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Thursday, December 22, 2011 Occupy Y'All Street: Three Generations Try To Escape Poverty TECHNOLOGY Karen Tse On Abolishing Torture POLITICS President Obama Fires New Shot At GOP In Tax Cut Fight TECHNOLOGY Apple Poised For Loss In Claim Against iPad Competitor GAY VOICES Adam Lambert Arrested On Assault Charges After Heated Quarrel With Boyfriend BUSINESS WATCH: Occupy Wall Street Plans To 'Occupy Christmas' BLOG POSTS Marcus Samuelsson: How Food Politics Can Affect Your Election Choices Food accessibility, costs, and subsidies will come into sharp focus as Congress looks to cut at least $23 billion in subsidies in the 2012 Farm Bill. While cuts are crucial to stem the growing deficit, many will only hurt the population and can threaten the economy in the long run. Raymond J. Learsy: For an Effective U.S. Policy, Embargo Iran's Oil to Halt Its Nuclear Ambitions The prospect of messianic, fanatic mullahs acquiring nuclear weapons presents an existential danger to much of the world and puts millions of lives at risk. Clearly the Obama administration understands this and has chosen to act effectively. Robert Scheer: On to the Next 'Bubble Fantasy' That Thomas Friedman's self-serving feints at the truth can still earn him a place of high regard in the world of journalism is a sad commentary on the profession that has rewarded him so lucratively. Donna Britt: Holiday Giving -- for Women, It's Year-Round Other women's paths to giving may be as hidden as mine. So this Christmas, I'm asking over-giving women to pause and give themselves something: a break. Josey Vogels: Relationship Quiz: Will You Survive Christmas Together? I've had at least three relationships break up right before Christmas, so for those of you heading into the holidays à deux, take this quiz to see if your relationship will survive.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Chicago candy factory fire under control | VIDEO Chicago firefighters say water problems initially hampered their efforts to put out an extra-alarm fire at a Southwest Side warehouse in the 3700-block of West 38th Street. 6 rescued from roof of burning Berwyn home | VIDEO Six people-- including four children-- were rescued Wednesday morning from the roof of a home in west suburban Berwyn. They went there to escape the flames and smoke of a burning home. Owner facing charges in firefighter deaths | VIDEO Charges have been filed against the owner of a building that collapsed, killing Chicago two firefighters last year. Father allegedly bound, gagged little girl | VIDEO A young Chicago father is facing felony charges after authorities say he posted a photo on Facebook showing his 1-year-old daughter bound and gagged. Report: Chicago Sun-Times has buyer | VIDEO A reported deal means new ownership for the Chicago Sun-Times. Man believed to be Gacy victim found after 34 years Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has announced that a man missing since 1977, who was believed by his family to be a victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, has been found alive in Oregon. MORE STORIES Strange News More ABC7 Fun with JibJab TSA: Daggers found on Chicago-bound passenger | VIDEO NM woman gives birth in truck during snowstorm Connecticut man proposes via holiday light display Morning crew gets 'Elf-ified' Consumer White Castle burger chain tries offering alcohol Rising food prices impact struggling families | VIDEO Toys R Us to stay open for 112 hours straight Fewer holiday fliers but expect packed flights Garrett's to open in Chatham, 87th and Cottage Grove Healthbeat Robotic arm trial helps stroke victims Can video games replace traditional workouts? Menopause treatment could boost low sex drive Possible link between texting, teen alcohol abuse US: Don't publish all details of lab-bred bird flu MOST POPULAR Father allegedly bound, gagged little girl Special Segment: Rise of the Angels Big Ill. Tollway fare hike takes effect Jan. 1 Escaped psych patient captured in south suburbs $2.4M in lottery prizes to expire: Did you win? All Most Popular

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Obama To Boehner: Pass The Senate Payroll Tax Cut Now POLITICS One Candidate Gains Among Local GOP Insiders TECHNOLOGY Wael Ghonim On The Egyptian Revolution TECHNOLOGY Huge Security Breach At U.S. Chamber Of Commerce WORLD Thousands Of Mourners Gather For Kim Jong Il GREEN PHOTOS: NASA Makes 'Milestone' Discovery BLOG POSTS Robert Reich: Why the Republican Crackup is Bad For America Stop-at-nothing radicalism is dangerous for the GOP because most Americans recoil from it. It's also dangerous for America. We need two political parties solidly grounded in the realities of governing. Our democracy can't work any other way. Evan Shapiro: TV: The Great Uniter? In my humble opinion, "TV Time" is a crucial tool to re-open the lines of communication and tear down the silos we've built around ourselves. This New Year, make time for "TV Time." Sec. Hilda Solis: Universal Rights Extend to Alabama The Department of Labor will vigorously protect the right of all workers in Alabama to have their federal right to a legal wage protected. Rep. Carolyn Maloney: Ombudsman Office at CFPB Will Field Consumer Financial Complaints Despite not having a confirmed director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has already demonstrated how effective it can be. Only in the most polarized political environment could its goals be considered controversial. Janet Carlson: Buying Gifts For Your Ex: Is That The Spirit? Last year during the holiday shopping madness I always fail to avoid, I found myself at Chef Central with my daughters, whipping out my charge card to pay for $150 worth of gifts they'd selected for their father, his longtime girlfriend, and her two children

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The House voted 229-193 Tuesday to reject the Senate-passed two-month payroll tax extension and demand a House-Senate conference to hammer out differences between the chambers on a tax break that is set to expire at the end of this year. House Republicans prefer a one-year extension of the tax cut, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will not re-start negotiations until the House passes a two-month extension of the tax cut that the Senate approved by an overwhelming majority on Saturday.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Water main break floods Pilsen homes | VIDEO While city crews worked Tuesday to fix a water main break that flooded streets and homes in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, residents were cleaning up the mess the flood left behind. Priest attends mass after church beating | VIDEO A South Side priest attended mass Tuesday two weeks after he was beaten and robbed inside the St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church rectory. $25K stolen from Toys for Tots | VIDEO An investigation has been launched into alleged embezzlement at a charity that collects toys for needy children during the holidays. Daley in public 1st time since wife's death | VIDEO Thirty-five years ago Tuesday, Chicago's first Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, passed away. Emington 5 to be laid to rest this week | VIDEO Funerals will be held this week for five members of an Illinois family killed in a murder-suicide. Evanston man accused in Wilmette burglary An Evanston man is charged with residential burglary in north suburban Wilmette. MORE STORIES Strange News Morning crew gets 'Elf-ified' Feds issue warning to unconventional sperm donor Model of jet fighter missing from Dutch museum 2 cited for shoplifting become crime victims Valuable gold coin appears in Pa. donation kettle Consumer Garrett's to open in Chatham, 87th and Cottage Grove Redbox video rentals at 2 CTA train stations Honda extends warranties on Civics Saab auto company files bankruptcy Company recalls ground beef over E. coli concern Healthbeat Elite athletes at greater risk for osteoarthritis Vitamin D may not ward off certain diseases Exercise can reduce COPD symptoms Study: Surgical checklist saves lives Health officials warning about neti pots MOST POPULAR New claims of police brutality in North Chicago Special Segment: Rise of the Angels $25K stolen from Toys for Tots Water main break floods Pilsen homes Authorities: Mother shot 3 children in Emington All Most Popular

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Congress shows little sign of ending its partisan standoff over the payroll tax cut extension. The GOP-controlled House refuses to vote on the Senate's plan. FULL STORY