All Stories from November 8, 2012 (Change date)
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‘Healing Field’ inspires, honors veterans in NapervilleNov 08, 2012 8:00 am - The scene inspires quiet. Reflection. Even as cars whiz past on nearby Aurora Avenue, the rows upon rows of flags at Naperville’s “Healing Field of Honor” on Rotary Hil...
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Move over Mom: No bat’s wings or witches brew needed to cook up ebidle pillowsNov 08, 2012 7:39 am - When people think about Halloween, they think about: Boo! Scary! Chills down your spine. They think about witches and bubbling caldrons. You could be a witch or a wizard...
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Obama, GOP leaders lay down markers on budget dealNov 08, 2012 7:38 am - WASHINGTON — Taking little time to celebrate, President Barack Obama is setting out to leverage his re-election into legislative success in an upcoming showdown with con...
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Obama faces familiar world of problems in 2nd termNov 08, 2012 7:38 am - WASHINGTON — Now that his re-election is secured, President Barack Obama has a freer hand to deal with a world of familiar problems in fresh ways, from toughening Americ...
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Frustration mounts over lingering power outageNov 08, 2012 7:38 am - FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Vincent Pina finally saw a couple of utility trucks coming down his street Thursday and started to wave in anticipation. But they just cruised past h...
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How selection of China’s new leadership worksNov 08, 2012 7:38 am - China’s communist elite are meeting to install a new generation of leaders in a process that is part public show and part backroom politicking. At the center of the spec...
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U.S. trade deficit narrows to $41.5 billionNov 08, 2012 7:36 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit declined to the lowest level in almost two years as exports rose to a record high, a gain that is not expected to last given the glob...
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Adam Lambert to host ‘VH1 Divas’ showNov 08, 2012 7:35 am - NEW YORK — “VH1 Divas” will be getting some testosterone this year: Adam Lambert is joining in. Lambert will host and perform at the Dec. 16 event. Miley Cyrus, Demi Lov...
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Weekly U.S. jobless claims fall to 355K last weekNov 08, 2012 7:26 am - WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, a possible sign of a healing job market. But of...
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Birders know much of their hobby involves watching, waitingNov 08, 2012 7:24 am - When it comes to birding, patience and luck are essential elements. Skill comes in handy but is not required. I’ve said it before: So much of this hobby is simply waiti...