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Governor Doyle Declares a State of Emergency for All 72 Snowbound Counties in Wisconsin

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UW bids out sports concessions contract; longstanding deal with W Club could end May 22, 2013
The National W Club has managed concessions for Badgers events since 1962 but it voted to end its contract early so the UW athletic department could get "new, fresh ideas."
Madison Mallards serve up the winning pitch May 22, 2013
Using unpaid college players, the baseball team turns the Warner Park "Duck Pond" into a popular destination every summer.
State Debate: Child support cuts, sale of state assets, 0.05 booze limit stir the pot May 22, 2013
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Officials say tornado tragedy is eye-opener locally May 22, 2013
Despite the fact that children died at a school in the Oklahoma tornado, Madison schools' security chief says the buildings are the safest place to be during a tornado.
Morning briefing: State property sale, state hospitals, double-dipping, child support May 22, 2013
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
For Mallards players, it's not about the money May 22, 2013
The Madison Mallards are one of 16 teams in the Northwoods League, a summer college baseball league celebrating its 20th season.
Esquire blogger says 'Scott Walker is having a yard sale' May 22, 2013
Charles Pierce took a dim view of the proposal to give the governor more power to sell public assets to private individuals.
Mark Pocan has 37 better ideas for Congress May 22, 2013
For the 37th time, the House voted to repeal Obamacare. Congressman Mark Pocan has 37 ideas for how Congress could better spend its time.

The Chicago Tribune

Oklahoma governor vows to rebuild, 'regain our strength' May 22, 2013
Even as rescue efforts yielded to recovery today following the massive tornado that hit Moore, Okla., officials were already looking to town's future. "We will rebuild," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said.
4 Chicago schools taken off closing list ahead of today's vote May 22, 2013
Vote on list of sites set for WednesdayReflecting concerns voiced by some school board members, the head of the Chicago Public Schools has taken four elementary schools off a lengthy list of closings up for a vote today.
Boy, 16, killed in Back of the Yards neighborhood May 22, 2013
A 16-year-old boy was gunned down in the South Side's Back of the Yards neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Senate pension plan savings scaled back by half May 22, 2013
Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan wouldn't cut as much as originally estimated, a fact that could boost chances for the rival House legislation.
Aragon, Riviera face building code complaints May 22, 2013
Court date could complicate plans for Chicago entertainment district, Uptown Theatre rehabThe owners of two key venues in the city's plan for an Uptown entertainment district are due in court today for allegedly violating the city's building code.
Lawsuit against ex-Jesuit priest McGuire settled for $19.6M May 22, 2013
Lawyers 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.
Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 22, 2013
A 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.
Emanuel praises CTA, but closure of Red Line a political risk May 22, 2013
Mayor says result will be worth the temporary inconvenienceFor some of those affected, the shutdown could serve as their latest frustration with the Emanuel administration, adding to concerns about crime and school closings.

The New York Times

The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 22, 2013
The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.
Man Being Queried on Tsarnaev Ties Is Killed by Officer May 22, 2013
A law enforcement official in Orlando, Fla., fatally shot a man whom the F.B.I. had sought to ask about possible ties to Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the deceased Boston bombing suspect.
Garcetti Wins Los Angeles Mayor’s Race May 22, 2013
With low voter turnout, City Councilman Eric Garcetti beat City Controller Wendy Greuel, and takes over a city facing myriad problems.
Jet Stream Causing Tornado Outbreak May 22, 2013
First, the jet stream caused a cold snap by bringing Arctic air farther south than normal, but when it shifted north, it allowed tornado-causing moist air to move into the Midwest
Shelter Requirements Resisted in Tornado Alley May 22, 2013
In states like Oklahoma and Missouri, tornadoes are a seasonal threat, but government regulation and the expense of shelters rankle.
For Tea Party Groups, Shades of 2010 May 22, 2013
Leaders of the Tea Party movement hope outrage over the I.R.S. inquiry will rekindle grass-roots activism that in many places went dormant after Republican electoral defeats in 2012.
Debate Aside, Number of Drone Strikes Drops Sharply May 22, 2013
In an address on Thursday, President Obama will attempt to lay out his justification for drone strikes, which have been in decline since 2010, and what they have achieved.
Florida Lesbian Gets Support After Arrest for Sex With Teammate, 14 May 22, 2013
Kaitlyn Hunt is being prosecuted for sex crimes because of encounters with a 14-year-old girl who was her high school basketball teammate.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Court rejects Arizona abortion law
Court 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 rods
Supplier 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 6:57 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, dies
Ray 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 rods
Expert: 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 shelters
Senators 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, Iowa
Deadly 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 tensions
Israeli-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 20
News 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 […]

