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1. Steve McNair's death is homicide; no suicide ruling on girlfriend
Police say the waitress and the former NFL quarterback had dated 'several months.' He was married with four children.

2. Sarah Palin not under FBI investigation, agency spokesman says
The former GOP vice presidential candidate's surprise resignation as Alaska governor had set off speculation, including rumors of a pending federal corruption probe or charges.

3. Andy Roddick and Roger Federer's Shakespearean saga of a match
Roddick made the magic happen in a dramatic, merciless Wimbledon men's final that went on and on and on. But it's still Federer's time.

4. IPhone 3GS owners bemoan its battery life
Buyers are finding that the device has trouble making it through a workday without a rest stop at the electrical outlet.

5. Honduran army blocks runway to keep Zelaya out
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya enters Honduran airspace but says his plane was unable to land in Tegucigalpa. His supporters gathered at the airport clash with police; one child is reported killed.

6. Investigators focus on five Jackson doctors
They want to know who prescribed drugs for the singer, especially the powerful sedative Diprivan.

7. Signing Ron Artest is a smart move by Lakers
Artest can help the Lakers slow down players such as LeBron James, Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony.

8. James Loney's late heroics push Dodgers to victory
Closer Jonathan Broxton surrenders a four-run lead in the ninth inning before Loney's solo homer in the 13th gives the Dodgers a series win.

9. The painful side effects of Obama's healthcare reform
There are warnings signs that the president and his allies are looking at government-run rationing of care for the oldest and sickest.

10. Another wave of foreclosures is poised to strike
Mortgage defaults have surged to record levels amid rising unemployment and falling home prices. Lenders are expected to move quickly to clear up backlogs as moratoriums on foreclosures expire.