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  • Closing arguments begin in Blagojevich trial Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:24AMFederal prosecutors have begun closing arguments in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
  • Closing arguments begin in Blagojevich trial Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:21AMCHICAGO (AP) - Federal prosecutors have begun closing arguments in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. It's their last pitch to jurors after a seven-week trial that's been littered with names like Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel and Jesse Jackson Jr.
  • Medical device problems hurt more than 70,000 kids annually; contact lenses top cause in study Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:20AMCHICAGO (AP) — More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contact lenses are the leading culprit, the first detailed national estimate suggests.
  • Today's OpEds: Health reform and long-term care; Health care incentives; Reasons for optimism or repeal and replace? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:20AMOur system of long-term care does not provide adequate or coordinated human services and medical treatment for our growing aging population. … Thanks to a provision of the new health care law known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports program, tomorrow's continuum of care does not have to be so unforgiving. For the first time, a voluntary public insurance program will be ...
  • Twins, Liriano aim to keep rolling in Kansas City Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe Minnesota Twins had everything working on Sunday as they pulled even closer to the top spot in the American League Central.
  • 75+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMEvery Monday, Mashable puts together a calendar of upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. Would you like to have your conference or event listed here? If so, please contact us at least one month before your event…
  • Oz: No Thome regrets Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe drama builds. With outfielder Magglio Ordonez (fractured right ankle) out for the next six to eight weeks, guess which Central rival is interested in Adam Dunn? The same Detroit Tigers who jumped in front of the White Sox during the 2007 winter meetings and nabbed Miguel Cabrera from them in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Marlins .
  • Dawson's peak Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe game Andre Dawson loved most returned the love Sunday on its grandest stage, proving the message the former Cubs great repeated to fans in front of him and the game's greatest living members seated behind him. ''I didn't play this game with this in mind,'' Dawson said as he became the 203rd player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Big Bang investigators want new atom smasher Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:12AMScientists behind the European particle collider aimed at uncovering the secrets of the universe pushed Monday to build an even bigger machine - with money and partners from around the world.
  • Minnesota, God and the $190 million fraud Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:12AM1,200 investors, and more than $190 million lost in just 3 years. It all began as market turmoil gained momentum in the run-up to the Great Recession, and investors were searching for a safe haven for their savings.
  • Gay Lutheran pastors to join church roster Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:16AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seven pastors who work in the San Francisco Bay area and were barred from serving in the nation's largest Lutheran group because of a policy that required gay clergy to be celibate are being welcomed into the denomination.
  • Additional Quotes >> USA White 114, USA Blue 96 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:58AMJerry Colangelo USA Basketball Chairman "We had a terrific week. We had a great response from our players, they really worked hard. They were aggressive, and we really got a lot out of this week.
  • Hawk, Herzog highlight Hall class Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:58AMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Andre Dawson stared almost in awe as he watched a brief video biography of his playing career, brushing away tears as familiar faces spoke in admiration of the intense man most still call “Hawk.”
  • Is there a doctor in the house? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:58AMMany "professionals" in the Inland Empire are hanging shingles listing questionable credentials. My own credentials: I hold a Ph.D. (doctor of philosophy) in English from Northern Illinois University, a fully accredited university.
  • Dawson, Herzog lead Hall of Fame inductees Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:57AMThis article has been read 0 times. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Andre Dawson stared almost in awe as he watched a brief video biography of his playing career, brushing away tears as familiar faces spoke in admiration of the intense man most still call "Hawk."
  • Steinbrenner heirs may save millions on estate tax Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:53AMCHICAGO — Born on the Fourth of July, George Steinbrenner left the world stage with a great sense of timing, too.
  • Strong winds hammer Mondovi; Iowa, Illinois face flooding Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:53AMStrong storms in the Midwest the past few days brought heavy rain and strong winds and caused extensive damage across the Midwest, including to the Buffalo County city of Mondovi.
