Happy Fourth of July!!!

I hope everyone is ending this holiday weekend with a bang! I had the most delicious weekend...finally!

Fireworks, parades, 62 hot dogs: US celebrates 4th (AP)

Mexican man tries to escape prison in suitcase (AP)

Chavez's future uncertain after cancer surgery (AP)

Japan reconstruction minister resigns over remarks (AP)

Mexico may call off rescue of 7 in boat capsizing (AP)

Jury ends 1st day without verdict on Casey Anthony (AP)

Crews mop up oil on Yellowstone River in Montana (AP)

Petraeus: Fight in Afghanistan to turn eastward (AP)

Last 4 shuttle astronauts arrive for countdown (AP)

Fraternal twins with autism: Is risk in the womb? (AP)

Greek fiscal survival vital for euro zone: FinMin (Reuters)

Japan reconstruction minister quits in fresh blow to PM (Reuters)

Casey Anthony jury begins deliberations (Reuters)

Moody's says not involved in Greek rollover talks (Reuters)

China local goverment loans issue greater than thought: Moody's (Reuters)

Back in Venezuela, Chavez vows to win cancer battle (Reuters)

Japan cabinet approves $25 bln extra budget for disaster relief (Reuters)

Hackers falsely claim Obama dead on Fox Twitter feed (Reuters)

Venezuela's Chavez returns to hero's welcome (AFP)

Strauss-Kahn to sue French attempted rape accuser: lawyers (AFP)