THERE MAY have been weirder Fourth of Julys in the 233-year history of the Republic. But none come to mind.
Not even July 4, 1826. John Adams, America's second president, and Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third, marked the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - written by Jefferson - by dying just hours apart.
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Dodgers teammates appreciate Manny Ramirez' home run in San Diego on Saturday.




