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Neiman Marcus Showcases Its 2019 Fantasy Gift Christmas Catalog
Neiman Marcus announced its annual fantasy gift Christmas catalog Thursday in New York.
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Historic California Floods in Photos
From the Great Flood of 1862 to the winter 2017 soaking rains in Northern California, take a look back at some of the state’s major floods.
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Pasadena's Rose Parade Is Canceled for the First Time Since 1945
The annual New Year’s Day Rose Parade has been canceled for 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and concerns by organizers that it could become a potential super-spreader event. The Rose Parade, the signature celebration held annually on New Year’s Day during a week of festivities that draw large crowds to Pasadena, was last canceled in 1945. “The health and…
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Blind Love: Golden Retriever Gets His Own ‘Seeing-Eye' Puppy
Charlie is a blind, 11-year-old golden retriever who has turned his new puppy companion into his own tiny “seeing-eye” dog. Charlie and Maverick are two golden retrievers that are taking social media by storm with their story — a 4-month-old puppy helping a blind dog “see” again.
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Maryland Woman Sentenced to 180 Days for Keeping 66 Dogs in Squalid Conditions
A Maryland woman will spend 180 days in jail for keeping 66 dogs in deplorable conditions in her home.
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Houston Woman Ringing in New Year Killed by Stray Bullet
Authorities say a woman ringing in the new year was fatally shot by a stray bullet outside her Houston home.
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New Year's Day Forecast
Alicia Roman has the first forecast of 2020 for the Chicago area.
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How to Get the Best Travel Deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Frequent travelers know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday can deliver savings on everything from airfare and hotel stays to cruises, attraction passes and bucket list tours. But the challenge is finding the true deals in the holiday sales heap. “The best advice I can give to navigate travel bargains is unromantic, but effective: Sign up for emails from online...
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It's a Make-or-Break Holiday Season for These 6 Retailers
For many, the holidays spark joy, and are a time to relax in the comfort of family and friends. If you’re in retail, however, it’s a bit of a different story — especially if your business is struggling.
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Family Holds Blood Drive to Celebrate 3-Year-Old's Life-Saving Transplant
Looking at 3-year-old James McCarthy now, it’s hard to believe the dire situation he was facing in August 2018.
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DC Couple Denied Marriage License Because of Government Shutdown
A D.C. couple is starting the New Year on their honeymoon, though technically they still aren’t married.
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Avalanche Buries Unknown Number of People in NM
Ski Patrol and first responders are working to rescue an unknown number of skiers buried in an avalanche at Taos Ski Resort in New Mexico
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Here's How to Avoid Taking on New Debt This Holiday Shopping Season
They call it the most joyful time of the year, and for good reason: the holidays are a time to join family and friends and share in the things that make life special. But the celebrations and gift-giving aren’t without cost.
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‘8 Crazy Nights': Hanukkah-Themed Pop-Up Coming to Chicago
Put on your Yarmulke, here comes Hanukkah.
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Wrigleyville Saloon Transforms Into ‘Christmas Vacation'-Themed Pop-Up Bar
Griswold’s, a pop-up bar themed after National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation,” officially opens its doors on Sunday.
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Trump's Weekend Hospital Visit Draws a Skeptical Reaction
A lack of notice. Past failures to level with the American people. A tough week for the White House as public impeachment hearings got under way. Add it all up, and President Donald Trump’s unscheduled weekend visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center raised suspicions about his health, despite White House officials’ insistence that the president was merely getting...
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Chicago to Hold Lottery for Recreational Cannabis Locations
Where will Chicago’s recreational cannabis shops be located? Businesses will find out Friday when the city holds its first recreational cannabis lottery.
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Second US Official Heard Trump Ask About Ukraine Probes in Call With Sondland, AP Source Says
For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. On Day One of extraordinary public U.S. House hearings — only the fourth formal impeachment effort in U.S. history — career...
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Law Enforcement Prepares For Legal Cannabis in Illinois
What’s illegal this New Year’s Eve will be legal New Year’s Day in Illinois, and police are getting ready.
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Top Diplomat Testifies Trump Was Overheard Asking About Ukraine Probes
For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. On Day One of extraordinary public U.S. House hearings — only the fourth formal impeachment effort in U.S. history — career...