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Bush bashed / Synthetic turf war / Behind superstation's overhaul

By Charlie Meyerson | Daywatch columnist

10:21 AM EDT, May 28, 2008

BUSH BASHED. Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan says the president misled the nation into an unnecessary war in Iraq: MORE »

McClellan on Condoleezza Rice: "No matter what went wrong, she was somehow able to keep her hands clean, even when the problems related to matters under her direct purview." MORE »

Obama's campaign says he misspoke on Auschwitz: MORE »

Hillary Clinton faces "critical" decision on new campaign T-shirt: MORE »

Clarence Page: Clinton's remarks on RFK a bad history lesson. MORE »

'I THINK OF RYAN AS ... THE ILLINOIS POLITICIAN WHO SQUASHED THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATHS OF THE SIX WILLIS KIDS, WHO WERE KILLED IN A FIERY CRASH.' John Kass says a presidential pardon for ex-Gov. George Ryan "would destroy what little remains of the Illinois GOP": MORE »

Editorial: "Corrupt public officials really do face damning consequences." MORE »

Bribery probe shines spotlight on City Hall's "expediters": MORE »

BOMBSHELL WITNESS? Courthouse observers expect a woman to testify today about a three-way sexual encounter she had with R&B superstar R. Kelly and his alleged victim. Continual update: MORE »

Yesterday: Ex-employee reluctantly IDs Kelly, alleged victim on tape. MORE »

SYNTHETIC TURF WAR. Around the country, athletes' parents are worried about the effects of chemicals in fake grass. Some are seeking an outright ban. Stevenson Swanson reports: MORE »

But fake fields remain a dream for many Illinois towns: MORE »

Energy drinks linked to teens' risky behavior: MORE »

New study links lead exposure in kids to violent crime later: MORE »

ANOTHER SCHOOL CHIEF, ANOTHER GAFFE. The superintendent of Oak Park and River Forest High School is apologizing for not crediting John McCain with a story the superintendent shared in an address last week. Jo Napolitano has the story: MORE »

Experts see increase in high school censorship: MORE »

BEHIND SUPERSTATION'S OVERHAUL. Phil Rosenthal looks at the forces behind the launch of -- and the further changes ahead for -- Tribune Co.'s newly renamed "WGN America" cable channel: MORE »

Maureen Ryan has scenes from the "Lost" finale, and previews of new shows "Fringe" and "Dollhouse": MORE »

WITH CUBS AND SOX IN FIRST ... The stage is set for a summer blockbuster. Who's more likely to have a hit? Phil Rogers looks ahead: MORE »

Sox skipper Guillen on loss to Cleveland: "Flush this right away." MORE »

Cubs rookie racks up a win: MORE »

Ex-Cub Sutcliffe, recovering from cancer, returns to Wrigley for ESPN broadcast: MORE »

Rick Morrissey on Bulls center Joakim Noah's problems: "What a wonderful opportunity this is to address the growing problem of cognac consumption." MORE »

WEATHER. Latest forecast, continually updated radar pictures and Tom Skilling's seven-day outlook: MORE »

Chicago suffers cold slap in the face: MORE »

Chill sets record: MORE »