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Here's the latest news for Friday July 4: President heads to Monticello; Homes, businesses threatened by Big Sur fire; Judge sets bond for Illinois murder suspect; Fireworks light up Mt. Rushmore.

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CNN's Eunice Yoon reports that Chinese fireworks are being held up at ports, taking the bang out of some celebrations.

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You see them on stage posing in practically nothing at all so how do professional bodybuilders get those ripped bodies? See the secrets behind the bodybuilder workout.

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First Alert StormTeam forecast with Jamie Martin.

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Christina Loren Celebrates Fourth In Sunrise at BankAtlantic Center

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And many of you may be heading down to auditorium shores to watch Austin's annual fireworks show tonight.

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The state high court struck down the Seminoles' gambling compact with Florida, but blackjack and baccarat play continue at the Hard Rock casinos.

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CNN's Richard Roth goes searching for what July 4th really means.

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Staff Sgt. Scott Templeton talks about his experiences in Iraq.

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An Olympic diver was among the torch bearers carrying the Olympic flame across China Friday. The relay took the torch through an ancient city that is the largest city in central-western China. (July 4)

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A memo circulated by a Disney World executive appears to show the family-oriented resort believes it is exempt from a new Florida law that allows concealed weapon holders to keep legally owned guns in their cars. (July 4)

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CBS Early Show Anchor Harry Smith talks about Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".

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Independence Day festivities are already underway at Mt. Rushmore. Fireworks lit up the sky over the South Dakota landmark Thursday night, kicking off a weekend of activities. (July 4)

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13News Weather Lab forecast for Franklin

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Italy has set up a panel of experts to check if Brunello di Montalcino meets production standards, following an investigation into whether some of the wine might have been cut with other grape varieties. (July 4)

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Louisville summer task force targets high crime areas.

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The Diamondbacks score six runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Milwaukee; Serena Williams to face sister Venus in Wimbledon singles final; Chris Paul signs extension with Hornets; Rangers sign Markus Naslund. (July 3)

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A shooting after the July 3 fireworks celebration downtown left one man dead, two others injured, and an atmosphere of mayhem in the Loop. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.

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CNN's Susan Candiotti reports on Ingrid Betancourt's first full day of freedom after six years as a hostage.

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A 53-year-old Canadian man is in police custody, accused of flying to Miami Beach to have sex with a 10-year-old girl.

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Swimming is a sport dominated by athletes in their teens and early 20's. But, at the U.S. Trials in Omaha, a 41-year-old is one night away from making Olympic history. (July 3)

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Crews are working to restore power in parts of Oakland after an overnight vehicle crash brought down a utility pole; KDKA's Bob Allen reports.

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He wrote the Declaration of Independence. CNN's Jill Dougherty asks what Thomas Jefferson meant by religious freedom.

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Jessica Kartalija reports Ron Matz will be participating in the Dundalk Heritage Parade as the grand marshall.

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CNN's Fred Pleitgen spends Independence Day in an American combat hospital in Iraq.

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For those who don't plan to do their own fireworks, there are plenty of events happening in and around the Triangle.

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Here's the latest news for July 4th, 2008: Hostage update; Vermont girl slain; Indonesia terror arrests; Williams at Wimbledon.

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The Macy's Fireworks Spectacular kicks off at 9:25 p.m. Whether you're enjoying the fireworks or a beach barbecue, officials are urging everyone to stay safe. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu reports.

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A Vermont man whose 12-year-old niece was found dead near his home carefully orchestrated events and e-mails to make it appear she had gone to see someone she met online, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged him with kidnapping. (July 3)

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Mary Bubala reports BGE customers plan to gather downtown at BGE headquarters and march over to the Inner Harbor to protest the rate hike.

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Concern terrorism suspects could walk out of Guantanamo Bay into American cities after landmark Supreme Court decision

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McCain met Thursday with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss trade and immigration issues. They spoke at length about the Merida Initiative, a U.S.-sponsored effort to stem the flow of drugs and guns across the Mexico border, McCain said.

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Will Bush close Gitmo? Karl Rove on the president's best course of action

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The majority of the jobs there don't require college degrees, but they're the kinds of jobs high schools have been steering kids away from.

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Supermodel testifies in bitter divorce trial

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Rain in the morning, but clears way in time for the fireworks.