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M. Todd Henderson: Divestment and Financial Illiteracy

Tue, 2013-05-21 07:20
Colleges should devote more time to teaching economics and elementary finance to their students. Armed with some basics, these well-meaning students would be able to make a much bigger impact on our world. M. Todd Henderson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/m-todd-henderson/

PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction

Tue, 2013-05-21 06:31
By Alice Mannette Ian Simpson MOORE, Okla., May 21 (Reuters) - Pre-dawn emergency workers searched feverishly for survivors in the rubble of homes, primary schools... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-gerken/

Kelly Rigg: Top 5 Actions to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Climate Change

Tue, 2013-05-21 05:46
If you've ever had the feeling that your lifestyle changes amount to tiny drops in a very large proverbial bucket, I invite you to consider taking one of these 'Top 5 actions' to fight climate change. Kelly Rigg http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-rigg/

Treasury, IRS Reportedly Spoke Multiple Times About How To Handle Scandal

Mon, 2013-05-20 23:16
More details emerged Monday suggesting that the Treasury Department was involved in the IRS mulling over a public admission of its activities targeting conservative groups.... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

Red Wings Take Series Lead

Mon, 2013-05-20 21:17
DETROIT — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-klopman/

Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City Suburb

Mon, 2013-05-20 21:07
MOORE, Okla., May 20 (Reuters) - A 2-mile-wide (3-km-wide) tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing at least 51 people... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-finocchiaro/

First Lawsuit Filed Against IRS Over Tea Party Scandal

Mon, 2013-05-20 20:13
By Nate Raymond May 20 (Reuters) - A California-based Tea Party group sued the U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Monday in what marked the first... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/

David Protess: Wrongful Conviction Hearing a Revelation

Mon, 2013-05-20 17:11
Truth be told, slurs are common around the water cooler, reflecting a dehumanizing view of criminal defendants that comes from years of locking them up, one person of color at a time. David Protess http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-protess/

Sometimes You Wanna Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Mon, 2013-05-20 16:53
"Cheers" fan or not, who doesn't want to go where everybody knows your name? The bar that poured thousands of beers (and charged its loyal... Maggie Furlong http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maggie-furlong/

PHOTOS: 'Gatsby'-Style Mansion In Glen Ellyn

Mon, 2013-05-20 16:34
New to the Chicagoland real estate market is an opulent Colonial rivaling that of the stunning homes that serve as a backdrop of Baz Luhrmann's... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

LOOK: Tree Stripped Bare By Lightning

Mon, 2013-05-20 16:11
We've never seen anything quite like this. An ash tree on the campus of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, was apparently stripped of its bark... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hunter-stuart/

Rahm Taps Desiree Rogers To Chair Choose Chicago

Mon, 2013-05-20 16:04
WASHINGTON--Mayor Rahm Emanuel tapped Desiree Rogers--former White House Social Secretary, now CEO of Johnson Publishing--to chair the board of the city's non-profit tourism marketing organization,... Chicago Sun-Times http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Advocates Say Votes Are There For Illinois Gay Marriage Bill

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:46
Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy Windy City Times: With the end of the Illinois' spring legislation session just days away, LGBT leaders say that equal... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Gov. Quinn Reviewing, Still 'Open Minded' On Marijuana Bill

Mon, 2013-05-20 14:01
With the fate of a bill that would bring legal medical marijuana to Illinois in his hands, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn would only go so... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Teachers Union To Rally Downtown As School Closure Vote Looms

Mon, 2013-05-20 13:33
The Chicago Teachers Union will wrap its three-day march in protests of Chicago Public School closings with a Monday afternoon rally in Daley Plaza. The... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

State Lawmakers Demand Answers From Obama On IRS Scandal

Mon, 2013-05-20 13:30
WASHINGTON -- The controversy surrounding the IRS' targeting of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status is, if nothing else, an easy target. Virtually no one... Sam Stein http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sam-stein/

Woman On Suing Trump: 'Somebody Had To Stand Up To Him'

Mon, 2013-05-20 13:06
CHICAGO — An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/

Burned Body Discovered In Northwest Side Dumpster

Mon, 2013-05-20 11:12
Chicago authorities are investigating the death of a person whose charred body was discovered in a Northwest Side trash bin late Sunday evening. Fire crews... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

A Trail Mix For Every Trail: America's Best Hiking Spots And What To Snack On When You're There

Mon, 2013-05-20 10:55
Need a good excuse to skip the gym? The great outdoors beckons louder than ever at this time of year with fresh air, sunshine and... Sarabeth Sanders http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarabeth-sanders/

2 Nearly Identical Food Websites Are Now Officially The Same Thing

Mon, 2013-05-20 09:47
NEW YORK — Rival online takeout services Seamless North America and GrubHub on Monday announced plans to combine and create a new company covering more... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dino-grandoni/

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