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How the Declaration of Independence changed the world
In between mouthfuls of hot dogs and potato salad, Americans on this July Fourth might actually ponder those famous phrases scrawled near the top of the Declaration of Independence.

Communities bug out over
cuts to mosquito control
Millions of mosquito eggs laid across southern Texas after Hurricane Ike hit the coast last summer are waiting for the little bit of rain and hot summer days they need to hatch. That's got the man whose job it is to fight the bugs worried -- he's already running out of money.
Voters to decide waterworks sale, Smitherman says
Voters will decide whether Cincinnati can sell or transfer the city's waterworks to help generate revenue.
Delta continues its slow withdrawal from CVG
Delta Air Lines said that planned capacity reductions to take place in September will result in about 50 fewer daily flights out of Cincinnati.
National companies cutting jobs at local branches
Many of those pink slips were handed out in the Tri-state area, where many national companies with headquarters elsewhere have cut local jobs.
Four decades later, freedom rider returns to Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. | Corey Carter could hear snippets of music in his head -- a calm and subtle melody that hadn't found its shape. The 19-year-old college student simply needed a hero to visualize before he could finish his composition for wind ensemble.
NYC Muslims push to
add holidays to school year
Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. In the end, he chose both.
The old is new again at
Saturday Evening Post
The Saturday Evening Post, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell an American icon and showcased some of the greatest U.S. writers, is returning to its roots to show readers the value of a quiet read in an increasingly frenetic digital age.
Cincinnati police vote on furlough proposal
Cincinnati police officers have begun voting on a proposal by city officials for six days of unpaid leave to help close the gap in the city's budget.
Bikes roar into Newport
The roar along the river is back for its sixth year, with thousands of bikers expected to converge in Northern Kentucky for the annual Newport Motorcycle Rally.
Local restaurant goes for 'best ribs' title
A chef from Yardbird's Southern Barbecue in Trenton will appear on Live! with Regis and Kelly as part of the shows "Ultimate Hometown Grill Off" competition.
With city's reputation in tatters, OTR merchants concerned
Business owners and residents say Over-the-Rhine should not be voted the "most dangerous" neighborhood in the country. The moniker also hurts the city as a whole. Merchants -- and the city -- can protest all they want. But the damage has been done.
2 teens in custody in rock throwing
An 18-year-old East End man will be in court this morning on charges that he threw rocks at cars on Columbia Parkway, one of which struck a taxi and seriously injured a passenger.
Ohio Senate to hold hearings on slots plan
The head of the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate has agreed to host public hearings Thursday to discuss Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposal to install video slot machines at the state’s horse-racing tracks to help plug a $3 billion hole in the state budget.
Prostitute-arsonist gets 15 years
A convicted prostitute was sentenced today to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in May to 12 charges of arson in Butler County.
Clermont library cuts 24 employees
The Clermont County Public Library slashed its budget by nearly $2 million Wednesday, with the bulk of that derived by laying off 24 employees.
With fireworks, common sense is key
Sam Lieberman was having fun being the center of attention a few years back. He was using a tube to shoot fireworks straight up in the air as a group of 25 people stood in a circle watching.
Fourth of July weekend closings
Postal Service: Regular delivery on Friday. No regular delivery on Saturday. Express Mail available.
Sleepy, tired Cincinnati continues to lose residents
There are actually 1,199 fewer people in the city than we thought there were a year ago.
Big cities see population resurgence; Columbus booms
The 2008 population figures show New York and Chicago made gains from higher births, while Philadelphia stanched population losses from earlier in the decade. Also showing rebounds were industrial centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., Columbus, Ohio, and Lincoln, Neb., with economies focused on finance, health care, information technology or education.
Basketball event at UC to draw 196 teams
The third annual Adidas It Takes 5IVE Basketball College Showcase at the University of Cincinnati will nearly double the size of last year’s event.
