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Franklin Kennedy, then 3, marches in the annual Children’s Independence Parade at Durham Central Park on July 4, 2006. This year’s parade begins at 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

And now we are 233: Parades, fireworks and pool parties
DURHAM -- To celebrate Independence Day, Durham residents are planning parades, pool parties, festivals and fireworks. Watts-Hillandale Parade

Police officer shot; man charged
DURHAM -- A 23-year-old man has been charged in the wounding of a police officer who was shot in the abdomen early Thursday morning while responding to a call on Shannon Road. The officer, who had just joined the Durham force in May, underwent surgery at Duke University Hospital and was reported in stable condition at Duke University Hospital.

• Prof of pop: We'll never see Jackson's likes again

• Post office: 'Addressee Unknown'

• Times might be tight, but NAACP's ACT-SO talent still off to N.Y.

• ACT-SO: WANT TO HELP?

• Minister to challenge Councilman Clement

• American Dance Festival enters fourth week

• NAACP complains about news coverage

• Eno festival celebrates its 30th

• ENO GO & DO

• ENO MUSIC SCHEDULE

• Groove Shop to pay tribute to Jackson

• Duke researchers unlock truth about prehistoric fern diversity

• Dolphins, jets share a bond

DURHAM BRIEFS

Rescue Mission offers 'bargains'
Habitat to host Bull Moon Ride
Fish fry benefit set for July 10
Triangle J elects city councilman
Trio of sewage spills reported
Walltown event this weekend
Holiday hours are announced

POLICE LOG

Home invasion suspect arrested
33 nabbed driving while license revoked

CAMPUS BRIEFS

Duke announces new fellowship
Local schools to be included

ORANGE COUNTY

Couple fly 75 flags on Fourth
CHAPEL HILL -- This Independence Day, the scent of charcoal will float in the wind along with the sinking flares of fireworks and a widespread sense of patriotism.

Gering to run for re-election to board
HILLSBOROUGH -- Saying he wants to "continue guiding Hillsborough's future in constructive ways," Mayor Pro Tem Michael Gering announced his candidacy for re-election to the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners.

• Firefighters urge extra care with fireworks

• WHERE TO CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH

• Saturday events to affect Carrboro traffic

ORANGE BRIEFS

Book release party tonight
Yoga in the Galleries slated
Mandolin Orange to play Sunday
Exhibit to show through Wednesday

CHATHAM COUNTY

Chatham composters hailed as 'Environmental Heroes'
CHAPEL HILL -- A Chatham County family that picks up food waste from UNC and various restaurants in Chapel Hill will be featured Saturday night in a TV documentary called Environmental Heroes.

STATE

Military: 4 North Carolina soldiers killed in Iraq
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Four North Carolina National Guard soldiers were killed in Baghdad on the last day of regular combat operations for U.S. forces in Iraqi cities, the military said Thursday.

• Ex-NC senator acquitted on embezzlement charge

• Electric vehicle plant considering Alabama

• NC lawmakers go home despite Perdue's advice

• Raleigh's "sewer monster" might clog pipes

BUSINESS

Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules
NEW YORK -- In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence.

• Jobless data sends stocks reeling; Dow loses 223

• IOUs spell uncertainty for Calif. small businesses

• Bank of America sets $713 million TARP payment

• Chrysler's product lineup struggles in showrooms

NATION/WORLD

• Calif. bullet trains hit criticism on SF peninsula	7:00 PM ET
• 6 people killed in London high-rise blaze	6:52 PM ET
• Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret	6:51 PM ET
• Irish, Ugandan aid workers seized in north Darfur	6:48 PM ET
• Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home	6:35 PM ET

AP/Mark Lennihan

Janet Francis looks at job postings at the New York State Department of Labor on Thursday in the Brooklyn section of New York. Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. Francis, 36, has been unemployed for two years and has used the time to work toward her college degree in social work.

As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight
WASHINGTON -- Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They're making less money.

SPORTS

The Herald-Sun/Bernard Thomas

The Bulls' Andy Sonnanstine delivers a pitch against the Knights in the fifth inning of Thursday's game.

Solid start from Sonnanstine carries Bulls to sixth straight win
DURHAM -- The last time the Durham Bulls were seen around these parts they were having trouble scoring runs and winning ballgames.

• NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees a who's who of stars

• Eagles' Briscoe transferring to Charlotte

• Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon

• Andy vs. Andy: Roddick faces Murray at Wimbledon

• Confident Shaq joins Cavs

• Artest going to Lakers

• Golf Capsules

• WNBA Capsules


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