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Below is an updated list of the States in U.S. that participate in the Tax Free Week and Weekend in 2009. It is a great way to save money on clothes and other expenses. For details, please refer to their websites:

China crushed the world record in the women's 800 free relay at the FINA World Championships, beating US as No. 1, followed by U.S. and Great Britain.

Somali pirates fired in the air in jubilation after receiving a $1.8 million (1.1 million pounds) ransom in exchange for the release of a German-owned vessel and its 11-member crew, pirate sources and officials said on Saturday.

Hooliganism charges against two opposition bloggers in Azerbaijan are unfounded and the case is fresh proof that freedom of speech is dying in the central Asian state, an official from Europe's main rights watchdog said on Thursday.

Microsoft Corp will release a free version of its dominant Office software that users can access over the Web, catching up with products that arch rival Google Inc launched three years ago.

With U.S. unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for free while looking for a job, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation.

Sony and Samsung Corp on Tuesday introduced new series of ultra-portable mini notebooks designed for casual computing, web surfing with eco-certified for mercury free LED backlit.

The Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service has been set to take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Staples Center website.

The time and date of the Michael Jackson's memorial service has been finally decided.

Msnbc.com on Monday introduced a new iPhone and iPod Touch application on the Zumobi Network, offering access to breaking news, videos, photos, and more related content.

Lenovo said Friday it is offering free Windows 7 upgrades to customers who buy a Windows Vista PC, following a similar deal from Hewlett-Packard.

The remaining tickets not claimed for the Virgin Mobile Festival and tickets can now be found free at www.ticketmaster.com after starting at 10am this morning.

Porsche is free to submit a fresh application for state aid, a German economy ministry official said on Thursday, while Porsche said it was already working with state bank KfW to shape a new bid.

Today, Microsoft debuted its new antivirus software, “Microsoft Security Essentials” for a free download for all Windows users.

President Barack Obama thinks the last two U.S. economic expansions were bubble-driven and wants to make sure the next one isn't.

Now that Goldman Sachs Group Inc has settled its $10 billion debt with the U.S. taxpayer, investors are wondering about the Wall Street firm's other looming presence -- Warren Buffett.

Microsoft is set to roll out of its free antimalware service, Microsoft Security Essentials, which is scheduled to go live in beta on Tuesday.

IBM on Thursday said it has unleashed its free of charge Lotus Symphony, an open source alternative of Microsoft Office for viewing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation, which could give companies millions of dollars in savings.

Sirius XM Radio Inc. released its long-awaited iPhone application for free today.

A Chinese waitress who killed a government official when he assaulted her was set free on Tuesday, ending a case that sparked online debate over widespread abuse of power.

Swiss drugs company Novartis will not give free vaccines against H1N1 flu to poor countries, though it will consider discounts, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.