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- Scott Walker travels with 'optimism, relevance and courage' May 24, 2013The governor unveils his formula for GOP success as he launches his yet-to-be-announced campaign for the presidency.
- GOP throws UW students another $3 May 24, 2013Who's really sticking up for students? The GOP imposes a tuition freeze and lifts a mandatory fee for UW students, while Democrats want more financial aid.
- Outrage over IRS 'scandal' might be misguided, ProPublica suggests May 24, 2013The high-powered, nonprofit news organization lists "six facts lost in the IRS scandal."
- Is there no end to UW athletics' greed? May 24, 2013Breaking the 51-year contract with the National W Club to provide concessions at games is all about the money.
- Historical tidbit: Scott Walker went after unions way before he was governor May 24, 2013Early on in his political career, Scott Walker had his sights on labor unions. In fact, his first major bill as a legislator sought to limit the ability of labor groups to raise money for poli…
- State Debate: Racine Journal Times tells legislators to dump the anti-flu shot bill May 24, 2013A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
- Future of state land a hot topic in budget process May 24, 2013From state property for sale, to shunning foreign investors' purchasing power, plus cuts to stewardship and farmland conservation funds, there have been plenty of land-related budget items to debate.
- Paul Fanlund: These days, even breaking news stories instantly divide us May 24, 2013In the wake of most any tragedy, we immediately split into partisan tribes and strive to blame the other side.
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- Truck accident was likely cause of bridge collapse: officials May 24, 2013Witnesses say an oversize load on a truck hit the bridge before a large section collapsedA bridge collapse that sent cars tumbling into a river in Washington state was caused when a truck carrying an oversize load struck a support beam.
- Jury begins deliberating in Burger King murder case May 24, 2013Lake County jurors today were deliberating the fate of James Ealy, accused in the strangling and stabbing death of Lindenhurst Burger King manager Mary Hutchison during an early morning robbery at the restaurant in 2006.
- Evanston prep baseball team out of playoffs after 'sexting' May 24, 2013Allegations involved girls, varsity baseball playersEvanston Township High School pulled its varsity baseball team from the state playoffs after some players distributed "inappropriate photos" of girls.
- Changes follow criticism of CTA's Ventra card plan May 24, 2013The CTA will waive a $5 fee for customers who obtain the new Ventra transit card and it also will eliminate or reduce some of the controversial service charges, officials said.
- Revised meter deal still a gain for vendor May 24, 2013Revised city deal still a gain for vendor, analysis findsTribune analysis: Chicago taxpayers still could end up pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the coffers of the company leasing the city's parking meters under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revamp of the much-reviled deal.
- Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89, 1st since Butkus and Sayers May 24, 2013Hall of Fame tight end will become 14th Bear honored and 1st since Butkus and SayersTwo sources have told the Tribune the Bears will retire the No. 89 of Michael Keller Ditka Jr., also known as Da Coach, in a ceremony during the Dec. 9 "Monday Night Football" game against the Cowboys at Soldier Field.
- Hawks one game from elimination after 2-0 loss to Detroit May 24, 2013With Toews in box for 2nd of 3 penalties in 5 1/2 minutes, Wings net game-winner in 2nd periodJonathan Toews barked at officials from the penalty box, venting his frustration during an almost-surreal string of three penalties called against the Blackhawks captain in a span of 5 minutes, 34 seconds.
- One-on-one with Phil Jackson May 24, 2013Legendary Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson discussed his new book, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success" with Tribune sports reporter K.C. Johnson Thursday evening. Watch the live interview and learn how the "Zen master" grew to be one of the most innovative coaches in sports.
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- The Lede: In Video, Survivor Describes Bridge Collapse North of Seattle May 24, 2013A survivor of the bridge collapse north of Seattle describes plunging into the icy waters and holding onto his wife until help arrived.
- Boy Scouts to Admit Openly Gay Youths as Members May 24, 2013The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.
- DealBook: Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills May 24, 2013In a sign of Wall Street’s resurgent influence in Washington, bank lobbyists are aiding lawmakers in preparing legislation that softens financial regulations.
- Washington State Bridge Collapse Highlights Infrastructure Needs May 24, 2013The collapse on Interstate 5 came as politicians have been wrestling over the millions needed to replace another aging bridge over the Columbia River.
- Lens Blog: Luke Sharrett's Photographs of Arlington National Cemetery Gravestones May 24, 2013During assignments at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, Luke Sharrett, whose cousin was killed in Iraq, began to notice the mementos left by friends and family.
- Obama Speaks to Naval Graduates About Sexual Assault Issue May 24, 2013President Obama urged them to follow an “inner compass” and to “do what’s right, even when it’s unpopular.”
- Lives: Flying With the Black Ravens May 24, 2013Thirty years after my father’s death, I went looking for him in his old squadron.
