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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- State Dems: Little hope to sway GOP on budget June 20, 2013Insiders say the $650 million tax cut, the rejection of federal Medicaid funds and large cuts to the UW System that passed the Assembly Wednesday are all likely to pass the Senate Thursday.
- Legislature undermines women’s health AND neglects economy June 20, 2013Instead of focusing on jobs, Republicans are inserting themselves into women's private health care decisions.
- An irredeemable budget June 20, 2013Rep. Terese Berceau is right: The GOP budget passed by the Assembly has no redeeming features.
- Paul Jadin: Regional approach best to overcome economic challenges June 20, 2013Last year, Thrive (now the Madison Region Economic Partnership or MadREP) launched a comprehensive, regional effort to promote economic development: Advance Now.
- John Nichols: Budget fails majority of Wisconsinites June 20, 2013If Wisconsin had proportional representation, the state would have a very different Assembly. And a very different budget.
- E.J. Dionne Jr.: Time to choose sides on immigration June 20, 2013The future of immigration reform is in the hands of moderately conservative Republican senators who have to decide whether their desire to solve the problem outweighs their fears of retaliatio…
- David L. Sperling: GOP lawmakers are robbing the public June 20, 2013Dear Editor: It was interesting that Dave Zweifel's column and the photos spotlighting the shameful Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance had a layout that looked so much like the Madi…
- John Germain: Yes, Joint Finance abused its power June 20, 2013Dear Editor: Dave Zweifel wrote a good column on Joint Finance’s abuse of power in their budget deliberations. Since when has the Joint Finance Committee been assigned to decide all social pol…
The Chicago Tribune
- Police: 3 leap from roof of Trump wearing parachutes June 20, 2013Police are looking for three people who jumped off the roof of Trump Tower this morning wearing parachutes, police said.
- Hawks even Stanley Cup Final June 20, 2013Seabrook scores nearly 10 minutes into OT for 6-5 victory in Game 4Marian Hossa was on the ice, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were celebrating goals and all was well again in the Blackhawks' world.
- 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51 June 20, 2013James Gandolfini, best known for his portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed series "The Sopranos," has died while vacationing in Rome, Italy.
- Project turns Addams into 37-mile construction zone June 20, 2013Narrow lanes, traffic shifts pose challengesJust in time to wreak havoc on summer travel, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway has become one long and challenging construction zone.
- 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51 June 20, 2013Variety is reporting that 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini has died. Representatives for HBO have confirmed that the actor has died in Italy at the age of 51.
- Family IDs body pulled from lake as missing student June 20, 2013A body pulled from Lake Michigan was identified by relatives as a University of Chicago student who had been missing since last week, officials said.
- Lawmakers take steps to tackle pension reform June 19, 2013The General Assembly is in special session today to form a conference committee of lawmakers who will try to come up with a way to break a stalemate on government worker pension reform.
- Hawks' Hossa 'expected' to play June 19, 2013Though Marian Hossa missed the morning skate today, the explosive winger should return to the lineup at a critical point of the Stanley Cup Final tonight.
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- Group That Promoted ‘Curing’ Gays Ceases Operations June 20, 2013The group Exodus International had been split by internal rifts and growing skepticism of its mission after its president renounced its core beliefs.
- National Briefing | New England: Condoms Approved for Schools in Massachusetts June 20, 2013The new policy allows students to obtain condoms, unless parents opt them out, and makes sexual education a required part of school health curricula.
- National Briefing | Washington: Gehry Design Approved for Eisenhower Tribute June 20, 2013A federal commission charged with building a memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower voted to approve the architect Frank Gehry’s design for a park near the National Mall.
- National Briefing | Northwest: Bridge Traffic Resumes in Washington June 20, 2013A temporary span replaced a section of the bridge that collapsed May 23 when it was struck by a truck with an oversize load.
- Immigration Divide: 2 Senators Close to a Deal on Border Security June 20, 2013The agreement would strengthen border provisions with the goal of attracting more votes, especially from Republicans who are reluctant to support any immigration legislation that does include significant enforcement measures.
- Jury Selection Reaches Final Stages in Trayvon Martin Murder Case June 20, 2013After eight days in which 40 potential jurors have been culled from a sea of hundreds, a jury of six people is close to being seated in the trial of George Zimmerman.
- Silicon Valley and Spy Agency Bound by Strengthening Web June 20, 2013Technology experts and former intelligence officials say the rise of data mining, both as an industry and as a crucial intelligence tool, has created a complex reality.
- Online Classes Fuel a Campus Debate June 20, 2013A heated discussion has emerged over whether free online college classes will lead to better learning and lower costs — or to a second-class education for most students.
