MEGAN REICHGOTT

Associated Press Writer
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Fired reporter sues rival TV station over video

A former television reporter sued a rival Chicago TV station Monday, claiming it aired a videotape of her in a swimsuit at the home of a man whose estranged wife had vanished to boost ratings.

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Court Upholds Tossing Craigslist Lawsuit

Craigslist should not be held liable for discriminatory housing ads posted on the popular Web site, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.

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Relief for Ex-Cop in Missing Wife Case

A former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife has been dropped from an unrelated police brutality lawsuit, his attorney said Monday.

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Chicago Mayor Wins Control of Police

The City Council on Thursday gave Mayor Richard M. Daley direct command of the office that investigates police misconduct, hoping to restore public confidence in a department that has been dogged by a series of embarrassing abuse allegations.

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Reporter Caught in Swimsuit With Source

A television reporter left her job Tuesday after she was caught on video in a swimsuit at the home of a man whose wife disappeared two months ago — a story she was assigned to cover — raising ethical questions about her conduct.

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Donald Trump Slams Both `View' Co-Hosts

Donald Trump has exchanged insults with Rosie O'Donnell and questions Elisabeth Hasselbeck's intelligence. So which co-host does he back in their recent on-air tiff on ABC's "The View"?

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Marine Crops Drops Student After Essay

Allen Lee was on the verge of realizing a dream to become a Marine after signing enlistment papers this month. But one violent, profanity-laced English essay later, the 18-year-old's future with the Marine Corps appears to be over.

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On Radio, Comic Apologizes for Tirade

Comedian Michael Richards said Sunday he did not consider himself a racist, and said he was "shattered" by the comments he made to two young black men during a tirade at a Los Angeles comedy club.

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It's a Record: 4,594-Lb Rubber Band Ball

Building a huge ball out of more than 175,000 rubber bands is dangerous business. Really.

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Americans Rank No. 1 in Patriotism Survey

When it comes to national pride, Americans are No. 1, according to a survey of 34 countries' patriotism. Venezuela came in a close second in the survey, released Tuesday by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.

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19 Charged in Alleged Software Piracy Plot

A federal grand jury has indicted 19 people on charges they used the Internet to pirate more than $6.5 million worth of copyrighted computer software, games and movies.

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