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WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Charles Rangel steeled himself for a bad day Thursday as a jury of his congressional peers prepared to publicly discuss ethical charges against the former committee chairman clinging to a job he's held in the House...

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Charles Rangel steeled himself for a bad day Thursday as a jury of his congressional peers prepared to publicly discuss ethical charges against the former committee chairman clinging to a job he's held in the House... LARRY MARGASAK / Associated Press Writer Rangel Wary As Ethics Charges To Become Public Rangel wary as ethics charges to become public Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729788 2010-07-29T10:05:00-05:00 2010-07-29T07:33:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge's ruling that put most of the state's immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme...

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge's ruling that put most of the state's immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme... BOB CHRISTIE / Associated Press Writer Arizona Preparing Appeal Of Immigration Ruling Arizona preparing appeal of immigration ruling Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729782 2010-07-29T10:02:00-05:00 2010-07-29T10:02:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A second U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan was found dead and his body recovered, a senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials said Thursday.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A second U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan was found dead and his body recovered, a senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials said Thursday. AMIR SHAH & DEB RIECHMANN / Associated Press 2nd Us Sailor's Body Recovered In Afghanistan 2nd us sailor's body recovered in afghanistan Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729785 2010-07-29T07:38:00-05:00 2010-07-29T07:37:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says U.S. forces are inflicting "significant damage" on the al-Qaida terrorist network in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says U.S. forces are inflicting "significant damage" on the al-Qaida terrorist network in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Biden: Us Doing 'significant Damage' To Al-qaida Biden: us doing 'significant damage' to al-qaida Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729786 2010-07-29T07:36:00-05:00 2010-07-29T07:36:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CHICAGO (AP) — A pre-algebra teacher, a former Marine and an avid marathon runner are among the 12 jurors meeting Thursday for the first full day of deliberations in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

CHICAGO (AP) — A pre-algebra teacher, a former Marine and an avid marathon runner are among the 12 jurors meeting Thursday for the first full day of deliberations in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. MICHAEL TARM / Associated Press Writer Blagojevich Jurors To Deliberate First Full Day Blagojevich jurors to deliberate first full day Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729791 2010-07-28T18:30:00-05:00 2010-07-28T18:19:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

National Grid is reporting that about 4,000 customers in the Clayton and Alexandria Bay areas are without power.

National Grid is reporting that about 4,000 customers in the Clayton and Alexandria Bay areas are without power. Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power Storm leaves thousands without power Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729797 2010-07-28T18:19:00-05:00 2010-07-28T15:53:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

FORT DRUM -- Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill T. Biden, today welcomed home the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team after completing an eight-month deployment to Iraq. He touted the 2nd Brigade's success in handing...

FORT DRUM -- Vice President Joseph R. Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill T. Biden, today welcomed home the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team after completing an eight-month deployment to Iraq. He touted the 2nd Brigade's success in handing... DANIEL WOOLFOLK / TIMES STAFF WRITER In Drum Visit, Vp Biden Praises Soldiers In drum visit, vp biden praises soldiers Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729807 2010-07-28T17:47:00-05:00 2010-07-28T14:51:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Watertown husband and wife each has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after they allowed their 19-year-old son, John J. Kane II, to sexually abuse two girls, ages 9 and 13, at their home, according to Watertown...

A Watertown husband and wife each has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after they allowed their 19-year-old son, John J. Kane II, to sexually abuse two girls, ages 9 and 13, at their home, according to Watertown... ROBERT BRAUCHLE / TIMES STAFF WRITER Parents Charged After Watertown Man Accused Of Sex Abuse Parents charged after watertown man accused of sex abuse Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729798 2010-07-28T16:20:00-05:00 2010-07-28T15:51:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The radio industry's top consumer research firm has tossed two listener diaries from its survey of the Watertown market last fall because of potential improprieties, CNYRadio.com reported today.

The radio industry's top consumer research firm has tossed two listener diaries from its survey of the Watertown market last fall because of potential improprieties, CNYRadio.com reported today. Watertown Radio Ratings Altered After Diary Snafu Watertown radio ratings altered after diary snafu Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729795 2010-07-28T16:06:00-05:00 2010-07-28T16:05:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A man was transported to Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, Wednesday afternoon after the van he was driving was involved in a three-vehicle accident at State and Arlington streets, directly in front of a city Fire Department substation.

A man was transported to Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, Wednesday afternoon after the van he was driving was involved in a three-vehicle accident at State and Arlington streets, directly in front of a city Fire Department substation. ROBERT BRAUCHLE / TIMES STAFF WRITER Three Vehicles Collide In Front Of State Street Firehouse Three vehicles collide in front of state street firehouse Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729813 2010-07-28T15:32:00-05:00 2010-07-28T11:09:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's immigration law on Wednesday when she put most of the crackdown on hold just hours before it was to take effect.

