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CNA Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 04, 2024 06:22 AM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — CNA Financial Corp. (CNA) on Monday reported earnings of $283 million in its third quarter. The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $1.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs and non-recurring costs, came to $1.08 per share....

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Nov. 04, 2024 05:23 AM EST

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. ...

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Nov. 04, 2024 05:22 AM EST

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. ...

Loyola Chicago tips off season at home against Chicago State

Nov. 04, 2024 03:48 AM EST

Chicago State Cougars at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Chicago; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago hosts Chicago State for the season opener. Loyola Chicago went 15-2 at home a season ago while going 23-10 overall. The Ramblers averaged 13.6...

Nick Folk's 25-yard field goal in OT helps Titans edge the Pats 20-17

Nov. 03, 2024 18:31 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mason Rudolph told first-year Titans coach Brian Callahan not to worry after a rookie quarterback's amazing play with no time left to force overtime. This time, Rudolph promised Tennessee would win. Nick Folk kicked a 25-yard field goal with...

Loyola Chicago begins season at home against Chicago State

Nov. 03, 2024 02:56 AM EST

Chicago State Cougars at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Chicago; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago begins the season at home against Chicago State. Loyola Chicago went 23-10 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The...

Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs, AP source says

Nov. 02, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million player option with the Chicago Cubs, answering a major offseason question for the team. A person familiar with the move confirmed the decision on Saturday on condition of anonymity because it hadn't been announced by the...

White Sox decline $25 million option on Yoán Moncada, $7.5 million option on Max Stassi

Nov. 01, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada on Friday after he missed almost the entire season because of a left adductor strain. Chicago also turned down a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi. The 29-year-old...

Illinois officials take first step toward construction of 2 new prisons

Nov. 01, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials Friday announced their impending search for a firm to manage the planning and construction of two prisons with a combined budget of $900 million. The Illinois Capital Development Board announced that it will issue a bulletin as early as...

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

Nov. 01, 2024 14:52 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential...