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- In Case You Missed It: Handicapping the 2014 and 2016 elections June 17, 2013Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
- Logic for doubling campaign limits simply absurd June 17, 2013Legislators' claims that raising allowed campaign contributions will cut special-interest spending are ridiculous.
- Rain and mosquitoes don't dampen American Players' opening weekend June 17, 2013American Players Theatre had its official opening on Saturday with two fine productions, "Molly Sweeney" and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."
- Rep. Paul Ryan the new GOP fave for president June 17, 2013Gallup's most recent poll has the Wisconsin congressman and former VP candidate ahead with most Republicans, but Chris Christie leads among all adults surveyed.
- Gov. Scott Walker touted as 'sleeper candidate' for prez in 2016 June 17, 2013A National Journal article contends Walker may have what it takes to rise to the top of the Republican presidential heap for 2016.
- Bill Berry: Not so fast on high-capacity well rules June 17, 2013The Joint Committee on Finance's plan to drastically limit challenges to high-capacity wells is ill-advised.
- Paul Fanlund: In race against Scott Walker, the high road will be wide open June 17, 2013If next year’s election devolves into the small-ball politics of left-right division, Democrats will likely lose again, but there is another path.
- Badgers fans critical of concessions prices, choices, quality in survey June 17, 2013As the UW athletic department evaluates bids for a new concessions contract, responses show season ticket holders are happier with service than the quality or value of the food.
The Chicago Tribune
- With Hossa out, Bruins win 2-0 June 18, 2013History not on their side after 2-0 loss puts Bruins up 2-1; Hossa 'hopeful' for Game 4A disjointed, semi-organized Hawks team survived the first period, but a Daniel Paille score and a Patrice Bergeron power play goal stood up for a 2-0 Bruins win at TD Garden and a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
- Lyric Opera signs off on busiest season ever June 18, 2013The Lyric Opera's unprecedented effort this past season to make itself more generally relevant appears to have paid off. The company ended its 2012-13 season in the black.
- Chief Keef arrested minutes after pleading guilty to speeding charge June 18, 2013After a court hearing where he pleaded guilty to driving 110 mph on the Edens Expressway, Chicago rapper Chief Keef found himself under arrest again, on a misdemeanor trespassing charge.
- Darien area family slain in murder-suicide mourned June 17, 2013Dozens of tearful friends and relatives poured into a Lemont funeral home today to mourn the four members of a family slain last week in a murder-suicide.
- Jesse Jackson Jr.: If we both go to prison, I want to go first June 17, 2013Lawyers for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who will be sentenced July 3 for looting his campaign treasury of about $750,000, said if he and his wife are both sent to prison, he would like to serve first, court filings show.
- Former alderman convicted in bribery scheme June 17, 2013Former Chicago Ald. Ambrosio Medrano and two others were convicted today by a federal jury of bribery for conspiring to win a contract with Los Angeles County.
- Lombard restaurant closed in E. coli investigation June 17, 2013DuPage County has shut down a Mexican restaurant in Lombard as 10 possible cases of E. coli are investigated.
- Governor candidate Daley criticizes Quinn, Lisa Madigan June 17, 2013Democratic candidate for governor Bill Daley excoriated Gov. Pat Quinn for a lack of leadership over the state's pension crisis and criticized potential rival Lisa Madigan for not providing a legal opinion on the constitutionality of possible solutions.
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- At Paris Show, Some Signs of Renewed Demand for Big Jets June 18, 2013After years of emphasis on smaller, single-aisle aircraft, Airbus announced a deal for 20 of its A380 superjumbo jets.
- Obama Defends Authorization of Surveillance Programs June 18, 2013In an interview with Charlie Rose, President Obama rejected the suggestion that his policies were basically a warmed-over version of those of the last White House.
- Where Corn Is King, a New Regard for Grass-Fed Beef June 18, 2013Breeders in the heartland are bringing a change to the beef industry, with grass-fed cattle that takes longer to mature but lacks added chemicals and hormones.
