All Stories from August 16, 2012 (Change date)
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Wrong-way driver on I-94 blamed for fatal Indiana crashAug 16, 2012 7:59 am - MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Two people have been killed on Interstate 94 in northern Indiana in a crash that state police say was caused by a driver going the wrong way on the...
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Republicans plan rally at Illinois State FairAug 16, 2012 7:58 am - SPRINGFIELD — Republicans plan an Illinois State Fair rally that promises to be much calmer than the one held by Democrats. Union protesters called Democratic Gov. Pat Q...
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Chicago police investigate death of dog ownerAug 16, 2012 7:56 am - Police in Chicago are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man after one of his dogs was discovered gnawing on the man’s dead body. Police officials say Charles Hage...
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Michael J. Fox returning to series TVAug 16, 2012 7:56 am - LOS ANGELES — Michael J. Fox is planning a return to series TV. According to people with knowledge of the project, he’ll star in a sitcom that’s in development at Sony P...
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A surprise visit for Elvis mourners at GracelandAug 16, 2012 7:56 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of devotees converged on Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death and got a surprise welcome from the King’s former wif...
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Retired doc turns to woodcarving hobbyAug 16, 2012 7:56 am - DECATUR — Handy with his hands, Dr. Paul DeBruine crafted furniture to fill his home until his wife, Ruth, put up the stop sign: “No more room.” Then the Decatur anesthe...
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Report: John Doe probe expands to Wisconsin state governmentAug 16, 2012 7:55 am - MILWAUKEE — New documents show the John Doe investigation involving Gov. Scott Walker’s tenure as Milwaukee County executive has expanded to state government. Records o...
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Man shot by South Bend police charged with murderAug 16, 2012 7:54 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A man wounded by South Bend police officers has been charged with killing one man inside a house and another man who was walking a dog. St. Joseph Co...
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Markets muted despite more Chinese easing hopeAug 16, 2012 7:28 am - LONDON — Markets were muted Thursday as trading levels sank in the traditional summer lull that grips trading desks in Europe and the U.S., and as investors opted to sta...
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LA restaurant offers discount to phone-free dinersAug 16, 2012 7:24 am - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A Los Angeles restaurant is offering a deal to customers who agree to look at their fellow diners instead of their phone screens. Eva Restaurant...