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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Steve Nass vs. Madison College May 22, 2013It appears public higher education entities in Madison just can't win with at least one Republican legislator.
- Fervent Vernon Hershberger supporters come from all walks of life May 22, 2013Many believe the farmer isn't getting a fair trial because of rules set down by the judge barring mention of raw milk.
- In Case You Missed It: Working women and Mallards fans have it good May 22, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Jim Goodman: March against Monsanto on Saturday May 22, 2013Reject corporate ownership of the food system by joining the march against Monsanto.
- Fire chief says city and tech college still working on training agreement May 22, 2013Fire Chief Steven Davis says the city still intends to share training facilities with Madison College.
- Bill Lueders: Dollars grease skids for school choice May 22, 2013Pro-voucher group American Federation for Children told its funders it spent $2.4 million in Wisconsin last year to elect school choice candidates. In filings to the state, it reported spendin…
- UW bids out sports concessions contract; longstanding deal with W Club could end May 22, 2013The National W Club has managed concessions for Badgers events since 1962 but it voted to end its contract early so the UW athletic department could get "new, fresh ideas."
- Madison Mallards serve up the winning pitch May 22, 2013Using unpaid college players, the baseball team turns the Warner Park "Duck Pond" into a popular destination every summer.
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- CPS approves largest school closure in city's history May 23, 2013After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several times by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
- Watchdog update: Bill would give EPA power to ban toxic chemicals May 23, 2013In a rare display of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, a group of senators unveiled legislation Wednesday that would give regulators more power to force harmful chemicals off the market.
- 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to Quinn May 23, 2013The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph.
- Birth control case a fight over First Amendment May 23, 2013Lawyers for two Roman Catholic-owned companies in Illinois and Indiana and the federal government sparred over whether employers should be forced to provide birth control in workers' benefits.
- Glen Ellyn man dies in FBI training accident May 23, 2013A 1989 Glenbard South High School graduate was killed during a counterterrorism exercise involving a helicopter Friday off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va.
- CPS board: Close 49 elementary schools, 1 high school program May 22, 2013CPS closings blog: After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several time by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
- Trump Tower case: 'He scammed her, he humiliated her' May 22, 2013An attorney for the plaintiff who said "someone had to stand up to" Donald Trump, put a number to the damages she is seeking from a jury: $6M.
- Oklahoma governor vows to rebuild, 'regain our strength' May 22, 2013Even as rescue efforts yielded to recovery today following the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla., officials were already looking to town's future. "We will rebuild," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said.
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- Tornado Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Oklahoma May 23, 2013A monstrous tornado, a mile wide or more, tore through towns near Oklahoma City on Monday.
- Return to Moore May 23, 2013Residents of the Oklahoma town went home Wednesday, a first step in the long and expensive process of rebuilding after another deadly tornado.
- Washington Memo: Torches and Pitchforks for I.R.S. but Cheers for Apple May 23, 2013While Wednesday’s I.R.S. hearing felt like an unforgiving, angry inquisition, senators seemed halfhearted in their desire to beat up on Apple, which has been accused of dodging taxes.
- The Lede: Families Honor Young Victims of Oklahoma Tornado May 23, 2013As the Oklahoma chief medical examiner’s office released the names of 16 of the 24 victims of a tornado in Moore, Okla., families and friends remembered the seven children killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School.
- U.S. Fears Syria Fighting Might Spill Into Lebanon May 23, 2013The decision by Hezbollah to fight for the Syrian government, and the prospect that Syrian rebels might fight Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, has alarmed the Obama administration.
- Long Wait for a Green Card Could Be Ending May 23, 2013Born overseas and educated in the United States, workers in the heart of the tech industry are in a kind of suspension as the Senate considers the immigration bill.
- Legal Experts Debate U.S. Retailers’ Risks of Signing Bangladesh Accord May 23, 2013The plan to assure safety in factories, forged after a deadly collapse, could put American retailers at risk for litigation, some specialists say.
- Okla. Town’s Residents Stay Put in Tornadoes’ Cross Hairs May 23, 2013For over a century, Moore, Okla., has taken a battering in Tornado Alley. Despite the continual destruction, people have stayed put and rebuilt, while others have moved in.
