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Accused Serial Rapist Commits Suicide In Jail

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A Tierrasanta man accused of seven sexual assaults on women in San Diego over the past year died by hanging today in his cell at the San Diego Central Jail in an apparent suicide, according to the Medical Examiner's Office and sheriff's officials. More>>

San Marcos Man Accused Of Having Sex With 13-Year-Old Girl

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A 28-year-old San Marcos man was behind bars today on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, a San Diego sheriff's sergeant said. More>>

Navy Investigates Gay Sailor's Death

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Officials say the death of a gay sailor who was killed as he stood guard at Camp Pendleton appeared not to be a hate crime. More>>

San Diego Fair Gearing Up For Patriotic Fireworks Show Video included

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The San Diego County Fair is getting ready to wrap up the season with a patriotic show in the sky. Their fireworks display is a chance to wow visitors on the Fourth of July. More>>

DNA Links Rape Suspect To Series Of Attacks Video included

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A Tierrasanta businessman and father accused of trying to rape a Mission Valley resident has been linked through DNA and other evidence to seven sexual assaults in the city over the past year, San Diego police said today. More>>

Fourth Of July Holiday Closures

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Courts and all San Diego city, county, state and federal government offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Independence Day. More>>

San Diego County 2009 Fireworks Listing

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Check out a listing of firework displays around San Diego. More>>

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Rancho Bernardo Brush Fire Video included

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Firefighters made quick work of a two-acre brush fire in Rancho Bernardo Thursday. More>>

Legoland's Tribute to Michael Jackson Halted Due to Legal Issues Video included

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Legoland's Michael Jackson tribute has fallen to pieces over unspecified legal issues. More>>

High-Speed Train to Las Vegas Gets Federal Boost Video included

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The clogged tourist travel route between Southern California and Las Vegas has been designated a federal high-speed rail corridor, in a move that officials hope would signal increased cooperation between the regions on building speedier train travel. More>>

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Zoo Day: Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot Video included

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When the sun goes down, the fun begins at the San Diego Zoo. Cari Clements joins us with one of the stars of the new nighttime bird show "Soar: A Symphony In Flight." More>>

Your Name Here? Video included

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It's the ultimate irony. Just when nobody seems to have any money, everything appears to be up for sale. More>>

The Dish With Anita: Mixed Fruit Tart

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This is a recipe that is so easy you'll want to make it whenever you have some really good fresh fruit on hand. More>>

New Women's Surfing Movie Premieres In Encinitas Tonight Video included

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Surfing is a sport traditionally dominated by men, but women around the world are proving the waves belong to everyone. More>>

Young Hands Tell The Story Video included

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Under the watchful eye of Hawaiian-born instructor Kayleen Ramino, some young keikis ages five through eight years old are learning an ancient tradition. In this hula class for youngsters, the hands tell the story, but the hips set it in motion. More>>

Playing Cards Generate Tips In Cold Case Murders Video included

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Crimestoppers is hoping a deck of playing cards can help solve dozens of cold case homicides. One murder case was solved this week, simply because a jail inmate decided to shuffle the deck. More>>

This Week's What's Going Around Report Video included

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Two people with swine flu died in San Diego County last week, and local doctors continue to see patients with symptoms similar to what's also called the H1N1 virus. More>>

Critic's Choice For Best New Restaurant: Suite And Tender Video included

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In the heart of the city, there are many new dining destinations, but according to San Diego magazine, only one can measure up to be the best of the best. More>>

Calif. Restaurant Chains Have To Reveal Calories Video included

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California will step up its campaign against bad diets, bulging waistlines and clogged arteries when three new laws dealing with restaurant and school food take effect July 1.

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MONDAY, June 29, 2009

Exclusive Michael Jackson Memories Video included

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We're all aware that Michael Jackson's boyhood home was Gary, Indiana, and the Jackson 5's early music was rooted in Motown. But what you may not know is that the Jacksons also have a San Diego connection. More>>

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Ticket Plans Announced For Jackson Memorial In LA

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Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center. More>>

Powerful Sedative Found In Michael Jackson's Home

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The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. More>>

Los Angeles Braces for Influx of Michael Jackson Mourners Video included

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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. More>>

Bubbles The Chimp Alive And Well In Florida Video included

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In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, many people have been wondering whatever happened to his once pet chimp Bubbles. More>>

Promoter To Release Unseen Video Of Jackson's Last Rehearsal Video included

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The promoter for Michael Jackson's comeback tour is denying that he's going to lose a $20 million advance given to the singer. Instead AEG Live is expected to make money off never-before-seen footage of Jackson's final rehearsals for his London concerts. More>>

Rumors Swirl Over Who Will Fill Jackson's O2 Dates

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LONDON (AP) - An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion? More>>

Jackson Event Could Be Held At L.A. Staples Center

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at a downtown arena, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. More>>

Obama Says He Grew Up Listening To Michael Jackson

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The King of Pop had a fan in the White House. More>>

Michael Jackson's Will: Mother or Diana Ross should care for children

Jackson said in a 2002 will that he wanted his mother to care for his children in the event of his death, and that he wanted Diana Ross to raise them if his mother could not. More>>

Kevin Jonas and girlfriend get engaged

Kevin Jonas will be trading in his purity ring for a wedding band. The eldest Jonas Brother proposed to his girlfriend, Danielle Deleasa, on Wednesday morning. More>>

New League Will Consider Signing Vick

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When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. More>>

Federer, Roddick To Meet In 3rd Wimbledon Final

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Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. More>>

NFL Coaches Visit Troops In Iraq In First USO Trip

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The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. More>>

Armstrong Under Doping Watch At Tour De France

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France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" for doping during the Tour de France. More>>

Creamer says she'll play at US Open next week

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 11:53 AM ET SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) - Paula Creamer plans to play in the U.S. Women's Open next week despite a sore thumb. More>>

Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon final

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 10:23 AM ET WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Roger Federer has reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5,... More>>

Trainer banned, fined after Queen's horse is doped

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 9:03 AM ET LONDON (AP) - A trainer has been fined and banned three months from entering horses after 1 of Queen Elizabeth II's racehorses failed a doping... More>>

Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 7:33 AM ET SINGAPORE (AP) - The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016. More>>

Yao Ming will wait week before surgery decision

Associated Press - July 3, 2009 1:03 AM ET BEIJING (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... More>>

Sports Wrap - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Highlights from the day in sports. More>>


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