The San Jose Mercury News

BART: Robbery attempt results in arrest, brief delay at West Oakland station May 22, 2013
A BART passenger who robbed one person and tried to rob another one at the West Oakland station was arrested Wednesday, and the activity forced trains to be delayed for about 15 minutes, police said.
Santa Cruz stabbing report was false, injury result of striking bookshelf May 22, 2013
An alleged stabbing on Dufour Street about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday turned out to be a false report made by a woman who thought her neighbor had been stabbed in the neck, according to Santa Cruz police.
San Jose: Deputies search for man in black spotted near PG&E substation May 22, 2013
One month after gunshots damaged PG&E’s Metcalf transmission substation in San Jose, a man dressed in all black was spotted early Wednesday morning in a field next to the property, setting off a large search by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Santa Clara cop arrested for cocaine possession May 22, 2013
WATSONVILLE -- Michael Seadler, a former Santa Cruz and Santa Clara police officer, was arrested Saturday in Watsonville after officers allegedly found him with cocaine inside his Dodge pickup.
Silicon Valley website Piggybackr helps kids use 'crowd funding' May 22, 2013
For kids raising money for projects, teams and social causes, selling candy bars door to door is, like, so yesterday! Silicon Valley startup Piggybackr teaches them how online
Arizona restaurant featured on Fox show learns online reviews can make or break May 22, 2013
An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet meltdown.
Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel May 22, 2013
Eric Garcetti has defeated Wendy Greuel in the race to become next mayor of Los Angeles.
Marin County man gets third DUI arrest in five days, and posts bail again May 22, 2013
MARIN COUNTY -- A Marinwood man who was arrested on drunken driving allegations twice in 12 hours last week was arrested in a third DUI case on Monday.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Effort to allow higher property tax in New Orleans to pay for police, fire departments sails through Louisiana House May 22, 2013
A push to raise the constitutional cap on New Orleans' property tax rates to fund additional fire and police services sailed through the Louisiana House on Tuesday. The bill would lift a restriction in the state Constitution limiting the...
Rabaté declines Lycée CEO job calling it 'one of the most difficult decisions' of her life May 22, 2013
Candidate's decision extends period of uncertainty and interim leadership at Uptown charter.
As new hurricane season approaches, Hurricane Isaac debris removal ends in Plaquemines May 22, 2013
As the new June 1 hurricane season approaches, Plaquemines Parish government has announced that the FEMA-funded debris removal program from Hurricane Isaac is coming to an end. Plaquemines residents have until Monday, May 27, to place all Isaac debris by...
Disabled 18-wheeler slows morning traffic in Elmwood May 22, 2013
A disabled 18-wheeler slowed traffic Wednesday morning at Citrus and Edwards Avenue in Elmwood. The truck was pulling a load of bottled water.Moons Wrecker Service was on scene to remove the vehicle from the roadway shortly after it became disabled...
Orleans Parish Prison inmate dies May 22, 2013
An inmate being held at the Orleans Parish Prison died late Tuesday, authorities said.John Alexcee Jr.File photo John Alexcee Jr., 50, died just before midnight, according to John Gagliano, chief investigator for the New Orleans Coroner's Office.No other details about the...
NOLA Now: Oklahoma cleanup, Harvey bridge repairs and Fox8's weather forecast May 22, 2013
Check out what's happening with Helen Freund in the Nola.com | The Times-Picayune newsroom and get Fox8's weather forecast for Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013.
'Gypsy' actress, a cancer survivor, gets opening night surprise in Kenner: an engagement ring May 22, 2013
After being laid off from two jobs and surviving a battle with breast cancer, Lisa Picone is no stranger to life's unexpected events. On the night of May 10, Picone faced the unexpected once again while standing on stage...
Heavy storms move across Louisiana, Mississippi May 22, 2013
A line of thunderstorms continues to move across Louisiana and Mississippi bringing with it heavy rain and high winds.

