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- In Case You Missed It: Jobs, jobs and less jobs May 17, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Hot tickets and dangerous curves at American Players Theatre May 17, 2013The 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, 2013An 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, 2013While 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, 2013A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin sees biggest monthly job loss since 2009 May 17, 2013Estimates show the state lost 22,000 private-sector jobs in April — but the Walker administration points toward better numbers by a different measure.
- 'Double dipping' bill worries Madison College officials May 17, 2013The bill would prevent retired police, fire and EMS personnel from teaching full time unless they forgo their pensions during their re-employment.
- Morning briefing: IRS and tea party, food stamp users, frac sand mining, salamanders May 17, 2013Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
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- 8 shot 2 fatally on South, West Sides May 18, 2013A 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, 201387-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, 2013Chicago 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, 2013NFL 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, 2013A 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, 2013A 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, 2013Three 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, 2013After considerable discussion, Metra's board today deferred a decision on testing Wi-Fi on its trains.
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- Trial Weighs Importance of Arrests in Police Stops May 18, 2013A 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, 2013Representative 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, 2013An 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, 2013Defense 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, 2013After 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, 2013Commuters 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, 2013Maria 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, 2013Questions 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.
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- Ken Venturi, golf pro turned analyst, diesKen Venturi, golf pro turned analyst, dies Ken Venturi, a San Francisco native who learned how to play golf at Harding Park, memorably won the 1964 U.S. Open and later built a long and distinguished career as a television analyst, died Friday in Rancho Mirage (Riverside County). Not just his great playing record but also as a transcending television analyst, […]
- Disabled parking rule change recommendedDisabled parking rule change recommended A 15-member committee, with nearly half representing the disabled community, told the city's Municipal Transportation Agency that tightening the current parking rules, as well as expanding and metering San Francisco's blue disabled parking zones, would make it easier for people with physical restrictions to […]
- Trains collide in Connecticut - 60 hurtTrains collide in Connecticut - 60 hurt Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:43 pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 The Metro-North Railroad, a commuter line serving the northern suburbs, referred in a news release to a "major derailment" nea […]
- Congressional panel hears about IRS probeCongressional panel hears about IRS probe Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:43 pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from Tea Party groups that they […]
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- News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 18News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 18 3 Deadly accident: A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday. 4 Student slain: A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed early Friday af […]
- Famed hitchhiker held in N.J. murderFamed hitchhiker held in N.J. murder Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:43 pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 The homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame in February after using his hatchet to stop a driver who had […]
- 6 arrested - group enters dorm at SFSU6 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 […]
The San Jose Mercury News
- Man shot in chest in serious condition May 18, 2013The shooting occurred on 45th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The man was hit in the chest by gunfire and rushed to Kaiser Oakland Medical Center.
- Adam Rosales, Josh Donaldson keep Jarrod Parker from undeserving defeat May 18, 2013Brett Anderson, A's opening day starter, has stress fracture in his right foot; will be examined again inn about a month
- San Francisco Giants lose wild one to Colorado Rockies, 10-9 May 18, 2013Poor defense and rough outing from Madison Bumgarner lead to San Francisco Giants' 10-9 loss to Colorado Rockies.
- Warriors notebook: Rest comes just in time for Andrew Bogut May 18, 2013The center looks for his left ankle to become stronger in the offseason.
- New Raiders punter Chris Kluwe says football is his focus May 18, 2013Kluwe, who played eight seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, will compete with Marquette King for the chance to replace veteran punter Shane Lechler.
- More than just test scores: Local educators wants real estate agents to learn that many other qualities define good schools May 18, 2013On his website and in his newspaper ads, Palo Alto real estate agent John Forsyth James touts the state test score rankings of schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties because potential home buyers frequently ask for those numbers.
- Poole: Players actually want to stay with Warriors organization May 18, 2013Players such as Jarrett Jack and Andrew Bogut notice difference in the organization under new management, including owner Joe Lacob.
