France learns to speak ‘touriste’ as it looks for economy boost
<!– google_ad_section_start –> There are no trash cans on the Champs-Elysees. Paris’ department stores, as well as shops and restaurants across the country, are closed on Sundays. And pickpockets...
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The American Picasso?
The Daily Pic: Chicago painter Manierre Dawson launched into modern art before almost anyone else. Read the original here: The American Picasso? The post The American Picasso? appeared first on...
View ArticleHuge crowds in Brazil welcome Pope Francis back to home continent
<!– google_ad_section_start –> Pope Francis arrived in Brazil on Monday on his first foreign trip as pontiff and was swarmed by well-wishers as he drove into Rio de Janeiro, where more than one...
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Dennis Farina, Detective in Life and TV, Dies at 69
Mr. Farina spent 20 years as a police officer in Chicago before he starred as a detective on the television shows “Law & Order and “Crime Story.” View post: Dennis Farina, Detective in Life and TV,...
View ArticleChina indicts ex-politician Bo Xilai for graft
<!– google_ad_section_start –> BEIJING (AP) — Deposed politician Bo Xilai will go on trial on charges of corruption and abuse of power within weeks, wrapping up a festering scandal that China’s...
View ArticleLobbyists for lifting Zimbabwe embargo charged
<!– google_ad_section_start –> US federal prosecutors have announced charges against two Chicago men who they accuse of illegally lobbying American lawmakers to lift sanctions against long-time...
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Pope sets up child abuse committee
Pope Francis is to set up a Vatican committee to fight sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church and offer help to victims. Original post: Pope sets up child abuse committee The post Pope sets up...
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Deborah Rutter Will Succeed Michael Kaiser
Deborah F. Rutter will take over from Michael M. Kaiser in September, the organization announced. Continue reading here: Deborah Rutter Will Succeed Michael Kaiser The post Deborah Rutter Will Succeed...
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Knicks 83, Bulls 78: Showing Desperation, the Knicks Stave Off a Defeat
Carmelo Anthony had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and Amar’e Stoudemire collected 14 points and 9 rebounds, as the Knicks held off a late run by Chicago for their sixth win of the season. More: Knicks 83,...
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Chicago: Murder Capital No More?
Chicago was once deemed the place to go if you wanted to get shot, but that’s not the case anymore. It’s looking like 2013 will have the lowest absolute number of murders on the books in 20 years. See...
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