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Russia to allow U.S. arms shipments to Afghanistan (yahoo! news)
AP - Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.

VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress (yahoo! news)
AP - Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq.

Putin rejects Obama criticism before meeting (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected U.S. President Barack Obama's charge that he was mired in Cold War thinking, setting the scene for a stormy first meeting at a Moscow summit next week.

U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26 (yahoo! news)
Reuters - A U.S. drone aircraft fired missiles on Friday into Pakistan's South Waziristan region, killing 10 militants, officials said, ahead of an expected Pakistani military offensive in the area.

US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns (yahoo! news)
AP - U.S. Marines moved into villages in Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday, meeting little resistance as they tried to win over local chiefs on the second day of the biggest American military operation here since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001.

Russia hopes Obama visit restores trust: Kremlin (reuters)
Russia hopes next week's visit by U.S. President Barack Obama will help restore confidence between the two biggest nuclear powers, a Kremlin aide said on Friday, after strains over Georgia and a U.S. missile shield plan.

Officials: 17 die in US missile strike in Pakistan (yahoo! news)
AP - U.S. missiles struck a training facility operated by Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud and a militant communication center Friday, killing 17 people and wounding 27 others, intelligence officials said.

Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push (cnn.com)
U.S. Marines on Friday continued to lead a major push against militants in southern Afghanistan in an attempt to rout the Taliban from their stronghold in Helmand province, Marine Capt. William Pelletier said.

Vice President Biden discusses US future in Iraq (yahoo! news)
AP - Vice President Joe Biden discussed the future of the American mission in Iraq Friday with the top two U.S. officials there following the withdrawal of most troops from the cities.

Iran cleric threatens trial for British embassy staff (yahoo! news)
AFP - A powerful Iranian cleric said on Friday that British embassy local staff arrested for allegedly stoking unrest after the June election will be put on trial, a move that prompted coordinated protests from European governments.

Russia hopes Obama visit restores trust: Kremlin (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Russia hopes next week's visit by U.S. President Barack Obama will help restore confidence between the two biggest nuclear powers, a Kremlin aide said on Friday, after strains over Georgia and a U.S. missile shield plan.

High-ranking British soldier dies in Afghanistan (cnn.com)
The commander of a British regiment has become the country's highest ranking soldier to be killed in action since 1982's Falklands War after a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Putin urges Obama to scrap shield (bbc news)
Russian PM Vladimir Putin urges the US to shelve its missile defence shield, as Barack Obama prepares to visit Moscow.

No Russia-U.S. arms deal yet: sources (yahoo! news)
Reuters - U.S. and Russian negotiators have still not reached agreement on cutting stocks of their deadliest nuclear weapons ahead of President Barack Obama's first visit to Moscow on Monday, sources close to the talks said.

Iran to put British embassy staff on trial (yahoo! news)
AFP - A powerful Iranian cleric said on Friday that some local British embassy staff will be put on trial for allegedly stoking post-election violence, a move set to put further strain on their frayed ties.

North Korea may fire more missiles: report (yahoo! news)
Reuters - North Korea may test mid-range missiles or fire more short-range missiles to step up saber rattling that has raised regional tension, a South Korean daily said on Friday.

Top-ranking British soldier killed in Afghanistan (cnn.com)
The commander of a British regiment has become the country's highest ranking soldier to be killed in action since 1982's Falklands War after a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan.

North Korea may fire more missiles: report (reuters)
North Korea may test mid-range missiles or fire more short-range missiles to step up saber rattling that has raised regional tension, a South Korean daily said on Friday.

Jackson tickets via internet draw (bbc news)
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.

Jackson memorial may be world event (cnn.com)
Thousands of fans are expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday to mourn Michael Jackson and some are predicting it could be one of the most-viewed events of all time. "This will obviously be a huge media event," said Toni Fitzgerald of Media Life.

Ex-wife's custody bid looms over Michael Jackson memorial (reuters)
Pop star Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe cast a shadow over the unveiling of plans on Friday for the King of Pop's memorial service next week, as a legal battle shapes up over custody of their kids.

LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners (yahoo! news)
AP - City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people.

Top Seven Odd Michael Jackson Tributes (abc news)
The Iowa State Fair plans to render the "King of Pop" in butter this August.

