Soprano gets sacked
One of opera's big stars has been fired for conduct unbecoming a diva. Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, scheduled to sing Mimi in Puccini's "La boheme" at Lyric Opera of Chicago, was dismissed Friday for missing rehearsals, said general director William Mason.
One of opera's big stars has been fired for conduct unbecoming a diva. Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, scheduled to sing Mimi in Puccini's "La boheme" at Lyric Opera of Chicago, was dismissed Friday for missing rehearsals, said general director William Mason.
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Bright idea
A lot of women wear pink ribbons during the month of October to show their support for breast cancer research. But for Lindsay Avner, 25, this time of year is a reminder of a decision she made two years ago to have a double mastectomy.
A lot of women wear pink ribbons during the month of October to show their support for breast cancer research. But for Lindsay Avner, 25, this time of year is a reminder of a decision she made two years ago to have a double mastectomy.
Cold medicines: too risky for little kids?
WASHINGTON -- Very young children simply should not take some commonly used cold and cough medicines, federal health officials say in recommending that the "consult your physician" advice to parents on the labels be dropped.
• Diabetics: Care is as bad as disease WASHINGTON -- Very young children simply should not take some commonly used cold and cough medicines, federal health officials say in recommending that the "consult your physician" advice to parents on the labels be dropped.
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A jewel on Oak St.
David Yurman, renowned for his cabled jewelry designs, opened his first store in Chicago on Thursday featuring his full line of jewelry and the bridal collection. The 1,600-square-foot store, set off by marble flooring and zebrawood walls, is one of the largest of his 15 stores.
David Yurman, renowned for his cabled jewelry designs, opened his first store in Chicago on Thursday featuring his full line of jewelry and the bridal collection. The 1,600-square-foot store, set off by marble flooring and zebrawood walls, is one of the largest of his 15 stores.
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Theologians worry Vatican is suppressing debate
It's not easy being a Roman Catholic theologian these days. Trying to explain a centuries-old faith's place in modern times is hard enough. Now some Catholic thinkers worry the Vatican is more concerned with unity than messy debates that can lead to new ideas.
• Theologians worry Vatican is suppressing debate It's not easy being a Roman Catholic theologian these days. Trying to explain a centuries-old faith's place in modern times is hard enough. Now some Catholic thinkers worry the Vatican is more concerned with unity than messy debates that can lead to new ideas.