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's immigration law on Wednesday when she put most of the crackdown on hold just hours before it was to take effect. AMANDA LEE MYERS & JACQUES BILLEAUD / Associated Press Writers Judge Blocks Parts Of Arizona Immigration Law Judge blocks parts of arizona immigration law Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729802 2010-07-28T15:01:00-05:00 2010-07-28T14:59:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino told a jury Wednesday that a woman accused of demanding millions from him had sex with him after whispering to him and unzipping his pants in an empty Italian restaurant.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino told a jury Wednesday that a woman accused of demanding millions from him had sex with him after whispering to him and unzipping his pants in an empty Italian restaurant. BRETT BARROUQUERE & WILL GRAVES / Associated Press Pitino Tells Jury About Sex With Extortion Suspect Pitino tells jury about sex with extortion suspect Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729804 2010-07-28T14:58:00-05:00 2010-07-28T14:57:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Quebec man pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to a charge that he possessed 125 pounds of marijuana in the town of Orleans in April.

A Quebec man pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to a charge that he possessed 125 pounds of marijuana in the town of Orleans in April. BRIAN KELLY / TIMES STAFF WRITER Quebec Man Admits Having 125 Pounds Of Pot Quebec man admits having 125 pounds of pot Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729805 2010-07-28T14:54:00-05:00 2010-07-28T14:54:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A convicted sex offender faces federal charges alleging he had more than 200 images of child pornography on his personal computer.

A convicted sex offender faces federal charges alleging he had more than 200 images of child pornography on his personal computer. BRIAN KELLY / TIMES STAFF WRITER Convicted Sex Offender In Watertown Faces Child Porn Charges Convicted sex offender in watertown faces child porn charges Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729808 2010-07-28T14:32:00-05:00 2010-07-28T14:32:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CHICAGO (AP) — Rod Blagojevich's fate was in the hands of jurors Wednesday as they prepared to begin deciding whether the impeached Illinois governor tried to sell a nomination to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat and schemed to use his...

CHICAGO (AP) — Rod Blagojevich's fate was in the hands of jurors Wednesday as they prepared to begin deciding whether the impeached Illinois governor tried to sell a nomination to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat and schemed to use his... DON BABWIN & MICHAEL TARM / Associated Press Jury Gets Case In Blagojevich Corruption Trial Jury gets case in blagojevich corruption trial Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729816 2010-07-28T14:30:00-05:00 2010-07-28T10:12:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters say they've partially surrounded a wildfire north of Los Angeles that has burned at least 30 homes and is threatening about 150 others.

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters say they've partially surrounded a wildfire north of Los Angeles that has burned at least 30 homes and is threatening about 150 others. RAQUEL MARIA DILLON / Associated Press Calif. Fire That Burned Homes Is Partly Contained Calif. fire that burned homes is partly contained Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729811 2010-07-28T13:25:00-05:00 2010-07-28T13:24:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York beaches saw an increase last year in the number of days with health-related advisories or closings due to pollution concerns, an environmental group said Wednesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York beaches saw an increase last year in the number of days with health-related advisories or closings due to pollution concerns, an environmental group said Wednesday. Report: Closings, Warnings Increase At Ny Beaches Report: closings, warnings increase at ny beaches Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729812 2010-07-28T13:21:00-05:00 2010-07-28T13:21:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the investigation says New York Gov. David Paterson will not face criminal charges for his role in a top aide's domestic violence case.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the investigation says New York Gov. David Paterson will not face criminal charges for his role in a top aide's domestic violence case. COLLEEN LONG & MICHAEL VIRTANEN / Associated Press Writers Ap Source: Paterson Won't Face Criminal Charges Ap source: paterson won't face criminal charges Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729821 2010-07-28T12:07:00-05:00 2010-07-28T08:20:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller says he's waiting to hear how many of his agents may have cheated on an important test about new rules for surveillance.

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller says he's waiting to hear how many of his agents may have cheated on an important test about new rules for surveillance. ADAM GOLDMAN & MATT APUZZO / Associated Press Writers Fbi Director Defends Bureau Over Test Cheating Fbi director defends bureau over test cheating Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729822 2010-07-28T10:10:00-05:00 2010-07-28T08:19:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A passenger jet crashed into the hills surrounding Pakistan's capital amid poor weather Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and blazing a path of devastation strewn with body parts and twisted metal wreckage.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A passenger jet crashed into the hills surrounding Pakistan's capital amid poor weather Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and blazing a path of devastation strewn with body parts and twisted metal wreckage. ASIF SHAHZAD & MUNIR AHMED / Associated Press Writers Airplane Crash In Pakistan Kills 152 People Aboard Airplane crash in pakistan kills 152 people aboard Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729819 2010-07-28T08:24:00-05:00 2010-07-28T08:23:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NEW YORK (AP) — A community board is recommending no landmark designation for a building that would be used for a mosque near the former World Trade Center site.

