All Stories from September 19, 2013 (Change date)
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Art of war: Dubai gallery haven for Syrian artistsSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Inside the gallery, artworks by Syrian artists were drawing auction bids from collectors. Outside on the street, the artists traded the lat...
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Census: No sign of economic rebound for many in U.S.Sep 19, 2013 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Even as the economy shows signs of improvement and poverty levels off, new U.S. census data suggests the gains are halting and uneven. Depending on educatio...
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Only 3 of 5 car seats used correctly in IllinoisSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — About 90 percent of child passengers on Illinois roads are riding in car seats, but only three out of five of those car seats are being used correctly. Tha...
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5 free things to do in Connecticut, from art to parksSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut is a small state that can be crossed in a matter of hours, depending on traffic, offering relatively easy access for travelers looking to v...
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Nature dictates art for some jewelry makersSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - Some jewelry makers take more than inspiration from nature; they incorporate found objects from trails and beaches in their work. The result? Personal, one-of-a-kind pi...
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Glen Ellyn man organizes music festival to rally people to fight cancerSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - Katie Vogg of Glen Ellyn wasn't one to call attention to herself, but she loved music, laughter and helping people. So she might be pleased with the Cancerpalooza music ...
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Google seeks to tackle health, aging with new companySep 19, 2013 6:00 am - Google Inc., operator of the world's most-popular search engine, is investing in a new company focused on health and well-being. The business, called Calico, will addres...
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The Weeknd flows nicely on 'Kiss Land'Sep 19, 2013 6:00 am - The Weeknd, “Kiss Land” (Republic Records) The Weeknd, who became a critical darling after releasing a trilogy of mix tapes in 2011 thanks to his eerie R&B sound, s...
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MGMT remains unpredictable on 3rd albumSep 19, 2013 6:00 am - MGMT, “MGMT” (Columbia) Leave your preconceptions at the door — the new self-titled MGMT album is worlds apart from the group's debut “Oracular Spectacular” and 201...
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Paramount does right by Tony-winning 'In the Heights'Sep 19, 2013 6:00 am - The energetic regional theater debut of “In the Heights” at the Paramount Theatre shows that this ambitious Aurora venue's Broadway Subscription Series is growing from s...