All Stories from August 17, 2013 (Change date)
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Real Solution wins Arlington Million after Apache DQ'dAug 17, 2013 6:00 pm - Real Solution won the Arlington Million on Saturday when first-place finisher The Apache was disqualified to second for bumping Real Solution three times in the final 20...
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Notable deaths last weekAug 17, 2013 5:18 pm - Canadian-born actor August Schellenberg, who starred in the “Free Willy” films and appeared in numerous television roles, has died at his Dallas home after a fight with ...
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Singer Fergie officially changes her nameAug 17, 2013 5:11 pm - NEW YORK — She’s the F to the E, R, G, the I, the E. Fergie has officially changed her name: The singer born Stacy Ann Ferguson is now Fergie Duhamel. The Grammy winner’...
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Rock bands' plane makes emergency landing near MolineAug 17, 2013 5:00 pm - MOLINE, Ill. — A private jet carrying rock bands Ratt and Dokken had to make an emergency landing in northwestern Illinois after smoke was detected in the cabin Saturday...
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Poll: Parents back high-stakes testingAug 17, 2013 4:39 pm - Associated Press WASHINGTON — Often criticized as too prescriptive and all-consuming, standardized tests have support among parents, who view them as a useful way to mea...
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Great America to pitch new wooden coaster to GurneeAug 17, 2013 4:00 pm - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee plans to seek village permission to construct what may be the fastest-ever wooden roller coaster, officials said. If built, the ride wo...
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Troops need help sending battle buddies homeAug 17, 2013 4:00 pm - Puppy Rescue Mission holds fundraiser in Wheaton
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Racing group uses Million to draw Millennials to the trackAug 17, 2013 4:00 pm - For Lauren Beecher, it was all about the hat. "If I can wear a hat, I'm there," said Beecher, 29, of Carol Stream, recounting her reaction when a friend suggested they ...
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Ten years of ‘Talk’ means a trip back in timeAug 17, 2013 3:43 pm - After mentioning a couple of weeks ago that “Talk of the Town” has been around for 10 years, some readers were kind enough to send notes to say thanks and express how mu...
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Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organicAug 17, 2013 3:24 pm - SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. — A grass-roots program started by organic farmers in New York’s Hudson Valley as a backlash against federal takeover of the “certified organic” progr...