Daily Archive : Monday August 21, 2017
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News
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Cosby's retrial delayed as new legal team joins case
Bill Cosby's retrial on sexual assault charges will be delayed until next year as his new legal team gets up to speed on the case
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As NKorea vows response, US dismisses calls to pause drills
As North Korea vowed "merciless retaliation" against U.S.-South Korean military drills, U.S. commanders dismissed calls to pause or downsize exercises they called crucial to countering a clear threat from Pyongyang
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Correction: Factory Sites-Apartments story
Correction: Factory Sites-Apartments story
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The Latest: Car strikes 2 women watching eclipse, 1 dies
Authorities say two women watching the eclipse while standing on a sidewalk in Kentucky were struck by a car, and one has died
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Former owner of Streets of Woodfield gets 3 years for fraud
A Chicago real estate developer was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his connection to a fraud scheme tied to a $105 million line of credit secured through Chicago and suburban properties that included the Streets of Woodfield shopping center in Schaumburg.
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Rauner vetoes bill allowing public to elect Lake County chairman
Labeling it “inappropriate interference” with local government, Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation that could lead to Lake County voters’ electing the chairman of the county board beginning in 2020.
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Denver soon to license pot clubs, but few may open
Denver is on the brink of licensing some of the nation's first legal marijuana clubs, but few may apply
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World reacts to Trump's speech on new Afghanistan strategy
The world reacts to President Donald Trump's speech on the United States' new Afghanistan strategy
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DuPage judges dismiss lawsuits against Butler District 53 in cheating scandal
DuPage County judges have dismissed three lawsuit filed by two Oak Brook families in hopes of ending a cheating scandal that has plagued Butler Elementary District 53 since last June.
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'A primal experience': Americans dazzled by solar eclipse
The moon is blotting the sun from the sky in the first full-blown solar eclipse to sweep the U.S. from coast to coast in nearly a century
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Officials end search for missing helicopter crew in Hawaii
A massive ocean search for five soldiers who disappeared after a helicopter crash last week has ended after no signs of life were spotted
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Former sect member has been trying to expose group for years
A former member of a military-style Christian sect says that for years she's been trying to draw attention to the New Mexico group whose leader has been charged with dozens of counts of child sexual abuse.
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Trump's Afghanistan strategy includes new ultimatum on India
President Donald Trump's new Afghanistan war strategy included old demands on Pakistan and an entirely new ultimatum to India
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Trump commits US to fight on in Afghanistan; no speedy exit
President Donald Trump vows to continue fighting in Afghanistan despite his initial inclination to withdraw. Yet he insists the U.S. will not offer "a blank check" after 16 years
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Trump returns to Arizona _ and a chaotic political landscape
Donald Trump is headed to Arizona for a rally two years after stopping in Phoenix during his campaign
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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street gains
Asian stocks were mixed after Wall Street gained as investors looked ahead to this week's gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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The Latest: Afghan government applauds Trump speech
Afghanistan's government is applauding President Donald Trump's speech for focusing on needs and conditions instead of timelines
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Former Lake in the Hills president guilty of domestic battery
A former Lake in the Hills village president was convicted of two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery Monday, with the judge concluding that Paul Mulcahy threw his then girlfriend outside during an argument at his home Nov. 6 and used unreasonable force in dragging her down a set of stairs by her feet after she came back into the home.
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Anger over rally violence boils over in Charlottesville
Anger boiled over Monday at the first Charlottesville City Council meeting since a white nationalist rally in the city descended into violent chaos
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On Afghanistan's front lines, US commanders await more men
Deep in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, where Afghan troops are on the front lines against Taliban and Islamic State fighters, U.S. military commanders say they needs more forces to better train the local army
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State board names 10 Illinois Teacher of the Year finalists
The Illinois State Board of Education has named 10 finalists for 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year
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‘Riverdance’ returns to Rosemont
The 20th anniversary tour of “Riverdance” returns to the Chicago area for a three-performance run at the Rosemont Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24.
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Ryan opposes Trump "messed up" but opposes censure
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will not support a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over his comments following the white supremacists march in Virginia
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Search for missing Army helicopter crew suspended in Hawaii
Officials have suspended the search for five Army soldiers who were in a helicopter crash during offshore training in Hawaii last week
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Eclipse watchers: 'Really, really, really awesome'
Eclipse watchers: 'Really, really, really awesome'
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Chicago maintains opposition to court oversight of police
The city of Chicago has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking federal court monitoring of reforms in its police department
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The Latest: Spain says man slain by cops was terror driver
Spanish police say they have "scientific evidence" that a fugitive shot to death Monday was the man who drove a van through Barcelona's crowded Las Ramblas promenade, killing 13 people last week
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Eclipse ‘really cool’ in suburbs, awe-inspiring downstate
Sure, suburban schoolkids and teachers loved Monday’s historic eclipse, but the scene was beyond expectations for those who traveled downstate.
