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By Tim State in News on Jul 20, 2008 12:22AM

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Obama arrived in Kabul today for a ‘surprise’ visit. Didn’t we all know he’s be showing up there sometime soon? [S-T]

Sailors began the Chicago Yacht Club’s annual race to Mackinac today. You can track boats on-line here. [Trib]

A man who lost his leg in a meat grinder is now suing the meat factory where he worked. [WBBM]

Mya Lyons, the nine-year-old girl killed earlier this week, was laid to rest today. Police are awaiting test results on evidence and have a “person of interest” in custody. [Trib]

Seven bidders have emerged for the Cubs. [Trib]

Police are investigating whether or not there is a link between the Gold Coast sex attack on Thursday morning and other unsolved crimes in the city. [Trib]