Archive for July 1st, 2009

Federal agents to join probe into Jackson’s death (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 in 315783.

The train station at Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., Wednesday, July 1, 2009 as preparations are made for a possible memorial service for the late pop star Michael Jackson at his former residence as seen in a aerial view.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP – The investigation into Michael Jackson’s death deepened late Wednesday with word that federal authorities will step in to help local police take a look at Jackson’s doctors and his medications.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

2-year-old strangled by pet python in Sumter County

Written by on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 in Latest News.

After escaping its aquarium, an 8 1/2-foot pet python slithered into the room of a 2-year-ancient girl, wrapped itself around the toddler and suffocated her.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

U.S. Marines launch major assault in Afghan valley (Reuters)

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A U.S. Marine from 5th Battalion 10th Marines patrols with a member of an Afghan border guard unit in the desert of the lower Helmand River valley, in southern Afghanistan July 1, 2009. The United States has sent 8,500 troops to Helmand Province in the past two months, the biggest wave in a massive buildup that will see U.S. forces more than double from 32,000 at the beginning of this year to 68,000 by year's end. REUTERS/ Peter GraffReuters – Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed into an Afghan river valley by helicopter and land on Thursday, launching the largest military offensive of Barack Obama’s presidency with an assault deep in Taliban territory.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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