- The Lede: NOAA Predicts Extremely Active Hurricane Season May 24, 2013Oceanic and atmospheric conditions are expected to create stronger and more hurricanes in 2013, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
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- BART plans another test for bicyclesBART plans another test for bicycles After a nearly two-hour hearing, the BART board voted 6-3 to conduct the test instead of the other option it was considering, which was to end its policy of banning bikes on trains during peak commute hours. All but a couple of them urged BART to get rid of the rush-hour prohibition, which many said kept them from getting […]
- SF Chronicle names new management teamSF Chronicle names new management team Hearst Corp. on Thursday named a new management team to lead The San Francisco Chronicle, picking a newspaper industry veteran to serve as publisher and a seasoned digital media executive as the paper's president. Incoming Chronicle President Joanne Bradford, in contrast, has spent much of her career in online medi […]
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- Boy Scouts vote to allow gay youthBoy Scouts vote to allow gay youth The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow openly gay Scouts to join troops for the first time in the group's 103-year history, but sought a political middle ground by retaining a ban on gay adults serving as leaders. The Scouts didn't appear to satisfy many people with their decision, leaving local troop l […]
- 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 […]
The San Jose Mercury News
- Hayward man indicted in of theft Gold Rush-era jewelry box from Oakland museum May 24, 2013Federal court documents say that Andre Franklin sold a relic worth more than $800,000 for barely more than $1,000, then tried to extort the person who bought the item.
- Lick Observatory celebrates 125 years of innovation May 24, 2013Built in the Victorian era with a $700,000 bequest from eccentric California entrepreneur James Lick, the Lick Observatory perched on Mount Hamilton is still the proving ground for the latest technology to explore the night sky.
- Peninsula basketball star Decensae White arrested on murder charge, extradited to Georgia May 24, 2013San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe confirmed a report that Decensae White, who played at Junipero Serra High School and San Francisco State University, was arrested on the Peninsula in connection with a homicide in Georgia.
- Gunn High School string orchestra picked to perform at prestigious Midwest conference May 24, 2013Hitting a high note for Palo Alto and the entire Golden State, Henry M. Gunn High School's string orchestra has been picked to perform at the 67th annual Midwest Band and Orchestra International Conference.
- Yahoo reportedly joins growing list of bidders for Hulu May 24, 2013Yahoo has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned by News Corp and Walt Disney, two sources with knowledge of the bid, sources say.
- Friday furlough: 115,000 federal employees don't work, don't get paid May 24, 2013WASHINGTON -- No one answered the tax-help hotline at the IRS. Forget about getting advice on avoiding foreclosures at any of the Housing and Urban Development offices nationwide.
- Hicks: Tom Cruise quits 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' May 24, 2013'Mission: Impossible 5” will instead be actor’s focus.
- Quakes begin road run at FC Dallas May 24, 2013The San Jose Earthquakes play their next four MLS games on the road, beginning with Dallas on Saturday.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- First look at Al Copeland memorial design for Metairie's Lafreniere Park May 24, 2013Final plans for the Al Copeland memorial in Metairie's Lafreniere Park were presented Friday during a news conference. The public unveiling of the design capped three months of give and take between the late businessman's relatives and Jefferson Parish officials over...
- River Ridge man killed teenage son, himself days ago, police think May 24, 2013Jefferson Parish detectives are investigating it as a murder-suicide
- Gretna police investigating rash of car burglaries May 24, 2013Gretna police are investigating a rash of car burglaries Thursday night in a neighborhood that sits in the shadow of a billboard urging residents to protect their property by locking their cars. Police received 15 reports of break-ins in the...
- City again asks judge to halt NOPD consent decree, is quickly denied May 24, 2013Judge didn't even wait 24 hours
- Slidell man booked with sex crimes involving a juvenile May 24, 2013A 20-year-old Slidell man was arrested Friday on sex crime charges involving a juvenile, the state attorney general's office announced. Matthew Lipham, of 407 Spartan Loop, was arrested after a multi-agency investigation involving the attorney general's High Technology Crime Unit,...
- After voucher decision, Course Choice cut to pilot status May 24, 2013The voucher decision from the Louisiana Supreme Court has claimed a casualty. State Education Superintendent John White announced Friday that the new Course Choice program will be recast as a pilot, with limited enrollment and a budget in the "single-digit millions."Rather...
- David Voelker, LRA chairman and community activist, dies at 60 May 24, 2013David Voelker, an investment banker who was chairman of the board dedicated to rebuilding Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, died Tuesday in Cleveland of complications after a lung transplant. He was 60.A native of Lake Providence who...
- Baton Rouge group aims to attract more black people to conservative movement May 24, 2013A local group is hosting a two-day conference on May 30-31 in Baton Rouge.
