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BatonRougePost.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Edition 185/2009
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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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United States, Dollar - 0.715 1.161 96.15 0.613
Euro 1.397 - 1.622 134.3 0.857
Canada, Dollar 0.861 0.616 - 82.79 0.528
Japan, Yen 0.010 0.007 0.012 - 0.006
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Bull sharks take to Louisiana swamp
LSU, SU not scheduled to play game in 2010
Fewer big names on LSU baseball slate
Georgia prep back ready to be a Tiger
LSU golfer Loupe falls in quarterfinals

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'Jackson kids don't think Debbie Rowe is their mother'
Debbie Rowe preparing to gain custody of Jackson kids
Surge in Jacko's music's post-death sales to benefit Dutch pension fund
UK research says over 55s happier, while under 25s are 'stressed and lonely'
Elderly crash same old story
Call for more vigilance after elderly woman lay dead in flat for 5 years
Older forests store more carbon

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A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
'New York' gets good press in US
US pushes ahead with Afghan offensive
Are Timberlake and Biel headed for splitsville
'Red-faced' Mischa Barton kicked out by toilet attendant!

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Breaking News
Henning, Holliday among top honorees
LSU’s Walter Henning, a two-time All-American and NCAA runner-up in the hammer throw, broke the LSU record by more than 13 feet with a toss of 235 feet, 10...

Ranaudo gives pitching arm rest until August
For anybody who played baseball as a kid, you know. There’s really no such thing as a summer vacation. Between practices, games and the always present directive to never, ever swim on game...

Golden Meadow has busy first day
PORT FOURCHON — Some of the fireworks going off in this south Louisiana port and fishing community weren’t saved to celebrate the Fourth of July. Some of the show Friday at Moran’s...

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International News
North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, following similar tests earlier this...

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...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday. when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
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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We and our sources around the world work hard to gather more information, verify facts, and provide a perspective of the major stories. Expert opinion often accompanies our articles to better inform readers, and provide a more complete understanding
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    bullet Baton Rouge Weather corner
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Now 80.7°F/27.1°C Partly Cloudy
    Saturday 99°F/37°C Partly Cloudy
    Sunday 97°F/36°C Chance of a Thunderstorm
    Monday 90°F/32°C Chance of a Thunderstorm
    Tuesday 90°F/32°C Chance of a Thunderstorm
    Wednesday 90°F/32°C Chance of a Thunderstorm

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    Cuts slow down maintenance
    No arrests made in shooting or vehicle-stop try
    Corps asks landowners to provide levee dirt
    Family prepares for deployment

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    Tigers get by Twins after 5-hour, 16-inning epic
    Manny 0 for 3 in return as Dodgers beat Padres
    Giants rout Astros in majors-best 10th shutout
    Three runs in 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins

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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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    Le Meridien Dubai
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    I had taken a rental car from Abu Dhabi and driven up to Dubai, a trip of about 140 kilometres. It was virtually one road up...


    bullet Editorials corner
    State budget mess only gets worse
    Times editorial board here to help with voter education before Aug. 18 primary
    Obama, Democrats must resist forcing Republicans to their will
    America the beautiful, indeed
    'I' and 'we' must cooperate for the survival of self and species
    Saving America's democracy-sustaining journalism