaten dies
Freedom, patriotism, tradition shine through tough times
Congressional candidate gets national attention
Johnson is convinced Sacramento is ready for a strong mayor
Sacramento man arrested in 20-year-old homicide cold case

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Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo
Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Beckhams spend $81,660 on luxury eco-spa
Peter Andre cosies up with 'Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton
Peter Andre finds break-up with Jordan to be worst time of his life

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Kidman bears midriff to squash pregnancy rumours
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charity
'New York' gets good press in US
"Slumdog" child star gets a new home in Mumbai
'Shiney Ahuja's maid was raped,' says NCW chief

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Breaking News
Body found in Loomis identified as Del Paso Heights woman
A woman whose body was found dumped on a rural road in Loomis early Thursday morning has been identified as Charsha Rene Smith, 20, of Del Paso Heights, Placer County sheriff's officials confirmed...

warm days, cooler nights
It's perfect flip-flop weather for Fourth of July celebrations today, but by this evening you might just be reaching for a light sweater.High temperatures today are forecast to reach the mid to upper...

Keep an eye out for school vandals
Police and school officials are asking Sacramento residents who live near campuses to watch for fireworks and other suspicious activity on school grounds this weekend.The Sacramento City Unified...

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International News
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...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
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...

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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We and our sources around the world work hard to gather more information, verify facts, and provide a perspective of the major stories. Expert opinion often accompanies our articles to better inform readers, and provide a more complete understanding
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    California could be just the first domino to fall
    Schwarzenegger legacy entwined with fiscal crisis
    He's back! Manny goes deep in first at-bat
    Hudson given time off to help snap skid
    San Jose's Chestnut Wins N.Y. Hot Dog Eating Match

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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
    Mystery behind Tony Blair`s black eye!
    Why we make social gaffes!
    Top 10 rivers for cruising in 2009!

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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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    Hotel Sofitel, New York City
    Hotel Sofitel, New York City

    This at the time of my stay was one of the newest hotels in New York, and merited a review from the rave comments I had...


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    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
    Courtney Love trashes her high-end hotel room in just 8hrs
    Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans