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North Korean plane crashes in China

A small aircraft crashed in northeastern China close to the border with North Korea, killing its pilot and fueling speculation Wednesday about its origin. China’s official Xinhua news agency said in several brief dispatches that the plane, which went down Tuesday afternoon at Lagu Township in Fushun County, “might be” from North Korea. It confirmed the death of the pilot ... Read More »

Chicago Park District Junior Bear Football

The Chicago Park District’s Junior Bear Football program celebrates its 62nd season and kicks off Saturday, Aug. 21 with four games from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Dawes Park, 8052 S. Damen Ave. “We are proud to continue this partnership with the Chicago Bears,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Timothy J. Mitchell. “Youth learn about teamwork, ... Read More »

CWG 2010 Theme Song By AR Rahman!

Finally, some light in the darkness filled Common Wealth Games 2010  that is to be held in India. The Oscar-award winning Music composer AR Rahman has composed and sung the theme song for CWG 2010. Below is the press release where AR Rahman announces the theme song and sings just one line from it. He seems to be all secretive ... Read More »

Accused “Craigslist killer” Philip Markoff commits suicide in Nashua Jail

Accused “Craigslist Killer” Philip Markoff committed suicide at Nashua Street Jail in Boston, where he was being held awaiting trial in the slaying of Julissa Brisman, 26, who was visiting from New York, according to Steven Tompkins, spokesman for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Officials do not know how he died, according to Tompkins. Markoff, 24, was pronounced dead at ... Read More »