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Roger Ebert's books are his legacy
Rogert Ebert, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic who died today, leaves behind a rich legacy, thanks to a shelf-full of books that explore movies -- and his own life. His memoir, "Life Itself," dealt with his battle with alcoholism and the later,...
Tags: Gene Siskel, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Roger Ebert, Casablanca (movie), Entertainment Events
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Bankruptcy judge says he will approve Tribune Co. restructuring
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAfter more than 31/2 years of bitter legal conflict, the judge in Tribune Co.'s bankruptcy case said he would approve a plan to transfer ownership of the Chicago media company to a group of hedge funds and banks based in Los Angeles and New York. But...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Board of Directors, Bankruptcy, Chicago Tribune, Media Industry
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The Next Level: NCAA tournament edition
The Baltimore SunSixteen basketball players from the Baltimore area took part in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. After the first weekend of play, how many remain? Here's a look at how all 16 players fared. Still alive * C.J. Fair's top-seeded Syracuse squad got...Tags: College Sports, Georgetown Hoyas, Loyola Greyhounds, Iowa State Cyclones, Towson Tigers
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Media roundup: What they're saying about the Ravens
• FoxSports.com's Greg Couch believes the Ravens squandered the final opportunity to win a Super Bowl for aging defenders Ed Reed and Ray Lewis.
Joe Flacco should be a star quarterback now. The defense of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed should be in the Super...Tags: Fox Broadcasting Company, Lee Evans, Stephen Gostkowski, Ray Lewis, Kyle Williams (football, wide receiver)
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Hold onto your pups: Dog kidnappings on the rise
The Baltimore SunYipe -- here's a disturbing story. Dog-nappings are up in a big way in 2011... more than 30 percent! According to this report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the American Kennel Club, which tracks dog kidnappings, is saying the crime has surged 32 percent this...Tags: Apple iPad, Vehicles, American Kennel Club, Kidnapping
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Wednesday morning talkers: Ron Paul won't seek re-election to Congress
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • One less independent thinker...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, George W. Bush, Chicago Hotels, Betty Ford, Republican Party
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The ugly side of Big Labor
On July 10, three Chicago-area Alderwoods funeral homes were viciously vandalized. All were Dignity Memorial network facilities that had also been targeted for a strike by local Teamsters.
Teamsters Local 727, which represents 16 Alderwoods embalmers,...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Regional Authority, Collective Contract, Business, Labor Disputes
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Wednesday morning talkers: Weiner coached woman to lie
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles: • It keeps getting worse: Weiner...Tags: The Washington Post, USA Today, Jesse Jackson, Drugs and Medicines, Barack Obama
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Newspapers sell out of historic editions
Associated PressNewsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of yesterday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president, as some jubilant customers picked up two, three or even 30 copies as keepsakes. The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times...Tags: History, eBay Inc., Newspaper and Magazine, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Chicago Tribune
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Aides' woes could badly harm Bush
Sun reporterWashington // It's not often that President Bush, who casts himself as decisive and bold, is cut off from decisions of grave importance to his presidency. But as he and his team brace for the results of a lengthy CIA leak investigation that has reached...Tags: Hurricane Damage, International Military Interventions, Trials, Referenda, Wars and Interventions
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Novak defends actions in leak
Sun StaffIn another installment of the cat-and-mouse game that the affair of the CIA spy's leaked name has become, conservative columnist Robert Novak gave an unexpected glimpse yesterday at his role in the matter, something he promised he would not do until it...Tags: George W. Bush, Karl Rove, Heads of State, Journalism, Niger
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Sun journalists win award for 'On Their Own' series
Two journalists from The Sun have won a national award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a series published last fall that focused on the plight of two homeless Baltimore teenagers. Reporter Liz Bowie and photographer André F. Chung won...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Photography, Teen-agers, The New York Times, Journalism
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