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An updated and merry Christmas pageant
A young child in a gold-adorned white robe stood stage right bathed in a spotlight’s glaring luminance. “And soon, the wise men came to the manger,” the haloed-tyke proclaimed. Pretty standard Christmas pageant stuff — until the...Tags: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (movie), Religion and Belief, Religious Festivals, The Rolling Stones (music group), Music
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Burb's Eye View: It's getting easier to find the right genes
The steps leading down to the quiet storefront added to the intimidation. He remembers it not as a cellar, exactly, but it was a small, dense room underneath the street-level life pulsing away in the evening. Leo Myers, then just a teen, approached the...Tags: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Human Body, Health, Research, Slavery
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Mailbag: Child's life more important than phone call
Slow down Burbank! In the past two weeks I know of two children who have been hit by cars — one directly in front of Jordan Middle School. Fortunately, these children had minor injuries and will make a full recovery. The next child might not be...Tags: Laws, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Prosecution, World War II (1939-1945), Crime, Law and Justice
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Get ready for the election with 'Presidential Campaign Posters'
Jacket CopyBefore the era of the 24-hour news cycle and weekly televised debates, the predominant and most creative outlet for presidential candidates to communicate their vision was the campaign poster. With "Presidential Campaign Posters" (Quirk Books, $40), the... -
Local vets visit to WWII Memorial ‘out of this world’
TribLocal - Schaumburg » NewsNinety-year-old Chuck Esposito described his first time visiting the National World War II Memorial as “out of this world.” The resident of Friendship Village retirement …... -
Martinsburg High School Class of 2012 is the largest yet
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comWith 381 graduates, the Martinsburg High School Class of 2012 is the largest yet, interim Principal Trent Sherman told a capacity crowd Friday night at the school’s 134h commencement exercises. The graduating class — which received about $2.5...Tags: Schools, College Sports, College Baseball, High Schools
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Memorial Day reveals our common history, unites us all
In an era of political struggles, blue and red states, and liberals and conservatives, we still have much to unite our country. Memorial Day reveals our common destiny; it's a holiday that binds America together. It's the one day that knocks down class...Tags: Missing in Action, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Memorial Day, Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War II (1939-1945)
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Best-sellers
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Stolen Prey" by John Sandford (Putnam, $27.95). Minnesota cop Lucas Davenport wrestles with the brutal murder of a bank executive and his family in the upscale town of Deephaven. Last week: — 2. "11th Hour" by James Patterson...Tags: James Patterson , Lyndon B. Johnson, Stephen Colbert, Key West, Book
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Blagojevich's brother not publicly bitter — but he's unsure how to restore his reputation
As U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald retires to accolades, Robert Blagojevich said he's still fighting to restore his reputation since federal prosecutors dropped charges against him in a sweeping corruption case involving his brother's administration.
"I...Tags: Lawyers, Barack Obama, Prosecution, Executive Branch, Rod Blagojevich
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Fitzgerald humbly bows out
Departing U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's options seem endless.
In his first comments since announcing he was stepping down, Fitzgerald said Thursday that public service remains "in his blood." He also likely has his pick of a prestigious, high-paying...Tags: FBI, Lawyers, Peter Fitzgerald, Prosecution, Executive Branch
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Fitzgerald apologizes for his lowest moment
Change of Subject(Retiring U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald) admitted regrets about his comments on the day of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s arrest when the normally reticent U.S. attorney said Lincoln would “roll over in his grave” and he spoke a...
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