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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 •
Madigan: Fire hospital board •
Loop fire cause disputed •
Daley to Blagojevich: Reform school funding •
Bean's real name is a head-scratcher •
Joliet priest admits stealing from church
Iraq •
Iraqi insurgents attack U.S. base as violence continues
War on Terror •
Court ruling puts tribunal under greater legal scrutiny •
Wanted militant, policeman killed in Riyadh •
Guantanamo Bay detainee case sent back to California •
Explosions kill one in eastern Afghan city •
Army recalls 5,600 to active duty
Elections •
Kerry calls for 1 million more college grads
Sports •
Suddenly, Buehrle red-hot again •
Cubs win in flying circus •
Wittenberg throwing a debut-flaunt party
Business •
Bank One in $90 million settlement on fund trading •
Appeals court approves Microsoft antitrust settlement •
Sears acquiring Kmart, Wal-Mart stores
Entertainment •
Slow burn over fast burns •
Well-acted, stylish 'Electricidad' lacking grandeur •
They call J.J. Cale the breeze
Lifestyles •
Patience a virtue, but plastic surgery is faster
Technology
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Motorola to market videophone for broadband •
Nortel selling factories that employ 2,500
Health •
Highly detailed scan shows fetus moving in womb •
Chicago Medical School investigated by feds, two trustees step down
Food •
Picnics & potato salad •
Shower the bride with a special luncheon •
Here's how the bride's mother can join the fun
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