  • Our Neighbors Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:40AMNEEDS A HOMEBeeren is a male Australian shepherd mix. He's sleek and shiny, with gorgeous eyes and a calm disposition. He is interested in everything and everyone around him. He is neutered, about 2 years old, and ready to go to his new home right no ...
  • Criticism only will push daughter into so-so boyfriend's arms Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:37AMDear Amy: My daughter is 19 years old, and she has been dating her boyfriend for 2½ years. She has four siblings. All of her siblings dislike him.
  • Dawson, Herzog among those being inducted into Cooperstown today Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:28AMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Andre Dawson will be inducted today into the Baseball Hall of Fame, part of a class that includes former manager Whitey Herzog, umpire Doug Harvey, broadcaster Jon Miller and sports writer Bill Madden. The ceremony also will honor a musician for the first time. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty will sing his classic song "Centerfield", which he wrote 25 years ago.
  • Dawson, Herzog headline Sunday's Hall of Fame induction class Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:35PMCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Andre Dawson stared almost in awe as he watched a brief video biography of his playing career, brushing away tears as familiar faces spoke in admiration of the intense man most still call "Hawk."
  • Arrests made as hotel workers and their supporters target Hyatt Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:31PMImages by Ramsey El-Qare, who contributed to this report.
  • Lilly trade not imminent, say Cubs Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:30PMLilly trade not imminent, say Cubs
  • Liberals press Obama for more action on key issues Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:29PMLAS VEGAS — President Barack Obama Saturday tried to calm liberals frustrated by what they consider slow progress on their favorite causes, urging Democratic bloggers and activists to be patient and work with him.
  • Dumervil Agrees To Contract With Broncos Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:29PMThe Denver Broncos on Thursday agreed to terms on a contract extension with linebacker Elvis Dumervil, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • On a bike and up a tree Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:21PMIt's midsummer, so let's talk about biking -- both in the city and in Edina-- and the return of the elm to Minneapolis.
  • Rivers through Westchester draw surrounding emergency crews Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:20PMAs many Chicago area residents were drying out their basements Saturday, residents of Westchester were still floating down their streets.
  • Indianapolis: Toyota teams qualifying quotes Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:13PMAre you looking forward to Sunday's race? "I look forward to it. It's obviously a very different track from what we race every week. It's a lot of fun to come here. We had a good practice yesterday with our NAPA Toyota. We had a good early draw here.
  • Brickyard 400 Press Conference - Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin - July 24, 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:09PMMODERATOR: We're now joined in the infield media center by today's third quick qualifying driver of the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Mark Martin. Mark, tell us about your run.
  • BRONX: Longtime Journalist Daniel Schorr Dead at Age 93 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:26PMVeteran reporter and commentator Daniel Schorr, whose hard-hitting reporting for CBS got him on President Richard Nixon's notorious "enemies list'' in the 1970s, has died. He was 93.
  • Jeff's Call: Summer sporting scene reaches crescendo Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:23PM"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." This, from Ferris Bueller. A Cubs fan. There are 162 games in a Cubs season. (I'd say regular season, but the Cubs don't have much of a history of adding to that game total with deep postseason runs.)
  • Harrison’s basketball stock soaring Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:23PMWhen the 2009-2019 school year ended D’Angelo Harrison was a hot commodity in college basketball recruiting circles.
  • Journalist Daniel Schorr dead at age 93 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:21PMVeteran reporter and commentator Daniel Schorr has died. He was 93.
  • Superman Hometown Losing to Honeywell in Lockout Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:20PMWhat the fictional kryptonite did to Superman, a real-life element, uranium, is doing to the comic- book hero’s honorary hometown in southern Illinois.
  • Longtime Journalist Daniel Schorr Dead At Age 93 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:20PMVeteran reporter and commentator Daniel Schorr, whose hard-hitting reporting for CBS got him on President Richard Nixon's notorious "enemies list" in the 1970s, has died.
