AP - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday in a downtown condominium. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead.

AP - More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.

AP - Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.