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  • Model of Suns magnetic field created

    Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have reported that they have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun. Scientists have known since the 18th century that the Sun regularly oscillates between periods of high and low solar activity in an 11-year cycle, but have been unable to fully explain how this cycle is ...

  • Friends share $7.4 million jackpot

    Carol Davis and Conrad Rask became good friends about a decade ago when they discovered they shared a common interest: playing the lottery. Rask frequents the Carol Stream restaurant where Davis works, and together, they regularly scratch off instant tickets on her ...

  • Blackhawks just focused on winning Game 5

    From left to right, Blackhawks Michael Frolik (67), Bryan Bickell (29), Marian Hossa (81), Dave Bolland (36) and Patrick Sharp (10) watch from the bench during Thursday night's Game 4 loss at Detroit. The Hawks are staying positive, knowing that a victory in Saturday night's Game 5 at the United Center could be the start of turning the series ...

  • Chicago School Security Pushes Student Down Stairs www.privateofficer.com

    A former prosecutor representing a Chicago family said he anticipates criminal charges will be filed against a school security officer who was captured on cell phone video being aggressive with a student. Chicago Public Schools officials said they removed the employee from duty following the Tuesday incident. Video appeared to show him throwing the female student down the stairs at Dunbar ...

  • Cubs Feldman topped by Reds five-run fourth

    CHC@CIN: Feldman drills first home run of his career CINCINNATI -- Before Friday's game, Cubs assistant hitting coach Rob Deer razzed pitcher Scott Feldman about missing the hitters' meeting. Feldman apparently had done his homework. The right-hander hit his first career home run, a two-run shot, but he also served up a pair of homers as the Reds posted a 7-4 victory Friday night ...


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Movie Review

Marvin's Room

"Marvin's Room" is about people who should be close, but aren't. The movie's central relationships are both characterized by physical and emotional distance: a pair of estranged sisters who haven't heard from each other in twenty years, and a mother/son relationship that is strained to the point of breaking. The sisters are Bessie (Diane Keaton) and Lee (Meryl Streep). Twenty years ago, their fath ... ...

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  • White Sox Prevail Over Marlins 4-3 In 11 Innings

    Second baseman Derek Dietrich #51 of the Miami Marlins (R) forces out Adam Dunn #32 of the Chicago White Sox at second base and throws to first to complete a double play on a ground ball hit by Paul Konerko #14 during the second inning on May 24, 2013 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty ...

  • Cubs Lose Season-High 5th Straight

    First baseman Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs bobbles a ground ball hit to him in the third inning by Shin-Soo Choo #17 of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 24, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rizzo recovered and was able to tag Choo out to end the inning. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty ...

  • Elgin Police Want To Unite Suburb’s Surveillance Cameras

    (CBS) — The Boston Marathon bombings showed how quickly surveillance images can help identify suspects. Now a suburban police department wants to use that same technology to help solve and prevent crimes in their community. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports. Surveillance cameras are just about everywhere these days. Elgin police believe if used properly they can be a valuable ...

  • Facing Criticism CTA Cuts Some Fees For Its New Transit-Debit Card

    (CBS) — Pushback by riders and consumer groups have prompted the CTA to pull back on some of the fees it intended to charge when it introduces its new Ventra transit fare card this summer. Spokesman Brian Steele said CTA will waive the $5 registration fee for riders who obtain Ventra cards before year’s end.The fee was automatically credited to new Ventra cards for use as fares. In ...

  • Scavenger Hunt Prize Naval Dad Home After 18 Months At Sea

    (CBS) – A Chicago area Naval Officer is now reunited with his two young daughters after a year and a half at sea. The surprise involved a scavenger hunt that led the girls to a reunion with their dad, reports CBS 2's Mike Parker, who was there. First Class Petty Officer Aaron Haines, back home on leave after 18 months of naval duty in the Sea of Japan, waited anxiously Friday night ...

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