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Madonna Has Mercy

• June 12, 2009 • 2 Comments

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Madonna’s Adopting Another African Child from Malawi

• March 29, 2009 • 1 Comment

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Food stamp recipients want to eat healthy, limited by cost, USDA studies find May 18, 2013
In the wake of Assembly approval of a bill to curb food stamp purchasing options, two USDA studies provide insight into what food stamp participants are eating and why.
Fitness flash mob hits Madison streets May 18, 2013
The November Project uses social media to recruit random people to participate in early morning workouts, turning fitness into a social event.
Ron Kind's wise, balanced response to IRS troubles May 18, 2013
Americans should be able to trust that IRS workers are conducting themselves without a hint of bias, said Rep. Ron Kind. But he also noted evidence indicates only a few employees were engaged …
Rep. Nick Milroy: Republicans interfere with justice for veterans May 18, 2013
Veterans make up just 8 percent of the population, but 30 percent of those with mesothelioma, a deadly cancer. It is troubling that Assembly Republicans have voted to make it more difficult me…
William Saletan: There is only one Kermit Gosnell May 18, 2013
Kermit Gosnell, convicted of killing three babies after failed abortions, really is an outlier. Late-term abortions and patient deaths are relatively rare.
Albert R. Hunt: Obama's spending cuts put pressure on Ryan May 18, 2013
President Obama has shown a willingness to strike a but deal, but House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan refuses to give an inch.
Ted Voth Jr.: Protester's fine shows our republic is dead May 18, 2013
Dear Editor: To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson: '"The history of the present Corporate Overlords is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment o…
Carol Herman: NRA has lost its way, so members should quit May 18, 2013
Dear Editor: Pollsters are telling us 74 percent of National Rifle Association members are in favor of a law regulating background gun checks. Since the Senate has seen fit to defeat that legi…

The Chicago Tribune

11 shot, 3 fatally overnight on South, West Sides May 18, 2013
A teenaged boy and two men were shot and killed in three separate shootings overnight, according to authorities.
Powerball jackpot grows to a record $600 million May 18, 2013
The jackpot for the Powerball lottery has soared to a record $600 million. Officials reported brisk ticket sales across the country.
Woman testifies in suit against Trump Tower May 18, 2013
87-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, 2013
Chicago 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, 2013
NFL 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, 2013
A 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, 2013
A 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, 2013
Three 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.

The New York Times

Trial Weighs Importance of Arrests in Police Stops May 18, 2013
A 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, 2013
Representative 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, 2013
An 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, 2013
Defense 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, 2013
After 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, 2013
Commuters 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, 2013
Maria 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, 2013
Questions 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.

The San Francisco Chronicle

America's Cup Italian team sets demands
America's Cup Italian team sets demands Ellison's Oracle team was flying high when it was announced in 2010 that the Cup would be staged in the perfect blue amphitheater of San Francisco Bay. Challenging teams are having misgivings about participating, and a review committee has taken all the boats out of the water until next week. If another team […]
Ken Venturi, golf pro turned analyst, dies
Ken 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 recommended
Disabled 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 hurt
Trains 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 10:50 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" ne […]
Congressional panel hears about IRS probe
Congressional 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 18
News 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. murder
Famed 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 […]

The San Jose Mercury News

Facebook IPO one year later: Ripple effects still being felt May 18, 2013
It was supposed to be the IPO of the decade. Instead, Facebook’s initial public offering one year ago today was derided as the “Faceplant.” In the months since, it has never approached its underwhelming first-day close of $38.23.
Kawakami: Warriors' future is bright, but more's needed to be title contenders May 18, 2013
Outlining five issues the Golden State Warriors face this offseason in push to become an NBA championship team.
Tour of California: Van Garderen retains overall lead May 18, 2013
Tejay van Garderen, emerging as a cycling star, wins individual time trial in South San Jose.
Purdy: San Jose Sharks need an atypical response to get back into this series May 18, 2013
Sharks must put bad breaks and tough defeats behind them if they want to take the next step.
Flintco fires back at Palo Alto, says city is to blame for delays with Mitchell Park library project May 18, 2013
Flintco Pacific Inc., the contractor hired to build Palo Alto's new Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, says it's the city's fault the project is now more than a year behind schedule.
Redwood City police chief says red light camera isn't needed at Whipple-Veterans intersection May 18, 2013
Redwood City's police chief has recommended against renewing a contract to operate a red light camera at Whipple Avenue and Veterans Boulevard.
More than just test scores: Local educators wants real estate agents to learn that many other qualities define good schools May 18, 2013
On 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.
Stanford bets on new program to encourage walking, biking May 18, 2013
Stanford University is betting that the allure of online gambling will get more of its staff and faculty to walk or bike to work and even begin holding some meetings on campus pathways.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Chanel Skains, one of 7 original suspects in St. John deputy shootings, testifies at preliminary hearing May 18, 2013
Chanel 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...
Woman fatally shot in Algiers on Friday May 18, 2013
A 29-year-old woman died after being shot in Algiers on Friday night, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The victim was gunned down about 8:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of Horace Street.The woman was taken to a hospital...
2 slain in separate shootings in New Orleans early Saturday May 18, 2013
37-year-old man gunned down in Central City, 20-year-old man fatally shot in the Florida area
Congress shouldn't let flood insurance sink residents: Editorial May 18, 2013
Bayou Gauche residents Lisa and Robert Taylor thought they had done everything right. Their home was "built to the standards FEMA gave to the builder; our home was above [the standards]," Mr. Taylor said Thursday. Now FEMA has changed the...
Saturday weather forecast: Summer winds setting in May 18, 2013
Today: Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90. Winds from the south-southeast at 5 to 15 mph.Tonight: Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 72. Winds from the south at 5 to 15 mph....
Chemistry experiment causes mild explosion in UNO lab May 18, 2013
A 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, 2013
Dr. John and Allen Toussaint to get honorary degrees
Boustany in the spotlight for high-profile IRS probe May 18, 2013
WASHINGTON -- 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...

