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

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

2008 Beijing Gymnastics

August 19, 2008

U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson prepares for her balance beam routine as China's Li Shanshan performs during the finals at Beijing's National Indoor Stadium. Shanshan fell during her routine; Johnson nailed hers for the gold medal.