Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.

Analysis: Palin prepping for 2012 run?
Sarah Palin's announcement that she's stepping down as Alaska's governor could be a sign that she's gearing up for a run at the presidency in 2012, Howard Fineman writes.

2 U.S. troops killed, 4 hurt in Afghan blast
A blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others Saturday, a U.S. military spokeswoman said.

Powerful sedative found in Jackson’s home
A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home. Diprivan is an intravenous anesthetic drug widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's very unusual to have in a private home

Report: N. Korea test-fires missiles
North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday. .

Austin: Slight edge to Serena over Venus
Austin: It’ll be a battle from the baseline in Wimbledon final rematch

Cops hunt serial killer after 4 shootings
Authorities in South Carolina are looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.

Up to 6,000 exposed to hepatitis at hospital
A former surgery technician may have exposed thousands of Colorado patients to hepatitis C when she swapped her own dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful narcotic, officials said.

Analysis: Armstrong could spark best Tour ever
Analysis: Cyclist looks as good as ever, but even-better teammate stands in his way

Rusty Ramirez hitless in Dodgers’ victory
Returning from his suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy, Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday.
