Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Hikers to be released / $56M for union leaders / Kass on 'creepy' Bieber toothbrushes

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Iran releases two jailed American hikers

Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two American hikers jailed in Iran on spying charges, are about to be released from prison in Tehran after a court approved a $1 million bail-for-freedom deal, an official with the U.S. State Department tells CNN.

United revamps frequent flier program; focus is on pricier tickets United revamps frequent flier programs

In what's sure to be both loved and hated among business travelers, United Continental Holdings has revamped its frequent-flyer program to cater to avid travelers and those who buy pricey tickets.

Ramirez believes he's gone: 'We're ready to move on' Ramirez on future: 'We're ready to move on'

Aramis Ramirez said after Tuesday's game that he believes he's played his last game as a Cub at Wrigley Field.

Law gives huge pension perks to union leaders Law gives 23 Chicago union leaders $56M in city pensions

All it took to give nearly two dozen labor leaders from Chicago a windfall worth millions was a few tweaks to a handful of sentences in the state's lengthy pension code.

State of play State of play: Heading off a crisis at U.N.

If President Mahmoud Abba stands down on demands for a Palestinian state, it will be good for the U.S., good for Israel and good for the Palestinians.

Bears must keep Martz on short leash Haugh: Bears must keep Martz on short leash

Please return Mike Martz from the coaching booth to the sidelines while Jay Cutler still is ambulatory instead of in an ambulance.

Chicago lobbyists ring up $6 million in 6 months Chicago lobbyists ring up $6M in six months

In the game of City Hall influence, the list of registered lobbyists serves as the unofficial roster.

Teen idol as the herald of doom? Kass: Justin Bieber as the herald of doom?

And behold, another sign of the Apocalypse:

Real men don't need testosterone Huppke: Real men don't need testosterone

Exciting news! Being a good dad lowers your testosterone level!


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