23May2013
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
New Ill. House Gun Bill Has More Restrictions
A compromise allowing the carrying of concealed weapons backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan and agreed to by the General Assembly's leading gun-ri...
National News
National News
US Unemployment Aid Applications Fall Slightly
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health.
Applications for unemployment aid decli...
Blog Talk
Sweet wine phenomena
Elbert Hatley
In certain circles, I have often received countless inquiries about sweet wines: “What would you recommend that is sweet?” There are a plethora of options to consider beyond Moscato or White Zinfandel. For starters, I always lean away from what...
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WORLD
Man Brutally Murdered In London, Possible Terror Attack
LONDON — A brutal attack in broad daylight near a military barracks i...
FOCUS
Felony disenfranchisement is Jim Crow era holdover
Last week, the Delaware State legislature approved a constitutional amendme...
VIEWS
Consumer power has no age limit
I believe our future is in good hands, despite what recent news headlines w...
HEALTH
Aretha Franklin Taking June Off, Postponing Shows
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.
A...
BUSINESS
Panel: Apple Uses Firms Outside U.S. to Avoid Taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located...
ENTERTAINMENT
Fox Show Brings Messy Workplaces to TV
NEW YORK (AP) -- This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catch...
CULTURE
Golfer Makes Fried Chicken Joke About Tiger Woods
Golfer Sergio Garcia (pictured left) made a racial remark about Tiger...
FAITH
Louis Farrakhan plans to visit Detroit next week
Min. Louis Farrakhan
DETROIT — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan plans ...
SPORTS
Opinion: Chicago Bulls: Time to Make Tough Decisions
COMMENTARY | The Miami Heat eliminated the Chicago Bullsfrom the playoffs f...
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