Blagojevich lawyer seeks Obama staff subpoenas
Blagojevich attorney Ed Genson asks Illinois House impeachment panel to subpoena more than a dozen witnesses including Rahm Emanuel Valerie Jarrett and Jesse Jackson Jr to compel testimony about the Senate seat scandal. Currie said no decision yet as investigators weigh potential impact on the probe.
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Christmas shooting at Covina party ends in fire tragedy
A man in a Santa suit shot multiple party-goers during a Covina California Christmas gathering then started a home blaze. Police found Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, 45, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his brother’s Sylmar residence. Several others injured, remaining bodies burned, investigators say the blaze may have concealed additional casualties. The Covina two story home was fully destroyed, neighbors describe the area as quiet with many elderly residents.
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Obama Cabinet choices trigger state political scramble
President elect Barack Obama faces upheaval as Cabinet picks spark vacancies in Senate and House seats, governors posts, and White House staff. Illinois Gov Blagojevich faces graft allegations over the vacant seat, while Colorado Gov Ritter maneuvers to shield Salazar replacement from taint amid scrutiny of process and transparency.
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Snow strands travelers at O'Hare during holiday travel
A Vancouver Washington family spent Christmas trapped at O'Hare after flight delays and two nights in a hotel, while West Coast storms slowed travel via snow and blizzard warnings. The Waltzes hoped to reach Miami for a Caribbean cruise, card games and patience their plan as the storm disrupted roads and flights.
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