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- Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended May 25, 2013Matt Kuchar was hoping he would be able to finish his second round Friday night at Colonial. He ended up with the lead _ and a very early wakeup call.
- In Case You Missed It: Scott Walker, this is your life! May 24, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Scott Walker travels with 'optimism, relevance and courage' May 24, 2013The governor unveils his formula for GOP success as he launches his yet-to-be-announced campaign for the presidency.
- GOP throws UW students another $3 May 24, 2013Who's really sticking up for students? The GOP imposes a tuition freeze and lifts a mandatory fee for UW students, while Democrats want more financial aid.
- Outrage over IRS 'scandal' might be misguided, ProPublica suggests May 24, 2013The high-powered, nonprofit news organization lists "six facts lost in the IRS scandal."
- Is there no end to UW athletics' greed? May 24, 2013Breaking the 51-year contract with the National W Club to provide concessions at games is all about the money.
- Historical tidbit: Scott Walker went after unions way before he was governor May 24, 2013Early on in his political career, Scott Walker had his sights on labor unions. In fact, his first major bill as a legislator sought to limit the ability of labor groups to raise money for poli…
- State Debate: Racine Journal Times tells legislators to dump the anti-flu shot bill May 24, 2013A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
The Chicago Tribune
- Aldermen fret new deal will feed meter firm's profits May 25, 2013They ask city officials to prove their projectionsSkeptical aldermen took aim Friday at Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to revamp the much-reviled parking meter lease, warning that his proposal to trade longer meter hours for free Sundays could turn into another financial boon for the company holding the lease.
- Local student speaks up, rallies both sides in CPS debate May 25, 2013Nine-year-old Asean Johnson's school became one of four taken off the chopping block of closings; many are giving partial credit to the 3rd-grader who stepped into the spotlight to fight for his school.
- Truck accident was likely cause of bridge collapse: officials May 24, 2013Witnesses say an oversize load on a truck hit the bridge before a large section collapsedA bridge collapse that sent cars tumbling into a river in Washington state was caused when a truck carrying an oversize load struck a support beam.
- Verdict in Burger King murder case helps family 'turn the page' May 24, 2013The jury found James Ealy guilty on first-degree murder of Mary Hutchison, his former manager at the Lindenhurst Burger King. "I want to thank the jury for doing justice today," Hutchison's son said.
- Evanston prep baseball team out of playoffs after 'sexting' May 24, 2013Allegations involved girls, varsity baseball playersEvanston Township High School pulled its varsity baseball team from the state playoffs after some players distributed "inappropriate photos" of girls.
- Changes follow criticism of CTA's Ventra card plan May 24, 2013The CTA will waive a $5 fee for customers who obtain the new Ventra transit card and it also will eliminate or reduce some of the controversial service charges, officials said.
- Revised meter deal still a gain for vendor May 24, 2013Revised city deal still a gain for vendor, analysis findsTribune analysis: Chicago taxpayers still could end up pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the coffers of the company leasing the city's parking meters under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revamp of the much-reviled deal.
- Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89, 1st since Butkus and Sayers May 24, 2013Hall of Fame tight end will become 14th Bear honored and 1st since Butkus and SayersTwo sources have told the Tribune the Bears will retire the No. 89 of Michael Keller Ditka Jr., also known as Da Coach, in a ceremony during the Dec. 9 "Monday Night Football" game against the Cowboys at Soldier Field.
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- States’ Policies on Health Care Exclude Poorest May 25, 2013For millions of people below the poverty line, no assistance for health insurance will be available in states that have refused to expand Medicaid.
- Lautenberg’s Chemical Safety Bill Gains Momentum May 25, 2013A vote by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg for a failed control gun bill gained him allies for the first credible bill in years to revamp the nation’s outmoded chemical safety law.
- Approach to Debt Widens Rift Among G.O.P. Senators May 25, 2013Republicans are locked in a growing dispute over future budget negotiations, splitting along generational and ideological lines on the party’s approach to dealing with the federal debt.
- Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members May 25, 2013The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.
