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6 Andersonville garages catch fire | VIDEO Bomb and arson squads are investigating after six garages caught fire in the 1600-block of West Farragut and 1600-block of West Berwyn in Rogers Park early Wednesday. Drew Peterson sat in on Stacy's police interview | VIDEO As a ''courtesy'' to a fellow officer, ex-Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson was allowed to sit with Stacy while police questioned her shortly after his third wife was found dead. Girl, 17, reports sex assault in Logan Square | VIDEO Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in an alley in the 2700-block of North Artesian in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood in broad daylight. FBI: Page died of self-inflicted gunshot Wade Michael Page died of a self-inflicted gunshot after opening fire at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday. Memorial for doctor who saved kids from lake A memorial service will be held Wednesday for Dr. Donald Liu. Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari have baby Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and reality TV star Kristin Cavallari have reportedly had their baby. MORE STORIES Strange News Boy, 15, hospitalized after 4-day Xbox marathon Joan Rivers, 79, handcuffs self to CostCo cart in protest | VIDEO El Al airfare glitch creates rush for $400 NY-Israel flights Rare snowfall across South Africa Chinese man turns making salad into sport | VIDEO Consumer Back-to-School: Best tech | VIDEO American Airlines to offer baggage delivery Retrofit program saves homeowners money Ford says new crossover minivan beats Prius mileage Back-to-School: Saving on Supplies | VIDEO Healthbeat Itchy eyes, scratchy throat? Record high mold count in Chicago | VIDEO Kids' cholesterol down; fewer trans fats cited Sugary-fruit, sports drinks at schools Study: Corticosteroids don't ease sinus infection symptoms Chemotherapy treatment may make cancer worse MOST POPULAR Senior citizen shoots would-be robbers at Ocala Internet cafe Doctor drowns saving children in Lake Michigan Earthquake in California rattles LA area Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh in beach volleyball gold final Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari have baby All Most Popular

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Wednesday's Daily Brief: Bain Capital Linked to Death Squads

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Bain's Blood Money POLITICS WATCH: Hillary Clinton Dances In South Africa MEDIA Shep Smith 'On Thin Ice' For Outspokenness, Former Fox Newser Says CRIME Texas Executes Man With 61 IQ BUSINESS Pizza Delivery Chain Raising Prices Because Of Obamacare SPORTS WATCH: Diver's Embarrassing Flop Dubbed The Worst Olympic Dive BLOG POSTS Howard Fineman: Rush Limbaugh Has Had It With Me I have news to report: Rush Limbaugh has finally had it with me. He has decided that I'm rooting for America's decline and that I'm a part of President Barack Obama's "crop of Democrats." None of that is true, but it's worth recounting how Rush and I got to this point. Sandra Fluke: Why I'm Standing With President Obama Today As we register to vote -- as we walk into the voting booth -- we must remember the choice we're making. One option is a candidate who promises to turn back the clock on women's rights and our access to health care. Thankfully, we have a far better option: President Obama. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm: Madame Voldemort Is Wrong: Public Employees Are American Heroes She said this about public employees: "Government jobs, we're for losing government jobs." Well, guess what: Those NASA scientists hold government jobs. Officer Murphy has one of those awful government jobs. A huge number of nurses, teachers, and our soldiers are public employees. Bill Moyers: What LBJ Taught Me About Medicare, and Why Everyone Should Have It (Video) I read a news story this week that sent me on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. This past Monday, July 30th was the 47th anniversary of Medicare. Rev. Al Sharpton: Cheaters Never Win Facing the reality of an ever-diversifying electorate, and their own party's failure to broaden its horizons, some Republican lawmakers have resorted to implementing tricks and roadblocks in the voting process.

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Reid Pays Romney A Compliment

view email online Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter August 08, 2012 Five Republicans Who Just Aren't That Into Mitt These prominent right wingers don't even pretend that they -- or America -- will ever fall in love with Romney. Read » Share on: Harry Reid Paid Romney A Compliment After all, isn't paying zero taxes Mitt's ultimate goal? Read » Share on: Millions Are Being Denied The Chance To Escape Extreme Poverty Tell our leaders not to be swayed by corporate lobbying! Read » Sponsored Petition What Really Happened To Chavis Carter? How did a handcuffed teen die of a gunshot wound in the back of a locked police car?    Read » Who's Up? Still The President But will Mitt change the game with a "bold" VP selection?    Read » Obama Slams 'Romney Hood' For Taking From Poor, Giving To Rich And the rest of the best of the web.    Read » A D V E R T I S E M E N T WATCH: The Best Obamacare Ad You've Ever Seen The Romney campaign is going to hate this video. Read » Share on: Cartoon Of The Day The banks mete out justice, their way. Read » Share on:    |   Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy © 2012 Eastern Harbor Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.