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View downstate brings some suburbanites to tears
Suburban residents drove for hours or spent the night in overpriced hotels to see the eclipse. Was it worth it? Unquestionably, they say.
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Constable: Eclipse cool enough to celebrate at Harper
At Harper College in Palatine, eclipse watchers brought their special eclipse viewing glasses to see the sun. And umbrellas, just in case.
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2 members of Kennedy family arrested after noise complaints
Two members of the Kennedy family have been arrested in Massachusetts following complaints about a loud party and fireworks
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Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene
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Coroner: Jerry Lewis death was from end-stage heart disease
Authorities in Las Vegas say Jerry Lewis died of heart disease, but the wording of his death certificate is different from what was reported earlier
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Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce donating food
Food pantries at Barrington and Cuba townships will benefit from a drive to restock the shelves led by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Maintenance will close Falcon Park rec center for week
Falcon Park Recreation Center in Palatine will be closed for routine maintenance through Friday.
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Objections filed against effort for ‘backdoor referendum’ in District 59
A resident connected to a local Democratic organization has challenged an effort to let voters decide on giving Elk Grove Township District 59 permission to borrow up to $20 million.
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The Latest: Divers assessing damage on USS John S. McCain
The U.S. Navy says divers are assessing the damage to the hull of the USS John S. McCain after a collision ripped a gaping hole in the ship's side near the waterline
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Eclipse science: From galloping giraffes to solar wisps
From zoo visitors to professional astronomers, people across the United States gathered science from total solar eclipse
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Judge orders Montana congressman photographed, fingerprinted
A judge has ordered Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte to be booked, photographed and fingerprinted after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a reporter the day before he was elected in May
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Military-style Christian sect leader charged in abuse case
A leader of a western New Mexico military-style Christian sect faces 100 child sexual abuse charges
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Spring Grove man charged in Antioch Family Video robbery
A Spring Grove man was arrested Sunday night and charged in the Aug. 9 robbery of the Family Video store on the 500 block of Orchard Street in Antioch.
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Live: Watch NASA’s ‘Eclipse Across America’
NASA is livestreaming the solar eclipse as it makes its way across the United States.
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Former employees suing now-closed Elgin gym
Two former Spring Hll Gymnastics coaches are suing the now-closed Elgin gym and its owner, Mary Joe Roehrig, claiming failure to pay wages and overtime.
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Nation's political split on display at Trump Phoenix visit
The nation's political split over President Donald Trump is expected to be on full display Tuesday as hard-core backers of the Republican president flood into the Phoenix Convention Center and police brace for protests from opponents outside
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Attempted carjacking victim fatally shoots teen suspect
A teenager was shot to death by an off-duty Chicago Fire Department lieutenant who said the boy tried to steal his car
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The Latest: ‘The sun set and rose within about 3 minutes’
The Latest on the total solar eclipse crossing the U.S., from Oregon to South Carolina.
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Feds say brake problems preceded derailment in Pennsylvania
Federal investigators say crews encountered air brake problems before a freight train derailed in Pennsylvania earlier this month, causing hazardous material to ignite and forcing residents from their homes
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Analysis: Trump will own the war that bedeviled predecessors
Analysis: With new policy on Afghanistan, Trump will own the war that bedeviled his predecessors
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Italy quake rocks resort island of Ischia, at least 1 dead
An earthquake has rattled the Italian resort island of Ischia at the peak of tourist season, killing at least one person and trapping a half dozen others, including children, under collapsed homes
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Images: Solar Eclipse Across the United States
See moments from the solar eclipse from across the United States. This was the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. since 1979.
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Sanders tells Indiana supporters US needs an economy for all
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has told supporters in Indianapolis that the U.S. needs an economy that works for everybody and not just the wealthiest 1 percent
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Illinois State Fair Grandstand sets record sales
Illinois State Fair Grandstand officials say this year's fair surpassed a record-setting number of guests in 2016 with help from its music lineup.
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New school year, new principal greet District 50 students
The 5,800 students who returned to classes Monday at Gurnee-based Woodland School District 50 weren’t alone in getting used to different surroundings. Joining them in a new circumstance was Ryan Wollberg, the new principal at Woodland Elementary West in Gages Lake.
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Watch time-lapse video: Eclipse brings darkness over southern Illinois
Watch day turn to night and back again in this time-lapse video as the total solar eclipse darkens downstate Chester on the Mississippi River.
