Blagojevich corruption trial set to begin Thursday

The government claims Blagojevich's alleged plotting peaked when he tried to shop the Senate seat to the highest bidder when Obama appeared headed for the …The reinvention of Rod BlagojevichFormer Ill. governor faces fight of his lifeBlagojevich lawyer: 'They think I'm a clown'
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Republican seeking Obama’s Senate seat lied about navy award

The Republican candidate for Barack Obama's former Senate seat has been forced to apologise for falsely claiming he was the US Navy's "Intelligence Officer …Senate Candidate Kirk Admits To 'Misidentified' Military AwardGiannoulias win? Can't take that to the bankIllinois Senate candidate on defensive over military claim
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No shelter from the storm for Haiti quake victims

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A hurricane season predicted to be one of the wettest on record opens Tuesday in the Caribbean, where hundreds of thousands of …Going to school in Haiti after the earthquakeNo shelter from the storm for Haiti quake victimsVietnamese answer daunting call in Haiti
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Haiti: Living in limbo

12, Marise George arrived by bus in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Hours later, she lay buried under rubble from the devastating earthquake. …World Bank cancels remaining Haiti debtRubble of a Broken City Strains Haitians' PatienceWorld Bank cancels Haiti's debt
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Obama’s Security Strategy Goes Down In the Gulf

President Obama issued his vision of how best to protect American national security on Thursday, and the nation yawned. …Obama redefines national security strategy, looks beyond military mightObama outlines security strategy in new reportObama security doctrine stresses diplomacy, economy
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Obama wants $205 million for Israel rocket shield

President Barak Obama is expected to ask Congress in the coming days to approve a $205 million package to assist Israel in the construction of the …Obama seeks $205 million for Israel rocket shieldObama asks Congress to aid Israel defensesUS to fund installation of Israeli rocket defence system
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Obama: ‘Top cops’ are ’shining examples’ of bravery

President Obama engaged in what he called a "privilege" of office today, honoring the nation's top police officers of the year. "These officers were tested …Obama's day: Honoring the police, coping with the oil spillObama thanks police for risking lives on jobThe Presidential Planner
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More Aid For Earthquake Victims

The US Department of State has announced an additional 10.5 million dollars to support the people of Haiti and the Dominican Republic affected by the …Haiti prosecutors urge prison for US missionaryHaiti prosecutors seek prison for US missionaryHaiti Seeks 6 Months for US Missionary
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The Fix: Obama mocks GOP message at fundraiser

"The reason the economy is getting better is because [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi and every Democrat here embraced the responsibility to lead," said Obama …In New York Trip, Obama Is Optimistic on EconomyObama Raises $$ in NYC While Slamming Wall St.Buffalo to Obama: "I Need a Freakin' Job"
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PHOTO: Christina Aguilera Feeds Haiti Refugees

Christina Aguilera visited Haiti earlier this week to spend time with families displaced by the 7.0 magnitude quake, serve meals at a school …Christina Aguilera Pays A Visit To HaitiXtina Is Back In The States After Visiting HaitiSnapped: Christina Aguilera serves Haiti…
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