All Stories from April 19, 2011 (Change date)
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Pattinson sinks his teeth into vampire-free dramaApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Pattinson wasn't worried about his dramatic acting chops while making "Water for Elephants," but he is now. The 24-year-old actor and "Twilight...
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Prosecutions turn online poker into a shaky betApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - LAS VEGAS — America's multibillion-dollar run at the online poker tables has been interrupted by what could be a killer hand: federal prosecutions of the three biggest ...
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Abbott 1Q profit falls 14 percent on chargesApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Drug and medical device maker Abbott Laboratories says its first-quarter profit fell 14 percent on restructuring and acquisition costs and other expenses. For...
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Chicago police concerned about conceal-carry billApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Chicago police joined gun control groups Wednesday to voice concerns about flaws in Illinois' mental health screening system for would-be gun owners, problems that could...
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Tech earnings give Nasdaq biggest jump in 6 monthsApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Strong earnings from technology companies including Intel Corp. sent stocks soaring Wednesday. The Nasdaq composite index had its biggest one-day jump in...
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Big Noise Theater Company presents 'Drowsy Chaperone'Apr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Big Noise Theater Company presents its spring production, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, April 22-May 15, at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thack...
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Jersey Mike's Subs in St. Charles to Raise Funds for St. Charles East High School and Wasco Baseball during Grand OpeningApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Jersey Mike's Subs will open its first store in St. Charles on April 20. Jersey Mike's owner Jim Shipman knows the importance of community relations and will celebrate ...
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Oil up above $109 on signs of strong U.S. demandApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Oil prices rose above $109 a barrel Wednesday after a report showed U.S. gasoline supplies fell for a second week, suggesting higher fuel costs haven't yet curbed demand...
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Did Cubs throw 1918 World Series vs Red Sox?Apr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - If Chicago has been willing to believe that a cow caused the Great Chicago Fire, maybe it will buy this one: The White Sox got the idea to throw the 1919 World Series af...
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New rules for delays, lost bags, hidden feesApr 19, 2011 11:00 pm - DALLAS — Federal officials are expanding a tarmac-delay rule to prohibit airlines from holding passengers on stranded international flights for longer than four hours. T...