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Northwestern prof, Oxford worker to stay jailed before trial
A former Northwestern University professor and an Oxford University employee accused of killing a man as part of what prosecutors called a sexual fantasy will have their next court date on Sept. 8 in Chicago
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Ex-Serbian militiaman convicted of lying for US citizenship
Federal prosecutors say former Serbian militia member charged with killing Bosnian Muslim couple in 1994 faces up to 10 years in prison and losing his U.S. citizenship after lying to obtain it
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The Latest: Preliminary hearing in sex-fantasy case Sept. 8
An ex-Northwestern University professor and an Oxford University employee accused of killing a man as part of what prosecutors called a sexual fantasy will have their next court date on Sept. 8
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Wayne Elementary student: Eclipse is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime thing’
Cloud coverage couldn’t diminish Wayne Elementary School students’ enthusiasm as they watched the eclipse pass through the suburbs.
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Resurfacing planned for Libertyville Metra parking lot
Resurfacing of the Prairie Crossing South Metra Parking Lot and Station Place in Libertyville is scheduled to take place between mid-August and early September, officials say.
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Marching Patriots to preview halftime show Tuesday
Stevenson High School’s Marching Patriots will give a preview of their 2017 halftime show Tuesday night.
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Wauconda board meets Tuesday
The Wauconda village board meets Tuesday to discuss appointments to an economic development committee.
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Round Lake Heights man killed in motorcycle crash
A Round Lake Heights man died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Waukegan, authorities said Monday.
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State grant lifts Delphi trail safety funds to $176,000
A $50,000 state grant has brought to $176,000 the money raised for improvements to a northern Indiana recreational trail where two teenagers were killed six months ago
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VA seeks to funnel more nursing home money to rural areas
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his agency will propose changes to make it easier for rural areas to receive funding to build nursing homes for veterans
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The Latest: Magnitude readings vary widely on Italy quake
Different seismological agencies are reporting significantly different magnitudes for the earthquake that struck the Italian resort island of Ischia late Monday
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Judge drops mental health requirements for Indiana woman
A judge has modified his 130 year prison sentence for an Indiana woman charged with murdering her children
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Hundreds flock to Vernon Hills library to view eclipse
Vernon Hills resident Evan Ledyard called viewing the eclipse a highlight of his life. He was among hundreds who gathered at the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills.
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Eclipse experiment progresses despite clouds in Naperville
Naperville Central High School students researching a subatomic particle during the eclipse were able to take measurements despite the clouds.
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Indiana businessman ordered to pay $1.3 million in SEC case
An Indianapolis business man has been order to pay $1.3 million in a six-year-old case alleging securities fraud
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Head of FBI Chicago office retiring; taking security job
The head of the FBI in Chicago is retiring after more than 20 years with the agency
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Appeals court revives suit over US military base in Japan
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit that seeks to block construction of a U.S. military base in Okinawa, Japan
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Texas college could influence other Confederate statue moves
University of Texas' decision to remove Confederate statues from Austin campus raises question of whether others will follow its lead
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Eclipse 2017: ‘Wonderful way to start the school year’
Fourth grade students from Wayne Elementary School are viewing the eclipse, and as the sun began to peek through hazy skies, 10-year-old Grace Hartnett said her view through a pair of special solar eclipse glasses got brighter and clearer. “We’re just so excited,” Principal Marybeth Whitney-DeLaMar said.
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Images: Solar Eclipse in the Suburbs of Chicago and downstate
See moments from the solar eclipse as seen in the suburbs of Chicago and downstate. People in Naperville, at Harper College in Palatine, Gages Lake, Wayne and Chester gathered to experience the rare event.
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Hike turns tragic when parents tumble off cliff in New York
Family hike turns tragic when parents tumble off cliff near Buffalo, New York
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Batavia alderman resigns due to move
Batavia 4th Ward Alderman Paula Mueller is resigning because she is moving out of the ward.
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Fire causes setback to Norris Recreation Center upgrade in St. Charles
A fire Monday caused $250,000 worth of damage to the Norris Recreation Center in St. Charles.
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Man who shot judge is father of player convicted of rape
Officials say a man who shot and wounded a judge outside the county courthouse before being gunned down by a probation officer was the father of a Steubenville High School football player who was convicted of rape in 2013
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Barcelona fugitive shot dead had knives, wore fake bomb belt
Authorities say the lone fugitive from the Spanish cell that killed 15 people in and near Barcelona has been shot to death in a vineyard just outside the city he terrorized
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Google to serve next version of Android as 'Oreo"
An upcoming update to Google's Android software finally has a name: Oreo
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No injuries in Aurora house fire
No injuries were reported in a house fire Sunday night on the 200 block of South LaSalle on Aurora’s near east side.
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Police hunt suspected TV thief in 'I'm Broke Baby' T-shirt
Suburban Kansas City police hunt for man accused of stealing TV while wearing 'I'm Broke Baby' T-shirt
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Khouri enters race to replace state Rep. Fortner
DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri is running for the state representative seat currently held by Michael Fortner, who is stepping down at the end of his term.
