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- Day 1 recap of Vernon Hershberger trial signals an uphill battle for the farmer May 21, 2013The 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, 2013The 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, 2013HARTFORD, 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, 2013A 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, 2013According 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, 2013A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
- County Board to consider officially backing marijuana legalization May 21, 2013Citing growing support, a county resolution would throw support to a proposal in the U.S. House to decriminalize pot.
- Morning briefing: Scott Walker trips, FoodShare recipients, smokers' surcharge, Rodgers and Braun restaurant May 21, 2013Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
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- More than 100 pulled from rubble May 21, 2013Rescue crews have pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado. Officials this morning lowered the death toll to 24.
- Chief Keef arrested for disorderly conduct near Atlanta May 21, 2013South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct, two months after he was released from custody in Chicago.
- Source: Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests May 21, 2013Pressured for months by teachers, community leaders and aldermen, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's hand-picked school board is nonetheless 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, 2013Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin's support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence.
- Blackhawks fall to Red Wings, trail series 2-1 May 21, 2013Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in DetroitThe Red Wings scored two quick goals in the second period and 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, 2013A 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.
- Protesters arrested at school closings rally at City Hall May 21, 2013More than 20 people protesting Chicago Public School plans to close 53 elementary schools were arrested this afternoon at City Hall, officials said.
- South Siders cope with first weekday of Red Line shutdown May 21, 2013Tens of thousands of South Side commuters tested out new routes to work today on the first weekday with the Red Line's Dan Ryan branch closed for repairs.
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- The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 21, 2013Officials at a news conference gave a briefing on the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Okla.
- Dennis K. Burke Criticized for ‘Fast and Furious’ Leak May 21, 2013The 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.”
- The Devastation Along the Tornado’s Path May 21, 2013A 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.
- I.R.S. Chief Admits Mangled Disclosure of Targeting of Conservatives May 21, 2013Steven T. Miller took responsibility for planting a question at a closed-door meeting that prompted a top I.R.S. official to disclose that the agency had targeted conservative groups
- A Familiar Roar, Then Sadness and Resolve in Oklahoma May 21, 2013Oklahoma residents on Tuesday began the painstaking process of trying to come to grips with what happened, and the uncertain path forward.
- Obama Speaks to Loss in Oklahoma May 21, 2013In a televised statement, the president offered prayers and promises of material aid to the victims of the devastating tornado that struck on Monday.
- Crews Search for Survivors in Oklahoma After Tornado May 21, 2013Rescue workers sought survivors as they sifted through debris and around power lines to reach those who were feared trapped.
- The Lede: Live Video Coverage From KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City May 21, 2013Live coverage from KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City.
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- Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, diesRay 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 rodsExpert: 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 sheltersSenators 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, IowaDeadly 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 tensionsIsraeli-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 20News 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, 05/20News 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 tiesChinese 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 […]
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- Oklahoma tornado death toll lowered to 24; search for survivors continues May 21, 2013Emergency 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.
- Giants put Ryan Vogelsong, Santiago Casilla on disabled list, call up Sandy Rosario, Brett Pill May 21, 2013Giants right-handers Ryan Vogelsong and Santiago Casilla were placed on the disabled list and right-hander Sandy Rosario and first baseman Brett Pill were recalled from Triple-A Fresno. Vogelsong is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after fracturing a finger on his throwing hand
- San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong suffers fractured hand during win over Washington Nationals May 21, 2013San Francisco Giants Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong, in the middle of his best outing of the season, suffered a fractured right hand while swinging at a pitch Monday night, bringing his best start of the season to a premature and ominous close.
- Family stunned by disappearance of Emeryville man after Bay to Breakers race May 21, 2013Beau Rasmussen, 27, of Emeryville, was reported missing on Monday. He was last seen after he said goodbye to his friends after finishing the Bay to Breaker race in San Francisco on Sunday about noon.
- U.S. Senators agree to expansion of high-tech visas sought by Silicon Valley companies May 21, 2013Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday on the details of an expanded high-tech visa program, officials said as the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its work on the measure.
- Intel CEO shakes up units, creates devices group May 21, 2013New CEO Brian Krzanich has reorganized key business groups and created a 'new devices' unit, according to a source who has seen an internal email, shaking up the world's top chipmaker days after formally assuming control.
- Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo to miss workouts after cyst removal on back May 21, 2013Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back
- With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely May 21, 2013A Santa Cruz-based high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved -- and disable it remotely.
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- New Orleans inspector general appointed to new 4-year term despite activists' protests May 21, 2013Over the angry protests of a few civil rights activists, the New Orleans Ethics Review Board voted 4-0 Monday to reappoint Ed Quatrevaux as the city's inspector general for a second four-year term. Quatrevaux was hired in 2009; his new...