The San Francisco Chronicle
- Reopening sought in TWA Flight 800 crashReopening sought in TWA Flight 800 crash Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:18 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of New York, saying new […]
- 3 Navy football players charged in sexual assault3 Navy football players charged in sexual assault Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:18 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 The academy said in a news release that the male midshipmen are being charged with rape, sexual assault or other sexual […]
- No sign of Jimmy Hoffa in Michigan searchNo sign of Jimmy Hoffa in Michigan search Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:19 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hof […]
- Biotechnology experts win food prizeBiotechnology experts win food prize Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:18 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 The private, nonprofit foundation, which is in part funded by biotechnology companies, refused to shy away from the controversy surr […]
- Brazilian bus fares cut amid protestsBrazilian bus fares cut amid protests Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:18 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Sena added that seeing money poured into soccer stadiums for the current Confederations Cup and next year's World Cup only add […]
- Karzai suspends negotiations with U.S.Karzai suspends negotiations with U.S. Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:17 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotia […]
- In Berlin, Obama calls for fewer nukesIn Berlin, Obama calls for fewer nukes Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:17 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Two matters - the fierce civil war in Syria and the U.S. government's domestic surveillance program - trailed Obama in German […]
- Japan sets standards for reopening nuclear plantsJapan sets standards for reopening nuclear plants Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:18 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for nuclear power plants on Wednesday, […]
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- Hayward school trustees approve contract with Stanley Dobbs as interim superintendent June 20, 2013Dobbs, former Hayward assistant superintendent for business, returns after a six-month stint in San Diego.
- East Palo Alto man sentenced to six months in jail for Christmas Eve shooting June 20, 2013A 62-year-old man who shot a woman in the hand and then held her at gunpoint for two hours inside his East Palo Alto apartment on Dec. 24, 2011 was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail, which the judge said he can serve at home with electronic monitoring.
- Flood Park improvements top the agenda for tonight's meeting June 20, 2013Two years after San Mateo County threatened to close Flood Park to cut costs, Menlo Park residents tonight will meet with county officials to discuss what improvements should be made to it.
- Redwood City pays $45,000 to settle suit over police tasering of teen June 20, 2013Redwood City paid $45,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of a teenager tasered by police nearly three years ago.
- Board to review Stanford's plans for 70-unit affordable housing project June 20, 2013The Palo Alto Architectural Review Board is scheduled this morning to get its first look at conceptual plans for a 70-unit affordable rental housing project at 2500 El Camino Real.
- Mountain View City Council backs Central Expressway onramp closure June 20, 2013The Mountain View City Council signed off on an a developer's proposal late Tuesday night to close the Stierlin Road onramp to Central Expressway, despite continued protests from residents that nearby Moffett Boulevard will only become more congested as a result.
- Actor James Franco looks to make movies out of book 'Palo Alto' June 20, 2013Actor James Franco is counting on his fan base to help bring a collection of short stories he wrote about his experience growing up in Palo Alto to the silver screen.
- California lawmakers split over restoring Public Records Act June 20, 2013California's Public Records Act came under assault last week in a cost-cutting move. Now lawmakers are split over restoring the law's funding, and it appears voters will have to decide who should pay to make public records available -- local governments or Sacramento.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Telly Hankton's attorneys seek court order to get identity of some witnesses, FBI records June 20, 2013Attorneys for convicted murdered Telly Hankton are seeking a court order forcing federal prosecutors to reveal the identity of some witnesses and to turn over investigative records that led to federal charges against Hankton and some members of his family
- Tropical Storm Barry nears coast of Veracruz, Mexico June 20, 2013Tropical Storm Barry is very near the coast in the State of Veracruz Mexico, according to surface observations. At 7 a.m. CDT the center of Barry was located near latitude 19.6 north, longitude 96.4 west. Barry is moving toward the...
- University buys 'Confederacy of Dunces' manuscript June 20, 2013University of Louisiana at Lafayette purchased the manuscript at auction from Sotheby's
- Taliban offer to free US soldier held captive since 2009 June 20, 2013The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a U.S. soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay
- Kenner Police: Man found murdered Wednesday night June 20, 2013Man found shot to death inside Sugar Mill apartment complex.
- 23-year-old man shot to death in Hollygrove Wednesday night June 20, 2013Man was found shot multiple times, lying in the middle of the street
- Thursday weather forecast: Partly cloudy, chance of rain, warm June 20, 2013Today: Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 95. Winds from the west-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low of 75. Winds less than 5 mph....
- Mexican authorities preparing for Tropical Storm Barry June 20, 2013Tropical Storm Barry, which formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, has prompted Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the Atlantic hurricane season's second tropical storm was drenching areas in its...
