My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 06/04/2008

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[0:15]" Good afternoon it's 3 o'clock it's raining in Boston and 56 degrees I'm Diane Stern and here's where we're following in the WBZ newsroom news from the courthouse alarming comments from from prospective juror in the it was a trial -- they weren't really a nice thing I'm Carl Stevens in Woburn. State senator James Brazilian more legal trouble this afternoon to begin to cry in the they could not arrested. You -- it is list was over. That they were destroyed him the WBZ AccuWeather forecast with Bob Larson doesn't rain in the area at times that I made even into early tomorrow morning the partial clearing tomorrow afternoon on Wall Street. The Dow is down some 58 points but the Nasdaq is holding strong the market -- report coming up and Tom Cuddy will be reporting live from outside Fenway Park when arson. A stunner from -- courthouse where jury selection is going on in the Neil Entwistle murder case WBZ's Carl Stevens has our top story."

[1:14]" During jury selection process this afternoon -- prospective juror from Medford told the judge she overheard others in the jury pool say about Entwistle fry him and sent him away. The juror was rejected and spoke with us outside the courthouse."

[1:26]" I heard people commenting on what they thought should happen what exactly because they. I'd rather not say they were really -- a nice thing."

[1:33]" It was those attorney says this is finally proof of what he's been saying all along that the jury pool he says is tainted. That is client accused of killing his wife and baby daughter cannot get a fair trial in this county from Middlesex County superior court Carl Stevens WBZ Newsradio 1030."

[1:48]" A veteran state lawmaker is released on bail facing a number of charges of the sexual nature after his arrest and lol. Arlington Democrat James -- Italy was characterized in court today is a danger to the community. WBZ mechanic has the first of two reports here right."

[2:04]" For state senator James Brazil it was delay -- new charge was added as a -- a woman came forward let me mars -- costs that are on Tuesday. The original charge involved the woman who says mars really walked up tour had told us she was beautiful. She has stated he reached forward. But this candidate attempted to grab her but that -- able to grab his hand to stop him. Prosecutor Richard -- who says police were called the mars really give a fake name of them fled running down the middle of the street. And finally arrested in a parking garage. The -- placed his hands behind his back. You begin to cry in that they could not arrest him. He did as life was over that they were destroyed him a request for dangerousness hearing was denied he'll be court again July 3. Outside district court in lol mark katic WBZ Newsradio 1030."

[2:53]" I'm Lisa Meyer the news about mars really has officials on Beacon Hill privately expressing shock and closely reading the Senate ethics rules partially hasn't declared an intention to resign or. Take a leave of absence and there have been no public calls for him to do that my sources say that the ethics and rules committee could investigate mark Foley's conduct but that doesn't automatically happen when charges are filed against him any action the Senate would potentially take would have to wait until after Marshall these cases disposed of by the courts."

[3:22]" Israelis spent seventeen years in the house before he won a special election in December to fill a vacancy in the Senate. Is district includes Arlington Billerica Burlington and parts of Lexington and Woburn. WBZ news time now 35 raining in Boston and a cool 55 degrees. Now -- campaign 2008 Caroline Kennedy is among three people tapped by Barack Obama to leave the search for a vice presidential candidate. The two are former Deputy Attorney General Eric holder. And longtime Washington insider Jim Johnson they've already started to compile information on potential running mates. They are not disclosing any names at this point Obama -- more than enough delegates to prevail at the convention is now focused on the general election. Obama today accused his Republican rival of supporting a plan for staying in Iraq. Obama's remarks during his speech before a Jewish group this morning in Washington. Hillary Clinton spoke to the same audience later. She has yet to to concede defeat as we hear from ABC's Ann Compton in New York in an overnight phone calls Senator Obama promised Senator Clinton they can meet in private to discuss the future she's not quitting."

[4:34]" An upcoming days I'll be consulting with supporters and party leaders to determine how to move forward. With the best interests of our party and our country guiding my way."

