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(Undated) -- Here are the stories making news at this hour: Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has announced she will step down from her post by the end of this month. People can register online until 6 p.m. tomorrow for the chance to get a pair of free tickets to Tuesday's memorial service for Michael Jackson. The general in charge of the Marine offensive in Afghanistan says his troops are involved in heavy fighting against the Taliban. Britain's ambassador to North Korea thinks that country may be poised to carry out another nuclear test. Manny Ramirez is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will make his return to the field tonight in San Diego against the Padres.

Palin Announces Resignation, Will Transfer Power To Lt. Gov.

(Wasilla, AK) -- Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is taking her fight for what's right in a new direction. That is how the 2008 Republican vice presidential contender explained her announcement today that she will step down from the governor's post at the end of this month. Palin said she'll hand over the governorship to Lieutenant Governor Sean [[shawn]] Parnell within weeks. She said, quote, "we know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time."

Ticket Procedure Outlined For Tuesday's Michael Jackson Memorial Service

(Los Angeles, CA) -- People hoping to get their hands on free tickets for Tuesday's memorial for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center have until 6 p.m. tomorrow to register online. Tim Leiweke [[ LIE-wiki ]], the president and CEO of Staples Center owner AEG, says 17-thousand-500 tickets will be distributed. Those tickets will be good for either the event at the Staples Center or a simulcast at the adjacent Nokia Theater. To get tickets, people will have to register at StaplesCenter.com.

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U.S. General: Marines In For "Hell Of A Fight"

(Undated) -- The U.S. general in charge of Marines taking part in a major military offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan says his troops are involved in heavy fighting. The four-thousand Marines launched the attack yesterday in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province. In the first day of action one U.S. Marine was killed. Brigadier General Larry Nicholson told the "Telegraph" troops from his Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade out of North Carolina's Camp Lejeune are now meeting heavy resistance.

British Envoy: Further North Korean Nuke Test Possible

(London) -- Britain's ambassador to North Korea thinks Pyongyang may be poised to carry out another nuclear test. Peter Hughes told reporters the possibility of another test, quote, "cannot be ruled out." North Korea carried out a nuclear test in May which experts say puts it one step closer to having a working nuclear bomb. In response to British concerns over its recent actions, Hughes says the North has only said that the threat toward their country is intensifying and they have no other option but to "strengthen their deterrent."

Ramirez Speaks Ahead Of Dodgers Return

(San Diego, CA) -- Manny Ramirez is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will make his return to the field tonight in San Diego against the Padres. Ramirez just finished serving his 50-game suspension that was handed down by Major League Baseball on May 7th for testing positive for a banned substance. Ramirez says he is ready to return to baseball. He spoke to the media ahead of Friday's contest in San Diego, but refused to comment on why he was suspended. The 37-year-old slugger was batting .348 with six homers and 20 RBI before the suspension. At 50-and-29, the Dodgers currently have the best record in baseball, and hold a seven-and-a-half game lead over the San Francisco Giants in the NL West.

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