Cool Zipline comes to Warren County
How quickly you depend on that white and green rope. The rope, plus two metal carabiners and a fair amount of physics, keep you from falling to the forest floor at the region’s new outdoor canopy tour at Camp Kern in Warren County.
Cops: Burglars after meth ingredients
Three people have been arrested, accused of breaking into a fertilizer facility and stealing anhydrous ammonia, frequently used to illegally make methamphetamine.
Cueto brilliant as Reds win
The Reds needed a win in the worst way Wednesday night, and with the bats quiet, it all pretty much came down to how well Johnny Cueto would pitch.
Man guilty on 17 drug counts
A man was found guilty Wednesday of making, possessing and selling drugs.Joseph Wiggins, 44, of Maineville was found guilty on 17 counts in Warren County Common Pleas Court.
Bringing nurses back
Sheila Hoff has noticed that people often ask her about her job lately.“I feel like every third person I talk to has an interest in nursing,” said Hoff, a nurse at Bethesda North Hospital working in presurgery.
Cici’s Pizza franchisee files for Chapter 11
A company that operates 10 Cici’s Pizza franchises, including one in Cincinnati, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas.
Procter & Gamble deems Phoenix all-time sweatiest
Phoenix has gone to the pits again, ranking as the sweatiest city in six of the past eight years.
The dubious honor is handed out by the Procter & Gamble Co. brand Old Spice.
N. Korea Fires 2 Short- Range Missiles: Reports
North Korea has test-fired two short-range missiles, according to South Korean media reports that could not be immediately verified. As the AP reports.
Teenage Air Crash Survivor Reunited With Family
The young girl believed to be the only survivor of Tuesday's Indian Ocean plane crash flew back to Paris today, to the waiting arms of her father and siblings.
India Legalizes Gay Sex
An Indian court has struck down a colonial-era law that declared gay sex an "unnatural offense" and made it punishable by up to 10 years in jail, the BBC reports.
North Korea Not Preparing Hawaii Missile Launch
North Korea shows no sign of preparing to launch a long-range ballistic missile towards Hawaii, four US government officials tell Bloomberg.
200-Year-Old Presidential Code Cracked
A code that stumped Thomas Jefferson and other cryptologists for over two centuries has finally been cracked, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Vatican Steps Up Scrutiny of American Nuns
The Vatican has launched two major probes into the lives of America's 60,000 nuns, the New York Times reports.
DEA Joins Jackson Death Probe
Federal investigators are assisting local authorities with the probe into Michael Jackson's death, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Sanford Digs In as Calls for Resignation Escalate
The vise is tightening around Mark Sanford's political career. South Carolina officials, including fellow Republicans, are lining up to urge the governor to resign, reports the State.
Eldest Jonas Brother Engaged
Sorry, girls, only two chances left to snag a singing Jonas Brother. The eldest, Kevin, popped the question to his girlfriend on her New Jersey doorstep this morning, and "she said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row," he tells People.
Transformers Will Soon Rule World Box Office
The Transformers juggernaut rolls on. The Revenge of the Fallen sequel is about to become the biggest grossing film of 2009 worldwide, reports Variety.
Ford, Toyota Say Sales Slide Ending
A rare sentiment emerged from the auto industry today: cautious optimism. New sales figures show that Americans bought 860,000 vehicles in June, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Anderson vs. Gladwell: The Battle Over Free
Chris Anderson's new book, Free, examining the repercussions the Internet trend of bringing costs to zero, triggered a mini-war with Malcolm Gladwell.
Fasten Seat Belt, and Please Keep Your Clothes On
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles had to be diverted to Albuquerque this evening after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing flight attendants to cover him with a blanket before he was arrested.
Marines Launch New Afghan Strategy
US Marines today launched a major offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan that will serve as the first big test of a new American strategy.
Politico's Obsessive Focus Is Future of News
If you want to see the future of news—and how it will be delivered—look no further than Politico as a reasonable guide, writes Newser founder Michael Wolff in Vanity Fair.
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