National News

	Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been shot and killed.
	Drug bust nets heroin stuffed in Build-A-Bear toys A dozen people have been arrested, and 33 pounds of heroin worth $30 million and stuffed inside Build-A-Bear toys has been seized in a drug bust in the Bronx.
	Coroner: Teen is fifth to be killed by apparent serial killer Authorities say a teenage girl shot in her father's store has become the fifth person slain by a suspected serial killer.
	Only a few hours left to try for tickets The drawing for tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service is coming up at 6 p.m. Pacific. 6 comments
	Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein dies Former music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, has died.
	Chestnut wins NY hot dog eating match Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks.
	TSA agent arrested after avoiding screening in NJ A Transportation Security Administration agent was arrested at a New Jersey airport after authorities say she avoided a pre-flight screening and boarded a plane.
	Night of barbecue, fireworks on tap at White House The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
	Fireworks explosion on NC island kills one, hurts four Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has killed one worker and critically injured four others.
	On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens The first visitors to Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years have made the arduous climb - and one couple marked the occasion by getting engaged.