Doctors untangle the strange case of the giant hairball (News) 15 discussions It may not be the most appetizing reading before a hearty holiday meal, but the New England Journal of Medicine is devoting part of its Thanksgiving issue to a giant hairball -- and not the feline kin.. Tags: Chicago, Illinois, Holidays, Culture Lifestyle, Rush University Medical Center, New England Journal Medicine, Ronald Levy
	Student arrested for essay's imaginary violence (News) 10 discussions A high school senior was arrested after writing that "it would be funny" to dream about opening fire in a building and having sex with the dead victims, authorities said. Tags: Virginia Illinois
	Baby 'Bubba' gets a gun permit (News) 8 discussions "Bubba" Ludwig can't walk, talk or open the refrigerator door -- but he does have his very own Illinois gun permit. Tags: Offbeat Illinois Domestic Violence Chicago (Illinois)
	Television's 'Mr. Wizard' dies at 89 (News) 8 discussions Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89. Tags: Obituaries (General) Obituaries (Entertainment) University War Society Don Herbert Teachers College New York Minnesota Chicago (Illinois)
	Comic actor Harvey Korman dies at 81 (News) 7 discussions Comic actor Harvey Korman has died at 81, according to the UCLA Medical Center. Tags: Kate Korman, TV Awards, Chicago, Donna Ehlert, Christine Lahti, Television, Entertainment, Carol Burnett, Deborah Fritze, Obituaries, Red Skelton, Media, Mel Brooks, Celebrity News, UCLA Medical Center, Illinois, Harvey Korman, Danny Kaye, Entertainment A
	Illinois sheriff scolds banks for evictions of 'innocent' renters (News) 7 discussions An outraged sheriff in Illinois who refuses to evict "innocent" renters from foreclosed homes criticized mortgage companies Thursday and said the law should protect victims of the mortgage m.. Tags: Illinois, Chicago, Business, Personal Finance, Cook County, Home Financing, iReport.com, Real Estate, Thomas Dart, Consumer Credit Debt, Illinois Bankers Association
	Israeli court: Family can have dead soldier's sperm (News) 6 discussions In a precedent-setting decision, an Israeli court has ruled that a dead soldier's family can have his sperm impregnated into the body of a woman he never met. Tags: Family Israel Rachel Cohen Trials Guerrilla Activities Tel Aviv (Israel) Iraq Gaza Chicago (Illinois)
	36 million drivers would flunk drivers tests (News) 6 discussions Is it just your imagination, or do many of your fellow motorists lack even a rudimentary grasp of traffic laws? Tags: Utah, Minnesota, Adele Kristiansson, Delaware, Connecticut, Transportation, Hawaii, Alaska, Mississippi, Iowa, Idaho, Georgia, New Jersey, Illinois, GMAC LLC, National Road Safety Foundation, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC
	Obama introduces Biden as running mate (News) 6 discussions Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden to the nation as his running mate Saturday, telling supporters that he is "a leader who is ready to step in and .. Tags: Joseph Biden, Barack Obama, U.S. Senate Committee Foreign Relations, Politics, United States, Foreign Policy, Political Parties, Springfield (Illinois), Scranton (Pennsylvania), U.S. Democratic Party Politics, U.S. Congressional News, U.S. Politics, Int
	Obama hits back after Australian PM slams his Iraq stance (News) 4 discussions Australia's conservative Prime Minister John Howard said Sunday that victory for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and his party in next year's presidential election would be a boon for terrorists. Tags: Iraq Australia John Howard Illinois Barack Obama Bioterrorism Acts terror Democratic Party Espionage Intelligence Military Bases Senate U.S. Senate White House Military Cable News Network (CNN) Iowa George W. Bush Gov
	Retired generals, Iraq veterans launch anti-war ads (News) 4 discussions Three retired generals challenged a dozen members of Congress in a new ad campaign Wednesday, saying the politicians can't support President Bush's policies in Iraq and still expect to win re-election.. Tags: Iraq Media Advice Illinois Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Virginia Delaware Fred Upton George W. Bush Jo Ann Emerson John Warner Mary Bono Norman Coleman Phil English Susan Col
	CBS cancels 'Jericho,' aiming for edgy (News) 4 discussions CBS canceled the nuclear apocalypse drama, "Jericho," on Wednesday, another sign that TV networks are shying away from serial dramas after overloading on them last season. Tags: CBS Media Florida Leslie Moonves Cuba Chicago (Illinois) Television
	Experts say 'most dangerous city' rankings twist numbers (News) 4 discussions In another blow to the Motor City's tarnished image, Detroit pushed past St. Louis to become the nation's most dangerous city, according to a private research group's controversial analysis, released .. Tags: American Society Criminology, Mission Viejo, Politics, Local Politics, Sociology, New Jersey, Detroit, Illinois, Federal Bureau Investigation, Criminology, California, Robbery, Minnesota, Social Behavioral Sciences, Crime, Science Technology, Unit
