Wednesday, January 25, 2012

U.S. raid frees hostages / Schmich on Sen. Kirk / McDonald's new look

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U.S. commandos free two pirate hostages in Somalia
U.S. raid frees American hostage in Somalia

A team of U.S. Navy SEALs parachuted into Somalia this morning and rescued an American woman and a Danish man after a shootout with the pirates holding them hostage.

Obama delivers a confrontational State of the Union address 'I intend to fight obstruction with action'

Analysis: President Obama used his State of the Union speech to draw contrasts with the GOP as he vowed to fight "obstruction," opening a debate on government's role. >> Video
2 girls shot near South Side performing arts high school 2 girls shot near performing arts high school

Two teenage girls suffered minor gunshot wounds late yesterday near a Bronzeville performing arts high school, police said.
Wrigley rooftop venue sold in bankruptcy auction Wrigley rooftop venue sold in bankruptcy auction

The owner of a Wrigley Field rooftop business acquired a neighboring property with a rooftop venue at a bankruptcy auction for $4.8 million.
Deng determined to play Deng determined to play

Hardened by past questions about his toughness and buoyed by the Bulls' championship potential, an upbeat Luol Deng will try to play through a torn ligament in his left wrist that sources say doctors suggested he have surgery to repair.
Longer school day may be too much for some children, parents say Is longer school day too much for some children?

As Chicago prepares for a longer day at all public schools this fall, some parents are finding that a 71/2-hour school day can be too much of a good thing.
Paterno's legacy forever cloudy Greenstein: Don't judge Paterno on one huge mistake

They will bury Joe Paterno on Wednesday, but the debate will rage for decades. Do you judge a man by his body of work — or by one colossal mistake?
Kirk's plight puts everyday bothers in perspective Schmich: Kirk's plight puts everyday woes in perspective

The stricken senator's sudden stroke reminds us to make the most of every moment.
McDonald's pushes ahead with new look McDonald's new look includes flat-screen TVs, seating zones

Half-moon-shaped booths, low stools, wooden blinds and flat-screen TVs, is the new look of a remodeled McDonald's.
Looking ahead, Dunn forgetting recent past Looking ahead, Dunn forgetting recent past

Adam Dunn admits it has been difficult to forget his miserable 2011 season.

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