Bush at Monticello...Obama in Montana...Federer and Nadal

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) President Bush has spent part of his final Fourth of July as president at Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia. He's taken part in a naturalization ceremony including people from 30 countries. During his brief remarks, Bush was interrupted by anti-war protesters.

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) Barack Obama says he had to remind his older daughter that all the fireworks and celebrating at a picnic and rally in Butte, Montana, are not just for her. Daughter Malia turns 10 today. The gathering has attracted hundreds of people, and is sponsored by Obama's campaign.

NEW YORK (AP) After 9/11, it appeared tourists would never be allowed again into the crown of the Statue of Liberty. But now documents released by a congressman say the National Park Service is re-thinking that. The park service is asking for bids to study the possibility.

BAGHDAD (AP) A motorcycle drive-by shooting in Baghdad has reportedly killed an official of Iraq's biggest Shiite party.

Police say it happened in a former stronghold of an anti-American cleric. The official was with a group that's the leading rival of the cleric's party within the Shiite community.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) It will be Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal again in the men's final Sunday at Wimbledon. This will be their 3rd straight showdown in the tournament's finals.

Federer is shooting for his 6th consecutive Wimbledon title, and his 13th Grand Slam win. Tomorrow's women's final features the Williams sisters.

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