- In Round 3, Immigration Bill Faces Sessions, Who Won Rounds 1 and 2 June 18, 2013Advocates of the immigration bill face a determined, experienced and tireless opponent in Senator Jeff Sessions, an Alabama Republican who is skilled at picking apart legislation he dislikes.
- Justice Dept. Releases Recommended Fates for Guantánamo Detainees June 18, 2013The document shows whether the prison’s 166 remaining inmates have been recommended for transfer, prosecution or continued detention without trial.
- At Trial, Hit Man Says ‘It Broke My Heart’ to Learn Bulger Was an F.B.I. Informer June 18, 2013John Martorano, known as The Executioner, the longtime hit man for James (Whitey) Bulger, testified as a star witness for the prosecution in Boston on Monday.
- Elite Units in U.S. Military to Admit Women June 18, 2013The branches of service are preparing to integrate women into physically hazardous combat positions like the Navy SEALs and the Army Rangers, senior defense officials said.
- In Embattled Detroit, No Talk of Sharing Pain June 18, 2013The fiscal crisis in Michigan is setting up as a gigantic clash between bondholders and city retirees over what money Detroit has left to pay them.
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- Judith Salerno new Susan G. Komen CEOJudith Salerno new Susan G. Komen CEO Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Monday that a physician with a long career in health policy and research will become the breast c […]
- High court rejects Arizona voting lawHigh court rejects Arizona voting law McClatchy News Copyright 2013 McClatchy News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 The Supreme Court on Monday struck down an Arizona law requiring that people registering to vote in federal elections provide proof of U.S. […]
- Ex-contractor vows more surveillance leaksEx-contractor vows more surveillance leaks Defiant and apparently unbowed by threats of prosecution, former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden vowed Monday to release more secrets about U.S. intelligence surveillance systems that he described as "nakedly, aggressively criminal." Snowden unmasked himself on June 9 as the source for n […]
- Chinese dissident says NYU is evicting himChinese dissident says NYU is evicting him Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:53 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 The relationship between New York University and Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng - whose flight from his homeland last year ca […]
- Military plans open combat units to womenMilitary plans open combat units to women Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:53 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by t […]
- Turkish unions boost government protestsTurkish unions boost government protests Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:52 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 Labor groups fanned a wave of defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority Monday, leading rallies and a on […]
- News of the day From Across the Globe, June 18News of the day From Across the Globe, June 18 Applebaum took over as interim mayor of Canada's second-largest city in November after former Mayor Gerald Tremblay resigned amid corruption allegations. Torrential rain and floods washed away buildings and roads and killed at least 23 people in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said Monda […]
- News of the Day From Across the Nation, June 18News of the Day From Across the Nation, June 18 Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday in a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of a child and three dead people. Federal agents revived the hunt for the remain […]
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- Oakland A's fall to Texas Rangers 8-7 in series opener June 18, 2013The Texas Rangers broke a six-game losing streak, beating up on Oakland starter Dan Straily and the A's bullpen en route to an 8-7 win in the first of a four-game series between the top two teams in the American League West.
- NBA Finals: Red-hot Danny Green has Spurs on brink of another title June 18, 2013San Antonio forward being mentioned as possible series MVP
- Woman killed in Brentwood car crash identified June 18, 2013The driver of a Dodge Charger who died after allegedly running a red light and crashing into a packed minivan, sending six others, including four children and a pregnant woman to the hospital, was identified Monday as 47-year-old Mary Hopper, of Valley Springs.
- 'The Voice' final: Who deserves the crown? June 18, 2013Danielle Bradbery, Michelle Chamuel and the Swon Brothers make their bids for the title.
- Berkeley: Teen arrested for allegedly robbing pair in People's Park June 18, 2013Police say Andres Rodriguez walked up to a man and a woman sitting on a park bench on June 13 at 5:11 p.m., flashed a handgun stashed in his waistband, and took the pair's belongings. Witnesses watched Rodriguez walk to a white Dodge Durango with yellow flames on the side, where three women were waiting for him, according to UC Berkeley police.
- Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff says Coliseum sewage mess not unusual June 18, 2013Lew Wolff says Coliseum will be ready for Athletics' next homestand
- Angel Villalona, Giants' one-time phenom, thankful for second chance June 18, 2013Accused of murder in his native Dominican Republic four years ago, slugger is now back with San Jose Giants attempting to make his major league dreams a reality.
- Logan Couture agrees to contract extension with San Jose Sharks June 18, 2013San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture has agreed to a contract extension, though no formal announcement can come until July.
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- Dixie Brewery lawsuit to stop demolition dismissed by federal court June 17, 2013A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the former owners of the Dixie Brewery that sought to stop the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from demolishing a large chunk of the historic building on Tulane Avenue.U.S. District Judge...
- St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish fishers condemn state officials' and scientists' assessments June 18, 2013St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish fishers scolded state officials and local scientists at a heated meeting on Monday evening on Mississippi River diversions. While the fishers who flooded the meeting only were scheduled to get one hour total to comment,...
- NOPD investigating double shooting in Central City June 18, 2013New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in Central City Monday night that left two men wounded. According to police spokesperson Frank Robertson, the shooting occurred at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Liberty Street about 9:30 p.m....
- Former UNC Ashville guard Keith Hornsby announces transfer to LSU June 18, 2013Hornsby will have to sit out next season and has two years of eligibility left.
- New Orleans crime reports: Woman stabs fiancé with kitchen knife June 18, 2013A New Orleans woman was arrested on a charge of aggravated domestic battery Sunday after she reportedly stabbed her fiancé during an argument. According to police, the victim and his fianceé were arguing in the 3300 block of Thalia...
- Bobby Jindal signs RSD 'parent trigger' bill into law June 18, 2013Parents will have more control over what entity has authority for their child's school under a bill signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal on Monday. The legislation allows parents to petition to shift control from some failing Recovery School...
- Investigation continues into Donaldsonville chemical blast June 18, 2013Investigators are still looking into what led to a fatal blast Friday at a chemical plant in Donaldsonville. The accident left one person dead and seven others injured.The incident happened about 6 p.m. in an area of the CF Industries'...
- NOPD officers arrest suspect in Lakeview burglary June 18, 2013New Orleans police have arrested a man wanted in the burglary of a Lakeview residence that was caught on surveillance camera. Kevin Alvis, 51, was arrested Monday shortly after 2 p.m. when a detective spotted a man and a...
The Guardian, UK
- Edward Snowden says US government has destroyed his chance of a fair trial June 17, 2013In a live chat with Guardian readers, NSA whistleblower says US leaders cannot 'cover this up by jailing or murdering me'The NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that the truth about the extent of surveillance carried out by US authorities would emerge, even if he was eventually silenced.In a live Q&A with Guardian readers from a secret […]
- Obama and Putin at odds over Syria June 17, 2013US president says talks 'very useful' but Russia admits 'our opinions do not coincide' as pair look to end conflict in SyriaProspects of agreement between Moscow and Washington on how to end the war in Syria looked as remote as ever on Monday after a chilly bilateral meeting between Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin ended with a stiff excha […]
- Iranian president-elect Rouhani promises better relations with west June 17, 2013Successor to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad plans to take moderate line, increase transparency on nuclear front and build trustIran's president-elect, Hassan Rouhani, whose sensational victory in Friday's election prompted nationwide celebrations, has promised to reduce tensions with the west, show more transparency on its nuclear front and bring moderation b […]
- Question Time: Labor leadership: Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd - politics live blog June 18, 2013Labor caucus meets as leadership tensions remain unresolvedKatharine Murphy
- Search on again for Jimmy Hoffa's body June 18, 2013Police descend on field outside Oakland Township near Detroit, Michigan, in new bid to find remains of Teamsters bossThe FBI has revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa, with agents digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed mafia captain says the Teamsters labour union boss's body was buried.Authorities used excavation equipment […]
- Lib Dems under pressure to support Robin Hood tax in break with coalition June 18, 2013Labour calls on party to work towards consensus on financial transaction tax after 11 EU members vote in favourThe Liberal Democrats will on Tuesday face pressure to break ranks with their coalition partners by voting in favour of the principle of a financial transaction tax.Labour, which is to press for a Commons vote on the issue, called on the Lib Dems to […]
- UK urged to accept responsibility for 1948 Batang Kali massacre in Malaya June 18, 2013Petition calls for apology, memorial and 'modest reparations' to families of 24 rubber plantation workers killed by British troopsA petition will be delivered to the government on Tuesday demanding an "honourable acceptance of responsibility" for the massacre of 24 unarmed rubber plantation workers by British troops during the anti-commun […]
- Teenager pleads guilty to manslaughter of Thomas Kelly June 18, 2013Family of 18-year-old who died after he was assaulted while speaking on his phone in Sydney speak out against plea dealThe young man charged with killing Thomas Kelly as he walked along Sydney's Kings Cross party strip has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.Kieran Loveridge, 19, entered the plea when his matter came before the central local court in Sydney […]
The BBC
- Deadly blast before Afghan handover June 18, 2013A bomb explodes in western Kabul on the day Nato is due to formally hand over command of security responsibilities to Afghan forces.