PHOTOS: Michael Jackson: Faces Through the Years (abc news)
A look at the physical transformation of Michael Jackson over the years.

Source: Jackson traveled with 'mini-clinic' (cnn.com)
Michael Jackson traveled with what amounted to a "mini-clinic," complete with an IV pole and an anesthesiologist who medicated the insomniac singer, during his HIStory tour in the mid-90s, sources close to Jackson tell CNN.

Ex-wife's custody bid looms over Jackson memorial (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Pop star Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe cast a shadow over the unveiling of plans on Friday for the King of Pop's memorial service next week, as a legal battle shapes up over custody of their kids.

Jackson memorial set for Tuesday in Los Angeles (yahoo! news)
AP - The question of when and where a public memorial service will be held for Michael Jackson has finally been answered. But how city officials will handle the likelihood of a massive crowd remains to be settled.

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (yahoo! news)
AP - 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.

Elaborate Ticket Lottery Governs Jackson Memorial (abc news)
Registration forms, e-mails, code numbers-- a complicated system is invented to protect 17,500 free Jackson memorial tickets from counterfeiting and scalping.

Jackson funeral set for Tuesday (msnbc.com)
Los Angeles city officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the downtown Staples Center. The service is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators.

The Smoking Vial? Diprivan Found in Jackson's Home (abc news)
Diprivan, a powerful sedative which is never to be used outside of a hospital setting, was found by authorities in Jackson's rented mansion.

Michael Jackson shared bond with Diana Ross (cnn.com)
Michael Jackson and Diana Ross shared a bond he thought would last after his death. In his will Jackson wanted Ross to take care of his children if his mother was unable to do so.

The Michael Jackson Diet: What Did MJ Eat? (abc news)
Some speculate that the pop legend may have had an eating disorder.

WATCH: Michael Jackson's Curtain Call (abc news)

Jackson service set for Tuesday (bbc news)
A memorial service for Michael Jackson is announced for Tuesday as video of his final tour rehearsals is released.

Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday (yahoo! news)
Reuters - A public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson took shape Thursday when a concert backer and family spokesman said the event would take place next week, even as doubt lingered over the guardianship of the singer's children.

Roddick, Federer advance to Wimbledon final (cnn.com)
American sixth seed Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's hopes of winning Wimbledon after beating the British number one in four thrilling sets on Centre Court on Friday.

Murray suffers semi-final misery (bbc news)
Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.

Federer, Roddick to Meet in 3rd Wimbledon Final (abc news)
On the cusp of history, Federer awaits Roddick in Wimbledon final for shot at 15th major title

Live - Murray v Roddick (bbc news)
Andy Murray is at one set all in his Wimbledon semi-final against Andy Roddick, after Roger Federer beats Tommy Haas for a place in Sunday's final.

Federer eases into seventh final (bbc news)
Roger Federer beats Tommy Haas in straight sets to reach a seventh consecutive Wimbledon final and close in on a record 15th Grand Slam title.

Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon final (msnbc.com)
Star sweeps Haas, will face either Roddick or Murray for chance at record

Federer-Haas and Roddick-Murray at Wimbledon today (yahoo! news)
AP - Wimbledon's men's semifinals are today, with five-time champion Roger Federer facing Tommy Haas of Germany and two-time finalist Andy Roddick playing Andy Murray. Federer is closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam championship, while Murray is seeking to become the first British men's winner in 73 years.

Live - Wimbledon (bbc news)
Andy Murray is set for his first Wimbledon semi-final against Andy Roddick, after Roger Federer faces Tommy Haas for a place in Sunday's final.

Andy vs. Andy: Roddick faces Murray at Wimbledon (yahoo! news)
AP - The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick won his lone major championship at the 2003 U.S. Open. He badly wants to win a second.

Federer, Roddick book Wimbledon title showdown (yahoo! news)
AFP - Roger Federer reached a record 20th Grand Slam final, and a seventh straight Wimbledon title match Friday, while Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's bid to become the first British champion here since 1936.

Roddick destroys Murray's dream (abc sport)
American Andy Roddick has ended Andy Murray's dream of becoming the first British man to play in a Wimbledon final since 1938, winning their semi-final 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 overnight.

