Sunday, August 15, 2010
CHICAGO, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A divided jury in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial could mean he is unlikely to be convicted on the most serious charges, lawyers said. But other experts believe prosecutors may still be able to win their case, despite a note Thursday from the jury... Sign in to see full entry.
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.
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.
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.
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.