All Stories from December 24, 2012 (Change date)
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Thousands enjoy merry Christmas in BethlehemDec 24, 2012 1:06 pm - BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Christians from the world over packed Manger Square in Bethlehem Monday to celebrate the birth of Jesus in the ancient West Bank town where he was...
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South Africa: World watches Mandela’s struggleDec 24, 2012 1:06 pm - JOHANNESBURG — A chipped street mural in South Africa’s Soweto township depicts stations in the life of Nelson Mandela, each matched by a portrait of the global icon as ...
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Stocks dip with budget deal in doubt at year’s endDec 24, 2012 1:02 pm - Stocks fell in light trading Monday during a shortened holiday trading session with lawmakers running out of time to reach a budget deal that would prevent the U.S. from...
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3,500 toys donated to children at Park Ridge hospitalDec 24, 2012 12:53 pm - A 29-year-old Niles woman is making Christmas dreams come true for patients and families at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge this holiday season. Yianna Manok...
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A time to remember those who can't forgetDec 24, 2012 11:00 am - The images of Newtown are haunting, certain moments indelibly etched. For me, two stand out and frequently return, often in the quiet of the night. There is the governor...
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Batavia couple named citizens of the yearDec 24, 2012 10:49 am - Britta and Steven McKenna, a Batavia couple known for their extensive involvement in Batavia’s Riverwalk and in Scouting, are the 2012 Batavia Citizens of the Year, the ...
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Tarantino rides high in the saddle with 'Django'Dec 24, 2012 10:00 am - In its own culture-critical, cracked-out, explosively overblown way, "Django Unchained" represents Quentin Tarantino's idea of a warm and fuzzy comic romance - with grap...
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U.N. envoy worried after talks with SyriaDec 24, 2012 9:49 am - BEIRUT — The international envoy to Syria said after talks with President Bashar Assad on Monday that the situation in the country was still “worrying” and gave no indic...
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Don’t be fooled by January pay — higher taxes loomDec 24, 2012 9:06 am - WASHINGTON — Workers probably won’t feel the full brunt of next year’s tax increases in their January paychecks, but don’t be fooled by the temporary reprieve. No matter...
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Mike North video: Back the PackersDec 24, 2012 9:00 am - For the Bears to get it in the playoffs, unfortunately we need the Pack to win. Jerry Rice’s record for single season receiving yards is still the best even though Calvi...