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Glitzy amfAR raises $25 million, goes to space

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CAP D'ANTIBES, France (AP) -- With an apt rendition of "Gold-finger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity-revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes Thursday, helping to raise an estimated $25 million for AIDS research.... 



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JC Chandor gains a Cannes hit with 'All Is Lost'

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CANNES, France (AP) -- J.C. Chandor may just have saved someone's life during an interview in Cannes.... 




Corrupt cop gets 12 years

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Officer robbed gang leader's rivals, then informed for FBIFor five years, federal authorities had been chasing leads on two Chicago police officers believed to be conspiring with leaders of the Latin Kings to rob the gang's rivals of cash, drugs and guns, but they never had...(more) 

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Jury finds in favor of Trump in Chicago luxury hotel lawsuit

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Clause allowing for changes in contract proves pivotal in defense against Evanston woman's claimsDonald Trump boldly proclaimed last week to a federal jury that he had the right to do whatever he wanted at his luxury Chicago high-rise hotel — in spite of a federal lawsuit...(more) 




Mr. President: Save us from Xbox One

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Though he's vowed to cut back on those drone attacks of his, President Barack Obama needs to launch the mother of drone attacks:      

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Metra reassigns official who oversaw agency's NATO security, police force

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Longtime administrator, a holdover from Pagano era, will get new dutiesThe Metra administrator who oversaw the commuter rail agency's police for the past several years, along with security during the NATO summit, has been removed from that post, the Tribune has learned.      




Quinn, Emanuel lash out at Madigan gun bill

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Plan would void strict local firearms laws like city's assault weapons ban, foes say— Gov. Pat Quinn, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senate President John Cullerton decried a bill to legalize concealed firearms that is backed by powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan, contending it would invalidate strict...(more) 



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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Planet Online

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Between ads for action figures, micromachines, and sugar-laden cereals, there used to be a time when Saturday morning commercials were just as riveting as the cartoons they interrupted—especially for gullible 8-year-olds. And though the ads themselves no longer deliver that overwhelming sense of excitement and...(more) 



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Sailing: America’s Cup Boats Return to Water as New Safety Recommendations Come Out

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Two more teams hit the water for the first time since the death of the sailor Andrew Simpson on May 9 and a day after a review committee outlined new safety suggestions.     



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Push for PE to Fight Childhood Obesity

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An Institute of Medicine report out today makes some ambitious recommendations for physical education requirements in schools, including at least 30 minutes a day of movement during school hours. 



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Russia says Syrian government agrees in principle to conference

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday the Syrian government had agreed in principle to attend an international peace conference proposed by Russia and the United States, and criticized what it called attempts to undermine peace efforts. "Damascus has expressed its readiness in principle to participate...(more) 



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Woolwich: Security services defended

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The government defends security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London. 



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