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North Korea missile tests defy UN North Korea test-fires six short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on 4 July, American Independence Day.
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.
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PRI's The World - July 3, 2009 Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal,and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans, thanks to the internet.
PRI's The World - July 2, 2009 Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.
PRI's The World - July 1, 2009 Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.
Central and Eastern Kentucky
Four candidates are in the running for Kentucky Education Commissioner. A final decision could come as early as next week. Some 80 people applied for the job, which opened after Commissioner Jon Draud resigned in February for health reasons. On Thursday, the State Board of Education whittled the list down to four finalists.
Several Kentucky groups who believe Americans aren't as independent as they used to be will be rallying this 4th of July on the steps of the State Capitol in Frankfort. Jim Waters with the Bluegrass Institute For Public Policy, is one of the co-organizers of the event billed as a statewide "Tea Party."
Several members of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council want a clearer idea of what's planned for downtown development. The council's intergovernmental committee discussed the issue with the president of the downtown development authority. Council member Diane Lawless believes a cohesive planning process is absent.
There have been modifications in the Advanced Language Program set up for Lexington's police officers. Their police chief hopes it will soon return to its original format.
AAA of Kentucky estimates travel will be down by about 3% this 4th of July holiday weekend. Roger Boyd with AAA said about 37 million people will take trips of 50 miles or more throughout the country.
The 4th of July holiday will have many people hitting the lake, but the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that alcohol and boating are a deadly combination. Kentucky ranks above the national average for boating fatalities linked to alcohol.
Kentucky's Capitol
State Auditor Crit Luallen is concerned about alleged profligate spending by top officials at the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties, and has ordered audits of both agencies.
Gov. Steve Beshear, a former Army reservist in Lexington, is honoring employers across the commonwealth who are providing jobs for Kentucky National Guard and Reserve members.
Kentucky's current fiscal year is winding down and budget cuts will be necessary to balance the state budget next fiscal year. Gov. Steve Beshear says he will have a better handle on the situation in a couple of weeks.