Chicago man, two others indicted on terror-related charges Muhammad Salah and two other suspected members of the Hamas group were indicted on charges they participated in a lengthy racketeering conspiracy to fund terrorist acts in Israel.
Al-Sadr Fighters Hand Over Keys to Shrine
Militants loyal to firebrand cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said Saturday that they had handed over the keys to a revered Muslim shrine in the holy city of Najaf to top Shiite religious leaders, a move that marks a crucial step toward ending two weeks of fighting.
City orders more Wrigley inspections
Saying a reporter raised questions about concrete repairs at Wrigley Field, city officials ordered the Chicago Cubs to perform more safety inspections before the ballpark will be permitted to host next week's homestand.
Judge OKs United Amended Financing Plan
A federal bankruptcy judge approved United Airlines' amended financing plan Friday, rejecting union arguments that United didn't try hard enough to come up with an alternative that would continue company contributions to employee pension funds.
General Growth to Buy Rouse Co.
General Growth Properties Inc. said Friday that it signed a definitive agreement to purchase real estate development company Rouse Co. for $67.50 per share in cash, or about $7.2 billion.
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