Feverish speculation swirls around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's decision to leave office at the end of the month. Will the high-profile Republican continue her public service outside of government, which she alluded to in a Friday press conference? Or is she merely getting a jump start on a 2012 White House bid?
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The South Korean government says its Communist neighbor has fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast -- an apparent show of defiance on the same day the United States celebrates its Independence Day. The launches come as the international community works to punish North Korea for its May 25 nuclear test.

Elderly identical twin sisters are found dead in their San Antonio home. Authorities believe 82-year-old Florence and Emma Jernigan fell victim to the heat wave that has been gripping the city. The women had one window air conditioner but it was not turned on.

Fire roars through a high-rise apartment building in London, killing six people. There are three children among the victims, including a 7-year-old and a 3-week-old baby. At least 16 other people are injured.

Police interviewing an Ohio woman about a murder case get quite the surprise when a squirrel suddenly pops out of her tank top. The woman pushes the animal back into her top and continues with the interview.