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Ill. governor: Eager for battle, rarely victorious

Anyone who wants a peek inside Gov. Rod Blagojevich's head should look back to last year, when the Illinois House voted on his plan for the biggest tax increase in state history.

K-Rod: Mets are 'going to be the team to beat'

Francisco Rodriguez has a message for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the NL East. "Of course, we're going to try to win the division. Of course, we're going to be the front-runner. Of course, we're going to be the team to beat," he said Saturday.

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City

A-Rod and Madonna were together — in the same city, anyway.

A-Rod, wife reach divorce settlement

It's over for A-Rod and his wife of more than five years. With a prenuptial agreement in place, lawyers for the couple confirmed Friday that a settlement was reached less than three months after Cynthia Rodriguez first filed for divorce from New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez. Terms were not disclosed, but attorneys for both sides said the paramount concern was the welfare of the couple's two daughters — 3-year-old Natasha and 5-month-old Ella.

A-Rod signs with William Morris agency

Maybe Alex Rodriguez wants an Oscar or an Emmy to go with his three MVP awards.

Trump talks about A-Rod, Jeter during luncheon

Even Donald Trump has strong feelings about New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.

A-Rod Finally Plays in Hometown of Miami

Alex Rodriguez grew up in Miami, still makes his offseason home in South Florida, even is a member of the University of Miami's board of trustees. He is a beloved native son.

Torre Says A-Rod Might Join Dodgers

Joe Torre thinks there's a chance Alex Rodriguez could join him in Los Angeles, and the new Dodgers manager sure sounded hopeful. "It's possible," Torre said Friday, repeating that phrase twice as a small grin crept across his face.

Union Sees Possible Collusion Over A-Rod

The baseball players' union is worried commissioner Bud Selig is trying to hold down the price of Alex Rodriguez's next contract and that teams might be sharing information about their free-agent plans.

Rangers Still Must Pay A-Rod $9 Million

Alex Rodriguez will still be on the Texas Rangers' books for quite a while.

Giants' Sabean: Signing A-Rod 'A Reach'

San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean plans to "kick the tires" to determine the feasibility of signing free agent Alex Rodriguez, but characterized the team's chances of acquiring the slugger as "a reach."

Mud Hens Make a Playful Offer to A-Rod

Alex Rodriguez a Mud Hen?

A-Rod Antics: Bush League or Smart?

With fans buzzing over whether Alex Rodriguez broke baseball's unwritten code by making a remark that distracted a Toronto infielder and allowed a ninth-inning popup to fall for a run-scoring single, Toronto's Troy Glaus said the last time he saw that move was in the baseball comedy "Major League 2."

A-Rod on Board Jet That Overruns Runway

A private jet, carrying Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and six others, overran a runway at Bob Hope Airport on Friday and was brought to a halt by an arresting system. "I spoke to Alex. He's fine," agent Scott Boras said.

Draft report: Vote on Blagojevich impeachment
Source: MSNBC

A draft report from the Illinois House committee investigating Governor Rod Blagojevich calls for the full chamber to vote on impeaching him.

Reid faces senatorial test - or two
Source: MSNBC

The Blagojevich saga and seemingly never-ending Minnesota Senate contest will have more of an impact on the partisan tone and tenor of the upper chamber than the pending economic stimulus effort.

Burris rejected in bid to claim Senate seat
Source: MSNBC

Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress.

Senate secretary turns away Burris
Source: MSNBC

The secretary of the Senate on Tuesday turned Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

Judge gives Blagojevich indictment more time
Source: MSNBC

A federal judge on Monday gave prosecutors an additional three months to obtain a corruption indictment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich, saying the complexity of the case against him makes it "unreasonable" to expect the indictment sooner.

Let's face it .... Roland Burris will be the next US Senator from Illinois. (Poll)

In the face of accused Governor Rod Blagojevich's December 30th appointment of former State Attorney General Roland Burris to the US Senate has caused quite an outrage in some circles. But why?

The Would-Be Senator from Illinois
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Corrupt Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich decided today to up the ante and appoint Obama's predecessor despite previously signaling he would demur from choosing due to the legal issues he's embroiled. Is anyone surprised?

Impeachment hearing resumes for Blagojevich
Source: MSNBC

With the Illinois Supreme Court rejecting an effort to oust the governor, a legislative panel considering impeachment prepared to examine whether he abused his power.

Ill. governor faces prospect of impeachment
Source: MSNBC

Illinois lawmakers were unanimous on how they should handle disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich - potential impeachment.� But the Democrat signaled he isn't going down without a fight.

Video: Blagojevich Lampooned Every Which Way
Source: local6.com

There is a scandalously funny side to the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal.

What Is In The Kool-Aid?

I posted a story on Friday asking people whether they thought Barack Obama lied when he said he didn't meet with Rod Blagojevich to discuss the open senate seat in Illinois. A few of the Kool-Aid drinkers came out and obviously missed the point.

Obama Worked to Distance Self From Blagojevich Early On
Source: The Washington Post

Long before federal prosecutors charged Blagojevich with bribery this week, Obama had worked to distance himself from his home-state governor. The two men have not talked for more than a year, colleagues said, save for a requisite handshake at a funeral or public event.

Is Barack Obama Lying?

Barack Obama reiterated yesterday that he did not talk to scumbag governor Rod Blagojevich about a successor to Obama's senate seat. Evidence, however, appears to be to the contrary.

Democratic Governor Detained by Feds
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into Federal custody after being involved in multiple corruption investigations, at least one concerning the replacement of Barack Obama in the Senate.

Hot Rod Legend passes at 63
Source: The Orange County Register

Hot Rod Legend Boyd Coddington passes at 63. His unique personality and awesome creations are what sparked a tevelvision Hot Rod craze. He will be missed.

California car-building legend Boyd Coddington dies at 63
Source: Examiner

California car-building legend Boyd Coddington dies at 63 Feb 27, 2008 1:37 PM (5 hrs ago) AP

U.S. most armed country with 90 guns per 100 people
Source: Reuters

The United States has 90 guns for every 100 citizens, making it the most heavily armed society in the world, a report released on Tuesday said.

Rod Stewart marries for third time
Source: ZMEmusic.com

We have ROME. Not us but British rocker rod stewart has. The news reports in in Italy say that he married model Penny Lancaster.

Rocker Rod Stewart marries in Italy
Source: thewest .com

British rock star Rod Stewart married model Penny Lancaster on Saturday in a low-key ceremony on Italy's Ligurian coast

Xbox-Scene News: New Pictures of 2nd GPU HeatSink on Xbox 360 - Update: Video
Source: xbox-scene.com

For now it's unknown if Microsoft just installs this new dual-heatsink technology to repaired Xbox360s or also in new units.

LiveScience.com Image Gallery: Colorful Creations: Incredible Coral
Source: Live Science

Image Gallery: The seas are ablaze with the amazing hues of these unusual animals and the creatures that depend on them.