- Kawakami: Warriors' future is bright, but more's needed to be title contenders May 18, 2013Outlining five issues the Golden State Warriors face this offseason in push to become an NBA championship team
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Chanel Skains, one of 7 original suspects in St. John deputy shootings, testifies at preliminary hearing May 18, 2013Chanel Skains knelt on the gravel of a LaPlace trailer park where she lived with her husband, daughter and stepsons, clutching the hand of a St. John Parish deputy who had been struck in a hail of gunfire just seconds...
- Chemistry experiment causes mild explosion in UNO lab May 18, 2013A vial of acid exploded Friday afternoon in a University of New Orleans chemistry lab. No one was injured, according to a New Orleans Fire Department news release. The explosion was the result of a gas buildup during an experiment...
- Dalai Lama to address Tulane's commencement; 2,971 students will receive degrees May 18, 2013Dr. John and Allen Toussaint to get honorary degrees
- Boustany in the spotlight for high-profile IRS probe May 18, 2013WASHINGTON -- In March 2012, when Rep. Charles Boustany R-Lafayette asked then IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman about reports the agency had been targeting Tea Party groups, few paid much attention.But this week, a videotape of the hearing in which Boustany...
- Dalai Lama preaches compassion to a responsive New Orleans crowd of 4,000 May 18, 2013Swathed in saffron- and rust-colored robes, the Dalai Lama held a New Orleans audience rapt Friday afternoon as he spelled out his simple suggestions for achieving world peace and ending violence. Bridging the gap between rich people and poor people...
- Special education enrollment numbers show Orleans Parish School Board charters lagging May 18, 2013New data show that New Orleans schools under the Orleans Parish School Board serve a disproportionately low number of students with disabilities. Counting both conventional schools and charters, 6.6 percent of students in the system are in special education, compared to...
- LSU hospital deals appear to be short on funding, budget analysts say May 18, 2013The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements, budget analysts told senators Friday.The assessment of the Legislative Fiscal Office, a nonpartisan office...
- Dalai Lama speaks about 'compassion for others' in wake of Mother's Day shootings May 17, 2013The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet made his very first trip to New Orleans to speak to more than 4,000 people today. He was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Mitch Landrieu. The Dalai Lama spoke about having compassion for others, a timely message in the wake of last weekend's Mother's Day shootings.
The Guardian, UK
- Russia reveals identity of CIA Moscow chief following Ryan Fogle's expulsion May 17, 2013Federal Security Service spokesman breaches protocol as he accuses US agency of crossing 'red line' in its recruitment effortsThe Federal Security Service in Russia has revealed the identity of the CIA's station chief in Moscow in a breach of protocol.The revelation, made by an FSB spokesman who accused the US agency of crossing a "red li […]
- Mandela family fall out as lawyers argue over former president's legacy May 17, 2013Nelson Mandela said to be furious with daughters for trying to manipulate trusts to advance their businessesNelson Mandela was "furious" that two of his daughters went behind his back to meddle in the management of his personal wealth, his lawyer has claimed in a case that exposes ugly battles over the lucrative Mandela brand.Makaziwe and Zenani Ma […]
- Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq May 17, 2013Fears that country is again heading towards civil war as tensions intensify between Sunnis and ShiasBombs ripped through Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas on Friday, killing at least 76 people in the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. The major spike in sectarian bloodshed heightened fears the country could again be veering towards c […]
- Cannes film festival 2013: Like Father, Like Son - first look review May 18, 2013Hirokazu Kore-eda's baby-swap film is another good-natured domestic drama set in contemporary Japan, but it lacks the nuance and innovation of his earlier workHirokazu Kore-eda has returned to Cannes with another gentle and warm-hearted family drama in that classic Japanese manner that he has been gravitating towards in recent movies like Still Walking […]
- New US manual for diagnosing mental disorders published May 18, 2013The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, has divided medical opinionThe field of mental health will face its greatest upset in years on Saturday with the publication of the long-awaited and deeply-controversial US manual for diagnosing mental disorders.Early drafts of the book, the fifth edition of the Diagnos […]
