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1.	Republican pundits open fire on Sarah Palin
2.	Clamor grows over CIA secrets
3.	Activists push ballot initiative to end state benefits for illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children
4.	Indiana prison escape: Officials hunting for 3 inmates
5.	As the Hollywood machine abandons L.A., its supporting workers struggle

Thursday: The day in photos

Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Remembering Michael Jackson

Military operation in Afghanistan's Helmand province

Fans mourn Michael Jackson

Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' Olympics stadium

A Chinese paramilitary policeman attempts to block photos from being taken of a military parade rehearsal outside Beijing's "Bird's Nest" National Stadium, the site of the upcoming Olympics. China has vowed to step up security for the Games and said that with up to 80 world leaders expected to attend the Aug. 8 opening ceremony, it faces a huge responsibility to defend its own people, Olympic athletes and visiting dignitaries.