Federer storms into seventh straight final (abc sport)
Roger Federer stands one match away from a record 15th grand slam title after snuffing out the challenge of Germany's Tommy Haas 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon final.

Stosur and Stubbs to tackle Williams sisters (abc sport)
Venus and Serena Williams, who will contest the Wimbledon singles final for a fourth time, have reached the final of the women's doubles for a second successive year.

In-form Venus faces familiar foe (bbc sport)
Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final.

Roddick, Federer to meet in Wimbledon final (foxsports.com)
Andy Roddick is back in a Grand Slam final, beating Andy Murray on Friday to set up a Wimbledon clash with Roger Federer.

Federer-Roddick III in Wimbledon Final (abc news)
On the cusp of history, Federer awaits Roddick in Wimbledon final for shot at 15th major title

Federer rolls into 7th straight Wimbledon final (foxsports.com)
Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3.Federer won five consecutive titles at the All England Club before losing to Rafael Nadal in last year's final. At this year's tournament, the second-seeded Swiss is trying to win his record 15th Grand Slam title.Federer played excellent tennis Friday, holding serve easily and breaking Haas late in the second and third sets.

Williams sisters reach Wimbledon doubles final (yahoo! news)
AFP - Venus and Serena Williams, who will contest the Wimbledon singles final for a fourth time in Saturday, reached the final of the women's doubles for a second successive year on Friday.

Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers (yahoo! news)
Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

Rockets' Yao to wait week before surgery decision (yahoo! news)
AP - Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.

VIDEO: Hill on Artest reportedly joining Lakers (foxsports.com)
Lakers fans, don't worry. Even though the unpredictable Ron Artest is set to join L.A., Kobe & Co. will keep him in line, Randy Hill says.

Rockets' Yao to Wait Week Before Surgery Decision (abc news)
Rockets center Yao Ming has to wait up to 1 more week before surgery decision on left foot

Source: Rockets Agree on Multiyear Deal With Ariza (abc news)
Source tells AP that Houston Rockets have reached multiyear deal with Trevor Ariza

Artest Poised to Join Kobe, Sign With Lakers (abc news)
Ron Artest set to leave Houston to join Kobe Bryant and NBA world champion Lakers

Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with Lakers (yahoo! news)
AP - Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Rockets, Ariza agree to deal (foxsports.com)
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was meeting with the free agent in Las Vegas.The meeting was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston, which also said Coach Rick Adelman was meeting with Ariza. The AP source could not confirm that.

Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza (yahoo! news)
The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

Report: Celtics Offer Wallace a Contract (abc news)
Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract, but he's in no hurry to respond

Report: Turkoglu Agrees to Terms With Blazers (abc news)
Report: Turkoglu agrees to join Trail Blazers after helping Magic reach NBA finals

Owen completes stunning United move (abc sport)
Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.

Owen completes switch to Man Utd (bbc sport)
Manchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club.

Chelsea sign Man City's Sturridge (bbc sport)
Chelsea sign striker Daniel Sturridge from Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Man Utd close in on shock Owen move (yahoo! news)
AFP - Premier League champions Manchester United's move to sign England striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal was nearing completion on Friday.

Owen close to shock Man Utd move (bbc sport)
Michael Owen leaves Bridgewater Hospital after undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed free transfer to Premier League champions Manchester United.

Owen set for shock Man Utd move: reports (yahoo! news)
AFP - Premier League champions Manchester United are set to sign out-of-favour England striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal, according to press reports on Friday.

United linked with shock Owen move (abc sport)
Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen may be on the verge of joining Manchester United from relegated Newcastle United, according to several British media reports.

A Subdued Trading Day in Asia and Europe (nyt > business)
Trading has been subdued as the United States has a day off and many in London focused on the Wimbledon tennis semifinals.

Your Money: A Day Off to Tackle the Financial To-Do List (nyt > business)
Taking time, 10 or 12 hours, to tackle ever-postponed money tasks and clear the books can be lucrative.

A Subdued Trading Day in Asia and Europe (nyt > business)
The declines in Asia?s stock markets were more muted than those on Wall Street and in Europe, but they illustrated the same point: That a pullback is in full swing after a three-month rally.

Happy 'I Forgot Day': A Day to Remember (abc news)
July 2nd is a day to make up for forgotten birthdays and other anniversaries.