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Young people are driving less, but Wisconsin's highway spending motors on May 21, 2013
Amid big spending on highway projects, Gov. Scott Walker has proposed dramatically reducing spending on bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Malloy speaks at tourism conference in Hartford May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. are speaking at a Hartford conference on tourism.
Day 1 recap of Vernon Hershberger trial signals an uphill battle for the farmer May 21, 2013
The state succeeded in keeping the focus on licensing issues, barring testimony on the alleged benefits of raw milk.
Dairy Freedom Act is bad farm policy May 21, 2013
The legislation would exacerbate swings in milk prices. It would be bad for both consumers and farmers.
Malloy speaks at tourism conference in Hartford May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. are speaking at a Hartford conference on tourism.
GOP lawmaker to Election Day observers: Get a little closer May 21, 2013
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Don Pridemore would shrink the distance Election Day observers are allowed stand to within 5 feet of the voter registration and check-in tables.
'Citizen Koch' filmmakers claim PBS killed their doc to please Koch brothers May 21, 2013
According to an article in this week's New Yorker, Charles and David Koch didn't put pressure on PBS to kill "Citizen Koch." They didn't have to.
State Debate: Scott Walker proposal to sell state property invites corruption, blogger James Rowen insists May 21, 2013
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

The Chicago Tribune

Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 21, 2013
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan who had traveled to Jacksonville to see a game between the Bears and the Jaguars last fall.
237 injured; death toll could rise May 21, 2013
The massive tornado that devastated an area near Oklahoma City injured 237 people and the number of dead may rise beyond the current official count of 24, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said today.
Sen. Kirk backs Commerce nominee Penny Pritzker May 21, 2013
Sen. Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, announced today that he will vote in favor of Illinois' Penny Pritzker to lead the Commerce Department.
Chief Keef arrested after hotel security smells marijuana May 21, 2013
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming his room.
Source: Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests May 21, 2013
The Chicago school board is expected on Wednesday to approve closing all but a few of the 53 elementary schools the administration wants to shut down.
Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary May 21, 2013
Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin's support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence.
Blackhawks lose, trail series 2-1 May 21, 2013
Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in DetroitThe Red Wings held on for a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Woman suing Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him' May 21, 2013
A Chicago woman who sued Donald Trump over a failed condo deal testified today she felt conned when she found out that key incentives to investors had been revoked.

The New York Times

The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 21, 2013
Officials at a news conference gave a briefing on the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Okla.
Untitled May 21, 2013
Rescue workers sought survivors as they sifted through debris and around power lines to reach those who were feared trapped.
C.E.O Denies That Apple Is Avoiding Taxes May 21, 2013
Rather than taking unfair advantage of what Congressional investigators say are a host of tax code loopholes, Timothy D. Cook said his company was actually a victim of an outdated tax system.
U.S. Tracked Foreigners Leaving for Canada May 21, 2013
Information collected at the border will be used to crack down on visitors who violate laws on the length of their stay, Congressional officials say.
Tracking the Tornado’s Devastation in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
Preliminary analysis of the storm track showed that it touched down at 2:56 p.m. and traveled about 20 miles in 40 minutes.
Dennis K. Burke Criticized for ‘Fast and Furious’ Leak May 21, 2013
The Justice Department called prosecutor Dennis K. Burke’s actions related to the release of a memo about a federal agent involved in the “Fast and Furious” investigation “particularly egregious.”
Leahy Voices Optimism as Panel Continues Work on Immigration Bill May 21, 2013
Senator Patrick J. Leahy suggested that Tuesday could be the last day of debate on legislation to overhaul the immigration system.
The Devastation Along the Tornado’s Path May 21, 2013
A powerful tornado leveled homes and businesses in and around Oklahoma City on Monday. Preliminary analysis of the storm track showed it touched down at 2:56 p.m. and traveled about 20 miles in 40 minutes.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies Ray Manzarek, the founding member and keyboard player for the Doors whose haunting and sweetly melodic organ riffs loomed large in the psychedelic rock era, died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany. Formed in 1965, when Mr. Manzarek had a chance encounter with aspiring poet and film student Jim Morrison at V […]
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods Caltrans needs to examine hundreds of at-risk rods on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge and replace any that are hard enough to be vulnerable to cracking, says an internationally known expert who serves as an adviser to the state agency. John Fisher, 82, an emeritus professor of civil engineering at Lehigh Univers […]
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to explain why the Cupertino computer giant is avoiding paying billions of dollars in taxes by diverting nearly two-thirds of its pretax revenue through Irish subsidiaries. McCain called the argument by multinat […]
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:58 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 A tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an op […]
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Fears of an escalation of violence between Israel and Syria grew Sunday with renewed Israeli threats to destroy Syrian weapons cache […]
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20 Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country. The leader of the group, Seifallah Ben Hassine, is wanted for his involvement in a mob attack on the U.S. Em […]
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20 Students at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony Sunday to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer confronting an armed intruder. A police officer aiming at the would-be robber opened fire, fatally hitting Rebello as well […]
Chinese premier in India to expand ties
Chinese premier in India to expand ties Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighborin […]

