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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Blago jury undecided on 22 of 24 counts

CHICAGO, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The jury at the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has reached a verdict on only two of the 24 counts in the case, the judge says. U.S. District Judge James Zagel was expected to order the jury to continue deliberations for a 12th day on the federal... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Scientists argue Texas ocean 'dead' zone

HOUSTON, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A Texas researcher says claims by Louisiana scientists of a record-size ocean "dead zone" in his state's Gulf of Mexico waters may be overstated. Texas A&M oceanographer Steven DiMarco is refuting the statement by a Louisiana-based group of researchers that this summer's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Ex-Sen. Stevens killed in plane crash

DILLINGHAM, Alaska, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens was killed in the crash of a private plane in Alaska, an ex-member of Stevens's congressional staff said Tuesday. Officials said at least five of the nine people aboard the plane died when it crashed Monday night in southwestern... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Roskam blasts Dems' 'stimulus agenda'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., said Saturday Democrats insist on pursuing a "stimulus agenda" that will lead to more job losses and more government debt. In the weekly Republican radio and Internet address, Roskam noted the country lost 131,000 jobs in July and called for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 6, 2010

Kagan to be sworn in as justice

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Elena Kagan will be sworn in as the nation's 112th Supreme Court justice Saturday. The Senate, on a 63-37 vote Thursday, confirmed Kagan's nomination. Chief Justice John Roberts will swear her in, Time magazine reported Friday. Kagan will become an associate justice. This... Sign in to see full entry.

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