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Jim Goodman: March against Monsanto on Saturday May 22, 2013
Reject corporate ownership of the food system by joining the march against Monsanto.
Fervent Vernon Hershberger supporters come from all walks of life May 22, 2013
Many 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, 2013
Fire Chief Steven Davis says the city still intends to share training facilities with Madison College.
Steve Nass vs. Madison College May 22, 2013
It 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, 2013
Pro-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, 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.

The Chicago Tribune

CPS approves largest school closure in city's history May 22, 2013
After 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, 2013
CPS 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
An 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, 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.
Urlacher retires: 'Didn't want to play for anybody else' May 22, 2013
Brian 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, 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.

The New York Times

Arizona’s Ban on Abortions Struck Down in Federal Court May 22, 2013
The 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, 2013
The acknowledgement 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, 2013
Virginia’s attorney general has appointed an outside prosecutor to investigate Gov. Bob McDonnell’s financial disclosures, in a widening scandal over a political donor.
I.R.S. Official Denies Misleading Congress May 22, 2013
Lois 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
Even 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.
The Caucus: Obama to Travel to Oklahoma to Inspect Tornado Damage and Meet With Victims May 22, 2013
President Obama will travel to Oklahoma on Sunday to inspect the damage from Monday’s deadly tornado, which left two dozen people dead, and meet with victims from the ravaged communities, the White House announced on Wednesday.
Man Being Queried on Tsarnaev Ties Is Killed by Officer May 22, 2013
Ibragim Todashev was fatally shot after the authorities said he tried to attack two officers who were interviewing him about links to the deceased Boston bombing suspect.

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 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, 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

Brentwood: Crews fighting brush fire near Balfour Road May 22, 2013
A four-acre fire in East Contra Costa County has forced the closure of the Highway 4 bypass road in both directions, officials say.
Sergio vs. Tiger: Fried chicken comment 'hurtful,' Woods tweets May 22, 2013
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) -- Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
Tesla Motors fully repays $465 million federal loan nine years early May 22, 2013
In a huge boost for the Obama Administration and clean-energy firms, electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors announced Wednesday that it is paying back its $465 million government loan in full and nine years early.
A's lose series finale to Texas Rangers May 22, 2013
Oakland A's starter Jarrod Parker gives up three first-inning runs in 3-1 loss
Survey: Cellphone use while driving drops May 22, 2013
New survey shows in California fewer motorists appear to be using hand-held cellphones as they drive along state highways and city streets.
Twitter adds two-step verification to boost security after series of high-profile hacks May 22, 2013
Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.
Review: 'The Hangover Part III' short on laughs May 22, 2013
'The Hangover Part III' has none of the humor and fun of the original comedy.
Former A's star Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas May 22, 2013
Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Louisiana test scores relatively flat amidst concern about next year's tougher tests May 22, 2013
Louisiana 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...
Tea Party-backed resolution moved to Louisiana Senate floor by panel May 22, 2013
Debate 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, 2013
WASHINGTON -- 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, 2013
A 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, 2013
Jefferson 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, 2013
The Shell/Motiva manufacturing complex in Norco announced Wednesday that a system turnaround may cause elevated levels of noise and steam over the next two days. The turnaround will begin on Thursday morning, May 23....
Covington begins search for new police chief May 22, 2013
Former Covington Police Chief Richard Palmisano, who was fired in April, withdrew his request for an appeal before the city's fire and police civil service board Wednesday and will not challenge his dismissal. The board is now accepting applications from...
St. Tammany Parish's overall student perfomance on standardized tests improves May 22, 2013
About 81 percent of St. Tammany Parish public school students in third through eighth grades scored at or above their grade level on standardized tests this year, a one-point gain over last year, according to results released by the Louisiana...

The Guardian, UK

Khomeini daughter attacks Rafsanjani ban May 22, 2013
Zahra 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, 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 over gay marriage 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 […]
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke: stimulus programme not creating 'bubbles' May 22, 2013
Stock markets rise after Federal Reserve head tells Congress quantitive easing to continue and criticises government cutsFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke denied his $85bn-a-month stimulus programme was creating new financial bubbles as he updated Congress on his views on the US economic recovery on Wednesday.The Federal Reserve's quantitative easin […]
Aurora shooting suspect James Holmes bought bullets from Bulkammo.com May 22, 2013
Unsealed search warrants show suspect in shooting that killed 12 used iPhone to take pictures of movie-theater doorJames Holmes received six shipments of ammunition from an online retailer, carried a platinum MasterCard and photographed the door to the movie theater where he allegedly killed 12 people and injured 70, according to court records released Wedne […]
Colorado governor delays execution of convicted killer May 22, 2013
Governor Hickenlooper cited doubts about death penalty as one of several causes for granting indefinite reprieveThe governor of Colorado on Wednesday indefinitely delayed the execution of a man convicted of killing four people, citing doubts about the death penalty.Governor John Hickenlooper said he was granting Nathan Dunlap a reprieve, not clemency. Clemen […]
Woolwich killing: horror on John Wilson Street May 22, 2013
Eyewitnesses in shock as two men hack soldier to death in full public view, then ask for passersby to take photographs of themA meat cleaver is clasped in his blood-smeared left hand; the other – also stained red with human blood – waves manically as he shouts at the camera, ranting his justification for the atrocity on the streets of south-east London.At ab […]
Oklahoma: the clear-up begins, glamour from Cannes: the news in pictures May 22, 2013
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The BBC

Boston bomb investigators kill man May 22, 2013
A Florida man was shot and killed as he became violent while being questioned by Boston bombing investigators, FBI officials say.
US mayor to push tornado shelter law May 22, 2013
The mayor of the tornado-devastated town of Moore in Oklahoma vows to push for a new law on shelters, after Monday's deadly twister.
EU in drive against tax evasion May 22, 2013
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
Ai Weiwei song rages against state May 22, 2013
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei releases a foul-mouthed music video in which he recreates his detention and rages against abuses of state power.
Ethiopian awarded anti-FGM prize May 22, 2013
Ethiopian activist Bogaletch Gebre wins an international prize for her campaign to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).
Costa Concordia charges announced May 22, 2013
The 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.
Kerry condemns Hezbollah over Syria May 22, 2013
US Secretary of State John Kerry says Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran are perpetuating President Bashar al-Assad's "campaign of terror" in Syria.
More centrifuges at Iran plant - UN May 22, 2013
The UN's nuclear watchdog says hundreds of advanced centrifuges have been fitted at Iran's Natanz nuclear plant.

The Independent, UK

Oklahoma twister that hit Moore ‘more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb’ May 22, 2013
The 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, 2013
An 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, 2013
When 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, 2013
Two 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, 2013
The 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, 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.

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