Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried - Yahoo! News

Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried - Yahoo! News: "A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting postelection turmoil, a step that would likely increase Iran's isolation and alienate Western nations that have been trying to keep options open with Tehran despite its crackdown on protesters."

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast - Yahoo! News

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 missiles off east coast - Yahoo! News: "North Korea fired three missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday."

Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secret - Yahoo! News

Palin resigns as governor; leaves plans secret - Yahoo! News: "Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012."

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home - Yahoo! News

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home - Yahoo! News: "The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service."