The Guardian, UK

Russia reveals identity of CIA Moscow chief following Ryan Fogle's expulsion May 17, 2013
Federal 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 […]
North Korea fires short-range missiles May 18, 2013
Move could reignite tensions that flared up after Pyongyang's nuclear test earlier this year, which led to tighter UN sanctionsNorth Korea has fired three short-range Scud missiles from its east coast, amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions over the state's nuclear programme.Two missiles were launched on Saturday morning and another in the aftern […]
Family falls out over Mandela's legacy May 17, 2013
Nelson 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 […]
Ségolène Royal is back – and François Hollande has a new problem May 18, 2013
Former presidential candidate, Hollande's partner for 30 years, re-enters public arena with a book and a renewed appetite for politicsFrench politicians rarely throw in the towel, even after the most crushing and humiliating of defeats. Instead, they mostly spend their time in the political wilderness busily plotting their return to public life.And so S […]
Photography: putting Saddam Hussein back in the frame – in pictures May 18, 2013
Jamal Penjweny's photographic series depicts Iraqis in everyday places covering their faces with pictures of the former dictatorImogen Carter
Afghan law to protect women's rights blocked by opponents May 18, 2013
MP Fawzia Koofi hoped parliamentary vote would prevent law's reversal, but conservatives claimed it violated Islamic principlesAn Afghan MP has accused her conservative opponents of blocking a law to protect women's rights saying parts of it violate Islamic principles.The law was enacted in 2009 by presidential decree but Fawzia Koofi wanted to cem […]
The Observer's 20 photographs of the week May 18, 2013
The best news and culture images from around the world over the past seven daysJim Powell
JD Salinger's secret life exposed in new documentary May 18, 2013
Film promising revelations about reclusive Catcher in the Rye author has been snapped up by movie mogul Harvey WeinsteinJD Salinger, the elusive author of The Catcher in the Rye, was one of America's most famous recluses and guarded his private life with fanatical dedication. Yet even he might have been impressed by the immense efforts being undertaken […]

The BBC

Hollande signs gay marriage bill May 18, 2013
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
Afghan MPs halt women's law debate May 18, 2013
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.
Saudi woman reaches Everest summit May 18, 2013
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.
Fresh violence kills eight in Iraq May 18, 2013
Fresh outbreaks of violence in Iraq have left at least eight people dead, police say, hours after the worst day of sectarian violence in the country for months.
Russia reveals CIA chief's identity May 18, 2013
Russia publicly names the man it believes to be the US intelligence chief in Moscow, a breach of diplomatic protocol.
Kerry urges Nigeria army 'restraint' May 18, 2013
The US warns Nigeria's army against human rights violations as it pursues a campaign against Islamist militants in the north-east.
N Korea 'fires short-range missiles' May 18, 2013
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.
Dozens injured in US train crash May 18, 2013
More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.

The Independent, UK

Five people critically injured and sixty more hospitalized after two New York commuter trains collide in Connecticut May 18, 2013
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.
Five people critically injured and sixty hospitalized after two New York commuter trains collide in Connecticut May 18, 2013
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.
US news website Gawker launches crowdsourcing campaign to raise money to buy video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack May 17, 2013
The 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.
US news website Gawker launches crowdsourcing campaign in attempt to buy video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack May 17, 2013
The 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, 2013
Shoving 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 […]
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, 2013
Shoving 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, 2013
Freshly 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, 2013
Freshly 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.

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