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- JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum May 21, 2013Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, easily survived a vote Tuesday that would have called on him to give up his role as chairman of the nation's largest bank. But shareholders…
- In Case You Missed It: Decriminalizing pot and criminalizing milk May 21, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Esquire blogger says 'Scott Walker is having a yard sale' May 21, 2013Charles Pierce took a dim view of the proposal to give the governor more power to sell public assets to private individuals.
- Malloy lauds tourism promo at Hartford conference May 21, 2013HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday.
- Young people are driving less, but Wisconsin's highway spending motors on May 21, 2013Amid 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, 2013HARTFORD, 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, 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.
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- Lawsuit against ex-Jesuit priest McGuire settled for $19.6M May 22, 2013Lawyers for six plaintiffs today announced a $19.6 million settlement of a lawsuit against the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus involving allegations of sex abuse by now-defrocked Jesuit priest Donald McGuire.
- Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 22, 2013A 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.
- Emanuel praises CTA, but closure of Red Line a political risk May 22, 2013Mayor says result will be worth the temporary inconvenienceFor some of those affected, the shutdown could serve as their latest frustration with the Emanuel administration, adding to concerns about crime and school closings.
- Oklahoma officials think all dead, missing accounted for May 22, 2013Rescue workers today went building to building in search of victims a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people.
- Senate pension plan savings scaled back by half May 22, 2013Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan wouldn't cut as much as originally estimated, a fact that could boost chances for the rival House legislation.
- 'Bishop' bomber sentenced to 37 years in prison May 21, 2013An Iowa machinist known as "The Bishop" for mailing threatening letters and explosive devices to investment firm executives across the country was sentenced today to 37 years in federal prison.
- Sen. Kirk backs Commerce nominee Penny Pritzker May 21, 2013Sen. 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, 2013South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming his room.
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- The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 22, 2013The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.
- Jet Stream Causing Tornado Outbreak May 22, 2013First, the jet stream caused a cold snap by bringing Arctic air farther south than normal, but when it shifted north, it allowed tornado-causing moist air to move into the Midwest
- Shelter Requirements Resisted in Tornado Alley May 22, 2013In states like Oklahoma and Missouri, tornadoes are a seasonal threat, but government regulation and the expense of shelters rankle.
- For Tea Party Groups, Shades of 2010 May 22, 2013Leaders of the Tea Party movement hope outrage over the I.R.S. inquiry will rekindle grass-roots activism that in many places went dormant after Republican electoral defeats in 2012.
- Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply May 22, 2013In an address on Thursday, President Obama will attempt to lay out his justification for drone strikes, which have been in decline since 2010, and what they have achieved.
- Florida Lesbian Gets Support After Arrest for Sex With Teammate, 14 May 22, 2013Kaitlyn Hunt is being prosecuted for sex crimes because of encounters with a 14-year-old girl who was her high school basketball teammate.
- Chicago Communities Wary of Chicago School Closures May 22, 2013Parents say the Chicago Board of Education’s plan to shut 53 elementary schools is uprooting the personal and academic lifelines of the city’s neediest communities.
- White House Memo: A Sleeper Scandal Awakens, Post-Election May 22, 2013A year ago, when the current Internal Revenue Service scandal that has swirled around Mr. Obama first emerged, Washington — and, apparently, the White House — shrugged.
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- Court rejects Arizona abortion lawCourt rejects Arizona abortion law A federal appeals court that included an ardent opponent of abortion struck down Arizona's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy Tuesday, citing 40 years of Supreme Court precedents that allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy if the fetus is not yet viable. Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproducti […]
- 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 […]
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- Supes give San Mateo County the OK to hire 25 people to handle Obamacare benefits May 22, 2013To implement President Obama's Affordable Care Act, San Mateo County will hire 25 people to help process the expected flood of new applications for new benefits.
- 'The Voice' recap: Did the right singers get ousted? May 22, 2013"The Voice" reduced its roster of finalists down to eight Tuesday night as it bid goodbye to Josiah Hawley of Team Usher and Kris Thomas of Team Shkira.
- San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns shows good and not-so-good side to Los Angeles Kings May 22, 2013Brent Burns displays a nice shooting touch with a first-period goal but also picks up a careless boarding penalty in the third period.
- Kawakami: San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton comes up big when the team needs him the most May 22, 2013The San Jose Sharks captain plays keep-away from the Los Angeles Kings, and the series is tied
- Pablo Sandoval's home run lifts San Francisco Giants past Washington Nationals 4-2 May 22, 2013Pablo Sandoval hits game-winning two run home run in 10th after Giants send game to extra innings with run in the ninth.
- Oakland A's defeat Texas Rangers 1-0 May 22, 2013Yoenis Cespedes' solo home run in the third inning was all the offense the Oakland A's needed as Dan Straily and two relievers shut out the Texas Rangers 1-0 Tuesday
- Sharks goalie Antti Niemi barely breaking a sweat against Kings May 22, 2013Los Angeles Kings planned to test Niemi more, but San Jose Sharks' defense not allowing them to
- San Jose Sharks beat Los Angeles Kings 2-1, tie playoff series May 22, 2013The San Jose Sharks held on to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at HP Pavilion, winning a second consecutive game on home ice and knotting up their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series at two games each.
