Posted: Thursday, 29 July 2010 8:45AM

Jury Deliberations Continue In Blagojevich Corruption Trial



(Chicago, IL) -- Jury deliberations will continue behind closed doors today in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich . He is accused of trying to sell President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat and other state business in exchange for campaign donations and personal favors. During closing arguments, defense attorneys said their client has horrible judgement in people, but isn't a criminal. The defense also claims Blagojevich never intended to extort money from anyone.

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Coast Guard Rescues Boaters In Atlantic


(Charleston, SC) -- The Coast Guard has rescued seven people from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean after their 38-foot motorboat sank. Four adults and three children were plucked from the water 25 mile off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, early Sunday ...Read More

Blowout Preventer Recovered, May Contain Important Forensic Evidence


(Gulf of Mexico) -- The failed blowout preventer that triggered the world's largest accidental oil spill has been recovered. The U.S. Department of Justice took the device into custody Saturday when it was lifted to the surface of the Gulf of Mexico just before 10 p ...Read More

Rallies For And Against Ground Zero Mosque Set For September 11th


(New York, NY) -- Rallies for and against the proposed Mosque near Ground Zero will be held on September 11th. At 1 p.m. local time Saturday, a pro-Mosque rally by the group "Stop Islamaphobia" will be held at City Hall block a short walk from Ground Zero ...Read More
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