The Guardian, UK
- Two passengers arrested after RAF jets escort diverted Pakistan plane May 24, 2013British men held on suspicion of endangering aircraft after Manchester-bound flight is diverted to Stansted following disputeTwo men have been arrested after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane with more than 300 people on board was at the centre of a security alert and was escorted to Stansted airport by RAF fighter jets.Officers from Essex police […]
- Syria to attend Geneva conference May 24, 2013Assad regime agrees 'in principle' to conflict resolution initiative as Syrian opposition comes under pressure to take part as wellThe Assad government has agreed to take part in next month's international conference in Geneva aimed at resolving Syria's civil war, according to ally Russia, as the Syrian opposition came under pressure to a […]
- Drones prompt 'kill courts' concerns May 24, 2013Human rights groups wary after president asks Congress to establish special court or board to authorise legal drone actionProposals to vet future US drone strikes risk creating "kill courts" according to human rights campaigners who say Barack Obama's promise of new legal oversight does not go far enough to end what they regard as extrajudicia […]
- Toronto mayor Rob Ford denies smoking crack cocaine May 24, 2013Mayor dismisses video purportedly showing him smoking the drug as 'nonsense' a day after firing longtime chief of staffThe embattled mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, was forced on Friday to repeat a denial of allegations that he uses crack cocaine and dismiss descriptions of a video purportedly showing him smoking the drug as "nonsense".At a p […]
- Europe's centre-left: a programme without frontiers | Editorial May 24, 2013Centre-left parties across Europe could shore up their slipping credibility by tackling the big issues on a broader stageWith Munich matched against Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley tonight, today is a day to remind us once again that Germans are uncommonly good at football. But they have always been pretty decent at centre-left politics too […]
- Vladimir Putin's goal is to destroy Russian civil society | Lyudmila Alexeeva May 24, 2013For demanding fair elections and respect for the constitution, Russians are being treated as spies and traitorsI have been active in the human rights scene here since the dark days of the Soviet Union. As I look across today's Russia, I have every reason to believe that at the very top, the Kremlin has decided to destroy my country's civil society […]
- Is 'binge-watching' the best way to view TV shows? | Poll May 24, 2013Netflix's unorthodox release of an entire TV series at once has helped popularize marathon sessions of watching. Do you prefer your shows in one sitting?
- Boy Scouts decision to allow openly gay youth members garners mixed reaction May 24, 2013While some gay-rights supporters praised vote's outcome, others were disappointed in continued ban on gay adult leadersWhile some gay-rights supporters praised Thursday's vote by the Boy Scouts of America in favor of formally accepting openly gay scouts, others were disappointed in the group's decision to continue to block gay scout leaders.Th […]
The BBC
- Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul May 24, 2013Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
- Extra police heading for Stockholm May 24, 2013Reinforcements of specially trained police are being sent to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital's suburbs.
- Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case May 24, 2013A dancer alleged to have had paid sex as a minor with Italy's ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi tells a court she lied to investigators in 2010.
- Toronto's Ford denies 'crack video' May 24, 2013Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has denied allegations from a major Canadian newspaper he was caught on camera smoking crack cocaine.
- Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed' May 24, 2013The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
- IMF chief Lagarde made key witness May 24, 2013A French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.
- Two held after plane alert over UK May 24, 2013Two men are held on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines plane in UK airspace.
- Obama: Sex assaults harm military May 24, 2013President Barack Obama tells US Navy graduates they must help end a culture of sexual assault that is tarnishing the image of the military.
The Independent, UK
- Toronto mayor clings on as 'crack video' scandal grows May 24, 2013Toronto’s citizens are struggling to make sense of the events surrounding their mayor, Rob Ford, who has spent the last seven days ducking a media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized furball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized hairball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- She's The Man actress Amanda Bynes arrested after throwing marijuana bong out of window May 24, 2013American actress Amanda Bynes, star of 2006 film She's The Man, has been arrested in New York City after she threw a marijuana bong out of a window.
- Video: Bridge linking Washington and Canada collapses May 24, 2013A major bridge linking Seattle, in Washington State, US, and Canada collapsed last night, dropping cars and people into the river below.
- US rapper Tim Dog accused of faking his own death May 24, 2013Lack of a death certificate or burial site and sparse obituary information has led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death.
- Boy Scouts of America to admit openly gay boys May 24, 2013The Boy Scouts of America has thrown open its ranks to gay youngsters, but not adult leaders, in a compromise that some warned could fracture the organisation and lead to mass defections.
- President Barack Obama defends US drone strikes - but moves to rein them in as Guantanamo Bay closure rears its head again May 23, 2013President Barack Obama combined a vigorous defence of his controversial use of drones with a no less impassioned demand for the closure of the notorious prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which he called “a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the rule of law.”
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