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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- In Case You Missed It: Working women and Mallards fans have it good May 22, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Jim Goodman: March against Monsanto on Saturday May 22, 2013Reject corporate ownership of the food system by joining the march against Monsanto.
- Fervent Vernon Hershberger supporters come from all walks of life May 22, 2013Many believe the farmer isn't getting a fair trial because of rules set down by the judge barring mention of raw milk.
- Fire chief says city and tech college still working on training agreement May 22, 2013Fire Chief Steven Davis says the city still intends to share training facilities with Madison College.
- Steve Nass vs. Madison College May 22, 2013It appears public higher education entities in Madison just can't win with at least one Republican legislator.
- Bill Lueders: Dollars grease skids for school choice May 22, 2013Pro-voucher group American Federation for Children told its funders it spent $2.4 million in Wisconsin last year to elect school choice candidates. In filings to the state, it reported spendin…
- UW bids out sports concessions contract; longstanding deal with W Club could end May 22, 2013The 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, 2013Using unpaid college players, the baseball team turns the Warner Park "Duck Pond" into a popular destination every summer.
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- CPS approves largest school closure in city's history May 22, 2013After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several times by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
- CPS board: Close 49 elementary schools, 1 high school program May 22, 2013CPS closings blog: After hearing from aldermen, angry parents and community members in a meeting interrupted several time by protesters, the Chicago Board of Education today approved a plan to close 49 elementary schools and one high school program.
- 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to Quinn May 22, 2013The Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph.
- Trump Tower case: 'He scammed her, he humiliated her' May 22, 2013An attorney for the plaintiff who said "someone had to stand up to" Donald Trump, put a number to the damages she is seeking from a jury: $6M.
- Oklahoma governor vows to rebuild, 'regain our strength' May 22, 2013Even 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.
- Urlacher retires: 'Didn't want to play for anybody else' May 22, 2013Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL today, three days shy of his 35th birthday.
- Boy, 16, killed in Back of the Yards neighborhood May 22, 2013A 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, 2013Senate 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.
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- Farm Subsidy Recipient Backs Food Stamp Cuts May 22, 2013Representative Stephen Fincher, Republican of Tennessee, collected nearly $3.5 million in subsidies from 1999 to 2012, an environment group found.
- Despite Protests, Chicago to Close 49 Schools May 22, 2013The move singled out schools that officials said were half empty after population losses, but that opponents said targeted low-income minority communities.
- Arizona’s Ban on Abortions Struck Down in Federal Court May 22, 2013The law made the procedure illegal if performed about 18 weeks after fertilization, earlier than the time recognized by Supreme Court precedents.
- U.S. Acknowledges Killing 4 Americans in Drone Strikes May 22, 2013The acknowledgment that the United States had killed American citizens in Yemen and Pakistan came one day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security.
- The Caucus: Special Prosecutor Appointed in Investigation of Virginia Governor May 22, 2013In a widening scandal over a political donor, Virginia’s attorney general appointed an outside prosecutor to investigate Gov. Bob McDonnell’s financial disclosures.
- I.R.S. Official Denies Misleading Congress May 22, 2013Lois Lerner, the official who disclosed that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups, on Wednesday appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Focus in Oklahoma Moves From Rescue to Recovery May 22, 2013The authorities said they had likely found all the bodies beneath the rubble left by this week’s giant tornado.
- 2-Year Colleges Getting a Falling Share of Spending May 22, 2013Even as their student bodies have become poorer, many community colleges are “receiving minimal federal support,” said a senior fellow at the group publishing a new report.
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- 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 […]
- Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rodsExpert: 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 sheltersSenators 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, IowaDeadly 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 tensionsIsraeli-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 20News 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 […]
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- HP earnings beat Wall Street expectations, even with lower sales and profit May 22, 2013The venerable Palo Alto company said it earned a profit of a little more than $1 billion on sales of $27.6 billion, which amounted to earnings of 55 cents a share.
- Family continues search for missing Bay to Breakers runner May 22, 2013The family of 27-year-old Beau Rasmussen of Emeryville, who went missing after Sunday's Bay to Breakers race, has contacted expert rescue teams and is a planning a large search some time this weekend, said the missing man's uncle.
