All Stories from August 30, 2013 (Change date)
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U.S. economy grew at 2.5 percent rate in springAug 30, 2013 6:32 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April through June, much faster than previously estimated. The steep revision was largely because U....
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Liberace's one-time Vegas mansion sells for $500KAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS — The British businessman who bought Liberace's 15,000-square-foot Las Vegas mansion for half a million dollars said Friday he plans to work on it relentlessly...
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Weighing Yellen vs. Summers for Federal ReserveAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Lawrence Summers is the White House insider with a direct line to President Barack Obama. Janet Yellen is the Federal Reserve veteran with a long list of co...
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Night life events: Specials abound at Bakersfield, Salsa 17Aug 30, 2013 6:00 am - New specials at Bakersfield Swing by Bakersfield for half-priced wines by the glass on Tuesdays; $16 wine flights on Wednesdays, choose three from the glass pour li...
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Naperville picnic unites skaters, copsAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Skateboarders, police, pies and prizes are coming together this weekend for the 10th annual Last Fling Skaters’ Picnic in Naperville sponsored by KidsMatter. The skate-f...
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Theater events: Janus celebrates 15 yearsAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Janus dreams on Janus Theater celebrates its 15th season with “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” Shakespeare's bucolic comedy about two pairs of lovers whose romantic liv...
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Parade, Fling Mile get ‘back to basics’ in NapervilleAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Naperville Last Fling organizers say they’re getting back to basics with the annual Labor Day Parade and Fling Mile that showcase the workers and businesses of the city....
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‘Wicked’ composer hopes to debut musical ‘Houdini’ in ChicagoAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - CHICAGO — Acclaimed Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz says he’s hard at work on a full draft of his next endeavor, the musical “Houdini” that has actor Hugh Jackman pla...
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Tooth Fairy inflation: Price of a tooth nears $4Aug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Days of finding a quarter under your pillow are long gone. The Tooth Fairy no longer leaves loose change. Kids this year are getting an average of $3.70 per lost tooth, ...
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New channel, same 'Sunny' gangAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - New channel, same 'Sunny' gang Charlie, Mac, Dennis and Sweet Dee are coming back to Paddy's Pub on Wednesday night, but you won't find them on FX. The new season of "...