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- S.F.'s new tack in fighting metal theftS.F.'s new tack in fighting metal theft San Francisco prosecutors have opened a new front in the battle against copper theft, filing a $10 million lawsuit against a scrap-metal recycler that allegedly chose to shut down and trash its files rather than comply with a city subpoena seeking sales records. The unusual suit against J&S Recycling, which un […]
- 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 […]
- Supplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rodsSupplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rods San Francisco Chronicle Copyright 2013 San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:11 am, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Caltrans decided to install high-risk steel rods on the Bay Bridge's new eastern span after a supplier pointe […]
- 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 […]
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- Charles Woodson vows to be more than Oakland Raiders' spiritual leader May 23, 2013Charles Woodson, who signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday night following a daylong fan rally at the club's Alameda facility, sounded as confident at age 36 as he did when he left as a free agent at age 29
- San Jose: Two-alarm brush fire burning in Hellyer Park under control May 23, 2013San Jose fire crews are in Hellyer Park, fighting a vegetation blaze in heavy brush that triggered a tier two response -- the wildland equivalent of a second alarm.
- San Jose Sharks downplay any momentum gained from winning last two May 23, 2013San Jose Sharks say momentum needs to be re-established on a game-by-game basis in their series against the Los Angeles Kings.
- San Francisco Giants done in by Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper May 23, 2013Washington Nationals beat San Francisco Giants in 10 innings, with Bryce Harper hitting a homer and double and making a nice defensive play.
- Oakland A's lose series finale to Texas Rangers May 23, 2013Oakland A's starter Jarrod Parker gave up three first-inning runs in a 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers.
- San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree has surgery for torn Achilles May 23, 2013The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Colin Kaepernick are looking for a new go-to receiver to replace Michael Crabtree, who probably will be out through at least October after surgery for a torn right Achilles.
- Zillow report: Low equity holds back Bay Area home sales May 23, 2013While the number of Bay Area homeowners with underwater mortgages is declining, there’s another group whose homes haven’t appreciated enough for them to think about selling, online real estate site Zillow reported.
- East Palo Alto home invasion victim pulls own gun and scares robbers away May 23, 2013An East Palo Alto man turned the tables on two suspects during a home invasion robbery Wednesday afternoon.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- As New Orleans City Council committee meets on violence-reduction plan, more questions than answers May 23, 2013After expressing frustration for months about their inability to get a clear understanding of just what NOLA for Life -- Mayor Mitch Landrieu's multifaceted strategic plan to reduce violence in New Orleans -- consists of, what it is accomplishing and...
- LEAP score results show improvements in most local parishes: Chart May 23, 20132012 - 2013 comparison of percent of students at basic or above
- Major swarm of Formosan termites in Metairie on Wednesday night May 23, 2013Thousands of Formosan termites took to the skies in Metairie on Wednesday evening, swarming around streetlights and other lights in residential and commercial areas.The termites generally swarm from early April through July, with the biggest swarm often occurring around May...
- Republicans shout, Democrats shrug over auditor's request for financial statements May 23, 2013Louisiana's Republican Party blasted the state legislative auditor's office Wednesday after both the GOP and the state Democratic Party were asked to turn over financial statements to comply with an obscure and long-overlooked law. While Republican officials raged at...
- New Orleans termite swarms flood social media with photos Wednesday night May 23, 2013Check out these #termite photos shared across Instagram tonight, and then let us know if they are swarming near you below in the comments.
- New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board overhaul bill goes back to giving mayor's office control May 23, 2013A revamp of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board continues to morph as it moves through the Louisiana Legislature. But with the latest revisions, the bill now proposes a board makeup similar to that initially envisioned by Mayor...
- Louisiana Senate panel approves bill to raise LSU student fees May 23, 2013Louisiana State University students would see their fees increase between $48 and $2,500 under a bill approved by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. The bill passed without opposition and now heads to the Senate floor for final consideration. House...
- Louisiana Senate passes amended Equal Pay for Women Act May 23, 2013Female state workers should be paid as much as their male colleagues, Louisiana lawmakers declared Wednesday. The state Senate passed a much narrower version of the Equal Pay for Women Act that failed in that same chamber last week. Senate...
