Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Nationwide test of Emergency Alert System set for Wednesday

The federally Emergency Alert System, which uses television and radio stations, as well as cable and satellite provides to transmit information in the event of disasters, will have its first nationwide test on Wednesday.

Cain accuser finds herself under scrutiny Cain accuser finds herself under scrutiny

Her motives and personal history under scrutiny, the woman who publicly has accused Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of groping her inside a parked car in July 1997 says she came forward out of duty.

Cain 'absolutely' rejects accusations and says he won't drop out of GOP race Cain 'absolutely' rejects accusations and says he won't drop out of GOP race

A defiant Herman Cain declared Tuesday he would not drop his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in the face of allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.

Cain troubles loom over Wednesday's GOP debate Cain troubles loom over Wednesday's GOP debate

The economy is supposed to be the focus when Republican presidential contenders share a debate stage for the first time since allegations of sexual impropriety rocked Republican Herman Cain's presidential bid.

Prosecutors: Cab driver wanted to hire a hit man Prosecutors: Cab driver wanted to hire a hit man

A Chicago cab driver tried to hire a hit man to kill someone who owed him money, Cook County prosecutors charged.

Autopsy: Body of man found in closet was homicide victim Autopsy: Body of man found in closet was homicide victim

An autopsy conducted today determined that the body of a man in his 40s found in a closet of an apartment in the Oakland neighborhood was a homicide victim, officials said.

Police: Baby sitter injured 6-month-old boy by shaking him Police: Baby sitter injured 6-month-old boy by shaking him

A Plano woman was arrested Monday nearly nine months after she allegedly injured a 6-month-old boy she was caring for by shaking him so hard the infant sustained head injuries, officials said.

Illinois state Senator Jeff Schoenberg retiring Illinois state Senator Jeff Schoenberg retiring

SPRINGFIELD -- Democratic state Sen. Jeff Schoenberg says he's retiring from the Illinois Legislature.


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