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Hot tickets and dangerous curves at American Players Theatre May 17, 2013
The announcement of a new APT show led to a discussion of how certain actors influence our ticket purchases.
Group trying to raise $660 million to keep Tribune Co. out of Koch hands May 17, 2013
An activist organization called The Other 98% would like to see a citizen-owned operation, "like the Green Bay Packers."
A world perspective on the feds' .05 blood-alcohol recommendation May 17, 2013
While many Americans are stunned by the NTSB's recommendation, it pales next to the draconian measures in other countries.
State Debate: Is Paul Soglin evil? David Blaska thinks so May 17, 2013
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Wisconsin sees biggest monthly job loss since 2009 May 17, 2013
Estimates show the state lost 22,000 private-sector jobs in April — but the Walker administration points toward better numbers by a different measure.
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The bill would prevent retired police, fire and EMS personnel from teaching full time unless they forgo their pensions during their re-employment.
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The Chicago Tribune

8 shot 2 fatally on South, West Sides May 18, 2013
A teenage boy was pronounced dead after being shot in the Chatham neighborhood this evening and another man was killed in the South Austin neighborhood, police said.
Woman testifies in suit against Trump Tower May 18, 2013
87-year-old plaintiff tells jury of her rags-to-riches life storyA woman told jurors Friday that Donald Trump's reputation and an attractive list of revenue-sharing opportunities for condo buyers convinced her to make condo purchases in 2006. But the hotel yanked those incentives making her purchase less than stellar.
Karen Lewis CTU head again May 18, 2013
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, an often controversial leader who took on Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a strike last fall and has been leading the fight against the district's plan to close schools, was reelected to a second three-year term Friday, according to preliminary and still unofficial results released by the union.
Bears first-round pick Long signs 4-year deal May 18, 2013
NFL rules prohibit Kyle Long from participating in the remainder of the Bears’ offseason program because of Oregon’s academic calendar.
Man gets 145 days in teen's killing May 17, 2013
A Chicago man has admitted to killing a Beverly neighborhood teenager by punching him in the head in 2011, and will serve 145 days in jail, a prosecutor said today.
Husband, wife dead in Chicago Heights fire May 17, 2013
A husband and wife were found dead after a fire in Chicago Heights early Friday morning, according to authorities.
Prosecutors: Teens posted taped sex assaults of girl on Facebook May 17, 2013
Three teenagers face sex assault charges after they raped a 12-year-old girl at gunpoint and posted a video of the December attacks on Facebook, prosecutors said.
Metra board delays Wi-Fi decision May 17, 2013
After considerable discussion, Metra's board today deferred a decision on testing Wi-Fi on its trains.

The New York Times

Trial Weighs Importance of Arrests in Police Stops May 18, 2013
A judge is determining the constitutional significance of so-called hit rates, which have long been at the center of the public debate over stop-and-frisk tactics in New York City.
National Briefing | Washington: Subpoena for Head of Benghazi Panel May 18, 2013
Representative Darrell Issa issued a subpoena to Thomas R. Pickering, a retired diplomat, to force him to appear at a deposition to answer questions about his panel’s report.
National Briefing | Northwest: Idaho: Uzbek Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Supporting Terrorism May 18, 2013
An Uzbek man, Fazliddin Kurbanov, pleaded not guilty to three federal terrorism charges that accuse him of providing support to a terrorist group in Uzbekistan.
Hagel Orders Military to Retrain and Recertify Staff in Sexual Assault Programs May 18, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel signed an order that requires the military to review and recertify personnel assigned to programs for preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.
Congress Answers Obama Plan With Smaller Food Aid Changes May 18, 2013
After the Obama administration proposed moving the international food aid program out of the Agriculture Department, the Congressional Agriculture Committees took lesser actions.
The Lede: Images From Connecticut Train Derailment May 18, 2013
Commuters on the trains that collided late Friday, and local reporters, began posting images from the scene almost as soon as the crash occurred.
Los Angeles Labor Leader Puts Focus on Immigrants May 18, 2013
Maria Elena Durazo, a labor leader, has pushed for safeguards for workers, including those not authorized to work in the United States, and an overhaul of immigration policy.s
The Lede: Long Before Crack Cocaine Allegations, Toronto Mayor Was a Source of Controversy May 18, 2013
Questions have been raised about Mayor Rob Ford’s conduct, temperament and public statements since his early days as a member of the Toronto City Council.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Ken Venturi, golf pro turned analyst, dies
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Famed hitchhiker held in N.J. murder
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6 arrested - group enters dorm at SFSU
6 arrested - group enters dorm at SFSU Six people were arrested and one police officer was taken to the hospital Thursday after San Francisco State police tried to clear out a school dorm. A scuffle broke out as police tried to arrest the five people and one police officer was injured, Griffin said, adding that she didn't know the extent of the officer […]

