“Star Trek” fans got quite a treat last night during the Academy Awards last night (Feb. 24).Actors who portray major characters from the film and television versions of the iconic science fiction series made cameo appearances during the three-hour-long ceremony celebrating the best movies of 2012.William Shatner, the actor that played Starship Enterprise captain James T. Kirk in original series helped...
Vatican 'Gay lobby'? Probably not
Label: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSBenedict XVI not stepping down under pressure from 'gay lobby,' Allen saysAllen: Benedict is a man who prefers the life of the mind to the nuts and bolts of government However, he says, much of the pope's time has been spent putting out firesEditor's note: John L. Allen Jr. is CNN's senior Vatican analyst and senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.(CNN) -- Suffice...
Snow, sleet beginning to hit
Label: Health A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Chicago area as a powerful storm churning through the southern Plains is beginning...
Feb
25
Wall Street dips on uncertain Italian election
Label: WorldNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks edged lower on Monday after fears of a divided parliament in Italy, the euro zone's third-largest economy, rekindled worries about the currency union's stability. The center-right coalition led by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was leading in the race for the Italian Senate, dashing hopes of a pro-reform, center-left victory seen as crucial to dig...
Words to Leave off Your Résumé
Label: WorldWhen it comes to looking for a job, what you don’t say can be just as important as what you do say. Here are nine phrases and words to leave off your résumé.Try Try simply shows a lack of belief, passion, commitment, and confidence — all the qualities you need to succeed in today’s tight job market. While try is the most dangerous word that an employee or job seeker can use in the workplace,...
Vatican 'Gay lobby'? Probably not
Label: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSBenedict XVI not stepping down under pressure from 'gay lobby,' Allen saysAllen: Benedict is a man who prefers the life of the mind to the nuts and bolts of government However, he says, much of the pope's time has been spent putting out firesEditor's note: John L. Allen Jr. is CNN's senior Vatican analyst and senior correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.(CNN) -- Suffice...
Boy, 16, charged with Bucktown home invasion, assault
Label: Health Chicago Tribune reporter Adam Sege with Sunday's Chicago overnight...
Powers to offer Iran sanctions relief at nuclear talks
Label: BusinessALMATY (Reuters) - Major powers will offer Iran some sanctions relief during talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this week if Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear program, a U.S. official said on Monday. But the Islamic Republic could face more economic pain if it fails to address international concerns about its atomic activities, the official said ahead of the February 26-27 meeting in the central...
Feb
24
Investors face another Washington deadline
Label: WorldNEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors face another Washington-imposed deadline on government spending cuts next week, but it's not generating the same level of fear as two months ago when the "fiscal cliff" loomed large. Investors in sectors most likely to be affected by the cuts, like defense, seem untroubled that the budget talks could send stocks tumbling. Talks on the U.S. budget...
Daytona ready for race, willing to relocate fans
Label: TechnologyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Fans feeling unsafe after the horrific crash at Daytona International Speedway can change seats for NASCAR's biggest race.Track President Joie Chitwood said Sunday workers successfully repaired a section of fence — 54 feet wide and 22 feet high — that was shredded Saturday when Kyle Larson's car went airborne on the final lap of a second-tier race and crashed through the...
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