The San Jose Mercury News

Coroner: Pedestrian hit and killed Monday night was 81-year-old San Jose man May 21, 2013
His death near James Lick High School marked the city’s 15th traffic fatality of the year and the 10th involving a pedestrian or bicyclist, according to police.
San Francisco 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium to host 50th Super Bowl May 21, 2013
NFL owners today selected the San Francisco 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium to host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016, sending the nation's biggest sporting event back to the Bay Area for the first time since 1985.
New PayPal services to replace traditional wallet in stores, restaurants May 21, 2013
At the PayPal headquarters in San Jose on Tuesday morning, President David Marcus unveiled new mobile features for shopping, eating out and attending sports games without needing to use cash or a credit card.
Apple to open new flagship store in San Francisco May 21, 2013
Apple will replace its aging store with a new retail outfit in Union Square.
Hicks: 'X Factor' adds Kelly Rowland, Paulino Rubio as judges May 21, 2013
Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato will be joined by by new faces on the judges table.
Sharks' Logan Couture 'all good' for Game 4 May 21, 2013
San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture skates for first time since Game 3 overtime goal after leg injury
SAP seeks autistic employees, wants to 'leverage their unique talents' May 21, 2013
German software giant SAP AG said Tuesday it plans to recruit people with autism to take make full use of their talents to process information.
Oklahoma tornado death toll lowered to 24; search for survivors continues May 21, 2013
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Navy gives up 118 acres, 51 buildings in Algiers for Federal City May 21, 2013
The Navy signs over the land to the Algiers Development District board.
Metairie's Houma Boulevard to close for work near East Jefferson General Hospital May 21, 2013
Metairie's Houma Boulevard will close during the next two weekends near East Jefferson General Hospital, as crews install new water and drain lines underground, Jefferson Parish said.
Lane closures planned for U.S. 190 in Mandeville due to road project May 21, 2013
Lane closures are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday nights on busy U.S. 190 in Mandeville in connection with a project to widen a stretch of the highway and eliminate a traffic bottleneck. Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 8...
Ban on physicians remotely administering abortion drugs easily passes Louisiana House health panel May 21, 2013
A bill requiring physicians to be physically present when overseeing chemical abortions easily cleared a House health committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 90, by Sen. Fred Mills, would prohibit so-called "telemedicine abortion" procedures in which a doctor uses an Internet webcam service, such as Skype, to oversee the administration of abortion drugs to […]
A 17-year-old Arabi boy dies in St. Bernard after car hits his bicycle May 21, 2013
A 17-year-old Arabi boy died Monday after he was hit while riding his bike westbound on the shoulder of the eastbound lane of East Judge Perez Drive, according to State Police and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office. Chase Naquin...
Jeff Arnold discusses Federal City May 21, 2013
State Rep. Jeff Arnold, D-Algiers, discusses the Navy giving up 118 acres and 51 buildings that once were part of the shuttered Naval Support Activity in Algiers.
St. John Parish crime report, May 21 May 21, 2013
Bryant Daigre Jr., 24, Little Hope Street, Garyville, LA, was arrested on 5/20/2013 and booked with home invasion, simple criminal damage to property, and simple battery.Ketondra R. Cammon, 35, Cambridge Drive, LaPlace, LA, was arrested on 5/20/2013 and booked with...
Jefferson Parish School Board to vote on teacher union contract May 21, 2013
After almost a year without a teachers union contract, the Jefferson Parish School Board is set to vote Tuesday night on a new collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers. The meeting comes a month after union members...