[4:45]" Clinton urged supporters to email her web site with messages of encouragement and their zip codes proving she still has political muscle. And Compton ABC news New York Republican John McCain is challenging Obama to join him in a series of town hall meetings spoke for the democratic national convention in August. McCain suggesting the first one being held in New York the week from tomorrow. McCain says president Kennedy and Barry Goldwater had a similar agreement for the 1964 election before Kennedy was assassinated. Bill Clinton is dodging reporters' questions this day after the Obama victory. The former president spoke for an hour before the corporate philanthropy summit in Manhattan but immediately left. Aborting reporters of the back of the Rome. Many observers believe Bill Clinton was a hindrance to his wife's campaign because of his flashes of anger and comments about Obama. A final hurdles been cleared for gays and lesbians in California to start getting married within a matter of days. California's highest court has refused to stay its decision legalizing same sex marriage. Dealing a blow to various religious and legal groups that wanted to have voters decide the issue on the November ballot. More from ABC's Alex Stone in LA."

[6:00]" The California Supreme Court says it will not overrule its own decision allowing gay marriage opponents of same sex marriage were trying to get the court to reverse its ruling. And several states wanted to stay so they can have more time to figure out how they will deal with couples who get married in California. But the court said no gay marriage will be legal in about a week and a half."

[6:19]" June 17 as the -- counties must begin to issue new gender neutral marriage licenses in California. WBZ news time 38."

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[6:34]" And at a John ward at marketwatch.com to tell us what's happening on Wall Street right now village on and -- Diane stocks are slumping as we make their way through the final hour of trading the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- 35 points the Nasdaq is holding steady. It's up about fifteen in the S&P 500. Is stepping three. Moody's may cut its ratings on two leading bond insurers and that seems to be rattling Wall Street right now. Here's some news from your kitchen counter Procter & Gamble is merging its Folgers coffee brand. What's markers Folgers of course made famous by those TV commercials starring mrs. Olson remember her. It's an all stock deal very much rich and value that more than three billion dollars -- stock today down just about a quarter. Procter & Gamble was up about a buck and the housing slump is taken a toll on Williams-Sonoma. That home retailer says profits and sales are both down they fell during the first quarter. The rest of the year doesn't look much better Williams-Sonoma stock today falling about 4%. Business report at eight and 38 past the hour on John word rock marketwatch.com on WBZ news radio 1030."

[7:45]" While rain is falling right now we check out the forecast through part of the weekend here is Bob Larson with the extended WBZ AccuWeather forecast brought to you by Comcast considerable cloudiness and -- of rain and drizzle at times of 55 positively sunny breaks tomorrow -- in the afternoon high 63 -- clouds tomorrow -- again 55. Times of clouds and sunshine Friday high 66 that much warmer on Saturday. Partly sunny high 86 the cooler on the coast and across the cape -- just ten minutes on WBZ AccuWeather meteorologist Bob Larson raining in Boston and 55 degrees right now. WBZ news time 315 and Tom Cuddy is on the road he's in the mobile newsroom. Outside of Fenway Park this afternoon he has WBZ sports brought to you by Suffolk downs."

[8:31]" Diane the missed an opportunity should remain this umbrella night -- absolutely Red Sox and separate the second of three here at Fenway weather permitting it raining quite hard now is Josh Beckett against Edwin Jackson. Again the game is still one stay with us we'll keep you posted on the weather situation the -- through big league baseball in the six Atlanta for. The Florida to. In the third Milwaukee in Arizona tied -- one just under way Colorado and the Dodgers scoreless the suburbs of Los Angeles Lakers met the international basketball media today at the garden. The NBA's version of that famous Super Bowl question fast. Doc Rivers and Ray Allen has said this before."

[9:05]" This is not our -- wouldn't give to the top Turkish -- was when it real we're excited to do here and you should be. But this this is that we will reach our -- our -- home was not to do it here. Our goal was to one. I'm -- the Lakers have the same goals only wanting to going to return though."

[9:21]" comment one this season we've had so many different tests. Kovalev also play in the Western Conference so we've we've faced the -- multiple cases to a here we look forward to a you read everything about the first three round play it wasn't. By no means easy for me lesson we learn about ourselves and about what we're about face so we look forward to."

[9:41]" Ray Allen and dark -- complete Celtics finals coverage available right here at WBZ radio and their website. Wbz1030.com -- cup finals tonight game sixty Troy -- the penguins three games to two in Pittsburgh and big Brown's attempt to win the triple crown begins Saturday at the Belmont. Woman number one post. Detroit Tigers third baseman Carlos Guillen is suffering from a severe case of hemorrhoids. The question is. Do you -- Guillen on the bench. 317 and WBZ afternoon news I'm Tom Cuddy the baseball tavern. Where you can join the BZ bash tonight from five until 7 PM stop by for your chance to win tickets and great prices"