- Advertisement -spot_img

ARCHIVE

Monthly Archives: April, 2009

Griffey hits No. 613, 400th as a Mariner

(SEATTLE) — Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 613th career home run and 400th as a Mariner on Wednesday night in his second home game of his return season in Seattle.

Obamas made $2.7 million last year

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, millionaires from his best-selling books, made $2.7 million last year and paid just under one-third of their adjusted income in federal taxes.

Obama to show solidarity in drug war

WASHINGTON — Confronting a security threat on America's doorstep, President Barack Obama launched a swift diplomatic mission to Mexico Thursday to show solidarity with a troubled neighbor — and to prove that the U.S. is serious about halting t

Jobless claims top 6M; housing starts plummet

WASHINGTON — The number of people receiving jobless benefits exceeded six million for the first time, the government reported Thursday, and housing construction unexpectedly plunged to its second-lowest level on record — fresh evidence that th

Crew members urging stronger security for ships

OXON HILL, Md. — An emotionally drained but ebullient Maersk Alabama crew told gripping stories of captivity at sea Thursday while urging stronger protection for ships operating in treacherous Horn of Africa waters.

Jamie Foxx apologizes to Miley Cyrus

NEW YORK — Comedian and actor Jamie Foxx has apologized to teen pop star Miley Cyrus for a radio routine in which he urged the 16-year-old to "make a sex tape and grow up."

Eminem’s brother charged with drunken driving

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The brother of rapper Eminem has been arrested and charged with drunken driving in Michigan.

Inaugural youth symposium at Harold Washington Cultural Center

The inaugural State of Youth Culture Symposium will be held April 17 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr.

Stroger looking to roll back portion of county tax

Thanks to an unspecified amount of federal stimulus money, Cook County residents could start paying less in sales tax beginning Jan. 1, 2010.

Kirk links suburban deaths to Mexican drug trade

Congressman Mark Kirk says at least 31 people in suburban Chicago have died so far this year after overdosing on unusually strong heroin.

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img