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Trove of original Abraham Lincoln documents found in Japan

Asked in the 1850s for a bio, Abraham Lincoln wrote:

“Born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin county Kentucky. Education, defective. Profession, a lawyer. Have been a Captain of Volunteers in the Bl ...

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Best New Hotels: Seven Spots to Please a Spectrum of People and Budgets

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Look what parked itself in the Chicago River this afternoon...

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Geek Talks Parking Meter Lease Deal On WGN Radio Thursday

It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Who would have thought we’d still be talking about the Chicago parking meter lease deal nearly four years after the fact.

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60 Shedd Aquarium Employees Move In During NATO Summit

About 60 employees will stay for the weekend

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