"Chicago Tribune" Reader

"Chicago Tribune" Reader

More than 1,000 mourn 19 Ariz. firefighters

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 07:11 PM PDT

Firefighters gather in an embrace to a standing ovation during a memorial service for 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew that were killed battling a wildfire, Monday, July 1, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — More than 1,000 people turned out Monday to a Prescott gymnasium to honor the bravery and sacrifice of 19 Hotshot firefighters who died battling a wildfire in Arizona.

WikiLeaks: Snowden makes expanded asylum requests

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 08:59 PM PDT

FILE - This June 17, 2013 file photo shows President Barack Obama meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. President Barack Obama brushed aside sharp European criticism on Monday, suggesting all nations spy on each other, as the French and Germans expressed outrage over alleged U.S. eavesdropping on European Union diplomats. American analyst-turned-leaker Edward Snowden, believed to be stranded for the past week at Moscow's international airport, applied for political asylum to remain in Russia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, believed to be in legal limbo in the Moscow airport, is expanding his requests for asylum to another 19 countries, including China, according to WikiLeaks.

Kirk recalls 'boot camp for rehab'

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 08:25 PM PDT

Senator describes arduous comeback from major stroke

Sen. Mark Kirk, who was away from the U.S. Capitol for almost a year after a January 2012 stroke, said Monday that his health is now back to about 85 percent of where it was before his health crisis began.

WikiLeaks: Snowden requests asylum

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 08:15 PM PDT

This screenshot made of the Wikileaks website shows a letter identified as being from NSA leaker Edward Snowden on Monday, July 1, 2013. The letter could not be independently authenticated as being from Snowden himself. Wikileaks is the anti-secrecy group that has adopted Snowden and his cause. (AP Photo/Wikileaks)WASHINGTON (AP) — The WikiLeaks website says Edward Snowden, the American who admitted leaking National Security Agency documents, is seeking asylum in 19 more countries, including China.

19 fallen firefighters plunge Arizona town into grief

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 06:47 PM PDT

The so-called hotshots were remembered as a rambunctious but respectful bunch: pranksters, sometimes, but dedicated and energetic professionals.

Gay, lesbian couples rush to wed in Calif.

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 06:06 PM PDT

Jose Guerrero, left, and Patrick Rodriguez chat before their wedding ceremony in West Hollywood, Calif., Monday, July 1, 2013. The city of West Hollywood is offering civil marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples free of charge Monday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)In West Hollywood, 20 were married in the first 45 minutes.

Wikileaks letter attributed to Snowden slams Obama

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 06:37 PM PDT

This screenshot made of the Wikileaks website shows a letter identified as being from NSA leaker Edward Snowden on Monday, July 1, 2013. The letter could not be independently authenticated as being from Snowden himself. Wikileaks is the anti-secrecy group that has adopted Snowden and his cause. (AP Photo/Wikileaks)WASHINGTON (AP) — A letter identified as being from NSA leaker Edward Snowden is slamming President Barack Obama for "using citizenship as a weapon.

Waukegan police chief resigns after false military claims

Posted: 01 Jul 2013 08:04 PM PDT

The Waukegan police chief resigned today following his acknowledgment that he had made false claims about his military service.