- Federal Judge Finds Violations of Rights by Sheriff Joe Arpaio May 25, 2013The ruling handed down by a federal judge is peppered with stinging criticism of the policies and practices of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, saying the sheriff relied on racial profiling and illegal detentions.
- In Race to Fill John Kerry’s Seat, Little Talk on Policy May 25, 2013As Election Day nears in Massachusetts, the race between Gabriel Gomez and Representative Edward J. Mackey for the Senate seat vacated by John Kerry has focused on lesser issues.
- Reporters See Chilling Effect From Justice Dept. Inquiries May 25, 2013Despite President Obama’s conciliatory gesture of a review of Justice Department investigations involving journalists, some reporters say that chill has already set in.
- Partial Bridge Collapse Shows Transit Problems May 25, 2013The collapse on Interstate 5 came as politicians had been wrestling over the millions needed to replace another aging bridge over the Columbia River.
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- Washington state frantic to replace bridgeWashington state frantic to replace bridge Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:26 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 Federal officials are searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along a crucial Inters […]
- Oklahoma tornado - teachers sheltered kidsOklahoma tornado - teachers sheltered kids Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:26 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless t […]
- Faith healers charged after 2nd son diesFaith healers charged after 2nd son dies Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:21 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 The Schaibles were ordered held without bail Friday, two days after their arrest, although defense lawyers argued that they are neith […]
- Nation News of the Day From Across the Nation /Nation News of the Day From Across the Nation / Eighteen people were hospitalized Friday - two in serious condition - after a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer collided near Atlanta's airport, officials said. An Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid in Ogden, Utah, was fou […]
- Racial profiling by Phoenix sheriffRacial profiling by Phoenix sheriff Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:21 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its […]
- BART plans another test for bicyclesBART plans another test for bicycles After a nearly two-hour hearing, the BART board voted 6-3 to conduct the test instead of the other option it was considering, which was to end its policy of banning bikes on trains during peak commute hours. All but a couple of them urged BART to get rid of the rush-hour prohibition, which many said kept them from getting […]
- SF Chronicle names new management teamSF Chronicle names new management team Hearst Corp. on Thursday named a new management team to lead The San Francisco Chronicle, picking a newspaper industry veteran to serve as publisher and a seasoned digital media executive as the paper's president. Incoming Chronicle President Joanne Bradford, in contrast, has spent much of her career in online medi […]
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- Suspect escapes Palo Alto manhunt after ditching car May 25, 2013A manhunt in Palo Alto on Friday afternoon for a man with false car registration tabs caused the lockdown of a preschool run by Google and ended with the suspect still on the loose.
- Cassidy: SRI International is an innovation powerhouse trying to rise above the noise of Apple, Google and Facebook May 25, 2013SRI International, the lab that brought you Siri, the computer mouse, surgical robots and micro-video service Tout, among a bushel of other innovations, is sometimes the wizard behind the curtain when it comes to getting Silicon Valley props. But CEO Curtis Carlson is confident that the lab’s role in everyday lives will keep it top of mind.
- Cal football coordinators hit the jackpot May 25, 2013Offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, defensive coordinator Andy Buh will both make over $500,000 for 2013 season
- Washington bridge collapse spotlights California's aging bridges May 25, 2013California has spent billions retrofitting its bridges for earthquakes, but critics say the state is still lagging behind most states in the quality and age of its structures. But thousands of its bridges are classified as “structurally deficient” by federal bridge authorities.
- San Jose Sharks notebook: Adam Burish might be ready to return May 25, 2013Adam Burish, who has been skating with the San Jose Sharks in practice in recent days, injured his hand in the final game of the opening-round sweep of Vancouver; If he plays in Game 6, he could help in penalty-kill situations and would bring experience to the fourth line.
- Skyhook king, Abdul-Jabbar, in town to support leukemia fight May 25, 2013Diagnosed in 2008, when he feared he had months to live, Abdul-Jabbar has since learned he has a treatable form, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). He's the keynote speaker at the CML Patient Summit in Millbrae on Saturday.
