Daily Surf Report: Palin Resigns, Manny Gets to Be Manny Jul 3, 20096:18 PDT

Friday, July 3, 2009.

Sarah Palin has decided that the best way to “always protect” Alaska is to let someone else be Governor. In Iran, detained staff members of the British Embassy will reportedly face trial, while in Los Angeles, Dodgers fans celebrate the return of Man-Ram. This is your Daily Surf Report, using the best videos on the web to keep you abreast of the day’s top stories.

Palin Resigns as Alaska Governor

Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is stepping down from her office on July 26th. She has not yet announced how the move affects her possible Presidential candidacy in 2012.

Iranian cleric: British Embassy Staff will Face Trial

In a move that will undoubtedly add fuel to the fire of Iran’s shaky relations with the West, a high level Iranian cleric has announced that staff members of the British Embassy, detained last week by Iranian authorities, will face trial for instigating public unrest following the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The Return of Manny Ramirez

Beloved Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez returns to the line up tonight after serving a 50 game suspension for violations of Major League Baseball’s drug policy.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

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