- Livermore officers shoot and kill pit bull that attacked police dog May 22, 2013Police arrested six people at a North Livermore apartment complex Tuesday after a shooting incident that led to the death of a pit bull that attacked a police dog, authorities said.
- San Jose Sharks' defense is frustrating Los Angeles Kings' top line May 22, 2013Marc Edouard-Vlasic and Justin Braun not allowing Kings' Anze Kopitar and his linemates get loose for some needed points.
- Antioch: Body of man who jumped into canal found by dive team May 22, 2013The man had walked away from Sutter Delta Medical Center on Monday night; his body was found Wednesday afternoon after crews and dive teams had searched for him for two days.
- Richmond: One injured after shots fired into car May 22, 2013Two people who were ambushed by a gunman while sitting in a car Tuesday night in Richmond escaped with their lives, police said.
- Union City third-grade teacher placed on unpaid leave after molestation charges May 22, 2013Michael Howey, 47, who teaches third-grade at Alvarado Elementary School, was arrested May 1 in connection with allegations that he'd molested nine female students.
- Biz Break: Tesla and Hewlett-Packard prove their doubters wrong May 22, 2013Today: Tesla repays its federal loan early and Hewlett-Packard avoids a big dip in profit despite personal-computer industry's downfall. Also: Stocks plunge on Fed concerns, with tech taking a big hit.
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- Louisiana test scores relatively flat amidst concern about next year's tougher tests May 22, 2013Louisiana standardized test scores for third- through eighth-graders stayed essentially flat this year: 69 percent of those students scored at or above grade level compared to 68 percent last year, according to results released Wednesday. "Good news continues in Louisiana...
- 'A Streetcar Named da' Fire' ball crawl, sponsored by 610 Stompers, is June 8 May 23, 2013Proceeds will benefit Team Gleason
- Suspect in Lamarque Ford break-in repeatedly burglarized dealerships in Harvey, and Metairie, JPSO says May 22, 2013The suspect booked with burglarizing Lamarque Ford in Kenner is also accused of repeatedly looting tires and rims from three other car dealerships in Harvey and Metairie. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators intend to book Jackie Williams, 49, with multiple...
- Tea Party-backed resolution moved to Louisiana Senate floor by panel May 22, 2013Debate over a Tea Party-backed resolution meant to block the implementation of Common Core education standards in Louisiana will continue on the Senate floor after lawmakers advanced the legislation out of committee without having a voice-vote. After over two hours...
- 4 Americans killed in drone strikes since 2009, AG Eric Holder says May 22, 2013WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009.The attorney general said that in conducting U.S. counterterrorism operations against al-Qaida and its associated forces, the government has targeted and killed one...
- Louisiana Senate panel clears bill banning smoking near state-owned offices May 22, 2013A bill banning smokers from lighting up a cigarette within 25 feet of a state-owned office building was cleared by the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Wednesday.
- Jefferson Parish schools see gains in LEAP score results May 22, 2013Jefferson Parish LEAP scores improved again this year, with a two-point gain in the percentage of public school students passing the standardized tests. "Overall, we're on a very positive trend," Superintendent James Meza said Wednesday. "This is a tribute to...
