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- In Case You Missed It: A gun-toting Bucky and a senator in an Egyptian headdress? June 18, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Former Corrections Secretary Rick Raemisch to head Colorado prisons June 18, 2013Raemisch says he felt compelled to seek the job because of the murder of his predecessor.
- Wisconsin among states pushing forward with anti-abortion bills June 18, 2013The GOP's conservative base is finding success with abortion-restricting laws at the state and federal level, reports the New York Times.
- Copper thieves wreck air conditioning at River Food Pantry, Salvation Army June 18, 2013Police say copper thefts are a continuing problem across Madison.
- John Nichols: Congress should check and balance president's actions in Syria June 18, 2013On Afghanistan, Congress is reasserting its role to check and balance the president. It should do the same with regard to Syria.
- Bucky in a Confederate uniform? No way, says UW June 18, 2013A pro-gun group was told to remove the image of a gun-toting Bucky in a Confederate uniform.
- Lisa Subeck: Raising campaign limits comes at expense of democracy June 18, 2013New data reveals only a small percentage of Wisconsinites stand to gain from doubling of campaign contribution limits
- State Debate: Press-Gazette urges readers to speak out against state budget June 18, 2013A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
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- Jimmy Hoffa search: FBI digs in Michigan field June 18, 2013FBI agents in suburban Detroit widened their search of an overgrown field today for the remains of former Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared nearly 38 years ago and is thought to have been murdered by mobsters.
- Ban on plastic bags makes comeback at City Hall June 18, 2013Aldermen today listened to environmentalists and a teenage girl make the case for banning plastic bags in city stores, but were not expected to vote on the long-discussed move that retailers argue would hurt business.
- Chicago Tribune Live: Barbara Byrd-Bennett June 18, 2013Live video: The Chicago Public Schools CEO discusses what's ahead for city schools.
- Illinois smartphone users overpaying, study says June 18, 2013Illinois cellphone users are overpaying by about $1.4 billion a year, according to a new study released Tuesday by the Citizens Utility Board and research firm Validas.
- CTA unveils artwork for Red Line north stations June 18, 2013The CTA today unveiled renderings for art that will be placed at seven Red Line north stations by the end of the year.
- Hossa 'likely' for Game 4 June 18, 2013It appears the Chicago Blackhawks will have winger Marian Hossa for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night.
- Silvery substance prompts swim ban at Indiana Dunes State Park June 18, 2013Swimming remains banned at Indiana Dunes State Park this morning while officials investigate a silvery substance found floating on the lake water.
- New outdoor movie screen debuts at Millennium Park June 18, 2013A 40-by-22.5-foot LED video screen bright enough to be viewed in full daylight debuts this week in Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion.
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- In Partisan Vote, House Acts to Limit Abortions June 18, 2013The House of Representatives approved a bill that would ban abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy in a largely symbolic vote.
- McCaskill Lends Support to Group Urging 2016 Clinton Run June 18, 2013Senator Claire McCaskill, a Missouri Democrat who backed Barack Obama in 2008, says she is “Ready for Hillary.”
- Immigration Bill Would Slash Deficit, Budget Office Finds June 18, 2013A long-awaited analysis by the Congressional Budget Office found that the benefits of an increase in legal residents would outweigh the costs.
- Economic Scene: Making the Case for a Little More Inflation June 18, 2013Some economists are arguing for inflation above the long-favored 2 percent limit, as a way to jump-start the economy.
- U.S. Lets States Delay Using Tests to Rate Teachers June 18, 2013Responding to complaints, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said states could postpone for a year using more rigorous tests to make career decisions about teachers.
- F.C.C. Nominee Points to His Lobbying Experience June 18, 2013Tom Wheeler said his work for the cable and cellphone industries convinced him that competition was more important than regulation.
- Fraud Used to Frame Farm Bill Debate June 18, 2013While Congress debates cuts to the federal food stamp program, it has been reluctant to make changes to the crop insurance program, despite several recent fraud cases.
