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New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago
Chicago Tribune reporterThe war in Vietnam was killing thousands of Latinos and, in Chicago, scores of families were being evicted from "renewed" neighborhoods like Lincoln Park. It was September 1968, and a gang of mostly Puerto Rican and Mexican teenagers called the Young...Tags: DePaul University, Humboldt Park, National or Ethnic Minorities, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Gang Activity
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UCLA's football program might be ahead of schedule
Rome wasn't built in a day, but then again, the contractors weren't Neuheisel, Walker and Chow. Wes Wellman Santa Monica Somewhere out there Coach Dorrell is still trying to figure out why Coach Neuheisel didn't punt at the end of the game. Brian...Tags: Beach Vacations, Mike Scioscia, Major League Baseball, Mitch Mustain, Clubs and Associations
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Md. regents endorse slots referendum
Wading into a political debate, the state Board of Regents unanimously endorsed Friday a plan to install 15,000 slot machines at five locations across Maryland. If approved by voters in November, slots would provide a dedicated revenue source for...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Marvin Mandel, Government, Referenda, Tourism and Leisure
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Looks can be deceiving for Terps' Turner
He's from Southern California, has curly blonde hair and can appear as placid as a sunset over the beach.
Maryland junior quarterback Chris Turner, named the starter for tomorrow's game at Middle Tennessee State, might occasionally amble to the...Tags: Ralph Friedgen, Rock and Roll Music
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Ewing, Olajuwon feel a kinship
Hakeem Olajuwon was asked Friday about the friendly rivalry he and Patrick Ewing shared during their careers as two of the greatest centers in basketball history. "Who said it was friendly?" Olajuwon replied. The 7-footers, who met for an NCAA title...Tags: Pat Riley, National Collegiate Athletic Association, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Patrick Ewing
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Michigan Democrats ready for state convention
Associated Press WriterJohn McCain and Barack Obama will top the Michigan ballot in November, but some names down the ticket still need to be determined. Democrats will meet Saturday at the Lansing Center to choose candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court, State Board of...Tags: Detroit Tigers, Trials, National Government, Major League Baseball, Referenda
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Chicago Football Classic mixes game, bands, fair, parade
Chicago Tribune reporterA crowd of more than 45,000 is expected for Saturday's 11th annual Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field. But the 4 p.m. Division II contest between Central State and West Virginia State is just one of many weekend attractions associated with the...Tags: National or Ethnic Minorities, Soldier Field, Brian Mitchell, Minority Groups, Kellen Winslow
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Illinois' Schock could become youngest congressman
Associated Press WriterAaron Schock is Hollywood-handsome, single and smart. He's also ambitious. At 19, he unseated the president of the Peoria, Ill., school board with 60 percent of the vote after a write-in campaign. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance in just two...Tags: National Government, Health Treatments, Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Jim Edgar
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After UCLA rains on Tennessee's parade, readers question the fearless forecaster
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterChris Dufresne takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football. Question: Care to re-think your 9/1 article? --Jim Hartwell Answer: I assume you're referring to the advance column I wrote...Tags: Injuries, Ohio State Buckeyes, NBC, Ohio State University, Thanksgiving
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76ers to hold training camp at Penn State
In preparation for the 2008-09 season, the Philadelphia 76ers will hold training camp at Penn State University from September 30 through October 5, 2008. The Sixers return to Happy Valley for the first time since the 2003 preseason, with camp scheduled...Tags: Boston Celtics, Penn State University, Philadelphia 76ers, Major League Baseball
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ISU receives $18.5 million for research center
Iowa State University is the recipient of a $18.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will help establish an engineering research center for biorenewable chemicals. The grant is part of the National Science Foundation's Generation...Tags: Engineering, Research, Technology
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Dull Saturday for Big Ten football
Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman found himself daydreaming Thursday afternoon. "I think Randy Moss is going to have a huge game this week," he said. And Silverman wasn't talking about the Randy Moss who terrorizes AFC East opponents. He meant...Tags: Randy Moss, Eminem, Contracts, National Football League, Matthew McConaughey
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