Changes to annual Independence Day Celebration

Crystal Defanti's embarrassment at discovering the sex act on the "memories" video (actually, Crystal Defanti was notified by a parent that she had added a memory to the video that would last a lifetime) is nothing compared to the humiliation...

Credit card processing for retailers across the globe was halted Friday morning because of a fire at Authorize.net, by noon central time the company still could not estimate when its services would be fully restored.

Thunder in the Valley, going on its 14th year, promises that 2009 will not disappoint firework fans!

EA has announced that Battlefield 1943 will release for download on July 9

The plans for Michael Jackson's memorial service are almost set. Free tickets, and tickets that cost 25 dollars, will be distributed for fans to attend the memorial at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Jackson himself will be laid to rest beforehand.

Ron Artest has swapped places with Trevor Ariza.

This article is about details of Michael Jackson's funeral and the fact that his last practice session has been released.

Famously hot-headed star Ron Artest had a productive year for the Rockets, and now gets to join with Kobe and the Lakers as his reward. This forces new star Trevor Ariza out of town, so he went to take Artest's place for the Rockets.

9 former Rose Medical Center patients have tested positive for Hepatitis C and at least 5,700 more may have been exposed at Rose Medical Center in Denver and Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center in Colorado Springs. Why this never should have happened.

After yesterday's eventful Wimbledon women's semi finals, the men take back center stage. Roger Federer looks to get to another final match, while Andy Murray has all of Britain on his back as he faces Andy Roddick in the second semi.

International Aid, a Christian relief organization, has announced that it is closing its doors immediately due to lack of funds.

Fireworks in Chardon, OH on Friday Jul 3, Chardon High Memorial Track-Field 151 Chardon Ave. Free concert, Jul 3 at 7:00P at Geauga County Fair Band Chardon band stand. Old Glory Days on Jul 4 (12p-5p) at Chardon Square 107 Center Street. 4th July Parade St. Anslem Church S. on Rte 306 to West-Geauga High Parade+Bike Rodeo Sat Jul 4. New Miniature Golf in Chardon Ohio. see fireworks from Chip's Clubhouse 214 5th Avenue Chardon, OH. Fireworks Geauga County Fairgrounds 14052 Goodwin Street, Burton begin 6:00 pm. Fireworks 9:30p Sat Jul 4, $4 donation per car, on foot $1 per. Mesopotamia OX Roast, Antiques Flea Market Jul 3,4,5 intersection of rt534 and rt87 parking and admission are free. BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP INDEPENDENCE DAY Jul 5 at 6:30p. Food+Ent. Fireworks at Dusk RIVER ROAD PARK 17525 Chagrin River Rd. Be Safe and Enjoy the July 4th Fireworks!

Debbie Rowe wants custody of Michael Jackson's children after all. Despite all the posturing on the side of Joe and Katherine Jackson, it seems that Debbie Rowe wants custody of Michael Jackson's children.

Is the NSA's cybersnooping expansion one step along a slippery slope?

Fifth grade teacher Crystal Defanti distributed a DVD of school year memories to her students. Little did she know that the tape contained footage of her sex life.

Sex tapes of teachers are nothing new and one starring a teacher by the name of Crystal Defanti should not be much of a shock. However, it was a shock to her fifth grade students and their parents when they set down to watch a DVD of recent...

Former Yankee catcher Jim Leyritz was arrested for assaulting his wife.

Michael Jackson's last will was his final words to his family and business associates about how he wanted his assets distributed and how he wanted his children cared for after his death. What the will is missing can help you plan for your own death.

A news reporter has accused the Obama administration of controlling the media, in a way that not even Richard Nixon tried to do. The complaint didn't come from FOX News, but from the ultimate liberal media boogeywoman, Helen Thomas herself.

The Wimbledon women's semifinals today are expected to end with a Venus and Serena Williams final all set. Serena Williams nearly didn't live up to her end against Elena Dementieva, but she rallied for a three set, three hour win in the first semi.

The latest successful promotional campaign using Twitter in underway, encouraging Twitter users to send messages including "Moonfruit".

As the "So You Think You Can Dance" phenomenon spreads across the globe and the world mourns Michael Jackson who brought legendary dance moves to pop music, show co-founder Nigel Lythgoe announces a major foundation to support dance studies of many kinds.

'Are You Being Served?' Actress Mollie Sugden has died at 86. She possessed an extraordinary gift for comedy.

Complaints about the media's coverage of Michael Jackson's death may be about to get louder, thanks to OK Magazine. The infamous last photo of Jackson being wheeled into the hospital is now on the cover of OK, drawing a lot of ire from fans.