- N.S.A. Chief Says Surveillance Has Stopped Dozens of Plots June 18, 2013Gen. Keith B. Alexander said on Tuesday that American surveillance had helped prevent “potential terrorist events over 50 times since 9/11.”
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- Judith Salerno new Susan G. Komen CEOJudith Salerno new Susan G. Komen CEO Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Monday that a physician with a long career in health policy and research will become the breast c […]
- High court rejects Arizona voting lawHigh court rejects Arizona voting law McClatchy News Copyright 2013 McClatchy News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 The Supreme Court on Monday struck down an Arizona law requiring that people registering to vote in federal elections provide proof of U.S. […]
- Ex-contractor vows more surveillance leaksEx-contractor vows more surveillance leaks Defiant and apparently unbowed by threats of prosecution, former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden vowed Monday to release more secrets about U.S. intelligence surveillance systems that he described as "nakedly, aggressively criminal." Snowden unmasked himself on June 9 as the source for n […]
- Chinese dissident says NYU is evicting himChinese dissident says NYU is evicting him Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:53 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 The relationship between New York University and Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng - whose flight from his homeland last year ca […]
- Military plans open combat units to womenMilitary plans open combat units to women Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:53 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by t […]
- Turkish unions boost government protestsTurkish unions boost government protests Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Labor groups fanned a wave of defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority Monday, leading rallies and a on […]
- News of the day From Across the Globe, June 18News of the day From Across the Globe, June 18 Applebaum took over as interim mayor of Canada's second-largest city in November after former Mayor Gerald Tremblay resigned amid corruption allegations. Torrential rain and floods washed away buildings and roads and killed at least 23 people in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said Monda […]
- News of the Day From Across the Nation, June 18News of the Day From Across the Nation, June 18 Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday in a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of a child and three dead people. Federal agents revived the hunt for the remain […]
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- Biz Break: Silicon Valley's NSA Prism response heats up with Google petition, Yahoo disclosure June 18, 2013Today: Google demands transparency and Yahoo discloses user-data requests as NSA Prism revelations continue to ripple through Silicon Valley. Also: Adobe earnings, Facebook action and Hewlett-Packard changes.
- Walnut Creek Yacht Club wins 'Best Martini' contest June 18, 2013The Walnut Creek Yacht Club's spicy pink martini won this year's 'Best Martini in the East Bay' contest held June 17 at the Lafayette Park Hotel.
- Hicks: Katy Perry 'madly' loves John Mayer, says Russell Brand left her via text message. June 18, 2013The singer talks to Vogue about her love life, and speculates that Russell Brand couldn’t accept her as an equal.
- 'Fruitvale Station' private screening to be held in Oakland June 18, 2013'Fruitvale Station' traces Oscar Grant's last day alive before he was shot by a BART police officer in 2009. The critically-acclaimed film opens in theaters July 12.
- Kawakami: Warriors' Mark Jackson not worried about contract June 18, 2013Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson says there hasn't been talk of a contract extension.
- San Jose theaters throw birthday bashes June 18, 2013San Jose Stage and City Lights Theater Company celebrate 30 years in downtown San Jose.
- Boy, 6, dies after being attacked by family dog in Union City June 18, 2013The boy, identified as Nephi Selu, was playing in the backyard of his grandparents' home Monday morning in the 32400 block of Elizabeth Way just after 11:30 a.m. when the dog -- a young pit bull mix -- bit him on top of his head, Union City police Cmdr. Ben Horner said Tuesday. The boy was taken to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, where he died. […]
- San Mateo 'sludge' mover problem prompts lawsuit June 18, 2013San Mateo is suing a Florida waste water treatment equipment maker over a long simmering dispute about a defective 'sludge' conveyor
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Louisiana Housing Corporation receives more than $218,000 in HUD counseling grants June 18, 2013In efforts to help families and individuals with housing needs and foreclosure prevention, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials are awarding more than $40 million in housing counseling grants to 334 national, regional and local organizations. Among...
