All Stories from May 24, 2013 (Change date)
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Wasco Baseball in grant contest focused on sportsmanshipMay 24, 2013 4:21 pm - The Wasco Baseball program is looking for a little help from the public, and at the same time publicizing its commitment to providing a positive environment for its play...
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Syrian regime OKs peace talks amid skepticismMay 24, 2013 4:20 pm - BEIRUT — Syria’s government has agreed to attend a U.S.-Russian-brokered peace conference, according to Moscow. While this development might seem at first glance to be a...
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Taliban attack center of KabulMay 24, 2013 4:17 pm - KABUL, Afghanistan — In the latest militant strike on the Afghan capital, Taliban gunmen backed by a suicide car bomber attacked an international aid group’s compound on...
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Mystery deepens: Toronto mayor denies he smokes crackMay 24, 2013 4:16 pm - TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. The mayor of...
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Durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in AprilMay 24, 2013 3:53 pm - WASHINGTON — U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest e...
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FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacyMay 24, 2013 3:46 pm - WASHINGTON — Government health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medicat...
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Medicaid not getting the scrutiny it needsMay 24, 2013 3:40 pm - As a result of legislation passed last year by the Illinois General Assembly, a private company is analyzing Illinois’ Medicaid program to make sure it is running effici...
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Report: Rush gives up final games at AllstateMay 24, 2013 3:32 pm - According to a published report, the Chicago Rush has played its last home game this season at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The Chicago franchise, which was taken over by...
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New pools coming to Dist. 211 schoolsMay 24, 2013 3:31 pm - All five high schools in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 will get new pools between 2014-2016, the school board has decided. Superintendent Nancy Robb’s pro...
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Investors shift focus to growth stocksMay 24, 2013 3:28 pm - NEW YORK — Growth stocks, neglected at the start of the year, are starting to get a bit of love from investors again. The best returns in the Standard & Poor’s 500 inde...