Hindsight/foresight
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How to build I-290 bridge with 80,000 cars a day?Sep 2, 2014 3:21 PM - Building a bridge is a serious undertaking, especially when it's going up in an area that sees more than 80,000 vehicles drive through each day. Yes, the work is creating some traffic headaches, but even tired commuters are likely to wonder a bit when they drive by -- how do they do that? -
3 ways insurers can discourage sick from enrollingSep 2, 2014 10:35 AM - Insurers can no longer reject customers with expensive medical conditions thanks to the health care overhaul. But consumer advocates warn that companies are still using wiggle room to discourage the sickest -- and costliest -- patients from enrolling. -
Fewer drug overdose deaths in states with medical marijuanSep 2, 2014 6:41 AM - States that allow medical marijuana have 25 percent fewer prescription drug overdose deaths, a team of researchers reports in a newly released academic paper, suggesting that expanded access to marijuana, often used for its purported pain-alleviating qualities, could have unintended benefits. -
Another big comeback keeps Sky going
Sep 1, 2014 11:01 PM - The Comeback Kids were at it again Monday. The Chicago Sky overcame another significant second-half deficit in an elimination game, this time forcing a Game 3 against the Indiana Fever in the WNBA's Eastern Conference Finals.
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U.S. carries out counterterrorism strike in SomaliaSep 1, 2014 9:51 PM - The U.S. military carried out a counterterrorism strike Monday against leaders of the militant group al-Shabab in Somalia, Pentagon officials said, although it was unclear whether the operation was successful. -
Lawrence calls for investigation into stolen picturesSep 1, 2014 9:29 PM - Jennifer Lawrence has contacted authorities to investigate who stole and posted nude images of the Oscar winner online, a publicist for the actress said. Intimate images of Lawrence, who stars in "The Hunger Games" film franchise and won an Academy Award for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook," began appearing online Sunday. Naked images purporting to be of other female stars were also posted, although the authenticity of many couldn't be confirmed. The source of the leak was unclear. -
South Carolina political campaign goes to the dogsSep 1, 2014 8:51 PM - In some ways, political campaigning has gone to the dogs in South Carolina. With almost half of American households owning dogs, a number of South Carolina politicians are featuring their dogs -- but nary a cat -- in ads, on websites and on Facebook pages. -
Big chance for Bears' defense to prove itselfSep 1, 2014 8:46 PM - The Bears' new-and-improved defense has yet to make an appearance in 2014, but Sunday's regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field would be a great time for a successful debut. -
Obama: 'Revving' economy calls for higher wagesSep 1, 2014 8:45 PM - President Barack Obama renewed his push for Congress to raise the minimum wage Monday in a buoyant accounting of the economy's "revving" performance, delivered on behalf of Democrats opening their fall campaigns for the midterm congressional elections.
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