- Harvey man sentenced to life in pleading guilty to raping, molesting five girls June 18, 2013John Cerniglia, 53, kept a small library filled with videos and photographs taken while he abused the girls.
- David Francis named executive VP of NOLA Media Group and associate publisher of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune June 18, 2013David Francis, business manager of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, has been named associate publisher of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune and vice president of NOLA Media Group. The announcement was made Tuesday by Ricky Mathews, publisher of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune...
- Bobby Jindal signs school prayer, ACT education legislation into law June 18, 2013Gov. Bobby Jindal signed 35 bills into law Monday afternoon, including two pieces of education legislation that will change how public schools administer the ACT and handle prayer in schools. Since the session ended June 6, Jindal has signed 294...
- St. Bernard Parish Council appoints parish employee to Hospital Service District Board June 18, 2013The St. Bernard Parish Council on Tuesday appointed a parish employee to the St. Bernard Hospital Service District Board. Andrew Becker Jr. will fill the post vacated by Parish Council Chairman George Cavignac.Becker, 32, who is a recovery project grant...
- NOPD investigating shooting in Hollygrove June 18, 2013New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in the Hollygrove area. Police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Hollygrove Road at 6:10 p.m.Stay with NOLA.com for updates as more information is released. ...
- New Orleans airport bucks air travel industry's recent declines June 18, 2013Despite the beating the air travel industry has suffered since the worldwide economic downturn began five years ago, one mid-sized airport appears to be bucking that trend. Between 2007 and 2012, Louis Armstrong International Airport has enjoyed small but significant...
- After 18 years, one awful second still haunts the Williams family: James Varney June 18, 2013In a sweet, decent and honest world, sweet, decent and honest women like Ann Williams would never encounter me at the seedy downtown corner where I sometimes ply my trade. New Orleans' criminal court fortress on Tulane and Broad is...
The Guardian, UK
- US to begin direct peace talks with Taliban over Afghanistan June 18, 2013'Peace and reconciliation' milestone comes after US drops request for formal rejection of al-Qaida as precondition to talksThe US is to open direct talks with Taliban leaders within days, it was revealed on Tuesday, after Washington agreed to drop a series of preconditions that have previously held back negotiations over the future of Afghanistan.I […]
- Edward Snowden says US government has destroyed his chance of a fair trial June 17, 2013In a live chat with Guardian readers, NSA whistleblower says US leaders cannot 'cover this up by jailing or murdering me'The NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that the truth about the extent of surveillance carried out by US authorities would emerge, even if he was eventually silenced.In a live Q&A with Guardian readers from a secret […]
- Protests erupt across Brazil over high costs and poor services June 18, 2013Some of country's biggest ever rallies sweep major cities as bus fare rise is last straw in spiral of high costs and poor servicesBrazil experienced one of its biggest nights of protest in decades on Monday as more than 100,000 people took to the streets nationwide to express their frustration at heavyhanded policing, poor public services and high costs […]
- Labor leadership stalemate - politics live blog June 18, 2013MPs gather for the final sitting fortnight of the 43rd parliamentKatharine Murphy
- If Julia Gillard isn't safe from the Liberals' sexism, who will be? | Van Badham June 18, 2013Van Badham: If Abbott and his comrades are prepared to reduce Gillard to a "witch" with a "big red box", how do you really think they'll treat the rest of us?Van Badham
- Fisa court oversight: a look inside a secret and empty process | Glenn Greenwald June 18, 2013Obama and other NSA defenders insist there are robust limitations on surveillance but the documents show otherwiseSince we began began publishing stories about the NSA's massive domestic spying apparatus, various NSA defenders – beginning with President Obama - have sought to assure the public that this is all done under robust judicial oversight. […]
- 'Let doctors in to Guantánamo', say medics June 18, 2013Open letter to Barack Obama urges him to allow detainees access to independent medical examinationsMore than 150 doctors, including from the US, have signed an open letter to Barack Obama, urging him to allow Guantánamo detainees access to independent medical examinations and advice.They have backed the plea of 13 hunger strikers, made in a letter to the Gua […]
- Amanda Knox: judges list reasons for rerun June 18, 2013Court finds fault with the case on which the Perugia court based its decision Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito walk freeThe decision by an Italian appeals court to acquit Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher was based on a case littered with "multiple shortcomings, contradictions and inconsistencies […]
The BBC
- Attack follows news of Afghan talks June 19, 2013Four US soldiers have been killed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, hours after the US announced direct talks with the Taliban.
