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Roger Federer wins historic Wimbledon; defeats Roddick

Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg watched from the front row of the Wimbledon Centre Court Royal Box Sunday afternoon as Roger Federer aimed to make history and reclaim the No. 1 ranking. American Andy Roddick, undaunted by the occasion, stood in the way. He put in the most courageous performance of his career, but still came up short in the longest men's final in the tournament's 132-year history. The final score was 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 after four hours and 18 minutes of thrilling drama. » read more

1 dead in Honduras as military blocks Zelaya's flight home

Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya failed Sunday to return to Honduras. The military-backed government there blocked the airport's runway to prevent Zelaya's plane from landing. At least one person was killed as police and soldiers fired tear gas to break up thousands of pro-Zelaya demonstrators who'd swarmed the airport. The drama was broadcast live throughout Latin America. » read more

Palin's career has been one surprise after another

She burst onto the political scene in Alaska in 2002 almost as stunningly as she stepped onto the national stage as Sen. John McCain's out-of-nowhere choice as his vice presidential running mate in 2008. Years before she and McCain ran for the nation's highest offices as a pair of "mavericks," Palin built a skyrocketing political career in Alaska on just that quality. » read more

As obesity spreads, paramedics brace for heavy lifting

Ambulances are transporting more supersize patients than ever — several a day, including some as large as 800 pounds. And as the number of morbidly obese Americans goes up, emergency crews are straining their backs and budgets to get them to hospitals. » read more

Politics

• · Palin's career has been one surprise after another
• · Key Sanford allies now say he should remain in office
• · Palin resigns governor's office, stunning Alaska, nation

World

• · Sandstorms plague Iraq and are getting worse
• · Roger Federer wins historic Wimbledon; defeats Roddick
• · OAS tells Honduras it can't drop out, but weighs kicking it out

Nation

• · Soldier who fought in his boxer shorts returns home
• · As obesity spreads, paramedics brace for heavy lifting
• · Immigrant's dream is being American

Washington

• · Sens. Kennedy, Dodd unveil cheaper health care bill
• · U.S. plans coordinated response if North Korea fires missile
• · White House close to deal with hospitals on cost cuts