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Extra Extra: Woman Accused Of Stealing Grandson's College Fund

A 73-year-old former Hammond, Ind., woman is accused of stealing about $100,000 from her grandson's college fund in order to pay off gambling debts. more ›

Frank Gehry Isn't Getting Rid of Those 80-Foot-Tall Metal Tapestries at the Eisenhower Memorial

Today Frank Gehry unveiled some refinements to his controversial design for the Eisenhower Memorial. While the statue of the 34th president has changed, the 80-foot-tall metal tapestries framing the memorial have remained. more ›

Closing The Book On The Trial Of William Balfour

Defense attorneys used Englewood's violent reputation to argue for William Balfour's innocence. more ›

arts & entertainment

One For The Road: Happy Birthday, Richard J. Daley

Mayor Richard J. Daley was born on this date in 1902. more ›

Getting Weird With Alex Trebek as Jeopardy! Visits D.C.

Watching Jeopardy! film its shows in Washington was a long, strange day and brought back many childhood memories. And Alex Trebek is a funny, but weird man. more ›

Tuesday Afternoon Diversion: When Philip Glass met the French Vandals

Two French graffiti artists discovered an abandoned supermarket in the North of Paris and secretly turned it into an illegal artistic residency. more ›

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Five Places To Score Amazing Ramen

Ramen, at its most basic, is a dish that can bridge class and income levels, like a good burger or a hot dog. It shouldn't have to break your budget but, if it does, the ones that do are often worth it. Here are five of my favorite places to order ramen. more ›