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|No ruling expected for two weeks in DeLay case During today's hearing, defense lawyers argued that prosecutors had failed to allege any crime, saying the conspiracy law did not apply to either the state's election code or to money laundering in 2002. They also said the transfer of $190,000 of corporate money to the Republican National Committee was legal, as was the RNC's subsequent contribution of $190,000 to seven Texas candidates. "It was not the same money," said Dick DeGuerin, DeLay's attorney.
DeLay ex-aide pleads guilty
Michael Scanlon agrees to pay restitution totaling more than $19M to defrauded Indian tribes.
Motor Trend says Honda Civic top car for 2006
All four new Civic models — a sedan, a coupe, a high-performance model called the Si and a gasoline-electric hybrid — were given the award.
Last Nightline for Ted Koppel tonight
And his reticence and reserve will be missed. ABC decided to replace him with three anchors, Terry Moran, Cynthia McFadden and Martin Bashir, a former BBC and ITV reporter best known for sensationalist interviews with celebrities including Michael Jackson.
Reporter in Iraq claims morale "fragile"
For GIs in Baghdad, Mosul and Tikrit — especially those in the line of fire — morale seems fragile. "Morale is a roller coaster," said Lt. Rusten Currie, who has spent 10 months in Iraq. "We were all idealistic to begin with, wanting to find Osama bin Laden and [Abu Musab] Zarqawi, and bring them to justice — whatever that means. Now we just want to go home."
Some Iraqi leaders seek pullout timetable
For the first time, Iraq's political factions on Monday collectively called for a timetable for withdrawal of foreign forces, in a moment of consensus that comes as the Bush administration battles pressure at home to commit itself to a pullout schedule.
From my IT guy Dan:
"With the ever growing RASH of spam and phishing emails that we get almost daily, I am passing along a little tool that will help you not become a victim of one of these scoundrels."
Simply copy and paste the line below into the address line of your web browser when you are on a web page that you want to verify (some browsers then want you to hit Return)
javascript:alert("The actual URL of this site has been verified as: " + location.protocol + "//" + location.hostname +"/");
It will tell you where that actual web page originated from. Most of the phishing sites spoof the URL. If it comes back to something other than what it should be, get out.
Houston testing 4 red-light cameras downtown
30-day pilot program is part of an effort to pick the best private vendor to install the systems at up to 50 city intersections over time.
Guitarist Link Wray dead at 76
The power chord -- a thundering sound created by playing fifths (two notes five notes apart, often with the lower note doubled an octave above) -- became a favorite among rock players.
Fired pregnant teacher sues Catholic school
"I don't understand how a religion that prides itself on forgiving and on valuing life could terminate me because I'm pregnant and choosing to have this baby," Michelle McCusker said Monday at a news conference to announce the suit.
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During today's hearing, defense lawyers argued that prosecutors had failed to allege any crime, saying the conspiracy law did not apply to either the state's election code or to money laundering in 2002. They also said the transfer of $190,000 of corporate money to the Republican National Committee was legal, as was the RNC's subsequent contribution of $190,000 to seven Texas candidates. "It was not the same money," said Dick DeGuerin, DeLay's attorney.
Motor Trend says Honda Civic top car for 2006
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