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Specialist Glenn Carell watches the numbers as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday. Wall Street snapped back from last week's losses after steps were announced to support the global banking system. (AP)
Wall Street rebounds; Dow up more than 900 points Wall Street snapped back from last week's devastating losses after major governments announced further steps to support the global banking system, including plans by the U.S. Treasury to buy stocks of some banks. All the major indexes rose more than 8 percent, and the Dow Jones industrials rose more than 700 points.

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Metro & Tri-state Runners kept well-watered
The heat was on Sunday, but that didn't stop thousands of runners from crossing the finish line at the 31st Chicago Marathon. With temperatures in the mid-80s, organizers elevated a race-day alert system to "Red/High," meaning potentially dangerous conditions, three hours into the race.

Lesson from Japan helps teachers here improve Another deal for Mayor Daley's nephew Man kills self after accidentally shooting brother Man slain outside South Side tavern Teen charged in slaying of boy in store Fall from boat prompts Lake Michigan rescue More than 1,000 early voters in first 90 minutes Man fatally shot following S. Side robbery Teen car accidents spike in October Cops welcome officer home from Iowa prison Teen dead following Northlake drive-by shooting

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Sports Grading the Bears Here are our grades for the Bears after their 22-20 loss in Atlanta on Sunday.


Adam Burish's Blog: Why we fight in the NHL Well, as many of you know, much to my mother's displeasure, I get myself into the odd fight throughout the NHL season. I am often asked, 'Why do you do that?' and 'How do those fights starts?' or 'What do guys say before a fight?' There's also the old, 'What's the point of fighting, you look like a meathead.'


Biggest Bull lighter, still getting better When Aaron Gray arrived at the Berto Center a little more than a year ago, the first thing that stood out about him was his size. He was a legitimate 7-footer with a solid frame. For a team lacking in size at center, the addition of Gray was a welcome sight.











Entertainment Fleet Foxes stand out amid latest indie-rock wave Concert review: Fleet Foxes released its self-titled debut last spring on Sub Pop, the 20-year Seattle label that is enjoying a state of renewal. But this band is especially unique. Beginning and sometimes ending with milky harmonies, often sung a cappella and in three or four parts, the band captured the spiritual highs of the Beach Boys but also the dreamy witness bearing associated with the short-lived, but highly revered cult band Neutral Milk Hotel.

Books Chicago Lit: Local blogger's journey into reproduction An indie-rocker writes about her feud with herself Review: 'A Most Wanted Man' by John le Carre Classical Rarely staged 'Vanessa' a solid triumph Stage Lorca's works become poetry in motion Rarely staged 'Vanessa' a solid triumph Following the herd never was Eartha Kitt's style Galleries


Business Can world fix Humpty Dumpty markets? Terry Savage: Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again! As the stock market struggles to find a bottom, I’m reminded of that old nursery rhyme. Leaders of the world’s industrialized countries are struggling to find a solution that will put the system together again. But the cracks are too great.
Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid More columns from Terry Savage Savage Truth: Updates from Terry's blog
Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid World stock markets up for 1st time in days 25 years of cell phone service United hits turbulence despite falling oil prices