Bay News 9 - Your News Channel http://www.baynews9.com News: Breaking News, Local News en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:07 EST Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:07 EST Copyright 2009 Bay News 9 comments@baynews9.com (Bay News 9 Comments) webmaster@baynews9.com (WebMaster) 30 Drug bust nets heroin stuffed in Build-A-Bear toys News / National Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492424 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492424.html?title=Drug%20bust%20nets%20heroin%20stuffed%20in%20Build%2DA%2DBear%20toys%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss $30 million worth of heroin stuffed in Build-A-Bear toys is found during NYC drug bust]]> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492424.html?title=Drug%20bust%20nets%20heroin%20stuffed%20in%20Build%2DA%2DBear%20toys%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Palin keeps low-profile after plan to resign News / National Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492421 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492421.html?title=Palin%20keeps%20low%2Dprofile%20after%20plan%20to%20resign%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss
Sarah Palin keeps low-profile after surprise announcement she is stepping down as Alaskas gov
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With 3rd win in row, Joey Chestnut sets record at Coney Island's hot dog eating contest
]]> http://www.baynews9.com/images/news/ap/sm976d35ea-486c-4193-b296-a56e1b9165fa.jpg http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492418.html?title=Chestnut%20wins%20NY%20hot%20dog%20eating%20match%2C%203d%20in%20row%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Report of multiple injuries from Polk County lightning News / Polk Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492417 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492417.html?title=Report%20of%20multiple%20injuries%20from%20Polk%20County%20lightning%20&cid=rss Lightning struck a wooden pole barn at 4215 Viola Road in North Lakeland.  ]]> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492417.html?title=Report%20of%20multiple%20injuries%20from%20Polk%20County%20lightning%20&cid=rss Details emerge on woman accused of al-Qaida ties News / National Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492416 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492416.html?title=Details%20emerge%20on%20woman%20accused%20of%20al%2DQaida%20ties%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss In court records, psychologist disputes that woman accused of al-Qaida ties was held captive]]> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492416.html?title=Details%20emerge%20on%20woman%20accused%20of%20al%2DQaida%20ties%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair shot and killed News / National Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492411 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492411.html?title=Former%20NFL%20quarterback%20Steve%20McNair%20shot%20and%20killed%20&cid=rss McNair was shot to death Saturday in downtown Nashville along with a female victim.]]> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492411.html?title=Former%20NFL%20quarterback%20Steve%20McNair%20shot%20and%20killed%20&cid=rss Double murder in Manatee County News / Manatee Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492409 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492409.html?title=Double%20murder%20in%20Manatee%20County%20%20&cid=rss
Witnesses said the two victims were walking westbound on 59th Avenue Drive East when a car pulled up and opened fire.
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An oasis amidst war, Afghan valley seeks to lure tourists to help it return to normalcy
]]> http://www.baynews9.com/images/news/ap/sm63652284-1f96-4a27-a645-9d5c542be365.jpg http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492408.html?title=Oasis%20amidst%20war%2C%20Afghan%20valley%20looks%20to%20tourism%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Palin keeps low-profile after surprise news News / National Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492407 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492407.html?title=Palin%20keeps%20low%2Dprofile%20after%20surprise%20news%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Palin keeps low-profile after surprise announcement she is stepping down as Alaska's governor]]> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492407.html?title=Palin%20keeps%20low%2Dprofile%20after%20surprise%20news%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss Biden spends July 4 with son, other troops in Iraq News / International Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492406 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492406.html?title=Biden%20spends%20July%204%20with%20son%2C%20other%20troops%20in%20Iraq%0A%20%20%20%20&cid=rss
Biden spends July 4 with son, other troops in Iraq but gets cold shoulder from Iraqi spokesman
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With 3rd win in row, Chestnut sets record at Coney Island's hot dog eating contest
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A national organization of doctors says eating hot dogs can lead to cancer.
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Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to public on Fourth of July, after almost 8 years
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There were no incidents of boating under the influence.
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High school students are chosen to help at the hospital based on their success in school and commitment to volunteer at Bay Pines. 
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Coroner: Teenage girl shot in father's store becomes 5th slain by suspected SC serial killer
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Honduras rebuffs international community after coup, leaves Organization of American States
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Under grueling Afghan sun, US Marines march through July 4 _ dreaming of cool beer and lakes
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North Korea fires 7 ballistic missiles off eastern coast, flouting UN resolutions
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Soldier who fought Taliban in pink boxers is back home in Texas for July 4th
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With Calif. in turmoil, the spotlight returns to Schwarzenegger's promises of fiscal reform
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Swimmers should steer clear of two Bay area beaches this weekend.
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Many people are making the choice to forgo health insurance altogether.
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