All Stories from June 8, 2012 (Change date)
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Ex-Miss Pennsylvania stands by rigging allegationJun 08, 2012 7:40 am - PHILADELPHIA — The former Miss USA contestant who stepped down this week is standing by her claim the contest was rigged. Sheena Monnin told NBC’s “Today” show Friday sh...
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Cars avoid crashes by talking to each otherJun 08, 2012 6:38 am - WASHINGTON — As a safety demonstration, it was a heart-stopper: A Ford Taurus was seconds away from cruising through an intersection when suddenly a row of red lights pu...
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Ford lovers, unite: Big classic car auction in NHJun 08, 2012 6:38 am - CONCORD, N.H. — Michael Dingman has spent much of his life collecting vintage Fords and classic neon signs, restoring and keeping them well-preserved for years. Now, the...
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Bernanke signals no imminent steps to aid economyJun 08, 2012 6:35 am - WASHINGTON — Slumping job growth has alarmed some economists who fear the U.S. economy is in trouble. Ben Bernanke doesn’t appear to be one of them. The Federal Reserve ...
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China cuts rates, fuel price in new stimulus movesJun 08, 2012 6:33 am - BEIJING — China cut state-set gasoline and diesel prices for the second time in a month on Friday amid mounting government efforts to reverse a sharp slowdown in the wor...
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Trzaska’s homer brings some family closureJun 08, 2012 6:19 am - EAST PEORIA — Jane Trzaska’s second-ever homer at the state softball tournament came with two strikes, two outs, good for 2 runs. Part of a win that, no doubt, felt doub...
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Gospel artists flock to Atlanta to advance careerJun 08, 2012 6:19 am - ATLANTA — Christian rapper Lecrae first came to Atlanta as a teenager for a youth conference in 1999, but what ultimately convinced him to lay down roots here was its th...
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Glenbard South breaks through to title gameJun 08, 2012 6:17 am - EAST PEORIA — Danielle Chitkowski doesn’t get annoyed or mad when kid sister Stephanie takes the ball from her in relief. By now she knows the routine. She does seem to ...
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Secret to snaring a table at world’s best restaurantJun 08, 2012 6:15 am - People often ask how they can book tables at the winners of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. One answer is: with great difficulty. Rene Redzepi, chef at the curre...
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Dawn Patrol: Elgin teen slain; immigrant sweep leads to 44 arrestsJun 08, 2012 6:03 am - Elgin teen shot and killed Police continue to investigate the slaying of a male teenager Thursday night. The shooting occurred about 7:45 p.m., but authorities rele...