	Gov. Richardson endorses Obama (News) 4 discussions Declaring that Sen. Barack Obama is an "extraordinary American," Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico endorsed Obama for the Democratic nominee for president on Friday. Tags: Illinois, New Mexico, Election Campaigns, Candy Crowley, North Carolina, Darfur, Political Parties, Hispanic Latino Issues, Elections Voting, Hillary Clinton, United States, Bill Clinton, Obama Declaring, Bill Richardson (Politician), U.S. Democratic
	Biden's description of Obama draws scrutiny (News) 3 discussions Sen. Joe Biden planned to spend Wednesday focusing on his official announcement that he was running for president, but the Delaware Democrat instead found himself defending remarks he made to the New .. Tags: Joe Biden Delaware New York Senate Barack Obama Republican Party Racism Diplomacy Cable News Network (CNN) Federal Election Commission New Hampshire Iraq South Carolina Illinois George W. Bush Hillary Rodham Clinton John Ed
	'Porn & Pancakes' fights X-rated addictions (News) 3 discussions At 8 o'clock on a recent Saturday morning, more than 250 men gathered at New Life Christian Church in Morton, Illinois, for a breakfast of porn and pancakes. Tags: Wireless Phones United States Anderson Cooper Kentucky Illinois Internet
	150-story skyscraper could become tallest in U.S. (News) 3 discussions The city's planning board has endorsed a proposal for a twisting lakefront tower that would become the nation's tallest building. Tags: Chicago (Illinois) Skyscrapers City Planning International Trade Art Museums Real Estate Santiago Calatrava Athens (Greece) Taiwan New York Thomas Murphy Arts, Culture Entertainment Libraries Museums
	Surgeons go to new lengths to avoid scarring (News) 3 discussions A 4-year-old boy lay on an operating table in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago with a tumor that had eaten into his brain and the base of his skull. Standard surgery would involve cutting open his face, lea.. Tags: Hospitals Clinics Health Treatment Cancer Diseases New York Massachusetts University Pittsburgh India France Chicago (Illinois)
	Television's 'Mr. Wizard' dies at 89 (News) 3 discussions Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89. Tags: Obituaries (General) Obituaries (Entertainment) University War Society Don Herbert Teachers College New York Minnesota Chicago (Illinois)
	Sources: White House spokesman Snow to step down (News) 3 discussions White House press secretary Tony Snow will step down from his position as early as next month, sources inside and outside the Bush administration told CNN on Friday. Tags: Dana Perino, George W. Bush, White House, Tony Snow, Illinois, Washington Post Company, Hugh Hewitt, Karl Rove, Joshua Bolten, FOX News Network LLC, Dennis Hastert, Politics, U.S. Government, U.S. Politics
	Innocent man shares his 20-year struggle behind bars (News) 3 discussions Willie "Pete" Williams had no idea when he was pulled over by police that the criminal justice system was about to steal away half his life. Tags: Eric Ferrero, Kenneth Wicker, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, New Jersey, Charlie Brown, Kidnapping, Illinois, California, Minnesota, Law, Louis Dekmar, Pete Williams, Prisons, Criminal Law, Crime, Criminal Sentencing Punishment, Georgia, Law Enforcemen
	Barack Obama's Speech on Father's Day (Video) 3 discussions Barack addressed the congregation at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL on June 15, 2008. Tags: barack obama fathers day church chicago illinois
	Ticks on a plane delay flight for six hours (News) 3 discussions Some wayward ticks delayed a United Airlines flight from Denver, Colorado, to Des Moines, Iowa. Tags: Colorado Springs, Chicago, Robin Urbanski, Air Travel, Des Moines, Transportation, Iowa, Colorado, Denver, Illinois, Washington, DC, UAL Corporation
	'Stayin' Alive' has near-perfect rhythm to help jump-start heart (News) 3 discussions "Stayin' Alive" might be more true to its name than the Bee Gees ever could have guessed: At 103 beats per minute, the old disco song has almost the perfect rhythm to help jump-start a stopp.. Tags: Education, Matthew Gilbert, University Pennsylvania, Entertainment, Illinois, Bee Gees, Peoria, American College Emergency Physicians, American Heart Association, University Illinois System, Disco, Medical Schools, Apple iPod, Vinay Nadkarni, High
	Obama calls for universal health care within six years (News) 2 discussions Every American should have health care coverage within six years, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday as he set an ambitious goal soon after jumping into the 2008 presidential race. Tags: Barack Obama New York Hillary Rodham Clinton John Edwards Health Insurance Health Treatment Washington Illinois Ohio Government

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