- Shell/Motiva plant turnaround may cause noise, steam May 22, 2013Elevated levels of noise and steam likely over the next two days
The Guardian, UK
- Khomeini daughter attacks Rafsanjani ban May 22, 2013Zahra Mostafavi, whose father founded Iran's Islamic republic, calls on supreme leader to reverse guardian council's decisionThe daughter of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of Iran's Islamic republic, has protested against the disqualification of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani from next month's presidential election.Zahra Mostafavi has […]
- New light shed on US rendition programme May 22, 2013Online 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 over gay marriage May 21, 2013Far-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 […]
- When Winston Churchill met Joseph Stalin: suckling pigs and savage brews May 22, 2013Newly declassified letter from Foreign Office official describes wartime meeting between two national leaders in MoscowA colourful description of how Winston Churchill spent a night drinking with Joseph Stalin in Moscow during a wartime meeting is contained in a letter from Sir Alexander Cadogan, a top official at the Foreign Office, contained in a highly cl […]
- Wartime MI6 had secret plans for 'liquidation or kidnapping' of targets May 22, 2013National Archives reveal plan to sow dissension among Soviet communists then kill Rommel and top Gestapos before D-DayMI6 drew up plans for clandestine operations, including the "liquidation of selected individuals" and "kidnapping of high ranking Communist personalities" as the second world war led to the cold war, secret intelligence fi […]
- MI6 spent £200m bribing Spaniards in second world war May 22, 2013Newly released documents reveal secret services paid out fortune in bid to stop Franco joining war on Hitler's sideMI6 spent the present-day equivalent of more than $200m bribing senior Spanish military officers, ship owners and other agents to keep Spain out of the second world war, files released today disclose.More and more money was delivered, mainl […]
- Nuclear watchdog raises Iranian plutonium concerns May 22, 2013IAEA reports Iranian heavy water reactor approaching completion but Tehran stays well under red lines set by IsraelWhile the presidential election campaign gets underway in Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency has produced its latest quaterly report on the country's nuclear programme, which does so much to shape the backdrop to Iranian politics […]
- White House admits four US citizens were killed by drone strikes May 22, 2013Eric Holder acknowledges previously classified details and says US deliberately targeted Anwar al-Awlaki, who died in Yemen in 2011The White House has launched a new effort to draw a line under its controversial drone strike policy by admitting for the first time that four American citizens were among those killed by its covert attacks in Yemen and Pakistan […]
The BBC
- Boston bomb investigators kill man May 22, 2013A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent under questioned by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.
- US mayor to push tornado shelter law May 22, 2013The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma vows to push for a new law on shelters, after Monday's deadly twister.
- Achebe returns home for burial May 22, 2013The body of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe arrives back in his home country for his funeral.
- US reveals four citizen drone deaths May 22, 2013US Attorney General Eric Holder confirms four American citizens have been killed in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan since 2011.
- Ai Weiwei song rages against state May 22, 2013Chinese artist Ai Weiwei releases a foul-mouthed music video in which he recreates his detention and rages against abuses of state power.
- EU in drive against tax evasion May 22, 2013EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
- Ethiopian awarded anti-FGM prize May 22, 2013Ethiopian activist Bogaletch Gebre wins an international prize for her campaign to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).
- Costa Concordia charges announced May 22, 2013The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner which ran aground off Italy will face trial on 9 July on multiple manslaughter charges, a judge rules.
The Independent, UK
- Oklahoma twister that hit Moore ‘more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb’ May 22, 2013The vast tornado that struck an Oklahoma suburb on Monday afternoon dwarfed even the Hiroshima atomic bomb in its destructive power, according to scientists.
- FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida May 22, 2013An FBI agent has shot and killed a Chechen man with alleged ties to deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in what was described as a “violent confrontation” in the early hours of Wednesday in Orlando, Florida.
- Oklahoma tornado: The lucky lost their homes. The unlucky lost their lives May 22, 2013When the sirens started their ominous song shortly after lunch, Pete Prieto barely looked up. “Here comes another hailstorm, whoop-de-doo,” he remembers saying to himself. And when his wife, Diane, declared she was worried enough to drive to the school to pick their two kids up early, he sighed. “They are going to be fine,” he told her.
- 'I learned some tough lessons': Disgraced Anthony Weiner joins race for New York mayor May 22, 2013Two years after Anthony Weiner’s political career was undone by revelations that he had been sending lewd pictures of himself to women on Twitter, the former Congressman has announced a bid to return to public life by running in the race to succeed Michael Bloomberg as the Mayor of New York.
- Oklahoma tornado: Search nears the end for Moore storm survivors as Mayor vows to ensure shelters are built in new houses May 22, 2013The search by emergency workers for survivors in the wreckage left by the huge tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb is coming to an end, according to officials.
- FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning May 22, 2013An 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, 2013Nasa 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, 2013Ex-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.
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