All Stories from September 24, 2011 (Change date)
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A twist in Google's algorithm: 'standout' storiesSep 24, 2011 11:00 pm - BOSTON — Google News, which has long relied on automation to deliver news content from countless providers, has announced a twist in its algorithm: It will now recogniz...
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'SNL' opens with a record, new ice cream proposalSep 24, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — "Saturday Night Live" opened its 37th season with a disputed hosting record and a defense of the new controversial Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor. Alec Baldwi...
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Chores to do now for a beautiful garden next yearSep 24, 2011 11:00 pm - As the gardening season winds down, so does the amount of time we spend in our beds and borders. There are, however, chores to do now that will help your landscape get o...
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Plane with 19 people on board crashes in NepalSep 24, 2011 11:00 pm - KATMANDU, Nepal — A plane carrying tourists to view Mount Everest crashed while attempting to land in dense fog in Nepal on Sunday, police and eyewitnesses said. A witne...
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Ronald McDonald Spotting at Woodfield Mall McDonald's!Sep 24, 2011 11:00 pm - The Woodfield Mall McDonald's had a special appearance by Ronald McDonald on Saturday, September 24. Ronald McDonald greeted customers, and the Woodfield Mall McDonald's...
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'Move' exhibit encourages kids to climb, jump, skipSep 24, 2011 6:00 am - Kids are often told not to run, but they are encouraged to scamper about at Chicago Children's Museum's temporary exhibit “Move.” The exhibit features bright-colored equ...
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Weekend picks: 'Queen of Soul' joins skaters at Sears CentreSep 24, 2011 5:45 am - Soul and ice America's legendary “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin performs classic material and songs from her new album, “A Woman Falling Out of Love,” alongside fa...
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Hollywood balks at big budget movies as DVDs dropSep 24, 2011 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Hollywood — long considered the land of excess— is becoming more cost-conscious, as movie executives rethink what they’re willing to pay to make a blockbus...
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Friction over women’s role in Obama White House was intenseSep 24, 2011 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Friction over the role of women in the Obama White House grew so intense during the first two years of the president’s tenure that he was forced to take ste...
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Adobe announces new Flash playerSep 24, 2011 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Adobe Systems Inc. says the latest iteration of its ubiquitous Flash player will focus on showing high-quality online videos and letting developers create hig...