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Naperville hospital’s newborn unit expands to help babies grow
Edward Hospital in Naperville has opened 13 new rooms in its newborn intensive care unit designed to help babies grow.
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Woman dragged alongside vehicle during Mount Prospect robbery
A 46-year-old Mount Prospect woman was injured when she was dragged alongside a vehicle while trying to stop a purse snatching last week in a Wal-Mart parking lot, police said Monday.
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Chile court rules in favor of abortion in some cases
Chile's Constitutional Court is upholding a measure that would end the country's absolute ban on abortions
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Geneva Commons to upgrade its outdoor space
Geneva Commons is planning to renovate the shopping center’s central commons area into a “park-like-gathering” green space.
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Navy chief orders probe into Pacific fleet after collisions
The U.S. Navy is ordering a broad investigation into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet, after two major ship collisions in two months
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Rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess dies in Arkansas at 88
Arkansas native Albert "Sonny" Burgess, who was an early pioneer of what became known as rockabilly music, has died
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Palatine Scouts’ STEM project blasts off to space
After more than two years of working on their project, a group of Palatine Boy Scouts realized the dream of a lifetime: They watched their project blast off in a NASA flight headed for the International Space Station.
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1 dead in fiery crash along US 36 in western Indiana
A western Indiana sheriff says one person died when a car left a highway, struck a bridge column and burst into flames
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Wounded congressman says return based on doctors' advice
The Louisiana congressman shot at a baseball practice in mid-June is telling colleagues that his return will be based on his doctors' advice and a date has not yet been determined
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Federal prosecutors: Man arrested after attempting to plant explosives at Confederate statue in Houston park
Federal prosecutors: Man arrested after attempting to plant explosives at Confederate statue in Houston park
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Trump to watch eclipse from White House
President Donald Trump plans to watch the solar eclipse from a White House balcony
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Total expands in North Sea with purchase of Maersk Oil
French oil company Total is strengthening its position in the North Sea with the acquisition of Danish conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk's oil business for $7.45 billion
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A total solar eclipse sweeps ashore in Oregon in a rare coast-to-coast march across America
A total solar eclipse sweeps ashore in Oregon in a rare coast-to-coast march across America
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JetBlue flight makes emergency landing in North Carolina
JetBlue says one of its commercial jets made an emergency landing at a North Carolina airport due to mechanical issues
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Paul Ryan: Leaders must push beyond 'passions of moment'
House Speaker Paul Ryan says the nation's leaders "have an obligation" to steer the country past "the passions of the moment."
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Putin appoints new Russian ambassador to US
A Russian diplomat, who gained the reputation of a hawk during his earlier tenure at the Defense Ministry, was named the new ambassador to the United States on Friday
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Ex-Kosovo PM Bajram Rexhepi dies after a stroke at 63
Bajram Rexhepi, Kosovo's former prime minister and interior minister, has died in a hospital in Turkey following a stroke
Sports
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Polanco hits 3-run HR in both games, Twins split with WSox
Jorge Polanco hit his second three-run homer of the day as the Minnesota Twins scored six times in the second inning and routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 to split a doubleheader
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Browns players kneel in prayer during national anthem
Several Browns players kneel and pray in protest during national anthem
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Girls tennis scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22, results
High school girls tennis results from meets of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Girls volleyball scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22, results
High school girls volleyball results from meets of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Girls swimming scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22, results
High school girls swimming results from meets of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Girls golf scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22, results
High school girls golf results from meets of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Boys soccer scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22. results
High school boys soccer results from games of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Boys golf scoreboard: Tuesday, Aug. 22, results
High school boys golf results from meets of Tuesday, Aug. 22.
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Chicago White Sox’s Rodon looking like legitimate ace
Carlos Rodon can’t wait to see minor-league pitchers like Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech eventually join the Chicago White Sox’s starting rotation. In the meantime, Rodon has been looking like the Sox’s future ace.
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Beckham Jr. dodges serious injury in Giants' loss to Browns
Odell Beckham Jr. didn't point fingers or make accusations. After possibly dodging a major injury, New York's flashy wide receiver calmly moved on.
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Bears impressed by backup DE Robertson-Harris
Backup defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris got sacks on back-to-back snaps at the end of the third quarter Saturday night, which drew the attention of his teammates and coach John Fox.
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Girls tennis scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 21, results
High school girls tennis results from meets of Monday, Aug. 21.
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Girls volleyball scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 21, results
High school girls volleyball results from games of Monday, Aug. 21.
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Girls golf scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 21, results
High school girls golf results from meets of Monday, Aug. 21.
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Boys soccer scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 21. results
High school boys soccer results from games of Monday, Aug. 21.