- G8 backs urgent Syria peace talks June 18, 2013G8 leaders back calls for Syrian peace talks to be held in Geneva "as soon as possible", without mentioning the fate of President Bashar al-Assad.
- Brazil president 'proud' of protests June 18, 2013Dilma Rousseff says she is proud so many people are fighting for a better country, in her first public comments since mass protests on Monday.
- Chile to extradite Argentine judge June 18, 2013The Chilean Supreme Court approves the extradition of former Argentine judge Otilio Romano, accused of human rights abuses under the military government.
- Mali signs peace deal with Tuareg June 18, 2013Mali's government signs a peace deal with Tuareg rebels to end conflict in the north in the run-up to elections next month.
- Pakistan funeral bomb kills 28 June 18, 2013At least 27 people, including a lawmaker linked to Imran Khan's PTI, are killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral in north-west Pakistan, officials say.
- Italy school bomber gets life term June 18, 2013An Italian court sentences to life in prison a man who carried out a school bomb attack in 2012, which killed a teenage girl and injured nine others.
- Montreal mayor resigns after arrest June 18, 2013Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum resigns, a day after his arrest on 14 fraud charges, the latest scandal to hit Canadian local politics.
The Independent, UK
- Google challenges US surveillance gagging order June 18, 2013Google has asked the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) court to allow it to publish details of the number of data requests made by a secretive body, invoking the first amendment in a legal challenge that is aimed at easing concern among users following recent revelations regarding the activities of the National Security Agency.
- New York regulators fine Deloitte $10m over StanChart June 18, 2013The consulting and accounting giant Deloitte received a sharp slap on the wrists from officials in New York state yesterday, with one of its arms agreeing to pay a $10m fine and accepting a one-year ban from providing consulting work to financial institutions overseen by state regulators after its work for Standard Chartered on money-laundering issues was fo […]
- Revealed: The 44 Guantanamo Bay inmates too dangerous to release June 18, 2013The United States government has identified for the first time the several dozen inmates at the deeply troubled prison facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba whom it considers too dangerous to release but also too difficult to prosecute or ever put on trial.
- In US, News Corp may truly be held to account June 18, 2013The former US Secretary of State, and potential presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, said that, whether it’s law, finance, medicine, academia or running a small business, “people rely on confidential communications to do their job”.
- News Corp phone hacking claim: US courts more likely than English counterparts to jail executives if found guilty June 18, 2013The former US Secretary of State, and potential presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, said that whether it’s law, finance, medicine, academia or running a small business “people rely on confidential communications to do their job.”
- Brazil kicks off: World Cup excess draws hundreds of thousands to street protests June 18, 2013When the Fifa president Sepp Blatter announced in 2007 that next year’s World Cup would be staged in Brazil, he predicted it would have “a big social and cultural impact”. It has, but not in the way he expected. Instead of uniting Brazil in celebration, football’s biggest prize, which is returning after 54 years to the country that has won it more times than […]
- 100,000 protesters take to Brazil's streets ahead of World Cup and Olympics June 18, 2013Protests in Brazil turned violent as more than 100,000 people took to the streets across the country, angered by allegations of police brutality in beating and firing rubber bullets at demonstrators in a march last week.
- California: Prisoners at Avenal and Pleasant Valley prisons demand move as valley fever death toll rises June 18, 2013Thousands of inmates at two California prisons may be transferred to other facilities, to avoid the threat of a condition known as valley fever.
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