The Guardian, UK
- US tries to mollify Karzai on Taliban peace talks June 19, 2013Afghan president suspends long-term security talks with Americans amid anger over Taliban press conference in QatarThe US was scrambling to salvage a plan to open peace talks with the Taliban on Wednesday amid a diplomatic row between Washington and the Afghan president Hamid Karzai over how the process was announced.Repeated phone calls by John Kerry, the U […]
- Indian landslides leave thousands trapped June 20, 2013Hindu pilgrims visiting shrines in Uttarakhand state are left stranded days after floods killed more than 100As many as 4,000 people are believed trapped by landslides in a valley near a Hindu shrine in the Indian Himalayas, days after floods killed more than 100 people.Helicopters have ferried rescue workers and doctors along with equipment, food and medici […]
- Brazil protesters win U-turn on fare rises June 20, 2013Rio and São Paulo leaders back down on public transport fare increases in face of mass unrestAuthorities in Brazil's two biggest cities have made a U-turn on public transport fare increases in the face of mass protests that have overshadowed the country's build up to next year's World Cup.In advance of major demonstrations on Thursday, the lea […]
- How Barack Obama can avoid having to remember George Osborne's name | Michael Moran June 20, 2013So Bart, you got George Osborne mixed up with a soft soul crooning knitwear model. I get this problem – let me helpDifferent areas of the brain are, scientists assure us, devoted to different tasks. It's my belief that enhancement of one cerebral department occurs at the expense of its immediate neighbours. So, for example, the preternatural ability tha […]
- Indonesia and Singapore engulfed by forest fire smoke – video June 20, 2013Parts of Indonesia are engulfed in haze on Wednesday as smoke from forest fires decreases visibility and causes breathing concerns
- GM crops are safe, says Owen Paterson – video June 20, 2013Owen Paterson, the environment minister, says the UK should lead the way in Europe by growing genetically-modified crops
- Afghanistan peace talks: US-Taliban meeting in Qatar cancelled June 20, 2013Afghan government anger at opening of Taliban office in Qatar leads US to suspend plans to attend talksA fresh effort to end Afghanistan's 12-year-old war looked in disarray on Thursday after a diplomatic dispute about the Taliban's new Qatar office delayed preliminary discussions between the United States and the Islamist insurgents.Talks between […]
- Google faces European privacy challenges June 20, 2013Data regulators are rounding on Google in a co-ordinated campaign to force the company to improve protection for consumersGoogle will face a fine by France's data protection watchdog if it does not rewrite its privacy policy within the next three months, while Spain has begun a "sanction procedure" against the search giant.European data regula […]
The BBC
- Afghans reject Taliban talks moves June 20, 2013A row over the status of the Taliban's office in Qatar persists as the militant group continues to display its flag in front of the building despite Afghan protests.
- U-turn fails to end Brazil protests June 20, 2013Brazilian authorities promise to reverse public transport fare rises that sparked unrest, but nationwide protests continue unabated.
- Singapore smog 'could last for weeks' June 20, 2013Singapore's prime minister warns that the haze engulfing the city could last for weeks, as air pollution in the city-state soared to record levels.
- Kenyatta trial moved to November June 20, 2013The International Criminal Court (ICC) pushes back the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to 12 November.
- Syria's ancient sites 'in danger' June 20, 2013Six ancient sites in Syria are added to a UN list of endangered World Heritage sites because of the threat from the conflict there.
- Anger at US human trafficking report June 20, 2013Russia and China react angrily after the US downgrades them to its lowest category in a report on efforts to fight human trafficking.
- Sopranos actor James Gandolfini dies June 20, 2013James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, dies at the age of 51.
- Paid-for online news 'makes gains' June 19, 2013More people are becoming willing to buy online news, but social media may be eroding brand recognition, a study by Reuters suggests.
The Independent, UK
- World stock markets tumble as US stimulus slowdown prompts mass sell-off June 20, 2013Shares in London tumbled more than 2 per cent in midday trade after the US central bank signalled its intention to scale back economic stimulus later this year.
- World stock markets fall after US warns of brakes on stimulus June 20, 2013The US Federal Reserve's bond-buying programme could begin to slow down this year and come to an end around the middle of next year, the country's top central banker, Ben Bernanke, said yesterday.
- Brazil riots latest: Protests continue at Confederations Cup matches despite Rio and Sao Paulo leaders agreeing to reverse public transport fare hikes June 20, 2013Mass protests continued across Brazil last night despite leaders of the country's two biggest cities saying that they would reverse the increase in bus and subway fares that ignited the week-long demonstrations in the first place.
- FBI finds possible human remains at former home of late gangster James Burke - the man who inspired Goodfellas June 19, 2013FBI agents have begun a search of a New York City home that was once occupied by James Burke, the infamous mobster who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in the 1990 movie Goodfellas.
- US jobless to fall but Fed wary of putting brakes on stimulus June 19, 2013The US Federal Reserve's bond-buying programme could begin to slow down this year and come to an end around the middle of next year, the country's top central banker, Ben Bernanke, said yesterday.
- 'Climate change is the threat of our time': President Obama pledges to cut nuclear weapons and a greener world in Berlin speech June 19, 2013In a speech at the Brandenburg Gate that instantly invited comparisons with visits to the same spot by some of his predecessors, President Barack Obama sought to make a historic imprint of his own, pledging to forge a new pact with Russia to further cut nuclear arsenals and to step up the fight against global warming.
- 'Climate change is the threat of our time': President Obama pledges new arms pact with Russia and a greener world June 19, 2013In a speech at the Brandenburg Gate that instantly invited comparisons with visits to the same spot by some of his predecessors, President Barack Obama sought to make a historic imprint of his own, pledging to forge a new pact with Russia to further cut nuclear arsenals and to step up the fight against global warming.
- FBI digs for bodies at home of late gangster James Burke - the man who inspired Goodfellas June 19, 2013FBI agents have begun a search of a New York City home that was once occupied by James Burke, the infamous mobster who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in the 1990 movie Goodfellas.
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