  • Seefeel Return With New EP Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:15PMBritish electronic shoegaze band Seefeel has been inactive since 1996, but the band has now returned with a new EP. On September 21, Warp will release the four-song Faults on 10" and digitally. You can stream the opening title track above. This version of the group features two new members, Shigeru Ishihara (aka DJ Scotch Egg) and former Boredoms drummer E-da alongside longtime members Mark ...
  • Veteran journalist, Nixon 'enemy' Daniel Schorr dies at 93 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:13PMWASHINGTON (AP) Veteran reporter-commentator Daniel Schorr, whose hard-hitting reporting for CBS got him on President Richard Nixons notorious enemies list in the 1970s, has died. He was 93.
  • Pension bloat overblown, speaker tells Evanston crowd Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:09PMPension benefits for Illinois public employees aren't overly generous, contrary to popular perception fueled by media reports, the director of a consortium backed by public employee unions told an Evanston audience Thursday.
  • Tom Bowles: Brad Keselowski discusses Carl Edwards incident in latest diary entry Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:56AMBrad Keselowski does a bi-weekly diary for SI.com. Heading to Indy this weekend, he looks back on his latest incident with Carl Edwards at Gateway and gives his take on the NASCAR penalties handed down. Also in this latest edition: his thoughts on changing the Chase, Lake Tahoe vs. Lake Norman, and why moves to make drivers safer have also made them a little more aggressive.
  • Mauer to rest sore shoulder, DH vs. O's Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:30PMMauer to rest sore shoulder, DH vs. O's
  • Backfield of dreams: Chrishaun Verdun and Dre Broach are key to the Flint Rampage's success Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:29PMFLINT, Michigan — The Flint Rampage should give their opponents fair warning. Perhaps a sign that says “ Caution: Explosive Backfield ,” at the gates of Flint’s Atwood Stadium would be adequate.
  • FanHouse: NHL, Devils spat over Kovalchuk a PR nightmare Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:24PMI really did not think it was possible, but the National Hockey League has a disaster on its hands that makes The Decision starring LeBron James look like a mere hiccup in public relations.
  • Retailers Offer Big Sales For 'Christmas In July' Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:21PMShoppers, set your alarm clock and get ready to take a break from work, because tomorrow, some retailers are offering one day online sales that are expected to rival Black Friday. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker takes a look at which retailers are offering "Christmas in July" and whether it's a smart move.
  • Judge approves Rangers' auction sale for Aug. 4 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:20PMFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers' auction is on.
  • JOURNALISM/BLOGGING: Remembering Los Angeles as a Hotbed of Alt-Weekly Comics Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:17PMMatt Groening, the Hernandez brothers, Gary Panter, David Lynch and others found a medium conducive to their work and thrived there. In the early 1980s, comics were as much a part of Los Angeles alternative culture scene as independent film and punk rock. That's gone now, but here, comics historian Ben Schwartz takes a look back...
  • Living the American dream Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:16PMMaggie Bieszczad can speak directly to the American dream. When the 22-year-old came to the United States from Poland at age 6, she couldn't speak a word of English. Last month, Bieszczad graduated from St. Xavier University and washonored with the 2010 Outstanding Speech and Language Pathology Majoraward.
  • Moyer out indefinitely: Phillies GM Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:16PMPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer is headed for the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury that forced him out of his last start after only one inning.
  • Nail-painting driver sentenced in fatal crash Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:15PMAssociated Press - July 22, 2010 7:04 PM ET WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - A judge has sentenced to jail a motorist convicted of reckless homicide for painting her nails while she struck and killed a...
  • Clean out your air ducts, not your wallet Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:18AMSome air-duct cleaning companies are costing homeowners hundreds more than they expected.
  • White Sox Increase AL Central Lead With Shutout Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:14AMJohn Danks combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and Alexei Ramirez homered, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the woeful Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Tuesday.