TMZ reports today that Michael Jackson frequently used the aliases Omar Arnold and Jack London to obtain illegal prescription drugs. The Jackson death investigation is looking eerily similar to Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith.

The release of Michael Jackson's will was not going to end the legal disputes over his fortune and kids. Since the will cut out Debbie Rowe, and leaves Diana Ross as a possible guardian for Jackson's kids, it only adds a few more layers to the disputes.

On Monday, July 6, 2009 candidates began filing to run for four seats on the Wake County Board of Education.

The rise and fall of the "King of Pop."

The FDA today issued an urgent warning to smokers about serious side effects from some stop smoking products

Several charities in the area of greater Fredericksburg, Virginia, will receive smaller donations from the Knights of Columbus than unusual because of slower sales and less profit at annual fundraiser.

The Michael Jackson Family Trust is going to draw a lot of attention very soon. The Michael Jackson Family Trust has been set up as an entity to be used to help out Michael Jackson and recipients in his will.

Laurel Kagay has addressed recent Bachelorette rumors about Wes. She denies being his girlfriend. Yet this doesn't change the fact that Wes is on the show to promote his band.

Brief re-cap of the election results of 2008.

The third "Ice Age" film is the biggest movie opening on the Fourth of July weekend, and is in 3D, which could work in its favor at the box office. However, now it has to overcome both bad reviews and "Transformers" all at once.

The Big Brother 11 cast has finally been announced as the clock ticks down to the Big Brother 11 season premiere. The Big Brother 11 cast is an eclectic group that should be interesting to watch in the Big Brother house.

During a speech about leadership, Rudy Giuliani was interupted by three protesters seeking attention on 9-11. The crowd cheered as the three protesters were removed from the stadium.

Ever since Michael Jackson's kids were born, many predicted that Jackson wasn't really the biological father. Now those rumors are stronger than ever, as gossip sources claims that both Jackson and Debbie Rowe weren't their kids biological parents.

"Public Enemies" was supposed to be the big movie of the summer for adults, and for critics to fawn over. Instead, the tale of John Dillinger has gotten a more mixed showing in reviews - and surprisingly, so have Johnny Depp and director Michael Mann.

A YouTube video surfaced yesterday that claimed to show unknown creatures in a North Carolina sewer.

The men's quarterfinals at Wimbledon are all taking place today, as Roger Federer is already on to the semis, with Andy Murray, Andy Roddick and the remaining field fighting to join him. For the women, the Williams sisters are already on to the semis.

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This article is about the funeral of Farrah Fawcett.

Funeral photos of Farrah Fawcett were pretty modest as Fawcett was laid to rest yesterday. Since there is still Michael Jackson funeral hysteria to prepare for, the press settled for Fawcett funeral photos of the famous mourners and casket.

This article is about the uniqueness of the Tubiflex worm.

Michael Jackson had asked a nurse for Diprivan in April and he may have injected a fatal dose of it.

This article is about the fact that Michael Jackson was attempting to get the dangerous sedative Diprivan near his death.

A comical appraisal of a ridiculous sentence.

Young people, especially those in minority groups, who believe they will die young are more apt to take risks with drugs and sex without protection, according to new research. Why is this and what can be done?

The connection between twins has baffled the minds of psychologists, scientists, and new age buffs alike. Usually any form of what is known to be a sixth sense, can be explained rationally by others involved in close minded fields.

A Mid Summer Night's Dream (starts at 4pm) Location: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. The Unseen written by Craig Wright (starts at 8pm) Location: the Lakershim Arts Center For more info: www.roadtheatre.org The Starlight Bowl 4th of July Celebration (starts at 6:20pm) Location: Starlight Bowl For more info: http://starlightbowl.com/ "Red, Hot and Bowl" (starts at 8pm) Location: the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks 13500 Ventura Blvd For more info: http://www.whitefiretheatre.com/ Hansen Dam Park 4th of July Celebration (starts at 11) Location: 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 For more info: http://hispaniceventsmarketing.com/

The politically paranoid are getting jazzed over H.R. 5, a proposal to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution. Such bills have been regularly introduced in Congress since 1989.

Charlotte Symphony-Symphony Park, 7/3; Independence day celebration-7/4 10-2pm Charlotte Museum; Red, white, boom- 7/4-6-10pm Memorial Stadium; Matthews Fun family - 7/4 -5:30pm-9pm, Downtown Matthews; Davidsons 4th celebration- 7/4-4:30-8pm Davidson Village green; Charlotte Knights/Bulls -7/4-7:15pm, Fort mill; Lake Wylle- 7/4-9:30pm, Buster Boyd Boat landing