ABC News' Kate Barrett Reports: Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down from her post as Alaska governor at the end of the month, and will not run for reelection.
In a press conference from her Wasilla home, the Alaska governor said “this decision has been in the works for awhile,” and said, “I’m not wired to operate under the same old politics as
Happy 4th of July ... See You Monday Your favorite local talk show's will return Monday, July 6th as the WILK staff enjoys a long 4th of July weekend with the day off Friday. Nancy and Kevin, Sue, and Corbett will all have the day off Friday. Enjoy the fireworks and barbeque's, then be back Monday to talk about it, here on WILK.
D'Elia, Conahan Invoke 5th At Hearing Silence is golden. It was also present at a hearing in Allentown yesterday. Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan and William D'Elia took the fifth in a defamation case involving the Citizens Voice newspaper. Witnesses who did talk said Conahan and D'Elia....he's described as the alleged heir to the Russell Bufalino crime family.....were good friends and often met at a Perkins to eat
Powell Pleads Guilty In Corruption Probe Attorney Robert Powell made it official yesterday. The attorney from lower Luzerne County pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of failing to report a felony. He also admitted he helped former judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan to hide money and file false federal income tax returns. Powell kicked back in excess of $770-thousand to the judges for their role that led the county
State Starts Fiscal Year Without Budget Pennsylvania's new fiscal year began today July 1, without a state budget. Gov. Ed Rendell and Republican leaders have each signaled no breakthrough is in sight. Aides to the governor say no talks are scheduled for today. Budget talks are particularly tough this year because Pennsylvania has an estimated $3.2 billion revenue shortfall.
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Palin resigning as Alaska governor
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down - throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. The news rattles a Republican Party plagued with setbacks in recent weeks, including extramarital affairs disclosed by two other 2012 presidential prospects, Nevada Sen. John Ensign and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford....
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. ---...
US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
NAWA, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001. On the other side of the border, U.S. missiles struck a Pakistani Taliban militant training center and communications center, killing 17 people and wounding nearly 30, Pakistani intelligence officials said....
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline. Jose Miguel Insulza, who heads the Organization of American States, flew to Honduras in an attempt to persuade the forces that ousted Zelaya to take him back in the face of overwhelming international condemnation and economic sanctions....
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
BAGHDAD (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq. He stressed that America wanted to "build up" its partnership with Iraqi leaders even as it draws down its forces, starting with Tuesday's deadline for pulling back combat troops from cities....
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's given intravenously and is very unusual to have in a private home....
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt. The country first got into debt to help pay for the Revolutionary War. Growing ever since, the debt stands today at a staggering $11.5 trillion - equivalent to over $37,000 for each and every American. And it's expanding by over $1 trillion a year....
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) - Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death. Tanya Phillips had been looking forward to a backyard barbecue at her brother's house but instead planned to stay home with her doors locked....
Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
NEW YORK (AP) - In the fight of pachyderms vs. people - the pachyderms now have the upper trunk. Three circus elephants scored a decisive victory over three human competitive eaters at a cross-species eating contest Friday, chomping down on 505 hot dog buns in six minutes. The humans forced down only 143 buns in the bout at Brooklyn's Coney Island....
Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash. And now, after years of chasing Sampras, Federer is poised to surpass him....
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