Gas prices fall to two year low across US
Gasoline prices have dropped more than 40 cents a gallon since Sept. 11, reaching about 1.15 nationally, its lowest since March 1999. In some cities prices slipped under a dollar as drivers celebrate, with statements from industry and consumers noting the sharp decline and revived spending.
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Weather outlook for today and Tuesday restated
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Quinn announces run for lieutenant governor in Illinois
Pat Quinn, former Illinois state treasurer and frequent candidate, says he will not seek the Democratic governor nomination and will run for lieutenant governor. He cites college costs for his two high school sons and his 52 years. Quinn previously led tax and consumer efforts including backing the Citizens Utility Board creation.
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Corinne Wood backs OConner as GOP running mate
Corinne Wood announces William OConner as her choice for running mate in the Republican race. Jackson and Fitzgerald unite to block Durbin's plan for expanding O'Hare, citing impact on flights and local concerns.
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Topinka to seek third term as Illinois treasurer
Chicago AP reports Judy Baar Topinka will run for a third term as Illinois state treasurer. She notes no treasurer has won three terms and says she wants to keep shaping the state budget and affecting many Illinois lives. She declined bids for lieutenant governor.
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Topinka
Illinois
Benton Woman Found Dead Near Akin Overpass
Authorities investigate the death of 20 year old Shelley Davis found beside railroad tracks at Boothby Crossing near Akin after a 2 a.m. discovery by a train crew. Sheriff Wilson said alcohol may have been involved at a party the night before. An autopsy was performed with toxicology pending four to six weeks.
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Hamas parade near Sidon marks founding anniversary
A Hamas organized anti-Israel demonstration at the El Hilweh refugee camp near Sidon featured passing by own action bombers. A suicide bomber in Haifa injured eleven as hazardous materials exploded in a busy intersection. The conflict fuels calls to remove Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
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Tape shows bin Laden praising scale of 9 11 attacks
In a taped interview bin Laden appeared relaxed as he discussed the Sept 11 attacks. U S officials confirmed the tape proves his role and knowledge of the attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Cheney and Myers commented on the tape while Bush avoided questions.
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Greater U.S. force considered as campaign extends
U.S. officials said the military may deploy more American troops and prolong operations, even with the Taliban toppled and al Qaida fighters boxed in near their mountain stronghold, signaling a broader war effort beyond initial goals.
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