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Stanford bets on new program to encourage walking, biking May 18, 2013
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Redwood City's Saturday farmers market moving to make way for construction project May 18, 2013
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Teen wounded in daytime shooting on East Palo Alto street May 18, 2013
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Police detonate grenade found at San Jose home May 18, 2013
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Warriors notebook: Rest comes just in time for Andrew Bogut May 18, 2013
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Chanel Skains, one of 7 original suspects in St. John deputy shootings, testifies at preliminary hearing May 18, 2013
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Chemistry experiment causes mild explosion in UNO lab May 18, 2013
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Dalai Lama speaks about 'compassion for others' in wake of Mother's Day shootings May 17, 2013
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The Guardian, UK

Russia reveals identity of CIA Moscow chief following Ryan Fogle's expulsion May 17, 2013
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Mandela family fall out as lawyers argue over former president's legacy May 17, 2013
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Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq May 17, 2013
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How to get more older women on TV | Anna Ford May 18, 2013
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Ask a grown-up: who invented clothes? May 18, 2013
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Cannes film festival 2013: Like Father, Like Son - first look review May 18, 2013
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New US manual for diagnosing mental disorders published May 18, 2013
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From the archive, 18 May 1978: 'Now I shall sue Smith' May 17, 2013
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The BBC

Hollande signs gay marriage bill May 18, 2013
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
US criticises Russia over missiles May 18, 2013
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Afghan MPs to debate women's rights May 18, 2013
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Dozens injured in US train crash May 18, 2013
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Russia reveals CIA chief's identity May 18, 2013
Russia publicly names the man it believes to be the US intelligence chief in Moscow, a breach of diplomatic protocol.
Chinese man detained in Kashmir May 17, 2013
A Chinese man in Pakistani-administered Kashmir is taken into protective custody after he was accused of desecrating the Koran, officials say.
Lawyer denies OJ Simpson's claims May 18, 2013
OJ Simpson's former lawyer rebuts claims by his former client he botched his defence in an armed robbery case.
Tunisia bars Salafist gathering May 17, 2013
Tunisia bans the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan, raising fears of possible violence.

The Independent, UK

US news website Gawker launches crowdsourcing campaign in attempt to buy video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack May 17, 2013
The US online news website Gawker is attempting to raise $200,000 (£132,000) to buy and publish a tape which they allege shows the mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, smoking crack cocaine.
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Barack Obama accused of cover-up over tax-targeting scandal May 17, 2013
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Obama accused of cover-up over tax-targeting scandal May 17, 2013
Freshly forced from his job by an increasingly defensive President Barack Obama, the man at the heart of a swirling tax-scandal denied to members of Congress yesterday that the Internal Revenue Service’s extra scrutiny of conservative political groups in the run-up to the 2012 election was politically motivated.
Unsuccessful crowd-funders forced to do the Kickstarter walk of shame May 17, 2013
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'Hatchet hitcher' who went viral is charged with murder May 17, 2013
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Nascar legend Dick Trickle kills himself after warning police about body May 17, 2013
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Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla dies in prison age 87 May 17, 2013
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