Ferris found guilty on multiple charges in life-prison case
A jury convicts Ferris on two counts each of first degree murder home invasion and armed robbery. The judge sets sentencing for July 29 with potential life in prison. Family and law enforcement praised the verdict while Ferris’s defense plans an appeal.
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SIUC probe into athletics climate amid hostilе environment claim
Blaylock a Herrin native and SIUC coach says atmosphere not hostile as university investigates a complaint about a hostile work environment in the athletics department. The case involves names including Samantha Sambursky, attorney Shari Rhode, and Chancellor Rita Cheng.
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Murdoch withdraws BSkyB bid amid phone-hacking firestorm
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp pulls its bid to take full control of BSkyB as political and legal turmoil over phone hacking intensifies. Chase Carey says climate made progress too difficult. Cameron appoints senior judge to lead inquiry into hacking and bribery allegations.
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China to draft four year plan on human rights stance
China states it is drawing up a 2012-2015 plan to improve its human rights record with a focus on living standards rather than freedoms. State media quoted Wang Chen saying the blueprint aims to expand democracy, strengthen the rule of law, improve livelihoods, and safeguard rights amid a crackdown on dissidents.
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McConnell warns debt showdown risks aiding Obama's 2012 bid
In an Ingraham interview Mitch McConnell cautioned Republicans that failing to raise the debt limit could help Obama win re-election. He said delay risks the president arguing the party worsened the economy and caused Social Security and military pay delays, pressuring conservatives ahead of renewed bipartisan talks.
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Forby pushes clean coal plant as bills pass in region
Illinois leaders tout a clean coal facility in Jefferson County after Senate Bill 2169 clears the General Assembly. Governor Quinn signs with protections for consumers including rate caps while noting permitting and an environmental study must precede construction on the old LTV steel site. Construction could take about four years with no start date given.
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