The Guardian, UK

Rafsanjani blocked from running for president May 21, 2013
List of eight candidates allowed to run in race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad excludes two leading figuresAkbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the leading opposition-backed candidate in Iran's presidential election, was disqualified on Tuesday from standing in a blow to those hoping for significant change when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leaves office.Iranian state-run t […]
French historian kills himself at Notre Dame after gay marriage rant May 21, 2013
Far-right essayist Dominique Venner, 78, shoots himself at altar after writing blogpost condemning same-sex marriage law A far-right French historian has killed himself at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after declaring that more radical action was needed in opposition to same-sex marriage in France.Dominique Venner, 78, walked into the building a […]
Nigerian military in heavy fighting with Boko Haram militants May 21, 2013
Army says it has faced fierce resistance in its offensive against Islamist insurgents who are armed with weapons from LibyaNigeria's military has been involved in heavy fighting with Islamist insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons from Libya as it steps up an offensive aimed at flushing out Boko Haram from its north-eastern bases."They have be […]
Letters: Democratic deficit begins at home May 21, 2013
Deborah Orr's analysis of the Tories' obsession with devolving powers from Brussels while at the same time resisting the release of powers from Westminster (18 May) highlights the many ways in which the Tory party's Europe obsession seems to eclipse all logic. But she was wrong about the role of the European parliament and the democratic defic […]
Artists criticise war centenary plan May 21, 2013
Open letter to David Cameron describes conflict as a 'military disaster and a human catastrophe'David Cameron's plan to spend more than £50m marking the centenary of the first world war has been attacked by a group of actors, writers and campaigners including Jude Law and Michael Morpurgo, author of the children's novel War Horse which is […]
Letters: Gay marriages and straight civil partnerships May 21, 2013
Why is the government time-wasting over extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples (Report, 21 May)? Why this obsession with marriage at the expense of – to some of us – the much more enlightened civil partnership? With successive governments promoting legally formalised relationships – and shamefully continuing to discriminate against cohabiting c […]
Fossil fuel divestment campaign's victory in Australia will be a moral one | Alexander White May 21, 2013
Global climate divestment campaigns led by 350.org and Bill McKibben will have a larger moral impact than financial oneJournalist and climate activist Bill McKibben is in Australia in June on his epic Do The Math tour, which aims to highlight the danger of fossil fuel company oil and coal reserves and encourage divestment.The tour was kick started by McKibbe […]
Letters: Remembering war to promote peace May 21, 2013
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the first world war. Far from being a "war to end all wars" or a "victory for democracy", this was a military disaster and a human catastrophe.We are disturbed, therefore, that David Cameron plans to spend £55m on a "truly national commemoration" to mark this anniversary. […]

The BBC

Search for US tornado survivors May 21, 2013
The search for victims of the gigantic tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb continues into a second day, with 24 people confirmed dead.
Key pair barred from Iran election May 21, 2013
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris May 21, 2013
A far-right historian shoots himself dead inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in the French capital, police say, causing its evacuation.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim May 21, 2013
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire May 21, 2013
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
Afghan women 'jailed over morals' May 21, 2013
The number of women in Afghanistan jailed for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, says Human Rights Watch.
Imran Khan walks again after fall May 21, 2013
Pakistani politician Imran Khan walks a short distance in a brace, two weeks after damaging his spine in an election rally fall.
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted May 21, 2013
The brother of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius, Carl, is acquitted of culpable homicide over the death of a motorcyclist in 2008.

The Independent, UK

Video: Amateur footage captures Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
Terrifying amateur footage has captured the monster tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City surburbs, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Oklahoma tornado: The storm was a monster - even for Tornado Alley May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Oklahoma tornado: The people of Moore thought they were prepared for twisters. They were wrong May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Early summit date set for US and China May 21, 2013
China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than expected, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations troubled by issues from cyber-spying to North Korea.
Oklahoma tornado: Timeline of events May 21, 2013
Video: Oklahoma tornado survivors share their stories May 21, 2013
Survivors of the massive tornado that has wreaked havoc on Oklahoma have shared their experiences.
Oklahoma tornado latest: Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has said that authorities will work "as long as it takes" to deal with the devastation delivered by the massive hurricane that hit a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma city.
'There are empty spaces where there used to be living rooms, bedrooms, classrooms': President Barack Obama says America is praying for Oklahoma in wake of tornado that claimed 24 lives May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has said that authorities will work "as long as it takes" to deal with the devastation delivered by the massive hurricane that hit a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma city.

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