Blagojevich defense clash over closing arguments
Lawyers clashed with Judge Zagel as Rod Blagojevich's defense sought to tell jurors about witnesses not called by prosecutors. Sam Adam Jr vowed to go to jail if barred from presenting the material while prosecutors wrapped up their political crime spree case against the former Illinois governor.
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Washington DC and other cities face further home value declines
Economists warn that after four years of falling prices the housing market will drop again in many metro areas over the next year. Las Vegas Phoenix and Miami are expected to be hit hardest, with New York Los Angeles and Washington DC also likely to see declines as foreclosures and supply remain high. Prices may fall further by next July as the economy softens.
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Washington DC allows jailbreaking of iPhones under new rules
The Library of Congress announced exemptions to a 1998 copyright law permitting iPhone owners to unlock devices to run non approved applications. The move legalizes jailbreaking under three year review, though Apple argues jailbreaking remains unauthorized modification of its software.
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Bell City Council Slashes Pay After AG Probe
In Bell California the city council voted to cut each member’s pay to about $8,000 a year a 90 percent reduction. Three other council members had earned around $100,000 annually for part time service. Mayor Hernandez pauses salary for rest of term and apologizes amid probe. city manager had earned nearly $800,000 before resigning. Attorney General Jerry Brown issued subpoenas for hundreds of city records as residents protested.
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Leaks May Add to Doubts About War in Afghanistan
Washington faced mounting doubts over the Afghan war after a massive leak of more than 91 000 secret documents. The disclosures strain U S Pakistan ties about espionage allegations and raise questions about Washingtons ability to protect military secrets while fueling opposition concerns at home. The White House called the leak alarming and officials said the material mostly reflects tactical reports from 2004 to 2009 and may include errors.
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New technology aids disabled via nose controlled breaths
Israeli scientists report that quadriplegics can control computers to write and steer wheelchairs by sniffing in and out through the nose. The device reads nasal breathing, enabling forward and back commands, offering hope for locked in and other severe disabilities.
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BP chief Tony Hayward to take post in Russia
BP plans to move chief executive Tony Hayward to a key role at TNK-BP in Russia as part of a leadership refresh. The exit comes after months of Gulf spill fallout and a slow containment effort, with Robert Dudley favored as his successor and a board vote pending.
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