All Stories from August 13, 2013 (Change date)
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Streamwood to Host Quarterly Blood DriveAug 14, 2013 10:08 am - The Streamwood Blood Commission hosts its next blood drive at the Village Hall on Wednesday, August 28, from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs...
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Extreme Artistry Dancers Win Grand National Dance CompetitionAug 15, 2013 11:14 am - Extreme Artistry Dance Studio's first year was a great success. Dancers from age 5 to 18 competed this year at three competitions. Their Hip Hop Line received a double ...
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Airline execs' own words haunt them in merger caseAug 14, 2013 7:48 am - NEW YORK — In making its case against an American Airlines-US Airways merger, the government relies heavily on an unusual source of evidence: the airlines' own executive...
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Cubs not rushing judgment on SamardzijaAug 14, 2013 2:39 pm - Cubs president Theo Epstein seems to be taking the long view with pitcher Jeff Samardzija. And rightly so. Despite all the recent external talk that the Cubs need to ext...
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Mars food study researchers emerge from domeAug 14, 2013 9:02 am - HONOLULU — Six researchers have spent the past four months living in a small dome on a barren Hawaii lava field at 8,000 feet, trying to figure out what foods astronauts...
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Despite safety measures, no stadium foolproofAug 14, 2013 6:20 pm - Even with dozens of safety measures in place, experts say there’s no way to foolproof a ballpark or arena against falls like the one that killed a Braves fan at a game i...
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Rangers release Manny RamirezAug 13, 2013 11:22 pm - ARLINGTON, Texas — Manny Ramirez is a free agent again after the Texas Rangers released him from his minor league contract. The Rangers released Ramirez on Tuesday, jus...
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Kaneland, Batavia bringing back plenty of talentAug 14, 2013 6:19 pm - It’s getting to the point you can measure the success of Tri-Cities area football by the food on your plate. If recent history is any indication, the season is going to ...
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Even worse odds than in 2008 for Mideast dealAug 14, 2013 8:22 am - JERUSALEM — The same negotiators, the same issues, a familiar venue: The sense of deja vu is overwhelming as Israelis and Palestinians start Wednesday on their third att...
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New beginnings — and endings — as football season kicks offAug 14, 2013 6:19 pm - Much has changed since the high school football season concluded last November in Champaign, including the ultimate destination. The state championships move this season...