Blagojevich jury deadlocks on most charges
A Chicago federal jury deadlocked on 23 of 24 charges against former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, with one count of lying to federal agents resulting in conviction. Prosecutors said they will retry the case, while Blagojevich and his attorney vowed to appeal. Juror Erik Sarnello said the Senate seat selling counts were the clearest.
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U.S. weighs easing of Cuba travel restrictions
The Obama administration is considering loosening Cuba travel rules while preserving the embargo. The move would expand student, educator, and researcher visits after Havana freed political prisoners, with a decision possible before late next week but subject to political delays and congressional opposition.
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Craigslist suspect writes Megan in cell before death
Philip Markoff, a former medical student accused in a masseuse killing, was found unresponsive in his Nashua Street Jail cell. Suffolk DA Daniel Conley said investigators found the name Megan and the word pocket scrawled in what appeared to be blood, while Markoff reportedly used a primitive scalpel to inflict self harm before dying.
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