The Guardian, UK

Rafsanjani blocked from running for president May 21, 2013
List 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 […]
New light shed on US's extraordinary rendition programme May 22, 2013
Online project uncovers details of way in which CIA carried out kidnaps and secret detentions following September 11 attacks• The Rendition Project interactive • CIA rendition flights explainedA groundbreaking research project has mapped the US government's global kidnap and secret detention programme, shedding unprecedented light on one of the most con […]
French historian kills himself at Notre Dame after gay marriage rant May 21, 2013
Far-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 […]
Why this global fascination with the Toronto mayor's alleged cocaine use? | Colin Horgan May 22, 2013
People, especially Americans, are willing to pay money to find out if Toronto mayor Rob Ford used illegal drugsSo, it's come to this, has it? We're off, having progressed past the good old fashioned hyperventilating over the latest (boring) celebrity sex tape, past teen sexting and upskirt shots and straight on into the heart of darkness: the dirti […]
Oklahoma: the clear-up begins, glamour from Cannes: the news in pictures May 22, 2013
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24 hours in pictures May 22, 2013
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Talk point: on its 50th birthday, what does the African Union mean to you? May 22, 2013
As leaders celebrate 50 years of the African Union, we want your thoughts on what's next for the continentAfrican leaders travel to Addis Ababa this week to celebrate 50 years of the African Union. The AU website promises the anniversary willfacilitate and celebrate African narratives of past, present and future that will enthuse and energise the Africa […]
Man shot dead by FBI knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev, friend says May 22, 2013
Ibragim Todashev allegedly 'flipped out' during questioning by agents in Orlando and attacked an officer inside his apartmentA man shot dead by an FBI agent in Florida late on Tuesday was an acquaintance of the Boston marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a friend has said.Ibragim Todashev, 27, had been questioned during the day by federal ag […]

The BBC

US rescuers comb tornado-hit area May 22, 2013
The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
Ahmadinejad to contest bar on ally May 22, 2013
Iran's President Ahmadinejad says he will contest the disqualification of his ally Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei from next month's presidential poll.
FBI kill man 'linked to Tsarnaev' May 22, 2013
The FBI in Florida have shot a man they were questioning about possible links to Boston bombs suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, US media report.
EU in drive against tax evasion May 22, 2013
Austria joins its EU partners in calling for a crackdown on tax evasion, despite the country's banking secrecy.
Stockholm suburbs gripped by riots May 22, 2013
Rioters light fires and stone emergency services in the suburbs of the Swedish capital Stockholm for the third night running after a police shooting death.
Ten die in Lebanon sectarian clashes May 22, 2013
At least 10 people die and 70 are wounded in four days of Syria-linked sectarian violence in the Lebanese city of Tripoli.
SAP in autism recruitment drive May 22, 2013
German software company SAP says it hopes to recruit hundreds of people with autism, saying they have a unique talent for information technology.
Kenya leaders named in truth report May 22, 2013
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy are named in connection with post-election violence in a long-awaited report investigating human rights abuses.

The Independent, UK

FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013
An FBI agent has shot and killed a man believed to have been friends with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning May 22, 2013
An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings early on Wednesday, NBC News reported.
In pictures: Nasa images of Oklahoma tornado reveal scale of storm May 22, 2013
Nasa has released images taken by satellites showing the devastating tornado as it struck the town of Moore in Oklahoma.
'I learned some tough lessons': Anthony Weiner launches comeback with bid to become New York Mayor May 22, 2013
Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement that he is running for mayor of New York City. He had said last month he was considering entering the race.
Oklahoma tornado: Family at the centre of iconic image, captured walking away from wreckage of devastated school, identified May 22, 2013
The family at the centre of an iconic image which captured the devastation caused by the F5 tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb and killed at least 24 people, have been identified.
Oklahoma tornado: Search nears the end as first victim of Moore storm identified as nine-year-old Ja'Nae Hornsby May 22, 2013
A nine-year-old girl has been identified as the first victim of the F5 tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb and killed at least 24 people.
Oklahoma tornado: First victim of Moore storm identified as nine-year-old Ja'Nae Hornsby May 22, 2013
A nine-year-old girl has been identified as the first victim of the F5 tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb and killed at least 24 people.
Oklahoma tornado: First victim identified as nine-year-old Ja'Nae Hornsby May 22, 2013
A nine-year-old girl has been identified as the first victim of the F5 tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb and killed at least 24 people.

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