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4 July 2009

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Palin Calls It Quits

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces she’s quitting effective the end of the month | VIDEO | PHOTOS
Palin Vanity Fair Article Reignites Feud
Palin’s Resignation Has Many Asking, What Next?
PHOTOS: Palin’s Most Controversial Moments
TOPIC: Sarah Palin — Latest FOXNews.com Stories

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Madonna to Pay Tribute to M.J. at His Comeback Arena

Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.

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Obama Dodging Dad’s Homeland

President says African trip won’t include stop in father’s Kenyan homeland because country far from democracy

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Small Plane Crashes in Iowa, Killing 1

Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Elizabeth Isham Corey says the plane went down just after 1:30 p.m. Friday near Latimer in Franklin County.

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A Special Summer of Social Good Thank You

summerofsocialgoodnewThis week we ran a special Summer of Social Good charity promotion and many of you got involved. Mashable and the whole Summer of Social Good team would like to thank everyone who donated, tweeted, retweeted and showed their support. While the promotion might be over now, because of the great response we will be doing this every week rolled into our Monday announcement posts for donors over $20 and $100. Just make sure to read the rules and forward your receipt to SocialGood at Mashable.

On Monday we have a special fun week planned involving video and prizes, so make sure to stay tuned to @Mashable and @SocialGood for details.


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Thanks to the Summer of Social Good Sponsors


Thanks to Zappos and MailChimp for sponsoring the Summer of Social Good. Their generous sponsorship covers the campaign and event costs, so that 100% of your donations and ticket sales go to the fund.

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Thanks to our Summer of Social Good Partners


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Richie: Singing with Jackson

In 1985, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote “We are the World.” Richie explains how they came up with the song.

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Cuban family reunion

CNN’s Shasta Darlington gives a behind the scenes look at Cuban Americans coming into Cuba.

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Federer, Roddick to Meet for Third Time at Wimbledon Final

Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.

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Hong Kong’s sweeter side

A story to examine commodity prices in Hong Kong gives CNN’s Pauline Chiou a chance to take a snack break in Hong Kong.

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Turning his life around

Ben Tinker reports on a young man, abandoned as a toddler by his biological mother, who has stepped up and become a leader.

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‘Unexpected Announcement’

'Unexpected Announcement'

Huckabee: Palin willing to take risks

‘Unexpected Announcement’

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Texas Officials Hunt for Serial Palm Tree Arsonist

Officials in Texas are investigating the torching of 30 palm trees in the last two months.

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Deep in a nuclear bunker

CNN’s Matthew Chance and producer Michael Sevanov take us into a Cold War era nuclear bunker under Moscow.

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Newport, Rhode Island

New England’s oldest beach town offers outdoor recreation and a glimpse of the Gilded Age.

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Sarah Palin To Stand Down As Alaska Governor

Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is to resign as Alaska Governor - increasing speculation that she will focus on the race for the White House in 2012.

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TMZ breaks the news mold

Harvey Levin of TMZ.com talks to CNN’s Don Lemon about how his site broke the story about Michael Jackson.

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‘Huge Gamble’

'Huge Gamble'

Bill Kristol on Palin resignation

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‘Huge Gamble’

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Eco-friendly apartment

Three months after moving into their affordable, eco-friendly apartment, residents weigh in on their savings.

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Obama to Avoid Father’s Kenyan Homeland on Trip to Africa

The President says Kenya, plagued by political violence, still has a long way to go in becoming a free and open democracy

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Strategist: Palin’s timing ’suspicious’

GOP strategist Ed Rollins says Gov. Sarah Palin’s decision to resign “raises serious questions” about the former VP nominee.

Strategist: Palin’s timing ’suspicious’

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Honoring Heroes

Honoring Heroes

Group helps families of troops

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Game, Set, Queue Up!

An iReporter is at the Wimbledon Championships and finds out there’s more than a game at center court… the queue!

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Shocking Move

Shocking Move

Palin’s brother explains her decision

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‘Right Path for Alaska’

'Right Path for Alaska'

Gov. Palin on transfer of power

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Palin Quits

Palin Quits

Sarah Palin statement on stepping down

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