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Here's the latest news for Friday, July 17th: Deadly explosions in Jakarta, Indonesia; Sotomayor finishes Senate testimony; Judge appoints cemetery director for Burr Oak Cemetery; 17-year-old finishes record sailing journey

Video: Peterson Family: We Need Money for Appeal

The family of convicted killer Scott Peterson wants the public to help fund their son's appeal. Peterson was convicted in 2003 of killing his wife Laci. The Peterson family says it needs nearly $100,000. (July 17)

Video: Girl Forced to Marry Tony Alamo at 8 Years-Old

A woman who said evangelist Tony Alamo "married" her when she was 8 years old told federal jurors Thursday that he sexually assaulted her repeatedly until she escaped from his compound in 2006. (July 16)

Video: Officials: Jakarta Hotel Blasts Kill 9, Wound 50

A pair of powerful explosions at 2 luxury hotels killed at least 9 and wounded dozens of people in an upscale Jakarta neighborhood Friday morning. The blasts blew out windows and scattered debris at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels. (July 16)

Video: 5 NJ Cops Shot, 2 Suspects Killed in Shootout

A running shootout that erupted during a police stakeout ended Thursday morning with two armed robbery suspects dead and five officers wounded by gunfire, two of them critically. (July 16)