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Roger Ebert's books are his legacy

2013-04-04 17:20:00

Rogert Ebert, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic who died today, leaves behind a rich legacy, thanks to a shelf-full of books that explore movies -- and his own life. His memoir, "Life Itself," dealt with his battle with alcoholism and the later,...

Bankruptcy judge says he will approve Tribune Co. restructuring

2012-07-13 19:25:00

After more than 31/2 years of bitter legal conflict, the judge in Tribune Co.'s bankruptcy case said he would approve a plan to transfer ownership of the Chicago media company to a group of hedge funds and banks based in Los Angeles and New York. But...

The Next Level: NCAA tournament edition

2012-03-19 06:46:00

Sixteen basketball players from the Baltimore area took part in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. After the first weekend of play, how many remain? Here's a look at how all 16 players fared. Still alive * C.J. Fair's top-seeded Syracuse squad got...

Media roundup: What they're saying about the Ravens

2012-01-24 05:30:00

• FoxSports.com's Greg Couch believes the Ravens squandered the final opportunity to win a Super Bowl for aging defenders Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Joe Flacco should be a star quarterback now. The defense of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed should be in the Super...

Hold onto your pups: Dog kidnappings on the rise

2011-08-15 05:55:00

Yipe -- here's a disturbing story. Dog-nappings are up in a big way in 2011... more than 30 percent! According to this report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the American Kennel Club, which tracks dog kidnappings, is saying the crime has surged 32 percent this...

Wednesday morning talkers: Ron Paul won't seek re-election to Congress

2011-07-13 02:01:00

On�weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • One less independent thinker...

The ugly side of Big Labor

2011-08-08 03:00:00

On July 10, three Chicago-area Alderwoods funeral homes were viciously vandalized. All were Dignity Memorial network facilities that had also been targeted for a strike by local Teamsters. Teamsters Local 727, which represents 16 Alderwoods embalmers,...

Wednesday morning talkers: Weiner coached woman to lie

2011-06-08 02:00:00

Newspapers sell out of historic editions

2008-11-06 00:00:00

Newsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of yesterday's papers declaring Barack Obama the nation's first black president, as some jubilant customers picked up two, three or even 30 copies as keepsakes. The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times...

Aides' woes could badly harm Bush

2005-10-17 00:00:00

Washington // It's not often that President Bush, who casts himself as decisive and bold, is cut off from decisions of grave importance to his presidency. But as he and his team brace for the results of a lengthy CIA leak investigation that has reached...

Novak defends actions in leak

2005-08-02 00:00:00

In another installment of the cat-and-mouse game that the affair of the CIA spy's leaked name has become, conservative columnist Robert Novak gave an unexpected glimpse yesterday at his role in the matter, something he promised he would not do until it...

Sun journalists win award for 'On Their Own' series

2006-04-18 00:00:00

Two journalists from The Sun have won a national award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a series published last fall that focused on the plight of two homeless Baltimore teenagers. Reporter Liz Bowie and photographer Andr� F. Chung won...

Why: Roger Ebert, the popular film critic and television co-host who along with his fellow reviewer and sometime sparring partner Gene Siskel could lift or sink the fortunes of a movie with their trademark thumbs up or thumbs down, died on Thursday in Chicago. He was 70.

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Roger Ebert, The Pulitzer Prize-winning movie critic for the Chicago Sun-Times for more than 45 years and for more than three decades the co-host of one of the most powerful programs in television history, has died. He was 70 years old.

2013-04-04 12:55:31

Movie critic Roger Ebert gives the thumbs-up after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood in this file photo taken June 23, 2005. Ebert passed away Thursday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

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