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World's Biggest Battery Lights Up Oz Dec 01, 2017

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Elon Musk flipped the switch in Australia and has expressed interest in building Chicago's proposed high-speed rail line between O'Hare International Airport and the Loop. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather ... and Lin & Mary discuss today's release of ONXRT Live From The Archives, Volume 19!

Is It An Apology When You Say Some Of It Is Untrue? Nov 30, 2017

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Disgraced "Today" Show host Matt Lauer is apologizing over sexual misconduct allegations that led to his sudden firing yesterday ... though he claims some of them are untrue or mischaracterized. Several women have come forward with allegations that Lauer sexually harassed, sexted, exposed himself and assaulted one until she fainted in his locked office while at NBC. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.

NBC Fires Matt Lauer For Sexual Misconduct Nov 29, 2017

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Network chief Andy Lack's memo says it follows a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. Lack says while it's the first complaint filed against Lauer, they have reason to believe it's not the only incident. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Grammy Nods & Big Chicago Political Moves Nov 28, 2017

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Jay-Z, Arcade Fire, Lorde and Jason Isbell are among the artists up for Grammy Awards in January. Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) will reportedly announce today that he's not going to run for a 13th term ... setting off a round robin of politicians looking to fill his and each other's offices. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast ...

Back To Work (Shopping) Nov 27, 2017

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American retailers expect a lot of us to go shopping online today as we return to work from the the Thanksgiving weekend ... plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

City To US Steel: Stop Dumping Nov 20, 2017

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The City plans to sue US Steel over a pair of chemical spills in Lake Michigan. The Tribune reported that last month the US Steel plant in Portage kept its latest chromium spill a secret from federal regulators. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Who's Talking Politics Over Thanksgiving? Nov 17, 2017

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A new survey suggests at least a third of us will walk into the kitchen and get very interested in mashing the potatoes rather than discuss politics with Uncle Hank. Plus the rest of the day's news (trigger warning: politics), sports and weather forecast.

On The Upside, There's A New Planet Nov 16, 2017

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Maybe we can live on Ross 128-B when it all goes down on Earth. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

CTA Told To Hike Fares Nov 15, 2017

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The CTA hasn't raised its base fare since 2009. Regional Transit Authority bosses say it's the only way to fill the CTA's budget deficit.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Do You Have High Blood Pressure? Nov 14, 2017

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The American Heart Association and doctors' groups are lowering the threshold for hypertension, to encourage us to adopt healthier habits earlier. Plus the rest of the day's blood pressure-raising news, sports and weather forecast.

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