State

• Former Gov. Ryan Headed to Prison

  • Voters Knew George Ryan Was No Angel

• Police: Students Used Cookies to Torture

• Ill. Student Gets Detention for Hugging

• Chicago Police Tasered 82-Year-Old Woman

National

• Writers' Strike Halts Some TV Production

• More Marion VA Surgeons Put on Leave

• Chronic Homelessness Dips Nearly 12 Pct.

• Fisher-Price Toys Recalled

International

• Demonstrators Clash With Pakistan Police

• Turkish Troops Poised on Iraq Border

• Hope Grows for Mideast Peace

Politics

• House Gives Tax Relief to Veterans

• Ky. Governor Loses Bid for 2nd Term

• Ron Paul's Money Draws Fresh Attention

ODD & Extraordinary

• 8-Limbed Girl Has Successful Surgery

• Man With Knife Holds Off Aggressive Deer

• Man Arrested After Reporting Pot Theft

• Pig Sitter Charged; Portly Pet on Diet

• Cow Falls Off Cliff and Hits Van

Science

• Discovery Prepares for Midday Landing

• Scientists Discover Planet Orbiting Star

• China Plans to Launch Space Station

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