All Stories from April 5, 2011 (Change date)
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Schools face cliff as education money dries upApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - As lawmakers around the country debate their states' budgets, they're staring over the edge of a massive fiscal cliff — the point where about $100 billion in federal sti...
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Massachusetts considers online sales taxApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - BOSTON — Massachusetts-based retailers are asking state lawmakers to level the playing field with online companies when it comes to sales tax. The Retailers Association...
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New 'Tiger Woods' opens Augusta to allApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - As the world's greatest golfers begin their quest for a green jacket at Augusta National Golf Club this weekend, cybergolfers are getting their first chance to play this...
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Japan orders airlines to inspect some Boeing jetsApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - TOKYO — Japan's government has ordered domestic airlines to inspect early model Boeing 737s following a midair fuselage rupture on a 737-300 run by Southwest Airlines. ...
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Emanuel says election shows Chicago wants changeApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel pointed Wednesday to the city council election results as a clear message that Chicago residents want change — although his only use of the word...
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Mom sues teacher who put photo of girl on FacebookApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - A Chicago woman who says her daughter was ridiculed after her teacher allegedly posted a photo on Facebook of the child wearing Jolly Rancher candies in her hair is suin...
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Best bets: Salt Creek's 'Don Quixote' dances into CODApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - Tutus at windmills See a cast of more than 45 dancers from Salt Creek Ballet perform Spanish dances and more in the romantic ballet “Don Quixote” this weekend at Co...
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Thanks for help with blood driveApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - Naperville Township recently sponsored a blood drive through the Heartland Blood donation center. Heartland conveniently provided the township with one of its mobile uni...
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Wireless Internet network threatens GPS signalsApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — A new, ultra-fast wireless Internet network is threatening to overpower GPS signals across the U.S. and interfere with everything from airplanes to police ...
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NIU's Butler shot, in critical conditionApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - DEKALB — Northern Illinois linebacker Devon Butler was in critical condition Wednesday after being shot off-campus. The school released a statement saying the shooting o...