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A moderate Democrat whose vote could be crucial said Thursday an attempted Senate compromise on abortion is unsatisfactory, raising doubts about whether the chamber can pass President Obama's health care...

Mayor Daley on Wednesday exerted new pressure on a logjam that has kept City Council from approving plans to add a second Walmart store in the city. "I am raising...

The teen who famously masqueraded as a Chicago police officer -- donning a uniform and riding along with another officer -- was ordered released Wednesday morning after more than two...

Credit Suisse Group has agreed to pay $536 million to settle a Justice Department investigation and admit to violating U.S. economic sanctions by hiding the booming business it was doing...

Churches in an Alabama city better count on a few extra guests at Christmas Eve candlelight ceremonies. The Birmingham suburb of Homewood requires a permit and four off-duty firefighters to...

Iconix Brand Management has ended talks to acquire Playboy Enterprises Inc., according to three people familiar with the situation. The Chicago-based adult content producer and magazine publisher has been in...

Cincinnati Bengals Chris Henry suffered serious injuries after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute with his fiance, police said Wednesday. Illinois needs to...

A call from a flight attendant to the pilots of the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis catapulted the cockpit crew from complacency to confusion. Interviews with the flight crew...

More than 100 million Europeans will be able to pick a Web browser after Microsoft Corp. agreed to offer Internet users a choice to avoid new fines -- a move...

Court cancels amnesty deal Pakistani leader loses shield against corruption charges ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's top court struck down an amnesty Wednesday that had protected U.S.-allied President Asif Ali Zardari from...