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SanAntonioPost.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Volume 7/27
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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Hospital, surgical center join forces
Schuetzen Verein celebrates 160 years
Young leads Silver Stars over Sky
Tubers enjoying increased Guadalupe flow
Local health officials back FDA plan

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Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund
Meet Kevin Jonas' love interest Danielle Deleasa
Drunken Winehouse banned from swimming by Caribbean resort staff
Britney's fan spent £10K and 10yrs idolising her
Cher urging Chastity to turn down sex change TV documentary offers

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New 203 room hotel opens in Mumbai this week
Britain relaxes restrictions on travel to Sri Lanka
Tom Cruise buys daughter Suri 'kangaroo' in Melbourne
New Scheme for poor to travel with dignity
Beer lovers get chance to win a trip to space

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Breaking News
Meek surprised to win statewide chamber award
Michael Meek almost missed the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives annual conference this year, but it is a good thing he showed up.Through some well-meaning deception, family and colleagues managed...

County judge hopeful pays delinquent taxes
New Braunfels attorney and Comal County judge hopeful Glen Peterson paid more than $13,000 in delinquent property taxes and penalties on Thursday. The payment occurred after Peterson was questioned...

Stage III restrictions likely
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is expected to hold a news conference today declaring Stage III watering restrictions, according to Gretchen Reuwer, communications director for New Braunfels...

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New IAEA chief sees no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear...

Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar
A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia (RFA)...

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Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Spider-Man does exist, says comic-book guru
    What you need to know
    Texas stimulus application for education draws concerns.
    Historical group looks for funds, donations to complete renovation of old auditorium
    Southlake woman is named Miss Texas 2009

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    Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
    Obama in quandary over Guantanamo
    Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
    'New York' gets good press in US
    US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    Awe struck us on our arrival at this relatively new hotel and casino establishment at the top of the Strip. The hotel is a...


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    Mars shares many similarities with Earth
    'Cosmic fireworks display' seen inside Helix Nebula
    NASA's Fermi Telescope discovers 16 pulsars in deep space
    Mars had a wetter and warmer climate in the recent past
    Brain scanner for astronauts passes 'vomit comet' test