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The collapse of an Interstate highway bridge in northern Washington state is a wake-up call for the entire nation, the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says.more>> The collapse of an Interstate highway bridge in northern Washington state is a wake-up call for the entire nation, the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says.more>> A woman has been killed in flooding in the San Antonio area.more>> Two women died after being swept away by floodwaters after weekend rains deluged numerous roads in San Antonio, forcing more than 235 rescues by emergency workers who aided stranded motorists and homeowners at times using...more>> The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the finish line of one of the...more>> The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the finish line of one of the world's top...more>> Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, a town...more>> Divers equipped with sonar and rescue workers canvassing the woods will resume their search Sunday for the missing pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two people, a town official said.more>> The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.more>> The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.more>> An Oregon high school student is being charged with attempted murder after the authorities say he planned to attack his high school with bombs.more>> An Oregon teenager intended to blow up his school in a plot "forged and inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" and he will be charged with attempted aggravated murder, a prosecutor said late Saturday.more>> Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the solution, it...more>> The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for the nation.more>> One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.more>> One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.more>> The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.more>> A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.more>> Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.more>> Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.more>>
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Some Okla. lawmakers are pushing for mandatory safe rooms in schools and new buildings.more>> Some Okla. lawmakers are pushing for mandatory safe rooms in schools and new buildings.more>> 19-year-old Okla. men who took cover in cellar use cellphones to get video of deadly tornadomore>> 19-year-old Okla. men who took cover in cellar use cellphones to get video of deadly tornadomore>> 'The life of the party': 3rd grader who loved to sing among the young Okla. tornado victimsmore>> 'The life of the party': 3rd grader who loved to sing among the young Okla. tornado victimsmore>> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadmore>> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadmore>> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadmore>> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadmore>> IRS official in targeting probe says she did nothing wrong - then says no more, taking the 5thmore>> IRS official in targeting probe says she did nothing wrong - then says no more, taking the 5thmore>> Man shot to death in Fla. while being questioned in Boston Marathon bombing investigationmore>> Man shot to death in Fla. while being questioned in Boston Marathon bombing investigationmore>> Former IRS commissioner knew tea party groups targeted in 2012; says he didn't tell anyonemore>> Former IRS commissioner knew tea party groups targeted in 2012; says he didn't tell anyonemore>> Jodi Arias tells jury she can contribute from prison if she's allowed to livemore>> Jodi Arias tells jury she can contribute from prison if she's allowed to livemore>> AP photographer describes rescuers pulling children from tornado-flattened Oklahoma schoolmore>> AP photographer describes rescuers pulling children from tornado-flattened Oklahoma school.more>>
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Lawyers for Drew Peterson have withdrawn a motion for a mistrial, allowing the former Illinois police officer's murder trial to go ahead.
The defense attorneys' move Wednesday follows several blunders by prosecutors seeking to prove that the 58-year-old Peterson killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, in 2004. He's also a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, but never has been charged in her case.
Peterson told the judge Wednesday he does not want a mistrial.
Judge Edward Burmila admonished prosecutors Tuesday for violating his order not to discuss whether Savio asked for an order of protection against Peterson. Peterson's attorneys called the prosecution's actions unfair and asked for a mistrial.
The prosecutor who mentioned the order apologized to the judge.
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