(AP) In Hernandez case, a Conn. house holds cluesBy PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressBRISTOL, Conn.Two friends of Aaron Hernandez were hanging out at the blue Cape-style house in Bristol when the NFL star beckoned them for an outing that ended with another
By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated PressCHICAGOHe has never been elected to anything, not even “student council in high school,” as he boasts. He has little patience for schmoozing. In dealing with people, he admits to being “pretty blunt” – more suited to
(AP) Bengals’ Harrison gets to chase Big Ben againBy JOE KAYAP Sports WriterCINCINNATIBen Roethlisberger took the snap and tried to stay upright long enough for his receivers to get open on the fourth-and-17 play with time running out. James Harrison
(AP) Cutler, Bennett lead Bears over Vikings 31-30By ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports WriterCHICAGOJay Cutler threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Martellus Bennett with 10 seconds left to lead the Chicago Bears to a 31-30 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
POLITICO’s September 8 Playbook signature letter contained an ad from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun group claiming “seven kids are murdered with guns…every day in America.” Below this claim is a link to a Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) campaign
Battles for and against gun control continue to intensify in various states around the country. Although Colorado took center stage with the recall of state senator John Morse (D-Colorado Springs) and Angela Giron (D-Pueblo) days ago, gun control is or
Jim Furyk became the sixth professional golfer in PGA Tour history to shoot a 59 on Friday when he shot the magical number at the BMW Championship outside of Chicago, shooting -12 on the par-71 course. Furyk dramatically birdied his
(AP) Rusin solid again but Cubs lose to Pirates 3-1By WILL GRAVESAP Sports WriterPITTSBURGHChicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum isn’t quite ready to give Chris Rusin a spot in the rotation next spring. If Rusin’s argument gets any more compelling over
On September 11, Chicago’s city council abolished its 45-year old gun registry and the city’s gun permit requirement amid pressure from the Supreme Court and the U.S. 7th Circuit Court Appeals. In 2010’s McDonald v. Chicago, the Supreme Court ruled against
Thirteen members of Illinois’ powerful and elite political class have now been charged in fraud schemes by the U.S. Attorney’s office this year. At least two have some form of connection to President Obama: Jeri L. Wright, daughter of the controversial
(AP) DC mayor vetoes wage bill affecting Wal-MartBy BEN NUCKOLSAssociated PressWASHINGTONMayor Vincent Gray vetoed a bill Thursday that would force Wal-Mart and other large retailers to pay their employees at least $12.50 an hour, calling it a “job killer” that
By BRETT ZONGKERAssociated PressWASHINGTON Acclaimed actress Shirley MacLaine and four musicians spanning rock, jazz and opera–Billy Joel, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Martina Arroyo–will receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, considered the nation’s highest honor for those who influence American
(AP) Wounded vets to meet marathon bombing victimsBy BRIDGET MURPHYAssociated PressBOSTONWounded veterans and Boston Marathon bombing survivors who lost limbs planned to come together in Boston on Thursday to share their experiences and send a message that life goes on.
So far so good for Marc Trestman. After his Bears beat the Bengals 24-21 on Sunday, Trestman became only the fourth coach in franchise history to post a victory in his first game. It wasn’t perfect. There was the obligatory
(AP) MLB remembers Sept. 11 with on-field tributesBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterTexas Rangers third base coach Gary Pettis still has vivid memories of that day 12 years ago, when two hijacked jets were flown into the World Trade Center towers.
From the moment the recall effort in Colorado began, money started flowing in from out-of-state gun control proponents and influence flowed in from Chicago. It was all part of an effort to protect state senators Angela Giron (D-Pueblo) and John
(AP) Big Ten pride at stake with 4 games vs. Pac-12By DAVE CAMPBELLAP Sports WriterThis is one of those rare weeks when even Michigan fans might hope for an Ohio State victory. Minnesota wouldn’t mind a win by Wisconsin, either,
(AP) 49ers, Broncos remain atop AP Pro32 power rankingsBy DAVE SKRETTAAP Sports WriterThe San Francisco 49ers gave up ground to the Denver Broncos while holding down the top spot in the AP Pro32 power rankings after the first week of
(AP) Soriano hits 2 HRs as Yankees beat Orioles 7-5By DAVID GINSBURGAP Sports WriterBALTIMOREAlfonso Soriano hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 Tuesday night
David Letterman found it impossible to talk about the Instigator in Chief of the current diplomatic crisis with Syria on Monday night’s edition of The Late Show. The host made a couple light-hearted jokes before launching another slam at President
Reggie Bush (21 carries for 90 yards, 4 catches 104 yards) could be the final piece for the Lions, whose Week 1 rating was virtually even with both the Bears and Packers. The odd team out in the Week 1
The good news for the Cincinnati Bengals is that even a good Bears defense could not cover AJ Green, and with the once-mighty conference going 0-4 in Week 1, the Bengals were clearly the best team. They battled tough in
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has a baby daughter named Ju-Ae, according to former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who labelled the supreme ruler of the isolated, authoritarian state a “good dad.” Rodman, who calls Kim a friend and just returned
The Chicago Bears defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 at Soldier Field. It was Marc Trestman’s first victory as a head coach. “We kept fighting through it, it’s a credit to each and every guy,” Trestman, who reportedly was handed the
It’s finally that time of year again. I’ve been ready for some football since February. Even with the thrill of the Chicago Blackhawks’ victory in the Stanley Cup, there’s nothing quite as engaging as a weekend-plus of football. I’m no
