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Rod Blagojevich to appear on "Celebrity Apprentice" Reality Show to air in March 2010
"You're fired." As a contestant-to-be on next season's "Celebrity Apprentice," former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could hear those words from... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich fired from Celebrity Apprentice
Rod R. Blagojevich has been fired once again, but this time it was Donald Trump who terminated the former governor of Illinois. The latest... Read more
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The Day the Music Died: Buddy Holly Richie Valens and the Big Bopper J.P. Richardson die in plane crash
Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) died in a plane crash in Iowa. Don McClean called this "The Day the Music Died" in... Read more
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Elton John and Billy Joel play at Wrigley Field
On a perfect summer night, my wife and I and a bunch of friends saw Elton John and Billy Joel in concert at Wrigley Field. They played for over... Read more
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Alonzo Monk Cross-Examined by Rod Blagojevich's Attorney, Sam Adam
This might go a little better if we use less loaded words. Read more
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Jury in Rod Blagojevich Trial Asks for Transcripts of Testimony
The jury in the trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich could be hunkering down for lengthy deliberations after asking Friday for a copy of all the... Read more
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Jury in Rod Blagojevich Trial Sends Note to Judge, Indicates Split
A summerlong trial that has provided more than its share of twists and turns offered one more Wednesday: a divided jury unable to reach a unanimous... Read more
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Judge indicates that Blagojevich trial may happen by April 2010
A federal judge said Monday he would like ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich to go on trial by April on corruption charges. If that proves too ambitious,... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich's Lawyers to Petition Supreme Court to Delay Trial
Attorneys for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich say they're definitely heading to the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to delay his corruption... Read more
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Judge in Rod Blagojevich case denies Rob Blagojevich a separate trial
Earlier, Zagel turned down a request from Blagojevich's brother, businessman Robert Blagojevich, to be tried separately. Robert Blagojevich's... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich's former chief of staff, John Harris, pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former chief of staff to Rod R. Blagojevich, the ousted former governor of Illinois, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to wire fraud, describing in a... Read more
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Blagojevich Impeachment Trial - Day 3
In a trial that keeps getting "curiouser and curiouser", Blagojevich announces that he will appear tomorrow (Jan 29) in the Illinois Senate and... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich's brother, Robert, seeks separate trial
He wants to clear his name and get this over with as soon as possible. Read more
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Rod Blagojevich's Lawyers File for Mistrial
udge James Zagel is no doubt running a tight ship. But Rod Blagojevich's defense lawyers continue to complain he's not letting them properly... Read more
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University of Illinois trustee chairman Niranjan Shah resigns
The chairman of the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees resigned Monday amid an investigation into the use of political clout to get... Read more
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Time Magazine names Rod Blagojevich #2 Elvis Impersonator
ORIGINAL LIST 1. Johnny Cash 2. Rod Blagojevich 3. Andy Kaufman 4. Shawn Klush 5. Young (Really Young) Elvis 6. Eric... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich voted off of "I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of here!"
Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle. Patti Blagojevich on Tuesday was voted off NBC's reality series "I'm a Celebrity... Get... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich launches new web site
Vowing to continue speaking his mind, ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Sunday launched a Web site that catalogues his scores of public... Read more
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Judge in Rod Blagojevich case limits defense arguments
For example, comments by counsel or witnesses along the lines, 'If it was up to us, we would play all the tapes,' are improper. Read more
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Amazon launches early order discount offer for Rod Blagojevich Book
The most comprehensive look to date at the life of a twice-elected public official in the notoriously complicated world of Illinois politics. Read more
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Bonnie and Clyde Shot and Killed
Before dawn on May 23, 1934, a posse composed of police officers from Louisiana and Texas, including Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, concealed themselves... Read more
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Elizabeth Taylor Dies
One of Hollywood's most legendary beauties, Elizabeth Taylor, died on Wednesday (March 23) at the age of 79 after spending two months in a Los... Read more
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Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 31 - 25
Arlington, Texas — If these Green Bay Packers aren't the most deserving champions of the Super Bowl era, they're not far from it. At the moment of... Read more
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Broadcast of "Best Game Ever" Found in Bing Crosby's Wine Cellar
How a near pristine black-and-white reel of the entire television broadcast of the deciding game of the 1960 World Series — long believed to be... Read more
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Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Rod Blagojevich's Brother, Robert Blagojevich
Federal prosecutors announced in court Thursday that they were dropping the case against Robert Blagojevich, the brother of the former... Read more