All Stories from July 3, 2014 (Change date)
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Dempsey: Iraqi forces can defend BaghdadJul 05, 2014 10:48 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. is not close to launching a military assault against an Iraqi insurgent group, but "may get to that point" if the militants become a threat to the ...
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U.S. trade deficit drops to $44.4 billion in MayJul 03, 2014 9:40 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit fell in May as U.S. exports hit an all-time high, helped by a jump in exports of petroleum products. Imports dipped slightly. The tra...
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Waukegan motel robbed at gunpointJul 03, 2014 4:24 pm - Waukegan police are investigating the armed robbery of a motel Wednesday night by two men wearing ski masks. Police said officers from the department's patrol division r...
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New name to know: AlcantaraJul 04, 2014 4:32 pm - BOSTON - There's not a Cubs fan around who doesn't know about top prospects Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Albert Almora. Here's another name to know: Arismendy Alcantara...
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Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edge upJul 03, 2014 9:30 am - WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits edged up slightly last week but remained at a level that indicated a healthy labor mar...
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June jobs report shows U.S. recovery acceleratingJul 04, 2014 8:08 am - WASHINGTON - A surprisingly robust job market is energizing the 5-year-old U.S. recovery and driving the economy closer to full health. Employers added 288,000 jobs in J...
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Grayslake North's Booker to rush for IndianaJul 08, 2014 10:38 pm - With a bit of LeBron James enthusiasm, Grayslake North incoming senior Titus Booker made his "decision" Thursday, announcing on Twitter where he plans to play college fo...
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Brooklyn Bridge underpass facade collapsesJul 03, 2014 7:04 pm - NEW YORK - Authorities say a section of the facade inside an underpass of the Brooklyn Bridge has collapsed, injuring five people. It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesd...
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California city is latest immigration flashpointJul 04, 2014 6:55 pm - LOS ANGELES - When American flag-waving protesters forced busloads of migrants to leave Murrieta earlier this week, the Southern California city became the latest flashp...
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Bartlett starts its Fourth of July celebrationJul 03, 2014 10:24 pm - Bartlett once again will celebrate the Fourth with events including a carnival, music, turtle races, pedal tractor pull, kids activities, fireworks and a parade. The eve...