- Former Richmond high school football coach arrested on suspicion of child abuse May 25, 2013Barron Edwards, 51, was being held Friday evening at County Jail in Martinez, charged with at least 23 counts of sexual abuse against children under the age of 14.
- NASA Ames' SpaceShop in Mountain View creating DIY fixes for astronauts of the future May 25, 2013The NASA Ames' lab is a tinkerer's paradise, where experienced engineers, students, and even summer interns are welcome to make their design dreams come true. And on Friday, NASA Director Charles Bolden and Rep. Mike Honda, D-San Jose, got a glimpse of NASA's future.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Boy Scouts' policy to allow openly gay members not expected to have much impact locally, leaders say May 25, 2013The Boy Scouts of America's decision Thursday to allow openly gay members was met with some opposition locally, but local Scout leaders say the decision should not change the local Boy Scouts scene. About 1,400 members of the Boy Scouts'...
- John Curtis football player's father allegedly killed him, then himself May 25, 2013People who knew Mark Tarto struggled to understand Friday why he would kill his only child, Matthew, 16, and then himself in the rented River Ridge home they shared, just blocks from where the teenager was a student athlete at...
- NOPD reinstates Edwin Hosli Jr. to full duty after he was disciplined in red light camera scandal May 25, 2013After probes from FBI and New Orleans inspector general, state and federal prosecutors will not pursue a criminal case against Hosli, NOPD says
- Louisiana missing its chance at federal money, Corps of Engineers officer says May 25, 2013Louisiana is missing an opportunity to have the federal government pay 65 percent of the cost of several major coastal restoration projects that could represent an investment of close to $1 billion, according to the departing commander of the New...
- JPSO investigating a shooting in Harvey May 24, 2013The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a shooting in Harvey. At around 6:20 p.m., the Sheriff's Office reported that a man was shot near a residence at 3030 Sienna Drive, the Sheriff's Office reported.The Jefferson Parish...
- New Orleans City Council panel again defers action on new system for managing police off-duty details May 24, 2013Top Landrieu administration officials continually emphasized the need for quick action. City Council members said they didn't see any such need. And so, after two hours of discussion, a council committee Thursday evening deferred action on several measures needed to...
- Former Covington cops accused of using excessive force are charged by grand jury May 24, 2013A St. Tammany Parish grand jury has charged two former Covington police officers accused of using excessive force on a shoplifting suspect with misdemeanor simple battery, according to 22nd Judicial District Attorney Walter Reed's office. Anthony Adams and Nicholas Harper...
- After voucher decision, Course Choice cut to pilot status May 24, 2013Following the school voucher ruling from the Louisiana Supreme Court, Education Superintendent John White said Friday that the state is scaling back its Course Choice mini-voucher program. His announcement came amid new data that raises questions about how many students...
The Guardian, UK
- Two passengers arrested after RAF jets escort diverted Pakistan plane May 24, 2013British men held on suspicion of endangering aircraft after Manchester-bound flight is diverted to Stansted following disputeTwo men have been arrested after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane with more than 300 people on board was at the centre of a security alert and was escorted to Stansted airport by RAF fighter jets.Officers from Essex police […]
- New reality for Hezbollah supporters May 24, 2013Once denied by its leaders, the Shia militant group's involvement in Syria is now a badge of honour for families burying their deadThe workmen had been busy in the room where Hezbollah honours its dead. In one corner of the martyrs' cemetery in south Beirut, four women shrouded in black sat cross-legged near a new grave, reading from the Qu'ra […]
- Toronto mayor denies crack claim May 24, 2013Mayor dismisses video purportedly showing him smoking the drug as 'nonsense' a day after firing longtime chief of staffThe embattled mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, was forced on Friday to repeat a denial of allegations that he uses crack cocaine and dismiss descriptions of a video purportedly showing him smoking the drug as "nonsense".At a p […]
- Christine Lagarde not charged in embezzlement investigation May 25, 2013Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has not been charged after two days of questioning by French judges over alleged complicity in the embezzlement of state funds.But she has not been completely cleared in the investigation over her authorisation of a controversial out-of-court settlement for the maverick French businessman Bernar […]
