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Most Chicago public schools have less-than-six-hour school days — some of the shortest in the country. And many have no recess. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing to lengthen the day to at least seven hours. But critics say some crucial details are missing — especially, how much a longer school day would cost.

Friday the 13th comes in both February and March this year, bringing scary movies with it. Does releasing horror movies on the scariest day of the year bring a bump at the box office?

Ramadan this year falls in the height of summer when days are longest. Many observant Muslims are fasting 16 hours a day or longer, so their pre-dawn breakfast needs to be hydrating and satiating.

Support staff in the nation's second-largest school district walked out over stalled contract negotiations. Teachers joined them in support.

An update from the picket line in Wayne, Mich., as some 13,000 United Auto Workers strike at three factories after failing to reach a contract with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

Filmmaker Alex Gibney's new documentary focuses on the large-scale implications of computer malware. Critic John Powers calls Zero Days an important — and chilling — film.

Friday the 13th comes in both February and March this year, bringing scary movies with it. Does releasing horror movies on the scariest day of the year bring a bump at the box office?

Patricia Hampl's sharp new book argues that daydreaming is a vital part of life. Maureen Corrigan says, after reading it, "you'll understand more of what makes life worth living."

Dr. Henry Jay Przybylo specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and treats about 1,000 children a year, including premature babies. His new memoir is called Counting Backwards.

Thirty-six Senate seats and 36 governor's chairs are in play today. And if forecasts are right, it could be a long time before we find out what it all means.