All Stories from April 11, 2015 (Change date)
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After violent EF-4 tornado, 'little bitty town' was goneApr 11, 2015 7:48 pm - It was mid-Friday afternoon, and Susan Meyer just wanted to go home and check on her chickens. The Fairdale resident had locked the four of them in their coop as a thund...
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Apple encouraging watch buyers to avoid shops, go onlineApr 12, 2015 12:21 pm - Apple Inc. wants employees to encourage customers to order the new Apple Watch online and avoid a crush at its stores, according to a report by Business Insider. Angela ...
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Sony to boost camera sensor capacityApr 12, 2015 8:03 am - Sony Corp. plans to boost capacity for chips used in camera sensors, its second such increase announced this year, as it gears up to meet demand for the chips used in de...
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Nearly half of all preschoolers with ADHD are on medicationApr 12, 2015 8:13 am - The first national survey of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder shows that nearly half of preschoolers are on medication for the condition, and more ...
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DVD previews: 'Big Eyes,' 'The Babadook'Apr 13, 2015 11:24 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, April 14: "Big Eyes" (PG-13, 105 minutes, The Weinstein Company): Amy Adams won a Golden Globe for her role as painter Margaret...
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Sharpen body and mind by fencingApr 13, 2015 6:26 am - Plyometrics are all the rage these days, but who wants to jump on a box for an hour? Recently I checked out an activity that promised to have me gasping from all the exp...
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Choose cool-weather plants for spring containersApr 12, 2015 8:14 am - Urns by the front door and window boxes don't have to sit empty, waiting for the warmer temperatures demanded by geraniums, salvias and sweet potato vines. There are ple...
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Microsoft wants to hire autistic peopleApr 12, 2015 8:13 am - Microsoft is looking to recruit yet another type of diverse employee: The Redmond, Washington-based technology giant is piloting a program focused on hiring people with ...
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Report: Rosemont man threatened cop brother-in-law before he was shotApr 13, 2015 6:09 am - Report details slaying by Rosemont officer
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ABC news beats NBC for first time after Williams suspensionApr 13, 2015 7:02 am - NBC lost its lead in evening news viewership for the first time in more than five years, marking a setback for the network while Brian Williams remains off the air. ABC'...