Archive for May 1st, 2008

Bits of Chicago's historic Pullman district get facelift after fire - The Canadian Press

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The Canadian PressBits of Chicago's historic Pullman district get facelift after fireThe Canadian Press, CHICAGO -9 hours agoCHICAGO— It was a remarkable, if short-lived, 19th century blue-collar utopia. George M. Pullman, famous ... Read more..

Treasure trove found in 500-year-old shipwreck off Africa (AP)

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AP - The ship was laden with tons of copper ingots, elephant tusks, gold coins — and cannons to fend off pirates. But it had nothing to protect it from ... Read more..

Protesters across America call for immigration reform - CNN

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Thanh Nien DailyProtesters across America call for immigration reformCNN -6 hours agoDemonstrators wave a huge flag quilt Thursday before an immigration rally in Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, Illinois, 3000 to 4500 ... Read more..

Pistons crush 76ers 100-77 in Game 6 to reach second round (AP)

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AP - Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round ... Read more..

Immigrants Rally for Rights - New York Times

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WBTImmigrants Rally for RightsNew York Times, United States -6 hours agoThe rallies, held in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York among other cities, called for changes in immigration laws and a reduction ... Read more..

Locker Room Free Picks Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs - BetUS … - BetUs.com

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WSBT-TVLocker Room Free Picks Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs - BetUS ...BetUs.com, Canada -2 hours agoThis game was over before it even started as the Chicago Cubs rocked Milwaukee starter Jeff Suppan ... Read more..

Obama's Pastor Is Praised, Condemned on Chicago's South Side - Bloomberg

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Boston GlobeObama's Pastor Is Praised, Condemned on Chicago's South SideBloomberg -1 hour agoBy Kim Chipman May 2 (Bloomberg) -- Willie Smith, a truck driver in Chicago, is angry because Reverend Jeremiah ... Read more..

Cubs Pros and Cons: Chicago-Milwaukee - Bleacher Report

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National PostCubs Pros and Cons: Chicago-MilwaukeeBleacher Report, CA -7 hours agoHe is not the closer of the Chicago Cubs. Carlos pitched great today, as he again kept his walk totals down. Apart ... Read more..

New study: 58 percent of black children can’t swim (AP)

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AP - Nearly 60 percent of African-American children can't swim, almost twice the figure for white children, according to a first-of-its-kind survey which USA Swimming hopes will strengthen its efforts ... Read more..