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Mourning, Pippen Think James Better than Jordan

Mourning, Pippen Think James Better than Jordan

“I’m gonna tell you what Scottie said. Scottie said that LeBron would kick MJ’s [butt]." --Alonzo Mourning Read »

May 20, 2013
Blackhawks' Keys to Success in Game 3

Blackhawks' Keys to Success in Game 3

What do the Chicago Blackhawks need to change in their gameplan heading into Game 3? Madhouse Enforcer has... Read »

May 20, 2013
Navy Dolphins Uncover Rare Torpedo

Navy Dolphins Uncover Rare Torpedo

Navy dolphins discovered an unusual torpedo off the coast of San Diego and handlers said it was obvious... Read »

May 20, 2013
Conn. Senator to Live on Food Stamp Budget for a Week

Conn. Senator to Live on Food Stamp Budget for a Week

For the next week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut plans to live on the equivalent of a food... Read »

May 20, 2013
Illinois State Police: 5 Killed in I-70 Van Crash

Illinois State Police: 5 Killed in I-70 Van Crash

Police said a van left the road on I-70 and rolled over several times. Read »

May 20, 2013
Woman Set on Fire at Convenience Store

Woman Set on Fire at Convenience Store

A woman is fighting for her life at a hospital after being set on fire Monday morning inside a North... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Viktor Stalberg Back in Hawks Game 3 Lineup

Viktor Stalberg Back in Hawks Game 3 Lineup

Viktor Stalberg will return to the Chicago Blackhawks' third line on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings, hea... Read »

May 20, 2013
Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Watch: White House Daily Briefing

Watch: White House Daily Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds the daily briefing. The IRS and AP are expected to be among the topics... Read »

May 20, 2013
Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm

Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm

Poor people are moving to the suburbs, where they can't vote against the mayor. Read »

May 20, 2013

20 Things to Do On Memorial Day Weekend

Here's what you could be doing on your weekend off. View »

May 20, 2013
Arias Witness Withdraws Amid Death Threats

Arias Witness Withdraws Amid Death Threats

Convicted killer Jodi Arias' childhood friend planned to testify, but decided on Monday that she could not go throug... Read »

May 20, 2013
GrubHub, Seamless to Join Foodie Forces in Merger

GrubHub, Seamless to Join Foodie Forces in Merger

Seamless North America and GrubHub, two major players in the online food ordering sector, have announced Read »

May 20, 2013
5 Dead, 18 Wounded in Weekend Violence

5 Dead, 18 Wounded in Weekend Violence

Three people were fatally shot in the head and another shot dead in the chest in weekend violence that wounded... Read »

May 20, 2013
Washington Wizards Rookie Calls D. Rose

Washington Wizards Rookie Calls D. Rose "Scared"

“I don’t know what was holding him back. I think he’s scared.” --Bradley Beal Read »

May 20, 2013
Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Body Found In Dumpster Fire

Identity of victim unknown. Read »

May 20, 2013
Yahoo Buys Tumblr, Vows

Yahoo Buys Tumblr, Vows "Not to Screw it Up"

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is CEO... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Could Blackhawks Switch Up Lines in Game 3?

Could Blackhawks Switch Up Lines in Game 3?

The Chicago Blackhawks will be heading to Detroit to face the Red Wings Monday, and Viktor Stalberg could give them... Read »

May 20, 2013
Arizona Killer Jodi Arias Set to Take Stand in Defense of Her Life

Arizona Killer Jodi Arias Set to Take Stand in Defense of Her Life

Jodi Arias, the woman convicted of the frenzied murder of an ex-lover in Arizona, was due back in court Monday... Read »

May 20, 2013

Extreme Weather: Tornado Season

2012 was the hottest, and some say most extreme, weather year in U.S. history. 2013 Promises more of the View »

May 20, 2013
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