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Boys golf scoreboard: Monday, Aug. 21, results
High school boys golf results from meets of Monday, Aug. 21.
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Fulmer flounders in first start with White Sox
Carson Fulmer came up from Class AAA Charlotte on Monday to make his first start with the Chicago White Sox. Taking the mound against the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of a doubleheader, Fulmer was pounded in the second inning and pulled from the game.
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Miller injury puts damper on Indians' bunt-error walk-off
Brandon Guyer scored when first baseman Brock Holt threw away Roberto Perez's bunt in the ninth inning, lifting the Cleveland Indians over the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a matchup of first-place teams
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Cougars swept at home
For the first time this season, the Kane County Cougars (28-29, 67-56) were the victim of a sweep at home as the Burlington Bees (25-32, 56-70) took the series finale 6-2 from Northwestern Medicine Field Monday night.
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Boys soccer: Ajroja scores twice in Dundee-Crown’s victory
Dundee-Crown and Hampshire picked up boys soccer wins Monday in Fox Valley area action.
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Girls volleyball: Crosstown classic goes to Hersey in three sets
The crosstown showdown to open the 2017 girls volleyball season on Monday night was quite the show. Visiting Hersey and St. Viator played three thrilling sets before the visiting Huskies prevailed 21-25, 25-16, 25-23 before a loud Cahill Gymnasium crowd in Arlington Heights.
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Boys soccer: Antioch battles back for victory over CL Central
Krystian Nikolov scored a goal and assisted on another as Antioch pulled out a 3-2 win over Crystal Lake Central in boys soccer on Monday after an exciting second half.
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Girls volleyball: Lakes, Carmel win season openers
Lakes topped Zion-Benton and Carmel edged Warren on Monday in high school girls volleyball season openers.
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No rest for jet-lagged Rice: straight to practice Down Under
Rice football coach David Bailiff reckoned one way to ensure his players didn't nod off after a 15-hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney was to bypass the team hotel and go straight to the practice field from the airport
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Girls volleyball: Buffalo Grove opens season with two-set win
Buffalo Grove’s girls volleyball team kicked off its season with a 25-21, 26-24 triumph at Maine East on Monday night. Leading the Bison on attack were Claire Ferris (7 kills), Mary Nowlan (4 kills), Lauren Horvath (4 kills) and Sasha Rozhko (4 kills).
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Boys soccer: Adams, Buffalo Grove quickly in fine form
Kyle Adams helped Buffalo Grove get its boys soccer season off to a flying start by scoring 4 first-half goals to lead the Bison to a 5-0 victory over Maine East on Monday night in Park Ridge.
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Boys soccer: Metea Valley nips Jacobs in season opener
Metea Valley’s boys soccer team defeated Jacobs 3-2 on Monday night.
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Albers picks up 2nd win, Mariners hold off Braves 6-5
Andrew Albers picks up 2nd win, Seattle Mariners hold off Atlanta Braves 6-5
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Boys golf: Sunny result for Lake County invite champ Stevenson
Stevenson’s Matt Schawel came into the clubhouse with the Patriots’ top score of 74, which helped Stevenson’s boys golf team take the Lake County Invite title with a 299, just ahead of Lake Forest (301), Highland Park (303) and Deerfield (304) in the 16-team event at Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course in Zion on Monday.
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Jones homers twice, Orioles beat Athletics 7-3
Adam Jones hit a pair of home runs, Jonathan Schoop added a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Monday night
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ICCP knows MSC Blue rivals are loaded
IC Catholic feels pressure from the rest of the Metro Suburban Blue
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Girls volleyball: St. Charles North debuts 3-setter lineup with win
St. Charles North opened the girls volleyball season with a convincing 25-17, 25-15 victory over Rosary on Monday.
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Chicago Fire supporters planning big birthday party for club
The Chicago Fire’s supporters association will host a 20th anniversary party for the soccer club in October based on conventions other sports franchises organize themselves.
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Indians' Andrew Miller aggravates knee injury, leaves game
Andrew Miller aggravated a right knee injury and was pulled from a game days after Cleveland's relief ace returned from the disabled list
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Giants WR Beckham hurts leg in first half against Browns
New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. departs preseason game with left leg injury
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Umpire Wendelstedt leaves game after taking pitch off mask
Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt has left a game after being struck on the mask by a warmup pitch from Boston Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly
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Catchers new to Chicago Cubs, but not to majors
With less than one-quarter of the season remaining, the Chicago Cubs will play most of it with two newcomers at catcher.
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Zhang upsets Kvitova in first round of Connecticut Open
Petra Kvitova loses to Shuai Zhang in first round of Connecticut Open
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Boys gymnastics: Hoffman Estates to host state finals
The IHSA Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting in Bloomington on Monday and announced that Hoffman Estates High School will serve as the next host of the boys gymnastics state finals.
