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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.
The Chicago Tribune
- Tornado 'was like a freight train' May 21, 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.
- Lawsuit against ex-Jesuit priest McGuire settled for $19.6M May 21, 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.
- '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.
- Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 21, 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.
- 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.
- Source: Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests May 21, 2013The Chicago school board is 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.
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- The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 21, 2013The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.
- I.R.S. Chief Admits Mangled Disclosure of Targeting of Conservatives May 21, 2013Lois Lerner, who heads the I.R.S.’s division on tax-exempt organizations, is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, whose leaders have accused her of lying.
- Post-Tornado Rescue Efforts in Oklahoma Near an End May 21, 2013Oklahoma officials said they hoped to finish their search for survivors of a massive tornado by nightfall, a little more than 24 hours after the Oklahoma City area was slammed by a storm that killed dozens of people.
- Dupilumab, a New Drug, May Help Some Asthmatics May 21, 2013The number of asthma attacks or other outbreaks of symptoms decreased by 87 percent in those getting the drug, Dupilumab, compared with those getting a placebo.
- C.E.O. Denies That Apple Is Avoiding Taxes May 21, 2013Rather than taking unfair advantage of what Congressional investigators say are a host of tax code loopholes, Timothy D. Cook said, the company was a victim of an outdated tax system.
- U.S. Tracked Foreigners Leaving for Canada May 21, 2013Information collected at the border will be used to crack down on visitors who violate laws on the length of their stay, Congressional officials say.
- Tracking the Tornado’s Devastation in Oklahoma May 21, 2013Preliminary analysis of the storm track showed that it touched down at 2:56 p.m. and traveled about 20 miles in 40 minutes.
- 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.”
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- Apple CEO to Senate committee: 'I'm not an unfair person'Apple CEO to Senate committee: 'I'm not an unfair person' Apple, Inc. chief Tim Cook defended the Cupertino computer giant's use of Irish subsidiaries to avoid paying tens of billions of dollars in U.S. taxes in Senate testimony Tuesday, finding an enthusiastic ally in Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who said he was "offended" that the e […]
- 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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- 'Arrested Development' defies the odds with Netflix rebirth May 22, 2013Never-say-die efforts helped to bring beloved cult comedy back to life.
- Freedom High students grow rice as science experiment May 22, 2013Delta Science Center grant is providing outdoors classroom on Jersey Island
- High-speed chase of stolen Jaguar nets two suspects in Oakland home-invasion robbery May 21, 2013Oakland police said not only were the suspects, one from Hayward and the other from San Leandro, in a Jaguar stolen during the heist, they were both wearing tennis shoes that were also taken.
- McDonald's hamburger in hands of sheriff's deputy leads to $5 million settlement in distracted-driving crash May 21, 2013When it comes to distracted driving, teenagers aren't the only culprits -- and other drivers aren't the only victims.
- Livermore's claim to 'flame' survives power shutdown May 21, 2013The Livermore Centennial Bulb, which has burned continuously for the past 111 years, went out briefly Monday night due to a power outage but flickered back on early Tuesday.
- Free CPR lessons at Brentwood shopping center May 21, 2013Professionals will show people how to save lives in the all-day drop-in sessions
- 49ers' Carlos Rogers confident he'll remain a starter May 21, 2013Rogers has started every game since signing as a free agent in 2011. But the 49ers' pass defense proved vulnerable in the playoffs, culminating with a Super Bowl loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
- 49ers' Aldon Smith working back from surgery May 21, 2013San Francisco sack star was able to do 'a little bit' as team activities got underway Tuesday.
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- Navy gives up 118 acres, 51 buildings in Algiers for Federal City May 21, 2013The Navy signs over the land to the Algiers Development District board.
- Slidell couple leads cops on high-speed chase after theft of $37 printer May 22, 2013A Slidell couple accused of stealing a $37 computer printer from Walmart was arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading police on a high-speed vehicle chase and a short foot chase, Slidell Police Detective Daniel Seuzeneau said. Prilla Coslett, 32, and Clint...
- Amendment to reduce sugar price support program pits sugar producers against candy manufacturers May 21, 2013WASHINGTON -- The Senate could vote as early as Wednesday on an amendment that would reduce price supports for sugar production. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., whose state has about 12,000 workers employed by sugar cane farms and sugar refineries, is...
- Medicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House May 21, 2013Two completely different bills dealing with the federal health care overhaul, one using federal funding to provide insurance to the working poor and the other an attempt to nullify the Affordable Care Act, died on the House floor Thursday.
- Louisiana Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk May 21, 2013Journalists, bloggers or anyone else who intentionally publishes concealed-carry handgun permit information would be subject to stiff penalties under a bill passed by the Louisiana Senate on Tuesday. Two other gun bills also were approved. House Bill 8, sponsored by...
- Retrospective on the economic legacy of the 1984 world's fair takes place Friday at the New Orleans Museum of Art May 21, 2013The New Orleans Museum of Art on Friday is hosting a discussion on the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition and its impact on the city. Although the fair suffered financial troubles, it also gets credit for starting the revitalization of...
- Oyster leaseholders lose suit blaming oil spill berms for damage May 21, 2013Oyster growers on both sides of the Mississippi River who sued the state, dredge operators and BP claiming damages to their oyster leases in 2010 during the construction of berms designed to capture oil during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil...
- Judge orders silence in case against Akein Scott, Mother's Day mass shooting suspect May 21, 2013An Orleans Parish Criminal Court judge has barred lawyers, police, prosecutors, witnesses and family and friends of 19-year-old Akein Scott from discussing a felony gun and drug case for which Scott made bond two weeks before police say he and...
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 […]
- Oklahoma tornado – in pictures May 21, 2013Photo coverage of the powerful tornado that has torn through the Oklahoma City suburb of MooreJoanna Ruck
- Most UK species in decline, wildlife stocktake shows May 21, 2013The unprecedented analysis shows that many animals, birds, insects, fish and plants are in troubleAn unprecedented stocktake of UK wildlife has revealed that most species are struggling and that one in three have halved in number in the past half century. The unique report, based on scientific analysis of tens of millions of observations from volunteers, sho […]
- IMF urges Treasury to speed up sale of Lloyds and RBS May 21, 2013Fund says disposal of £65bn bank stakes should be priority as Lloyds shares reach level considered as break-even for taxpayerSpeculation about a government sell-off of Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group was escalating on Tuesday night amid reports that the International Monetary Fund is urging the Treasury to accelerate its disposal of the £65bn […]
- Oklahoma governor says 237 people injured in tornado – as it happened May 21, 2013A major disaster has been declared in Oklahoma after a tornado struck, killing scores of peopleTom McCarthyHaroon Siddique
- The LA mayoral race is a case study on the Latino vote | Timothy Spangler May 21, 2013While Los Angeles has a large Latino community, its doesn't always materialize on election dayMayoral elections in Los Angeles are typically quite parochial affairs, and this year's outing is something of an exception. As Angelenos go to the polls today under hazy May skies, everything from jobs to deteriorating schools to the dire condition of LA […]
The BBC
- US tornado rescue effort nears end May 21, 2013The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
- Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim May 21, 2013Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia May 21, 2013Two Spanish tourists are kidnapped in north-western Colombia while driving to a tourist attraction in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Video: Oklahoma tornado survivors share their stories May 21, 2013Survivors of the massive tornado that has wreaked havoc on Oklahoma have shared their experiences.
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