NEW YORK (AP) — Opponents are pressing to delay enforcement of the city's novel plan to crack down on supersized, sugary drinks, saying businesses shouldn't have to spend millions of dollars to comply until a court rules on whether the measure is legal.With the rule set to take effect March 12, beverage industry, restaurant and other business groups have asked a judge to put it on hold at least until...
In Vegas, Abrams gives few hints about 'Star Wars'
Label: EntertainmentLAS VEGAS (AP) — A newly announced "Star Wars" sequel was on everyone's mind when J.J. Abrams took the stage Wednesday at a Las Vegas video game conference, but he made only a sideways mention of the film he has been hired to direct.The reference was a throw-away joke from his last franchise reboot.Talking about the importance of embroidering films with subtle detail, the science fiction director...
Chicago sees surge in foreclosure auctions
Label: Business More than 35,000 homes and small multifamily buildings in the Chicago area completed the foreclosure process last year, the...
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Father saw 'horrifying' accident injure son during opera rehearsal
Label: World A fire-breathing stilt walker burned when flames flared up on his face during a dress rehearsal at the Lyric Opera of Chicago...
Dell to go private in landmark $24.4 billion deal
Label: Technology(Reuters) - Michael Dell will take Dell Inc private for $24.4 billion in the biggest leveraged buyout since the financial crisis, a deal that allows the billionaire chief executive officer to revive the fortunes of his computer company without Wall Street scrutiny. The deal - announced on Tuesday and financed with cash and equity from Michael Dell, cash from private equity firm Silver...
Lindsey Vonn tears knee ligaments, out for season
Label: SportsSCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Lindsey Vonn will miss the rest of the ski season after tearing knee ligaments and breaking a bone in her leg in a high-speed crash Tuesday at the world championships. The U.S. team expects her to return for the next World Cup season and the 2014 Sochi Olympics.Vonn lost balance on her right leg while landing a jump in the super-G. She flipped in the air, landed on her back...
Critics seek to delay NYC sugary drinks size limit
Label: HealthNEW YORK (AP) — Opponents are pressing to delay enforcement of the city's novel plan to crack down on supersized, sugary drinks, saying businesses shouldn't have to spend millions of dollars to comply until a court rules on whether the measure is legal.With the rule set to take effect March 12, beverage industry, restaurant and other business groups have asked a judge to put it on hold at least until...
Prosecutor wants redo on Chris Brown sentence
Label: EntertainmentLOS ANGELES (AP) — There is no credible evidence that Chris Brown completed the community service he was required to do in the beating of Rihanna, and he should be forced to repeat six months of manual labor in Los Angeles, prosecutors told a judge Tuesday.A motion by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office says the records submitted to prove Brown finished the community labor sentenced...
Federal deficit hits 5-year low, but cuts drag economy
Label: Business WASHINGTON -- The federal deficit will drop to less than $1 trillion for the first time in five years, but massive spending...
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