Government

Blagojevich guilty on one count lieing to the FBI,

Former governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on only one count

-- providing false statements

-- against him.

BREAKING NEWS: Verdict reached in Blagojevich: Live Video

Update: Judge Zagel has received a verdict in the Blagojevich matter, according to WGNTV reporters at the courthouse.

Woman admits killing 8 babies

(CNN) -- French prosecutors said Thursday they charged a woman with murder after she admitted giving birth to and smothering eight babies over a 17-year period in northern France.

White House apologizes to former USDA official accused of racism

(CNN) -- White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Wednesday that the administration owes former USDA official Shirley Sherrod an apology.

Rahm Emanuel expected to quit White House

Washington insiders say he will quit within six to eight months in frustration at their unwillingness to "bang heads together" to get policy pushed through. Mr Emanuel, 50, enjoys a good working relationship with Mr Obama but they are understood to have reached an understanding that differences over style mean he will serve only half the full four-year term.