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Cowboys entertain fans with 1st camp practice at home base
Jason Witten and the Dallas Cowboys held a training camp practice for thousands of fans at team headquarters, a first in the storied franchise's history
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Mavs sign former Utah center Jeff Withey
Dallas Mavericks sign free-agent center Jeff Withey
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Wings' Glory Johnson suspended 1 game for throwing punch
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson has been suspended one game for throwing a punch at Atlanta Dream guard Matee Ajavon during a game
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Boldin turns focus from NFL to bridging racial divisions
Anquan Boldin says a violent, racially charged protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, caused him to re-assess his priorities and led to the Buffalo Bills receiver's decision to retire after 14 NFL seasons
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Chiefs' QBs have dazzled in training camp, preseason games
The Chiefs' quarterback situation has been near-flawless in two preseason games, whether it's been Alex Smith or Patrick Mahomes II under center
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Bolin to start at QB for Rutgers
Kyle Bolin wins starting quarterback job for Rutgers
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Arians has much to criticize in Arizona's final week of camp
Arizona coach Bruce Arians has opened the final week of training camp with a long list of complaints after dissecting the Cardinals' performance in a 24-23 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears
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Indians' Jay Bruce makes debut in home ballpark
After a long road trip, Jay Bruce is ready to make his home debut for the Indians
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Zimmer says Vikings prefer to keep 3 QBs on active roster
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says team prefers to keep three quarterbacks on active roster once regular season starts
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Lions' Stafford mum on plans to let talks drag into season
Lions QB Matthew Stafford mum on plans to let contract talks drag into season
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Trevor Siemian wins Broncos quarterback job again
For the second straight summer, Trevor Siemian has won the Denver Broncos quarterback job
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Sharpe finally healthy in Titans' crowded receiver group
Tajae Sharpe is finally off the physically unable to perform list and the Titans wide receiver finds himself not only competing for playing time but possibly a roster spot
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Kansas linebacker Long dismissed after alleged gun threat
Kansas linebacker Maciah Long dismissed after alleged gun threat
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Rookie RB Foreman shines early for Houston Texans
D'Onta Foreman's performance through Houston's first two preseason games has many raving about the rookie
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Bowles will announce Jets' starting QB next Monday
New York Jets coach Todd Bowles will announce starting quarterback next Monday
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Column: NASCAR needs to speak up amid US turmoil
Column: NASCAR needs to speak up amid US turmoil
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Levante beats Villarreal 1-0 in its return to La Liga
Levante marked its return to the first division of the Spanish league with a late 1-0 win over Villarreal
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More uncertainty on Seahawks O-line as season approaches
The Seattle Seahawks offensive line has been thrown into flux by the season-ending knee injury suffered by expected starting left tackle George Fant in the preseason game against Minnesota
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Rooney nets 200th EPL goal, Everton draws 1-1 at Man City
Wayne Rooney scored his 200th goal in the English Premier League in Everton's 1-1 draw at Manchester City
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Oklahoma State RB Hill could emerge as star this season
Sophomore RB Hill could emerge as star this season at Oklahoma State
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Panthers could get Newton, Samuel back for next game
There's a chance the Panthers could have their full contingent of offensive playmakers back on the field Thursday night against the Jaguars
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Strong welcomes high expectations for No. 19 South Florida
Twenty years after launching its football program from scratch, South Florida could be on verge of realizing its potential
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AP source: NFL, Goodell working on 5-year contract extension
Person with knowledge of negotiations tells AP: NFL, Goodell working on 5-year extension
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Green Bay Packers sign DT Calvin Heurtelou
Green Bay Packers sign defensive tackle Calvin Heurtelou
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Kentucky receiver Baker could miss season with ankle injury
Kentucky wide receiver Dorian Baker could miss the 2017 season with a fractured left ankle sustained in Saturday's scrimmage
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D Francois Beauchemin returns to Anaheim Ducks for 3rd time
Defenseman Francois Beauchemin has returned to the Anaheim Ducks for a third stint, agreeing to a one-year contract
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Azarenka withdraws from US Open amid child custody dispute
Victoria Azarenka won't play US Open because of custody dispute with infant son's father
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Mixed debut for video review in Serie A
Debate continues to rumble on despite introduction of video review in Serie A to eliminate controversial decisions
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Fever lose guard Briann January to season-ending knee injury
Indiana Fever guard Briann January to miss last 2 weeks of WNBA season with knee injury
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Jaguars rule out Fournette, Lee for exhibition vs Panthers
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without running back Leonard Fournette, receiver Marqise Lee and cornerback A.J. Bouye for an exhibition game against Carolina
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Lisle hopes this is its year in IEC
What’s new? Wilmington favored in the Interstate Eight Small
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Benet ready for ESCC grind
Benet’s football team seeks its first East Suburban Catholic Conference title since 2012.
