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Monday, July 6 2009

  • The Takeaway for Monday, July 6, 2009 (Final Edition) July 6, 2009

    Palin resignation | Recession weddings | US-Russia | Steve McNair's legacy | Wimbledon | Racer Tony Geraci changes kids' lunches | Robert McNamara (article)

  • What's Your Career Advice for Sarah Palin? July 6, 2009

    Sarah Palin has stepped down as Alaska's governor. No one seems to know exactly why, but she may be hunting for the next big thing. What do you think she should do next? Run for presi... (article)

  • [Web Special] Happy Birthday, Dalai Lama! July 6, 2009

    Thousands of exiled Tibetans in New Delhi and Dharmsala chanted prayers for long life to honor the birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. He turns 74 today, but wit... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Monday, July 6, 2009 (Early Edition) July 6, 2009

    Headlines; Sarah Palin's resignation (article)

  • [Web Special]: I Root for the Yankees--and the Mets. July 6, 2009

    I root for a Subway Series World Series every year. Why? Because I genuinely love both the Yankees and the Mets. Let me tell you why i want a baseball championship where all you h... (article)

  • From Our Listeners: We Asked, You Answered July 6, 2009

    From Friday July 3, 2009 In honor of the crown of the Statue of Liberty opening for the first time since September 11, 2001, we are asking our listeners what's your favorite view? Te... (article)

  • Why Did Palin Quit? The View from Alaska July 6, 2009

    Why Did Palin Quit? The View from Alaska (episode)

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    • Why Did Palin Quit? The View from Alaska July 6, 2009

      Alaska Governor Sarah Palin resigned late Friday afternoon with no warning. The reasons for her move remain a mystery. Is she making a play for national politics? Or is she really don...

    • Getting to the Altar Without Going Broke July 6, 2009

      A multi-million-dollar industry has been pushing brides to spend more and more money in the search for a "perfect day." But now the average amount spent on weddings is beginning to go...

    • America and Russia: Redefining the Nuclear Family July 6, 2009

      Today President Obama kicks off a week-long trip to Russia, Italy, and Ghana. He’s currently in Moscow, meeting with President Medvedev. Iran, North Korea, and plans for a U.S. missil...

    • Remembering Air McNair July 6, 2009

      Former NFL quarterback and MVP Steve McNair was found shot to death on July 4th. Police have ruled it a homicide, but while the cops sort through the clues, The Takeaway looks at McNa...

    • This Week's Agenda with Marcus Mabry and Jonathan Marcus July 6, 2009

      It's Monday morning and we've got all the news you'll need to keep an eye on in the week ahead. President Obama travels to Russia, Italy and Ghana. Michael Jackson's funeral is expect...

    • What's Wrong With Our Governors? July 6, 2009

      On Friday afternoon, seemingly out of the blue, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin resigned. Her rambling announcement and strange career choice was only the latest chapter of gubernatorial ...

    • START-ing Over? Russia and the U.S. July 6, 2009

      President Obama and his family arrived in Russia this morning. The president is meeting with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev in the first such summit since 2002, to talk about exten...

    • What's Next for Palin? An Alaskan Reaction July 6, 2009

      Sarah Palin has been a lot of things: hockey mom, a Miss Alaska pageant winner, a high school point guard, and a Republican Vice Presidential candidate. But in a few weeks, one thing ...

    • Hitting the Reset Button on U.S.-Russia Relations July 6, 2009

      Today President Obama and his Russian counterpart, President Medvedev, meet in Moscow. This is the first full-fledged summit since 2002, when President Bush famously looked into Putin...

    • A Grand Slam: History at Wimbledon July 6, 2009

      Sports history was made yesterday at Wimbledon as Roger Federer and Andy Roddick squared off in the mens' final. Federer beat Roddick in five sets, finally winning the fifth set 16-14...

    • Healthy Eating: Lunchtime in Baltimore July 6, 2009

      Local produce, farm-to-table dining, it's all the rage in foodie circles—and now, in the Baltimore public schools. For years, school systems have vowed to make lunch healthier and tas...

    • Robert McNamara: His Life and Legacy July 6, 2009

      Robert McNamara died early this Monday morning. McNamara served as Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War under both Presidents Johnson and Kennedy from 1961 to 1968. McNamara la...