- Protests spread throughout Brazil June 18, 2013As many as 200,000 people marched through Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over public transport costs and the expense of the World Cup spread.
- G8 leaders to focus on tax and trade June 18, 2013Tax, trade and transparency are expected to dominate discussions at the G8 summit, with leaders said to be close to agreeing a statement on Syria.
- Greek court orders TV back on air June 18, 2013A Greek court suspends a government order to close state broadcaster ERT - a move that triggered mass protests - meaning transmission can resume.
- French footballers to go on trial June 18, 2013Two French football stars, Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema, are to go on trial in Paris on charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute.
- China in carbon trading experiment June 17, 2013China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, is to launch its first carbon trading scheme as a pilot project in Shenzhen.
- Indonesia set to cut fuel subsidy June 18, 2013Indonesia's parliament paves the way for a rise in petrol and diesel prices after months of debate and political haggling.
- Northern India flood toll rises June 18, 2013The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain in northern India passes 60, local media say.
The Independent, UK
- Whitey Bulger 'broke my heart', former hitman tells Boston court June 17, 2013A packed courtroom in Boston listened in rapt silence on Monday as a former hitman for the once-feared Winter Hill Gang testified against his former underworld boss, James “Whitey” Bulger, who is standing trial on multiple counts of racketeering as well as ordering or taking part in 19 murders during his dark reign across the city.
- Now Montreal's mayor Michael Applebaum is arrested on corruption and fraud charges June 17, 2013Montreal residents were reeling on Monday with news of alleged dirty dealings and political disarray around their City Hall, triggered by the arrest of their mayor, Michael Applebaum, on serial corruption and fraud charges. Full details of his alleged crimes had not been made public.
- Police 'made hundreds of visits' to Ariel Castro's Cleveland street in the years since three women's disappearance June 17, 2013Local police made nearly eleven hundred visits to houses on the Cleveland block where Ariel Castro is accused of holding three women captive in his home for around a decade, it has emerged.
- US Supreme Court strikes down anti-immigrant Arizona voting law June 17, 2013In another repudiation of efforts by Arizona and its Republican political leadership to hound undocumented foreign citizens within its borders, the United States Supreme court yesterday struck down a state law that required voters to present state-issued driving licenses before casting their ballots.
- Feat of engineering: Incredible photographs show construction beneath New York's Second Avenue June 17, 2013Construction is underway finally to build the Second Avenue Subway line in New York as these incredible photographs show.
- G8 summit: Europe will 'pay the price' if it arms Syrian rebels, Assad warns June 17, 2013Europe will “pay the price” if it delivers arms to rebel forces in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with a German newspaper.
- G8 summit: Europe will 'pay price' if it arms Syrian rebels, Assad warns June 17, 2013Europe will “pay the price” if it delivers arms to rebel forces in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with a German newspaper.
- Google pledges $5m to battle child porn on the web June 17, 2013Google is to spend $5m (£3.1m) fighting child pornography and abuse, the company will announce today, after criticism that it is not doing enough to prevent the spread of harmful online imagery.
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