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Stars lavish attention on the Clintons
The weekend was a whirlwind of parties for President Clinton and the first lady and their L.A. visit will culminate with both of them addressing the Democratric National Convention tonight. After they leave town the spotlight will shine on presumptive presidential nominee, Al Gore. Read about this and more in chicagotribune.com's convention coverage.
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Clinton vows: 'We're not going back'
A triumphant President Clinton paid unabashed tribute to his own presidency Monday and declared Vice President Al Gore the man to carry on his vision. Then with a wave, amid peals of cheers from the party faithful, he turned over the Democratic National Convention to his would-be successor.
Durbin to consider '02 run for governor
Sen. Dick Durbin, one of Illinois' most popular politicians, said Monday that he has not ruled out seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Illinois in 2002.
Police show force after concert outside convention
An evening demonstration outside the Democratic National Convention turned into a near melee Monday night as police on horseback and motorcycles dispersed thousands of protesters who had gathered for a concert.
Bears, city: This may be real deal for Soldier Field
Mayor Richard Daley and Chicago Bears officials on Monday expressed confidence in a proposal to renovate the 76-year-old stadium and reshape the surrounding lakefront, but cautioned that significant details remain unresolved.
Scientists get cells to shift identities, raise new hopes
In a bit of biological alchemy, scientists have converted human blood cells into brain cells, the latest achievement in the "stem cell" research that may someday allow doctors to grow replacement parts for people.
Clock ticking as navy tries to rescue sailors
The Russian navy struggled Monday to rescue more than 100 sailors trapped at the bottom of the Barents Sea in a submarine crippled by a major collision. The chance of a happy ending, the navy chief ceded, was "not very high."
Ford, Firestone asked to widen recall
Safety advocates and personal-injury lawyers demanded that Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. and Ford Motor Co. widen the Firestone tire recall Monday, warning that other models have the same problems.
Warnings issued as tropical storm nears Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl was expected to make its way over the Gulf of Mexico and crash to shore around sunup Tuesday.
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Jury selected to hear case against Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey opened to a smaller and potentially tougher audience Monday -- a jury of three men and five women who will decide whether she illegally used photos in a 1996 bestseller co-written by the talk show host and her personal trainer.
Ameritech rivals allege lack of cooperation
Illinois residents won't get a real choice of local phone companies until Ameritech faces harsh penalties for failing to cooperate with competitors, a representative of WorldCom Inc. told state lawmakers Monday.
Artificial intelligence creeps into products
On the long and still winding road to create artificial intelligence, researchers in the last few years have made a more immediate discovery: The baby steps taken to create AI can be seen as giant leaps for commercial technology if applied now.
United, pilots resume contract negotiations; cancellations decline
As negotiations between United Airlines and its pilots resumed Monday, without yielding notable progress, the airline said fewer of its flights are being canceled because of weather or crew shortages.
IQ4hire gets thinking gets on big projects
Businesses avoid trouble by finding the best consultants for a particular job, leaders of IQ4hire say.
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Hazy skies:
George Lazarus: United ad agencies struggle.
Hazardous duty:
Homes: How homeowners can avoid liability claims.
Confusion works overtime:
CareerPath: Fair pay efforts obscured
in law's murkiness.
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Intensity lacking
A closed-door meeting was in order for the Sox after the Orioles' 8-2 victory, writes the Tribune's Paul Sullivan.
Deal close on Soldier Field renovation
Mayor Richard Daley indicated the current talks had advanced further than past unsuccessful attempts, writes the Tribune's Evan Osnos and Rick Pearson.
Bears could divide 'home' schedule
A combination of Notre Dame Stadium and Northwestern's Ryan Field appears the most likely alternative, writes the Tribune's Don Pierson.
Enis denies tantrum
The running back says he didn't have a confrontation with Bears coaches during Saturday's preseason victory over Cleveland.
Cubs end losing streak
The North Siders beat St. Louis 7-3 and bounce back after getting swept by the Reds, writes the Tribune's Teddy Greenstein.
Racing-crazy sheik aims to win Million
Content Sheik Mohammed al Maktoum is to international racing what Bill Gates is to the world of cyberspace, writes the Tribune's Neil Milbert.
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Ray Bradbury: Semper Sci-Fi
As he turns 80, Waukegan's favorite son stays ever faithful to his fantastical style.
The attractions of Austin, Texas
What's wrong with George W. Bush? Why is he eager to abandon this splendid state capital in favor of the self-absorbed environs of Washington, D.C.?
Beer here
Wisconsin may be full of cheeseheads. It may be a party state. But, boy, are they drinking a lot of good beer there.
Annapolis by sea and land
Whether an old salt, landlubber or landlubber who'd like to spend a little time as some kind of salt, you will quickly see why this historic jewel on the Chesapeake is one of the most popular destinations on the East Coast.
Pale beauty
White-fleshed varieties add novelty to age-old pursuit of juicy perfection.
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New malaria drug on horizon:
FDA approves quick-acting Malarone.
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