24May2013
Today's Headlines
Today's Headlines
Mayor, CPS Chief Discuss Next Steps
The day after the Chicago School Board voted to close dozens of public schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS chief Barbara Bennett-Byrd are focused on t...
National News
National News
Holder Personally Approved Warrant For Reporter's Emails
Attorney General Eric Holder personally signed off on the warrant that allowed the Justice Department to search Fox News reporter James Rosen's personal email, NBC News' Michael Isikoff reported Thursday.
The re...
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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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
Fast Food Workers Rally For Higher Pay
A group of McDonald's workers say they serve food every day, but are strugg...
ENTERTAINMENT
Chief Keef Threatens To Slap Katy Perry
Once again showing that his ignorance is limitless, Interscope record...
CULTURE
Family: Michael Clarke Duncan’s Grave Desecrated By Racists
A family friend was visiting the grave of Michael Clarke Duncan when ...
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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