The Guardian, UK
- Khomeini daughter attacks Rafsanjani ban May 22, 2013Zahra Mostafavi, whose father founded Iran's Islamic republic, calls on supreme leader to reverse guardian council's decisionThe daughter of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of Iran's Islamic republic, has protested against the disqualification of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani from next month's presidential election.Zahra Mostafavi has […]
- Everest climbers queue for two hours May 22, 2013Concerns rise about overcrowding and novices causing queues on highest peak as 60th anniversary of Everest conquest nearsClimbers returning from Everest have described scenes of chaos on the roof of the world as 100 people tried to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain within a few hours of each other.Christian Elde, 37, and Trond Eilertsen, […]
- FBI kills man linked to Boston bombing May 22, 2013Ibragim Todashev allegedly 'flipped out' during questioning by agents in Orlando and attacked an officer inside his apartmentA man shot dead by an FBI agent in Florida late on Tuesday was an acquaintance of the Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a friend has said.Ibragim Todashev, 27, had been questioned during the day by federal ag […]
- Keystone pipeline: House votes to bypass Obama May 23, 2013Representatives approve bill declaring that controversial oil pipeline from Canada does not need president's permission
- Ford Australia to stop making cars May 23, 2013Decision to end manufacturing means the loss of 1,200 direct jobs and knock-on for communities and parts suppliers
- English Defence League protest after Woolwich attack – video May 23, 2013Protesters from the far-right English Defence League have clashed with police in Woolwich where a man was stabbed to death by assailants apparently acting on extreme Islamist viewsJason N Parkinson
- Angela Merkel is Forbes' top woman again May 22, 2013German chancellor tops list of most powerful women for third year running, while Queen drops 14 places to 40thThe Queen and JK Rowling are once again the only two British women to feature in the Forbes Most Powerful Women list, which has been led by Angela Merkel for the third year running.The German chancellor is ranked ahead of Brazil's president Dilm […]
- Austerity: IMF 1, Osborne 0 | Editorial May 22, 2013Somehow, in the looking-glass world of Mr Osborne's Treasury, the IMF's litany of criticisms counts as relatively good newsThe IMF on Wednesday told George Osborne that the UK remains a "long way from … recovery"; that "persistent slow growth could permanently damage medium-term growth prospects"; that, six years on from the col […]
The BBC
- Refugees 'facing rising dangers' May 23, 2013Amnesty International says the world has become an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants in its annual report.
- US reveals four citizen drone deaths May 23, 2013US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2011.
- Ford to shut Australian production May 23, 2013Ford Motor says it will shut all its Australian manufacturing plants by October 2016, after more than 85 years making cars in the country.
- Germany tops BBC country image poll May 22, 2013A poll in 25 countries for the BBC World Service suggests Germany is the most favourably viewed country in the world.
- Japan man climbs Everest at 80 May 23, 2013An 80-year old Japanese man has reached the summit of Mount Everest, his team say, becoming the oldest person to scale the world's highest peak.
- Nigeria author Achebe to be buried May 23, 2013Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, is due to be buried in his home town in Anambra state.
- Boston bomb investigators kill man May 22, 2013A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent under questioning by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.
- EU in drive against tax evasion May 22, 2013EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
The Independent, UK
- Oklahoma twister that hit Moore ‘more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb’ May 22, 2013The vast tornado that struck an Oklahoma suburb on Monday afternoon dwarfed even the Hiroshima atomic bomb in its destructive power, according to scientists.
- FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013An FBI agent has shot and killed a Chechen man with alleged ties to deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in what was described as a “violent confrontation” in the early hours of Wednesday in Orlando, Florida.
- Oklahoma tornado: The lucky lost their homes. The unlucky lost their lives May 22, 2013When the sirens started their ominous song shortly after lunch, Pete Prieto barely looked up. “Here comes another hailstorm, whoop-de-doo,” he remembers saying to himself. And when his wife, Diane, declared she was worried enough to drive to the school to pick their two kids up early, he sighed. “They are going to be fine,” he told her.
- 'I learned some tough lessons': Disgraced Anthony Weiner joins race for New York mayor May 22, 2013Two years after Anthony Weiner’s political career was undone by revelations that he had been sending lewd pictures of himself to women on Twitter, the former Congressman has announced a bid to return to public life by running in the race to succeed Michael Bloomberg as the Mayor of New York.
- Oklahoma tornado: Search nears the end for Moore storm survivors as Mayor vows to ensure shelters are built in new houses 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.
- FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning May 22, 2013An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings early on Wednesday, NBC News reported.
- In pictures: Nasa images of Oklahoma tornado reveal scale of storm May 22, 2013Nasa has released images taken by satellites showing the devastating tornado as it struck the town of Moore in Oklahoma.
- 'I learned some tough lessons': Anthony Weiner launches comeback with bid to become New York Mayor May 22, 2013Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement that he is running for mayor of New York City. He had said last month he was considering entering the race.
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Black Surfers? It’s Not Just a White Thing. “Whitewash,” Black Surfing Documentary Narrated by Ben Harper and Black Thought of The Roots Now at Hulu
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