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'Citizen Koch' filmmakers claim PBS killed their doc to please Koch brothers May 21, 2013
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The group will open a new restaurant in the 100 block of State Street across from the Overture Center, its sixth downtown.
Blogger's advice to the Kochs: forget the Tribune, buy the State Journal May 20, 2013
The problem is, if blogger Rick Edmonds thinks the Tribune Co. markets are too liberal for the Koch brothers, why would they go for Madison?
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Is Duey Stroebel's "double dipping" bill aimed at fairness, or is it just another attack on public workers?
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Morning briefing: Selling state property, erosion control, flu shots, raw milk trial May 20, 2013
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State Debate: Journal Sentinel endorses dropping alcohol limit to .05 May 20, 2013
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The Chicago Tribune

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Twister kills dozens in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
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Source: Fewer than 5 schools to be spared despite protests May 21, 2013
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Woman suing Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him' May 21, 2013
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Protesters arrested at school closings rally at City Hall May 21, 2013
More 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, 2013
Tens 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.
Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary May 21, 2013
Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin¿s support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence.
Vandals destroy organ, leave gang slogans at S. Side church May 20, 2013
A deacon opening the International Harbor of Grace Church for a morning service found pews uprooted, an antique organ destroyed and the walls full of gang slogans.

The New York Times

Vast Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least 91 May 21, 2013
Homes were flattened, cars flung through the air and at least two schools packed with children destroyed, sending rescuers to dig out those buried in rubble.
Immigrant Death Rate Rises on Illegal Crossings May 21, 2013
Migrant deaths remain high even as migrant apprehensions have fallen, with tighter borders pushing people to take riskier routes from Mexico to the United States.
Massachusetts G.O.P. Holds Out Hope for Senate Seat May 21, 2013
The chances of Gabriel Gomez, the Republican running against Representative Edward J. Markey for John Kerry’s vacated Senate seat, are thought to be fair.
White House Defends Tracking Fox Reporter May 21, 2013
Officials searched the personal e-mails and tried to track the movements of a Fox News correspondent, James Rosen, in investigating a leak.
2 F.B.I. Agents Die in Counterterrorism Training Exercise at Sea May 21, 2013
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Virginia G.O.P Pleases Crowd With Barbs About I.R.S. May 21, 2013
At each mention of the government’s targeting of conservative groups, the 8,000 delegates at the state party convention in Richmond roared their approval.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
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Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods
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Senators to query Apple on tax shelters
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Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
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Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions
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News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20
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Chinese premier in India to expand ties
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The San Jose Mercury News

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Police chief: Turf war between rival Norteño gang members may have sparked fatal East Palo Alto shooting May 21, 2013
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong suffers fractured hand during win over Washington Nationals May 21, 2013
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Oakland A's defeat Texas Rangers 9-2 May 21, 2013
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San Jose: Pedestrian hit, killed crossing street near James Lick High School May 21, 2013
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing a street Monday night near James Lick High School in East San Jose, authorities said.
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Judge will decide if auditors get 2,000 disputed emails from St. Tammany coroner May 20, 2013
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Oklahoma tornado kills 51, including 20 children; at least 40 more fatalities expected: Live video and latest updates May 21, 2013
Videos from a variety of news organizations show effects of a monstrous tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs today, flattening neighborhoods and making a direct hit on an elementary school.
Murder victim found in Harvey field May 21, 2013
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JPSO responding to homicide in Woodmere subdivision in Harvey May 21, 2013
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New Orleans firefighter pension fund worries Louisiana Senate committee as it passes compromise package of changes May 21, 2013
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High tech will never make teachers obsolete, educational visionary tells UNO audience May 21, 2013
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The Guardian, UK

Oklahoma tornado causes widespread destruction with at least 51 dead May 21, 2013
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William Hague seeks to change arms embargo on Syria May 20, 2013
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Ríos Montt genocide case collapses May 21, 2013
Conviction of Guatemala's former dictator is thrown out by constitutional court after row among judges over jurisdiction
Oklahoma City tornado: 91 feared dead - live updates May 21, 2013
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Cannes 2013: The Great Beauty - first look review May 21, 2013
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Guatemala overturns former dictator's genocide conviction May 21, 2013
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Ugandan police raid newspapers to discover story's source May 21, 2013
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The BBC

Dozens dead in Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
At least 91 people, including 20 children, are feared killed as a gigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening whole neighbourhoods.
Rios Montt's conviction overturned May 21, 2013
Guatemalan former military leader Efrain Rios Montt has his conviction for genocide overturned by the constitutional court.
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies May 20, 2013
Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer.
Bolivia law backs Morales third term May 21, 2013
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
North Koreans 'free Chinese crew' May 21, 2013
A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.
EU parliament to debate tax evasion May 20, 2013
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US and China leaders to hold summit May 21, 2013
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Obama hails Burma leader on US visit May 21, 2013
President Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.

The Independent, UK

At least 91 feared dead including 20 children as massive tornado rips through Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A 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.
At least 91 killed including 20 children as massive tornado rips through Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A 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.
91 killed including 20 children as massive tornado causes widespread damage in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A 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.
Man survives Oklahoma tornado by taking refuge in horse stall May 21, 2013
As a two-mile wide tornado bore down on Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, one man survived by taking refuge in a horse stall.
Scores killed including seven primary school children as massive tornado causes widespread damage in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A 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 swathe as much as two miles wise and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
Huge tornado delivers 'direct hit' on elementary school in Oklahoma City May 20, 2013
A 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 swathe as much as two miles wise and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
Video: Tornado rips through Oklahoma May 20, 2013
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