- From the archive, 18 May 1978: 'Now I shall sue Smith' May 17, 2013The policeman produced a copy of the Guardian, which contained an article I had written about Rhodesian military involvement in MozambiqueTwo Rhodesian policemen gave evidence for the prosecution at my trial in Salisbury nine weeks ago. One produced a copy of the Guardian which, he said, he had bought on holiday in London, and which contained an article I ha […]
- Cannes 2013: Harvey Weinstein presents autumn preview … but remains the star May 17, 2013This year's Majestic Hotel party sees host of films showcased and stars including Nicole Kidman join producer on stageAround Oscar time this year, cheeky host Seth Macfarlane noted that the race being now run, and the winners and losers more or less apparent, thousands of dejected actresses were at least spared the burden of saying they found Harvey Wei […]
- Cannes 2013: panic as shots fired during TV broadcast May 17, 2013Man fires shots from starting pistol during live TV interview with Christopher Waltz and French actor Daniel AuteuilActors ran for cover at the Cannes film festival on Friday after a man fired shots from a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast.Oscar winner Christopher Waltz and French actor Daniel Auteuil were being interviewed by French TV station Cana […]
The BBC
- Afghan MPs to debate women's rights May 18, 2013Afghan MPs are to debate a law to prevent violence against women, amid a fierce argument between leading Afghan women over tactics.
- Hollande signs gay marriage bill May 18, 2013President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
- Dozens injured in US train crash May 18, 2013About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.
- US criticises Russia over missiles May 18, 2013The US chides Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send missiles to the Syrian government, as world leaders mull how to end the conflict.
- Chinese man detained in Kashmir May 17, 2013A Chinese man in Pakistani-administered Kashmir is taken into protective custody after he was accused of desecrating the Koran, officials say.
- Tunisia bars Salafist gathering May 17, 2013Tunisia bans the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan, raising fears of possible violence.
- Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer May 18, 2013The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.
- Toronto mayor denies drug film claim May 17, 2013The mayor of the Canadian city of Toronto, Rob Ford, denies allegations that he has been caught on video smoking crack cocaine.
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, 2013The 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.
- Not quite the real thing: Coca-Cola's 'secret formula' is out of the bottle but can the famous flavour be recreated at home? May 17, 2013Shoving a carafe into the soda stream, I jump back as brown, fizzy, sticky liquid spurts over the brim and on to my hands, forming a puddle on the worktop. The surface is already a mess. Vials of fragrant essential oils are scattered around carelessly, while a white mound of pure caffeine sits ominously atop of a set of digital scales. I lick my finger. It t […]
- Barack Obama accused of cover-up over tax-targeting scandal May 17, 2013Freshly 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.
- Obama accused of cover-up over tax-targeting scandal May 17, 2013Freshly 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, 2013When Zach Braff and the Veronica Mars movie both generated multi-million-dollar budgets on Kickstarter, it seemed the crowd-funding site might be a foolproof way for cult stars to finance their future film projects. But not everyone who turns to their fans for funds has met with such success.
- 'Hatchet hitcher' who went viral is charged with murder May 17, 2013An internet celebrity known as “Kai the hatchet-wielding hitcher” has been charged with murder, after he allegedly bludgeoned a 73-year-old man to death.
- Nascar legend Dick Trickle kills himself after warning police about body May 17, 2013Nascar legend Dick Trickle has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after calling police to alert them to where they would find his dead body.
- Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla dies in prison age 87 May 17, 2013Jorge Rafael Videla, an austere former army commander who led Argentina during the bloodiest period of a "dirty war" dictatorship and was unrepentant about kidnappings and murders ordered by the state, died on Friday at age 87.
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