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Colts look to go on offensive after dismal preseason start
Chuck Pagano expects more out of the Indianapolis Colts' dreadful offense
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Meyer: Freshman RB J.K. Dobbins earned right to play
Ohio State true freshman running back J.K. Dobbins expected to make splash in debut
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Sophomore Tyler Huntley named Utah starting quarterback
Sophomore Tyler Huntley will be Utah's starting quarterback after beating out senior returning starter Troy Williams
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Twins put Sano on DL with shin injury, recall Vargas
The Minnesota Twins have placed All-Star third baseman Miguel Sano on the 10-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his left shin bone
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Column: English soccer embraces payback for Asian money
Perhaps it's just a clever ploy to sell the caffeine-packed drinks produced by the competition's title sponsor
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NZ striker Wood joins EPL side Burnley for club-record fee
New Zealand striker Chris Wood is back in the English Premier League after joining Burnley for a club-record fee from Leeds
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Jets' Lee, Williams cleared by NFL of any conduct violations
New York Jets players Darron Lee and Leonard Williams were cleared by the NFL of any possible violations of the league's personal conduct policy following a review of an incident at a musical festival in June
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Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and third time in five years
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Ravens change practice schedule to allow for Pentagon tour
Baltimore Ravens adjust their practice schedule to spend day touring Pentagon
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No. 25 Tennessee loses WR Josh Smith to injured collarbone
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Smith expected to miss start of season after injuring his collarbone
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Liberty host Unity Game with Minnesota Lynx
New York Liberty hosted the first "Unity Game" in the WNBA with Minnesota Lynx; they locked arms with NYPD during national anthem
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German police apologize after officers taunt player in video
Police in the central German state of Hessen say they have opened disciplinary proceedings against officers in uniform that were filmed singing a disparaging song about Leipzig player Timo Werner
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NFL signs 3-year deal to stream games in China
The NFL has signed a three-year deal to make its games available through digital streaming in China
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Samir Nasri leaves Man City for Turkish club Antalyaspor
French playmaker Samir Nasri is leaving Manchester City for Turkish club Antalyaspor
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Bullpens looming large again for this year's postseason
Last year's Cleveland Indians were the latest team to show how important a good bullpen can be in the playoffs, but not everybody has a tireless star like Andrew Miller
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New York City FC, Seattle Sounders clinch stoppage-time wins
Jonathan Lewis scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-1 for its third straight victory
Business
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Grain lower, livestock mixed
CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were lower Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sept delivery was lower 3.60 cents at $4.0560 a bushel; Sept corn was down .40 cent at $3.4840 a bushel; Sept oats lost .20 cent at $2.4340 a bushel while Sept soybeans was up 1.40 cent to $9.34 a bushel. Beef higher and pork lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. August live cattle was .05 cent higher at $1.0605 a pound; August feeder cattle gained .20 cent at $1.40 a pound; October lean hogs was .20 cent lower at $.6448 a pound.
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BHP Billiton returns to black with $6.7 billion profit
Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton, has reported a return to black with a $6.7 billion annual profit a year after the company's worst ever full-year result and says it wants to sell its U.S. shale oil assets
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Boeing, Northrop get contracts for nuclear missile work
Air Force picks Boeing and Northrop to continue work on long-range nuclear missile program
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Adelphia brokers sale of Plainfield retail building
Adelphia Properties has arranged the sale of a new retail building at 12750 S Route 59 in Plainfield for $2.6 million.
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Trump won places drowning in despair. Can he save them?
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised
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Infutor makes Inc.’s fastest growing companies list
Consumer identity management expert Infutor has been named to the 36th annual 2017 Inc. 5000, a ranking of America’s fastest growing private companies.
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InvenTrust acquires Raleigh retail center for $25 million
InvenTrust Properties Corp. has acquired Cary Park Town Center, a 93,000 square foot Harris Teeter-anchored center located in Raleigh, N.Caarolina, for $25 million.
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Hub Group ranked as a top 50 U.S. third party logistics firm
Hub Group has been ranked 9th in the Armstrong & Associates’ list of Top 50 U.S. 3PLs.
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Get Started: FBI warns of spreading W-2 email theft scheme
The IRS is warning of a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms _ scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers in the hands of thieves
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Sempra Energy bids $9.45B for Oncor, topping Buffett offer
Sempra Energy says it's buying Texas power transmitter Oncor for $9.45B in cash, wresting it away from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway
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Explosive change coming in way we buy groceries
The way people shop for groceries is in the midst of a major transformation that promises to shake up the industry in the same way that the digital revolution has shaken up so many others. Last year, 20 percent of shoppers bought some groceries online and that number’s expected to grow dramatically, sparked by Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods and a shift by most other major supermarkets into home delivery service.
