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Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Fed increases key interest rate
WASHINGTON-- The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by a one-quarter percentage point Wednesday, its first rate increase in four years, in an attempt to keep the economy and inflation on an even keel.
Teachers will re-vote for president
The closest Chicago Teachers Union election in 30 years was declared null and void Tuesday after a union committee found "evidence of fraud" including 600 missing ballots, according to union officials.
Iraqis gain legal custody of Saddam
BAGHDAD, Iraq-- Iraq's new authorities took legal control of Saddam Hussein and 11 key deputies Wednesday, the government said, setting the stage for a trial for alleged war crimes during the deposed leader's 24 years in power.
News
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Madigan: Fire hospital board
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Loop fire cause disputed
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Daley to Blagojevich: Reform school funding
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Bean's real name is a head-scratcher
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Joliet priest admits stealing from church
Iraq
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Iraqi insurgents attack U.S. base as violence continues
War on Terror
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Court ruling puts tribunal under greater legal scrutiny
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Wanted militant, policeman killed in Riyadh
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Guantanamo Bay detainee case sent back to California
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Explosions kill one in eastern Afghan city
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Army recalls 5,600 to active duty
Elections
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Kerry calls for 1 million more college grads
Sports
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Suddenly, Buehrle red-hot again
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Cubs win in flying circus
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Wittenberg throwing a debut-flaunt party
Business
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Bank One in $90 million settlement on fund trading
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Appeals court approves Microsoft antitrust settlement
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Sears acquiring Kmart, Wal-Mart stores
Entertainment
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Slow burn over fast burns
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Well-acted, stylish 'Electricidad' lacking grandeur
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They call J.J. Cale the breeze
Lifestyles
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Patience a virtue, but plastic surgery is faster
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Motorola to market videophone for broadband
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Nortel selling factories that employ 2,500
Health
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Highly detailed scan shows fetus moving in womb
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Chicago Medical School investigated by feds, two trustees step down
Food
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Picnics & potato salad
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Shower the bride with a special luncheon
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Here's how the bride's mother can join the fun
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