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A Russian cargo ship that sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean under unusual circumstances last year is believed to have been carrying parts for a type of naval nuclear reactor, according to a new ...

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The Chicago Bears remain one of the most polarizing teams in the NFL this year, even though a wild Week 16 slate of games propelled the Bears back to the playoffs. They're 11-4, they've defeated two ...

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Chicagoans were starting to enjoy the season again. Then the stadium saga barged back in — first Arlington Heights, then a big lakefront concept and now the suggestion that northwest Indiana is ...

Caleb Williams has led the Bears to the playoffs in his second NFL season. Michael Reaves / Getty Images By Jayna Bardahl, Kevin Fishbain and Vic Tafur The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers are ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bears have clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs after the Detroit Lions lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, following their own dramatic win over the Green Bay Packers ...