NEW YORK (AP) — A community board is recommending no landmark designation for a building that would be used for a mosque near the former World Trade Center site. Recommendation: No Landmark For 9/11 Mosque Recommendation: no landmark for 9/11 mosque Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729820 2010-07-28T08:22:00-05:00 2010-07-28T08:22:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Democrat Charles Rangel made a last-minute effort Tuesday to settle his ethics case and prevent a House trial that could embarrass him and damage the Democratic Party.

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Democrat Charles Rangel made a last-minute effort Tuesday to settle his ethics case and prevent a House trial that could embarrass him and damage the Democratic Party. LARRY MARGASAK / Associated Press Writer Rangel, Ethics Panel Lawyers Talking Settlement Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking settlement Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729838 2010-07-27T15:10:00-05:00 2010-07-27T15:09:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A breakdown of safety management throughout the D.C.-area transit system preceded the Metrorail crash last summer that killed nine people, a federal official said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A breakdown of safety management throughout the D.C.-area transit system preceded the Metrorail crash last summer that killed nine people, a federal official said Tuesday. SARAH BRUMFIELD / Associated Press Ntsb: D.c. Transit Had Wide Problems Before Crash Ntsb: d.c. transit had wide problems before crash Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729844 2010-07-27T14:50:00-05:00 2010-07-27T14:14:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

In February, sheriff's deputies charged Russ with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing about $2,000 in cash and paperwork from a DeKalb Junction home.

In February, sheriff's deputies charged Russ with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing about $2,000 in cash and paperwork from a DeKalb Junction home. Plea Agreement For Robbery Suspect Falls Apart Plea agreement for robbery suspect falls apart Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729842 2010-07-27T14:21:00-05:00 2010-07-27T14:20:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

BOSTON (AP) — A Pittsburgh woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly cheating advertisers and exhibitors out of thousands of dollars for a fake bridal show in Boston, and the FBI said she conducted similar scams in five other states.

BOSTON (AP) — A Pittsburgh woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly cheating advertisers and exhibitors out of thousands of dollars for a fake bridal show in Boston, and the FBI said she conducted similar scams in five other states. DENISE LAVOIE / AP Legal Affairs Writer Pa. Woman Arrested In Fake Boston Bridal Show Scam Pa. woman arrested in fake boston bridal show scam Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729850 2010-07-27T13:00:00-05:00 2010-07-27T09:41:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The American picked to lead oil giant BP as it struggles to restore its finances and oil spill-stained reputation pledged Tuesday that his company will remain committed to the Gulf region even after the busted well is...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The American picked to lead oil giant BP as it struggles to restore its finances and oil spill-stained reputation pledged Tuesday that his company will remain committed to the Gulf region even after the busted well is... JANE WARDELL / AP Business Writer Bp Replaces Ceo Hayward, Reports $17 Billion Loss Bp replaces ceo hayward, reports $17 billion loss Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729847 2010-07-27T11:51:00-05:00 2010-07-27T11:50:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ABOARD THE USS CURTIS WILBUR (AP) — On the 57th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, U.S. and South Korean ships intensified high-profile military exercises Tuesday that underscore rising tensions in a region yet to truly find...

ABOARD THE USS CURTIS WILBUR (AP) — On the 57th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, U.S. and South Korean ships intensified high-profile military exercises Tuesday that underscore rising tensions in a region yet to truly find... ERIC TALMADGE / Associated Press Writer Koreas Mark Truce, But Drills Underscore Tensions Koreas mark truce, but drills underscore tensions Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729851 2010-07-27T08:46:00-05:00 2010-07-27T08:45:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people remain without power in the Washington region following Sunday's storm.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people remain without power in the Washington region following Sunday's storm. Thousands Still Without Power In Dc, Md. Thousands still without power in dc, md. Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729854 2010-07-27T08:08:00-05:00 2010-07-27T08:08:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Town officials in the Hudson Valley bracing for Chelsea Clinton's wedding this weekend approved spending $2,500 for extra police coverage.

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Town officials in the Hudson Valley bracing for Chelsea Clinton's wedding this weekend approved spending $2,500 for extra police coverage. Ny Town Expecting Clinton Wedding Approves Police Ny town expecting clinton wedding approves police Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729855 2010-07-27T08:06:00-05:00 2010-07-27T08:05:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to the whims of royalty. So when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, decided the two should get together to play a song or two for charity, it was decreed.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to the whims of royalty. So when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, decided the two should get together to play a song or two for charity, it was decreed. MATT MOORE & NANCY C. ALBRITTON / Associated Press With Sweetness, Soul, Aretha And Rice Make Music With sweetness, soul, aretha and rice make music Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010100729856 2010-07-27T08:04:00-05:00 2010-07-27T08:03:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three current or former New Orleans police officers will be arraigned on charges they conspired to cover up deadly shootings of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three current or former New Orleans police officers will be arraigned on charges they conspired to cover up deadly shootings of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina. 3 To Be Arraigned In Katrina Police Shootings 3 to be arraigned in katrina police shootings Watertown Daily Times