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Activists: National Mall in monumental disrepair

About half a million people are expected Friday on the National Mall in Washington for the nation's birthday celebration, but they may be shocked at what they see. full story

The state of 'America's front yard'
Gallery: Where Mall needs some work

Northeast

WABC: Hot dog champ keeps title in 'dog-off'
WPVI: 2 trailers of bananas stolen from port
WPTZ: 'Santa' hits governor in face with pie
WABC: Nanny, 60, dies trying to rescue child
WCVB: Hospital: Surgery error 'horrifying'

South

WJXT: 'Dead' woman contacts police
WESH: Theme parks fight new gun laws
WJXT: Cops: Woman stole $500 in dimes
WFTS: Cops: Man hangs dog from moving car
WPLG: Tape shows van exploding in traffic

Midwest

WISN: Police investigate quadruple homicide
KCCI: Mosquitoes thrive as floods recede
WRTV: Cop, wife accused in escort business
WBNS: Salad dressing floods basements
WHIO: Explosion levels doctor's office

West

KCRA: Man who killed son not on drugs
KPTV: Cops: Man robs bank using slight of hand
KCRA: More Guard called to fight wildfires
KTVU: Two dead in helicopter crash
KWGN: Live lobster game has PETA boiling mad

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Having Their Say

Children review children's books
Putting the words -- and pictures -- to the audience that knows

Setting Sights On Invisibility

$Can you see me now?$

Can you see me now?
Wouldn't it be great if you could become invisible whenever you wanted? Harry Potter can do it, and so could certain groups of futuristic creatures on "Star Trek."