From: Newsday on Tue, Jul 05 2011 10:27 AM

President Obama celebrated Independence Day with a concert outside the White House, with music by Jordin Sparks, Josh Groban and rock 'n' roll legend Little Richard. The night ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall. (July 5)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jul 05 2011 10:27 AM

Iraqi officials say a late night rocket attack on Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone has killed four Iraqis and wounded 10. (July 5)

From: Newsday on Tue, Jul 05 2011 3:50 AM

On Monday, Tyler Farrar became the first American to win a stage of the Tour de France on the Fourth of July. It was his first stage win in cycling’s showcase race, and he dedicated the victory to the late Wouter Weylandt of Belgium. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 9:15 PM

A French novelist will file a complaint on Tuesday accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape, her lawyer said, raising the prospect of a new sex assault investigation starting just as the U.S. case against the former IMF chief falters. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 9:15 PM

An oil pipeline that spewed tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into Montana’s Yellowstone River was temporarily shut down in May because of concerns over rising waters, and regulators warned Exxon Mobil of safety violations along the line. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 9:15 PM

Joey Chestnut scarfed down 62 hot dogs to win his 5th consecutive Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island. Sonya Thomas, known as the 'Black Widow' of competitive eating, also won with 40 downed dogs, earning her a pink champion belt.

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 5:58 PM

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned to Caracas from Cuba on Monday morning, stepping off a plane hours before dawn and declaring that he feels "fine" as he recovers from surgery that removed a cancerous tumor. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 5:58 PM

Video game makers are crafting sophisticated story lines in an attempt to interest new customers. The industry has attracted Hollywood talent--writers, actors and big-name directors who relish the opportunity to work in a new medium. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 11:29 AM

Hopes for Thai stability were soaring Monday after the military indicated it would accept a sweeping election win by Yingluck Shinawatra, the sister of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 11:29 AM

Lady Gaga is presented with the key to the city during her visit to Taiwan, where the local mayor announced July 3rd as "Lady Gaga Day" to mark the pop diva’s first concert there. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 11:29 AM

Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic appeared in court at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Monday. Mladic was ejected after he continually interrupted his arraignment. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 8:14 AM

A police officer and another person died from their injuries after being shot Sunday night in a Memphis hotel. Police say Officer Timothy Warren was responding to a domestic dispute. (July 4)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jul 04 2011 1:36 AM

Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista drew a record 7.4 million votes and will start for the American League in the All-Star Game July 12th in Phoenix. Bautista leads the big leagues with 27 home runs. (July 3)

From: Newsday on Sun, Jul 03 2011 2:49 AM

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, whose house arrest was lifted following concerns about the credibility of a hotel maid who accused him of sexual assault, left his townhouse for a few hours on Saturday before returning and darting back inside. (July 2)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 11:33 PM

A Toyota sport utility vehicle struck two parked cars, rolled over and then struck a third car early Saturday in Copiague. Videojournalist: Paul Mazza (July 2, 2011)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 11:33 PM

Saturday marked Prince William and Kate’s quietest and least frenetic day since beginning their tour of Canada. The newlyweds took part in a tree planting ceremony in Ottawa. They later visited a hospital and tourism institute in Quebec. (July 2)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 8:11 PM

A day after the civil wedding that transformed one-time Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock into the Princess of Monaco, she and Prince Albert II wed in a star-studded religious ceremony Saturday. (July 2)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:10 AM

Free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr on Friday surprised many around the league, signing a one-year contract with the Flyers. (July 1)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:10 AM

Smiling faintly as he walked out of court, former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest Friday after prosecutors acknowledged serious questions about the credibility of the hotel maid who accused him of sexual assault. (July 1)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jul 02 2011 1:10 AM

In AP’s weekly Video Game Video, the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" game plot explains what happened between Michael Bay's second and third films: What was Bumblebee doing? How did Megatron recover? (July 1)