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For Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, A Mixed Midterm Report Card

Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel speaks at his election night party on Feb. 22, 2011, in Chicago. As mayor of Chicago, Emanuel has faced major challenges, ranging from a ballooning deficit to education, the economy and crime. Kiichiro Sato/AP hide caption

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For Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, A Mixed Midterm Report Card

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For Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, A Mixed Midterm Report Card

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King's Highway Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band

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When U.S. Leaves After 12 Years, What's Next For Afghanistan?

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NHL Concussions Cast Spotlight On Head Injuries And Hockey

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Pitching Like It's 1860, Teams Play Ball With Vintage Flair

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Pitching Like It's 1860, Teams Play Ball With Vintage Flair

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Pitching Like It's 1860, Teams Play Ball With Vintage Flair

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Orange Ken Nordine

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It's Four O'Clock (In The Morning) Somewhere

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Four in the Morning Night Ranger

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The New And The Next

The New And The Next: Punk Rock Love, A Sensible Scary Movie

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The New And The Next: Punk Rock Love, A Sensible Scary Movie

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'The Book of Jezebel': An Honest Look At 'Lady Things'

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'The Book of Jezebel': An Honest Look At 'Lady Things'

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'The Book of Jezebel': An Honest Look At 'Lady Things'

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LA's Own 'Amazing And Unique Instrument' Turns 10

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LA's Own 'Amazing And Unique Instrument' Turns 10

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LA's Own 'Amazing And Unique Instrument' Turns 10

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Symphony 32 Los Angeles Philharmonic

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The Rite of Spring Los Angeles Philharmonic

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Canzon septimi toni No. 2 Los Angeles Philharmonic

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