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On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens
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The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.
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Serena Williams won her third Wimbledon title on Saturday, defeating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.
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A page out of history: A researcher believes the 'lost original' copy of the Declaration of Independence is in a Tulsa museum.
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He lies awake at night worried about commas and ampersands, picturing in his mind the subtle differences in handwriting between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
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2) Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska governor
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