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Dr Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson (AP)

Doctor denies Jackson manslaughter

Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.


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Monday 8 February
Space shuttle Endeavour has taken off towards the International Space Station

Last shuttle night flight takes off

Space shuttle Endeavour has rocketed into orbit on what is likely to be the last night-time launch for the programme.


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Friday 5 February
England boss Fabio Capello has stripped John Terry of the England captaincy over the playerÂ’s alleged affair with an underwear model

Terry stripped of England captaincy

Footballer John Terry has paid the price for his alleged relationship with a lingerie model by losing the England captaincy.


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Thursday 4 February
A House of Lords standards watchdog is to look into a complaint over the expenses of former Labour chairman Lord Clarke of Hampstead

Review orders MPs to repay £1.1m

The long-awaited review of Commons expenses has delivered its damning verdict - ordering hundreds of MPs to repay more than £1.1 million and accusing senior figures of being obsessed with feathering their own nests.


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