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- Effort to allow higher property tax in New Orleans to pay for police, fire departments sails through Louisiana House May 22, 2013A push to raise the constitutional cap on New Orleans' property tax rates to fund additional fire and police services sailed through the Louisiana House on Tuesday. The bill would lift a restriction in the state Constitution limiting the...
- JPSO investigating shooting in Harvey May 22, 2013The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is reporting a shooting with non-life-threatening injuries in the 1100 block of Crape Myrtle Lane in Harvey on Tuesday night. The shooting is the third in Harvey in the past 24 hours. Two men were...
- Jefferson Parish teachers' union contract is not renewed by School Board May 22, 2013Board members vote to not approve the new contract by a 5 to 3 margin
- Suspect sought in home burglary near Mother-in-Law Lounge May 22, 2013New Orleans police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a man in connection with a home burglary Tuesday after surveillance video captured the burglar entering and leaving the residence. This man is being sought by New Orleans police...
- Harvey's 4th Street Bridge to get $8 million overhaul, official says May 22, 2013Nearly a week after mechanical failure shut down the 4th Street Bridge in Harvey, state transportation officials are expected to announce Wednesday an $8 million rehab project for the 38-year-old span. Jefferson Parish Council Chairman Chris Roberts posted the development...
- Benjamin Mays Prep families still await Orleans Parish School Board takeover answer May 22, 2013Families at the Recovery School District charter school Benjamin Mays Prep continue to hope that this school year isn't the last for the Desire-area elementary -- but they got no answers Tuesday from the Orleans Parish School Board, one month...
- Plan for New Orleans riverfront projects using Convention Center funding stalls in Louisiana House May 22, 2013A measure allowing the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to enter into private partnerships and help finance a massive project on the New Orleans riverfront couldn't muster enough support to pass the House on Tuesday. Rep. Walt Leger, who...
- St. Bernard Parish Council discusses new Nunez Community College program May 22, 2013At a St. Bernard Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, the parish administration and Nunez Community College, along with GNO Inc., announced an initiative to provide local high school students with college-level technical training. The program, financed with $500,000 in parish...
The Guardian, UK
- Rafsanjani blocked from running for president May 21, 2013List 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, 2013Far-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, 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 its north-eastern bases."They have be […]
- South Sudan initiative aims to keep young girls in primary school | Mark Tran May 22, 2013A UK-backed project in Western Equatoria state seeks to ensure domestic and social factors don't deny girls an educationBridget Nagomoro used to get up at five in the morning to fetch water from the stream, cook breakfast for the family, then walk the five miles to school. In the evening, she would eat at 10pm having cooked dinner, done the household ch […]
- Government will 'stick to its plans' when IMF delivers verdict on economy May 22, 2013No 10 says it will not anticipate what IMF will say but insists government has right economic approachDowning Street will launch a staunch defence of the government's economic strategy and says it will stick to its plans when the International Monetary Fund publishes the findings of its annual survey of the British economy on Wednesday.Treasury official […]
- Dumbass: Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal music video May 22, 2013Chinese artist says single is a way of venting the trauma he experienced while held in detention by the stateThe Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has always had something of the rock star about him. Now his hotly anticipated musical debut has finally emerged blinking into the glare of international attention: the self-proclaimed heavy metal single Dumbass. The 55-ye […]
- Deal struck on immigration bill May 22, 2013Senate committee arrives at compromise that sidesteps issue of whether same-sex couples should receive equal rights
- Ai Weiwei: Dumbass – music video May 22, 2013Music video for Dumbass, a new heavy metal song by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei
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- US tornado rescue effort nears end May 22, 2013The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
- US immigration bill passes hurdle May 22, 2013A sweeping immigration bill that would offer a chance of citizenship to millions living in the US illegally takes a stride forward in Congress.
- N Korea leader sends envoy to China May 22, 2013North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, state media announces, amid cooling relations after weeks of tension.
- Sinai security hostages 'freed' May 22, 2013Seven members of the Egyptian security forces abducted in the Sinai peninsula last week have been freed, officials say.
- IPL cricketer denies spot-fixing May 22, 2013Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, insists he is innocent.
- Tax and energy to dominate EU summit May 22, 2013EU leaders will seek to curb tax evasion, which costs EU states 1tn euros a year, and bring down energy prices to boost competition.
- Imran Khan discharged from hospital May 22, 2013Pakistani politician Imran Khan is discharged from hospital two weeks after falling from a platform at an election campaign rally.
- Notre-Dame suicide a 'political act' May 22, 2013France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to the man who killed himself in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying it was a "political act".
The Independent, UK
- Oklahoma tornado latest: Rescue effort nears an end after President Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore May 22, 2013The search by emergency workers for survivors in the wreckage left by the huge tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb is coming to an end, according to officials.
- Oklahoma tornado: ‘Our hearts are broken. This is bigger than anything I’ve ever seen. It’s huge. It’s horrific’ May 21, 2013They are the lucky ones along Telephone Road close to Main St in Moore, Oklahoma. Their homes are spattered all over as if by a giant muck spreader, but they are still standing, Two more blocks, however, at SW 4th Street, you cross the boundary that divides the spared from the destroyed, the still living from the dead or missing.
- Oklahoma tornado latest: Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore May 21, 2013As the frantic rescue work continued in Moore, President Obama promised that the federal government would get everything needed “right away” to victims of the devastating tornado that struck on Monday afternoon, killing at least 24 people.
- Video: Amateur footage captures Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013Terrifying 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, 2013The 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, 2013The 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, 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
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