- St. John Parish crime report, May 21 May 21, 2013Bryant 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, 2013After 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...
- 3 suspects arrested in string of arsons in St. Charles Parish May 21, 2013Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of recent arsons in the Montz area of St. Charles Parish. Montz residents Beau Badeaux and two juveniles, age 15 and 17, were arrested on Monday night and booked with...
- St. Tammany coroner bill giving parish control of office's budget sails through Louisiana Senate committee May 21, 2013The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office would have its finances and budget put under the control of the parish government under a bill that seems set for easy passage after sailing through a Senate committee Tuesday. House Bill 561 by...
- Louisiana Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers May 21, 2013Louisiana lawmakers rejected a proposed financing formula for the state's public school students Tuesday, saying changes to funding for special education and gifted and talented students hadn't been properly studied. The state will now revert back to the 2011-2012 formula,...
- French Quarter residents threaten to sue if restaurant approved May 21, 2013French Quarter residents have thrown down the gauntlet in advance of Tuesday's Vieux Carre Commission meeting, threatening a lawsuit if the board approves a New York developer's plan to open Habana Outpost, a Cuban restaurant at the intersection of Esplanade...
- Man in critical condition after getting stabbed in CBD Monday night May 21, 2013Police said the stabbing stemmed from a verbal altercation that turned physical
The Guardian, UK
- Iran cracks down on activists in runup to polls May 21, 2013• Activists held and campaigners targeted as elections near• Guardian launches database of Iran's prisoners of conscienceIran has launched a public crackdown on dissent before next month's presidential election, executing two men charged with espionage and waging war against God, arresting a group of activists and summoning campaigners for question […]
- Number of Afghan women jailed for fleeing abuse soars May 21, 2013More women imprisoned for 'moral crimes' as fears grow that hard-won rights are at risk as western troops head homeThe number of Afghan women jailed for fleeing forced and abusive marriages, and other "moral crimes", has soared since 2011, according to Human Rights Watch.About 600 women and girls are in prison for offences including runni […]
- Guatemala overturns former dictator's genocide conviction May 21, 2013Trial of Efrain Rios Montt, convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity committed in 1980s, thrown into disarrayGuatemala's top court has overturned the genocide conviction of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, ordering that the trial be taken back to the middle of proceedings.The ruling late on Monday threw into disarray a process that had been h […]
- Xbox One: Microsoft reveals next generation console – live blog May 21, 2013Microsoft is showing off its new rival to Sony's Playstation 4 in first major revamp of Xbox since 2005. Follow live coverage hereAmanda Holpuch
- Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies at Senate hearing over tax practices – live May 21, 2013Apple has denied findings by congressional investigators that they use 'highly questionable' tax minimization strategy. Follow it live hereJim Newell
- Oklahoma governor: tornado rescue crews still looking for survivors - live blog May 21, 2013A major disaster has been declared in Oklahoma after a tornado struck, killing scores of peopleTom McCarthyHaroon Siddique
- Nigerian military in heavy fighting with Boko Haram militants May 21, 2013Army 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 their north-eastern bases."They have […]
- Eurozone crisis as it happened: Italian PM warns EU could 'implode' without action on growth and jobs May 21, 2013Enrico Letta says Europe must end its timidity on issues such as youth unemployment, or voters will 'make it implode'Graeme WeardenNick Fletcher
The BBC
- Search for US tornado survivors May 21, 2013The 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, 2013Two 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, 2013A 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, 2013Apple chief executive Tim Cook has defended the tech giant's tax strategy during a Senate grilling.
- Syria and Israel in exchange of fire May 21, 2013Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
- Afghan women 'jailed over morals' May 21, 2013The 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, 2013Pakistani 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, 2013The 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
- Early summit date set for US and China May 21, 2013China’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, 2013Survivors of the massive tornado that has wreaked havoc on Oklahoma have shared their experiences.
- '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, 2013President 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 91 lives May 21, 2013President 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.
- Fears of a return to bloody gang war on the streets of El Salvador as security minister is ousted by Supreme Court May 21, 2013Up to 60,000 members of El Salvador's two most notorious gangs could be on the risk of a bloody new street war after a move by the South American country's highest court.
- In pictures: Survivors emerge after tornado rips through Oklahoma May 21, 2013A monstrous tornado that may be remembered as among the largest and most destructive in American history roared through a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma City, cutting a swathe as much as two miles wide and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
- Oklahoma tornado: Frantic search for victims continues, as tales of survival emerge May 21, 2013A monstrous tornado that may be remembered as among the largest and most destructive in American history roared through a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma City, cutting a swathe as much as two miles wide and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
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