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Roger Ebert dies, leaves legacy as groundbreaking movie critic (+video)

Roger Ebert dies: He started as the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times in 1967. Roger Ebert won a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, the first movie reviewer to do so.

'Keep out of reach of pets': Green cleaners not necessarily safe for pets

Buying green, environment-friendly household cleaners may give a false sense of safety, say experts. Most are animal-safe, but many are not safe for your pet. 

Focus Dorner case legacy: rekindled distrust, resentment of police

When ex-cop Christopher Dorner pursued his fatal vendetta against Los Angeles Police Department, his cause resonated with some in the black community. Why has the old rift between police and minorities been so hard to heal?

How could Virginia quake be felt in Canada and crack the Washington Monument?

Rocks of the East Coast conduct earthquakes much better than rocks in the West. It means a moderate quake in rural Virginia can travel far and damage the Washington Monument.

Illinois' new solution to huge budget crisis: gambling

The Illinois Legislature has passed a bill to dramatically expand gambling in the state in a bid to help close a $15 billion budget deficit. But the bill still needs a wary governor's signature.

Indiana Democrats' Wisconsin-style walkout ends after flurry of compromise

Compromises on several Republican-backed initiatives led the 39 Indiana Democrats to return home Monday, and the state's House met in session for the first time in five weeks.

Wisconsin redux: Indiana Democrats flee state in protest

In Indiana, Democratic state legislators are balking at the Republicans' entire agenda – not just a single bill, as was the case in Wisconsin. That has made compromise difficult.

Rahm Emanuel: Why Chicago mayor bid may be his toughest race yet

Rahm Emanuel was sent off from his post as White House chief of staff by President Obama on Friday. Political analysts say he won't have it easy trying to win the race for Chicago mayor.

Summer of dance!

Merce, Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones, and some new faces bust out their moves for the festival circuit.

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Mark Morris puts his creative twist on a 'new,' less tragic 'Romeo & Juliet'

Using the original score by Prokofiev, Juliet awakens in time for Romeo to see she's alive