Thursday, December 15, 2011

End to Iraq war / Bulls sign Hamilton / American cuts flights

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U.S. military marks end to nearly nine bloody years in Iraq

The U.S. military officially ended its war in Iraq today, rolling up its flag at a low-key ceremony with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta nearly nine bloody years after the invasion that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein.

Blagojevich seeks drug treatment in prison Blagojevich seeks drug treatment in prison

Convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to enroll in a substance-abuse program at a federal prison outside of Denver, a move that could shave up to a year off of his prison sentence.

Hamilton officially in the fold Ex-Pistons star Hamilton signs with Bulls

Ex-Pistons All-Star Richard "Rip" Hamilton agreed to a deal with the Bulls for at least $10 million over two years. He will compete with Ronnie Brewer for the starting shooting guard spot. >> Photos

American Airlines cuts flights at O'Hare American Airlines cuts flights at O'Hare

American Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection two weeks ago, is reducing service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The cuts are unrelated to bankruptcy, the airline says.

Stop cheating Social Security with payroll-tax cut Stop cheating Social Security with payroll-tax cut

Editorial: Extending the cut would shortchange the system — and deepen our enormous debt.

James Pritzker to restore, open Frank Lloyd Wright's Emil Bach House James Pritzker to restore, open Emil Bach House

Retired Col. James Pritzker is most known for the 8-year-old military library that bears his name. And the meticulous restoration of the library's new home, the Monroe Building on South Michigan Avenue, is winning him praise.

Mexico City hopes to lure Chicagoans by touting cheaper health care Mexico City luring Chicagoans with cheaper health care

Banking on worries over rising health costs in the U.S., government and hospital officials in Mexico City are courting Chicagoans searching for affordable medical care.

The worst Christmas story ever: Wisconsin vs. Charlotte the deer Kass: Wisconsin vs. Charlotte the deer | Video

The worst Christmas story ever takes place in Wisconsin, starring Charlotte, the deer who thinks she's a horse.

Cubs bid for Darvish Rogers: Cubs make bid for Japanese star Darvish

Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn't fulfilled the expectations that came with a $103 million commitment. But he helped Theo Epstein win a World Series ring in 2007, and he hasn't scared the Cubs' new president away from the high price of elite international talent.


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