- Woolwich suspect's friend arrested after appearing on Newsnight May 25, 2013Man detained after claiming on television that Michael Adebolajo was tortured in Kenya and harassed by MI5 agentsA friend of one of the suspected killers of a soldier butchered in a London street was arrested by counter-terrorism officers yesterday after going on television to allege that Michael Adebolajo was tortured in Kenya and harassed by MI5 – who aske […]
- Top 10 budget hotels, B&Bs and hostels in Portland, Oregon May 24, 2013Portland's budget hotels include a former bathhouse with a rock'n'roll vibe, art-stuffed B&Bs, and a bike-friendly hostelJupiter HotelThis mid-century motor inn has been turned into a boutique hotel in the heart of Portland – think classic motel with ultra-modern glass and steel facelift somewhere between Twin Peaks and a cosmopolitan truc […]
- Steve Forrest obituary May 24, 2013Hollywood actor best known for his starring role as Lieutenant Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson in the 70s cop series S.W.A.T.Steve Forrest, who has died aged 87, was a product of the Hollywood studio system, then at its tail end in the 1950s. Although MGM had the handsome, rugged 6ft 3in actor under contract for five years, from 1952 to 1957, they gave him f […]
- Woolwich murder: Muslim reaction - video May 24, 2013Speaking before Friday prayers, Muslims at the East London mosque condemn Wednesday's attack in Woolwich and express their sympathy with the family of murdered British soldier Lee Rigby. The worshippers agree that the actions of the two men accused of the attack are not in any way part of the Islamic religionMona Mahmood
The BBC
- Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed' May 24, 2013The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
- Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul May 24, 2013Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
- Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case May 24, 2013A dancer alleged to have had paid sex as a minor with Italy's ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi tells a court she lied to investigators in 2010.
- Syria opposition ready to negotiate May 25, 2013Syria's main opposition coalition says it is willing to attend an peace conference next month only if President Bashar al-Assad agrees to step down.
- Author investigated for 'clown' gibe May 24, 2013Portuguese author and journalist Miguel Sousa Tavares is being investigated for calling President Anibal Cavaco Silva "a clown" in an interview.
- Toronto's Ford denies 'crack video' May 24, 2013Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has denied allegations from a major Canadian newspaper he was caught on camera smoking crack cocaine.
- Barrick Gold fined for Chile project May 24, 2013Chilean authorities fine the world's largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold Corp, more than $16m for environmental offences at an Andean mine.
- IMF chief Lagarde made key witness May 24, 2013A French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.
The Independent, UK
- Death becomes her: Meet the very modern mortician who champions 'cool' funerals May 24, 2013Before we begin our interview, I ask Caitlin Doughty to take me somewhere meaningful: a place that she loves, or to which she has some deep spiritual or biographical connection. It's a sunny day, like a lot of days in Los Angeles, and so she drives us both the few blocks from her home to Angelus Rosedale, the biggest, greenest open space in the non-desc […]
- Toronto mayor Rob Ford clings on as 'crack video' scandal grows May 24, 2013Toronto’s mayor denied accusations of drug use, breaking a week-long silence over a raging media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
- Toronto mayor clings on as 'crack video' scandal grows May 24, 2013Toronto’s citizens are struggling to make sense of the events surrounding their mayor, Rob Ford, who has spent the last seven days ducking a media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized furball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized hairball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- She's The Man actress Amanda Bynes arrested after throwing marijuana bong out of window May 24, 2013American actress Amanda Bynes, star of 2006 film She's The Man, has been arrested in New York City after she threw a marijuana bong out of a window.
- Video: Bridge linking Washington and Canada collapses May 24, 2013A major bridge linking Seattle, in Washington State, US, and Canada collapsed last night, dropping cars and people into the river below.
- US rapper Tim Dog accused of faking his own death May 24, 2013Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.
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Darth Vader Don’t Apologize: James Earl Jones Calls The Tea Party Racist
• July 14, 2012 • Comments OffPosted in American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Celebrity Children, Class, Cultural History, Obama Administration, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
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