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The Sears Tower is now known as Willis Tower after the British insurance giant obtained naming rights, the building was renamed on July 16, 2009. When built the Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world at 108 stories tall. It is currently the tallest building in North America and the 5th tallest in the world.