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Quarterly taxes may require a bigger check
If you pay quarterly estimated income taxes, you know that the third quarter payment isn’t far off. You may want to add some dollars to your state quarterly payment next month.
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Herbalife held unsuccessful sale talks
Herbalife says it was recently in talks with a financial institution to become a private company, but those discussions ended last week
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Trump won places drowning in despair. Can he save them?
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised
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Indiana governor to lead trade trip to Japan next month
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb plans lead a delegation of business leaders and economic development officials on a trade mission to Japan
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Sempra Energy bids $9.45B for Oncor, topping Buffett offer
Sempra Energy says it's buying Texas power transmitter Oncor for $9.45B in cash, wresting it away from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway
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Online grocery shopping grows with supply and demand
Grocery industry experts are looking closely the growth of online grocery shopping and what Amazon may do with Whole Foods.
Life & Entertainment
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Sue Grafton's alphabet series appears to be near its end
Book review: Sue Grafton's "Y is for Yesterday" briskly moves the story of private investigator Kinsey Millhone forward as the alphabet series appears to be nearing its end.
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A reptilian tail? A solar eclipse. Taylor Swift teases fans
Who can eclipse an eclipse? Why, Taylor Swift.
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King Chaos ride to close for good Sunday at Great America
The King Chaos ride will have its swan song on Sunday at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen in love: Disgusting, awesome or disgustingly awesome?
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are getting pretty cozy. How cute are they? There’s a lot to like about a potential romance. But there’s still one tiny, nagging issue: incest.
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Feder: Tronc reassigns ex-Sun-Times boss Kirk after L.A. Times shake-up
Former Chicago Sun-Times editor Jim Kirk has been named interim executive editor of the Los Angeles Times following a top-level shakeup at the newspaper by Chicago-based parent company tronc.
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Box Office Top 20: 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' hits No. 1
"The Hitman's Bodyguard" stole the weekend from the heist pic "Logan Lucky."
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Review: 'The Room of Fire' is a dark and violent book
Book Review: T. Jefferson Parker deftly builds the tension from suspense to menace to an overwhelming sense of dread in "The Room of Fire."
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Book review: 'Charlatans' teases, but fails to thrill
Book Review: In "Charlatans," Robin Cook tries to assemble a thriller out of old and new ingredients
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Lisle daughter goes on the attack against ALS
A Lisle gym owner whose mother is suffering decreased mobility from ALS is planning a new volleyball tournament Aug. 26 to raise money to fight the disease.
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A 3-point plan for choosing wine you really want to drink
“What do you look for in a wine?” is not really an easy question to answer. Sometimes my preference depends on my mood. I emphasize the three stages of tasting wine: the attack, the middle and the finish.
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Movies are moving to a more modern sound
Film music is only a little more than 100 years old, but that’s long enough for any art form to grow stale. Musically, most trips to the multiplex run together these days. But if this year’s Academy Award nominees for best score are any indication, new blood is beginning to course.
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How does Luis Fonsi savor his ‘Despacito’ success? Slowly
The global phenomenon “Despacito” may be overwhelming to many, but not to Luis Fonsi — even when it has transformed him into a 24/7 globe-trotter. “It is a lot, but I’m trying just to enjoy every day.”
Discuss
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Editor: Rauner misses opportunities with veto of debt-transparency law
A Daily Herald editorial says that Gov. Rauner’s veto of a law that would give a more precise, real-time picture of the state’s debt rebuffed opportunities to give more control over bill payments and to rise above partisan politics.
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Do more to promote mutual respect
An Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: Loud alarms should be ringing to alert all of us about the dangers of what happened in Charlottesville.
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Editorial unfairly jabbed President Trump
A Bartlett letter to the editor: I was surprised by the “Our View” piece in the Aug. 15 Daily Herald. While centered around terrorism, there is this underlining jabbing of President Trump.
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Republican sabotage costs people money
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Has modern U.S. political history ever seen anything as vicious and irresponsible as the Republicans’ deliberate efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act?
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Citizens must stand up against hate
A Grayslake letter to the editor: The recent horrifying events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, call us all to take a stand.
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‘Chemical-free’ irresponsible journalism
A Geneva letter to the editor: A couple of weeks ago, the Daily Herald included an article about “chemical-free sunscreen.” On Aug. 10, there is an article about “chemical-free soil.”
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Tax overhaul needs bipartisan support
A Naperville letter to the editor: As Congress turns its attention to tax reform, Illinoisans should be aware of two areas in which the success of tax reform will hinge upon.
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Support global education initiative
An Aurora letter to the editor: Education has the power to transform. If there is one thing my college experience has taught me thus far, it is the power of my voice, when I stand up for my ideals and values.
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