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- Former religious park now in ruins awaiting buyer May 26, 2013WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two years after the property that was once the Holy Land U.S.A. theme park in Waterbury was put up for sale, the rocky crags adorned with the crumbling makeshift models…
- Military sex scandal echoes back to World War II, say Madison author May 25, 2013UW-Madison professor Mary Louise Roberts says her book, “What Soldiers Do: Sex and the American GI in World War II France," shows how sex can be used to assert dominance.
- All Conn. parks, forests to be open for holiday May 25, 2013HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut park officials say all 107 state parks and 32 state forests will be open for the Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer season.
- Lawyer urges car dealers to oppose GOP efforts to gut lemon law — or else May 25, 2013Vince Megna says if the measure passes, he'll sue in federal court where dealers have more to lose.
- Madison-Kipp Corp. digs up PCBs from neighbors' yards; protest graffiti appears May 25, 2013Contaminated soil is being removed from five residential properties under a cleanup agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
- Dennis Blair and Jon Huntsman Jr.: Foreign theft of U.S. intellectual property massive May 25, 2013The theft of U.S. intellectual property is a national crisis. Our commission has recommended some ways to fight it
- Joel McNally: Junk food and junk legislation May 25, 2013If Republicans are seriously concerned about Wisconsinites eating sugary junk instead of fresh, healthy food, they really should treat everyone equally and outlaw those empty calories disguise…
- Emily Bazelon: IRS does as good a job chasing tax cheats as we let it May 25, 2013The chances you'll be audited rises with your income bracket. It's easy to pillory the IRS for the latest scandal, but we need this agency.
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- Hawks storm to 4-1 victory, stave off elimination May 26, 2013Suddenly potent power play leads way in narrowing series gap against Wings to 3-2Jonathan Toews leaped into Marian Hossa's arms and yelled so loud it threatened to drown out the crowd at the United Center to witness either the end of the Blackhawks' season or the beginning of an epic comeback.
- 1 dead, 2 wounded in separate incidents on North, South Sides May 26, 2013A man in his late teens was shot to death in the Grand Crossing neighborhood Saturday night.
- Woman dies 8 days after shooting at prom party May 26, 2013A 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead today, eight days after being shot along with several others after a family prom party in the Lawndale neighborhood, officials said.
- Portage Theater closed, padlocked May 26, 2013The 93-year-old Portage Theater won't be screening any filmsl for the foreseeable future. The only drama at the movie house that sits on the historic Six Corners intersection will come from ownership and city officials.
- Homeless pair charged in string of Near North burglaries May 25, 2013A man and woman have been charged in a series of burglaries committed in the last month on the Near North Side, according to police and court records.
- 'America's toughest sheriff' used racial profiling, judge rules May 25, 2013Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio violated the constitutional rights of Latino drivers in his crackdown on illegal immigration, a federal judge ruled.
- 3 dead, 9 wounded in overnight shootings on South, West sides May 25, 2013A 17-year-old boy and 22-year-old man were killed within hours of each other in separate West Side attacks last night, according to authorities, and a 29-year-old man was killed on the South Side.
- Lower lake levels plague harbors but benefit beachgoers May 25, 2013Drifting sand, receding water on Lake Michigan expand beaches but make it more difficult for boats to launch into watersDrifting sand, receding water on Lake Michigan expand beaches but are making it more difficult for boats to launch into waters.
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- In Afghan Transition, U.S. Forces Take a Step Back May 26, 2013As the United States military moves into a support role in Afghanistan, a week in spent with a brigade accompanying Afghan forces offered a direct look at the evolving training mission, for better or for worse.
- U.S. Shift Poses Risk to Pakistan May 26, 2013An American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the curtailment of the drone campaign could plunge Pakistan’s hotbed tribal areas into further chaos.
- Kerry Presses Nigeria on Human Rights May 26, 2013A visit to Africa by Secretary of State John Kerry comes as amid several developments on the continent, but Syria was still on his agenda.
- California’s New Problem: Too Much Money May 26, 2013After years of grueling battles over state budget deficits and spending cuts, California has a new challenge on its hand: too much money.
- Intricate Rituals for Fallen Americans Troops May 26, 2013At the Dover Port Mortuary, where the bodies of service members are brought to be prepared for funeral, no detail is too small, whether the coffin is closed or the body slated for cremation.
- Giffords Urges Bard Graduates to ‘Be Courageous’ May 25, 2013Gabrielle Giffords spoke for no more than two minutes at the commencement ceremony, where she also received an honorary degree, but she earned several standing ovations.
- Clash Over Who Is Allowed to Whiten Your Smile May 25, 2013An Alabama lawsuit argues that a law declaring teeth whitening the exclusive province of dental professionals is unconstitutional.
- Wayne Miller, Photographer of War and Peace, Dies at 94 May 25, 2013Mr. Miller’s images, whether taken of the front lines, the streets of Chicago or the birth of his own son, intimately chronicled a world remaking itself.
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- Oregon teen held in alleged bomb plotOregon teen held in alleged bomb plot Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:22 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2013 An Oregon teenager intended to detonate bombs in his school in a plot "inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" an […]
- News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 26News of the Day From Across the Nation, May 26 Genetically modified plants are grown from seeds that are engineered to resist insecticides and herbicides, add nutritional benefits or otherwise improve crop yields. Seven people - five in the vehicles and a train conductor and engineer - were treated at a hospital and released later Saturday. Divers searched a […]
- News of the day From Across the Globe, May 26News of the day From Across the Globe, May 26 At least seven Filipino marines and seven militants were killed in a clash Saturday as the military began an offensive against al Qaeda-linked gunmen who have been blamed for recent kidnappings and trying to sabotage a road project in the southern Philippines. Authorities in Ghazni province say explosives transpo […]
- San Antonio: 2 die, 235 saved amid floodSan Antonio: 2 die, 235 saved amid flood Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:22 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2013 Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, killing at least two people as emergency workers rushed to rescu […]
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- Peace Corps rape victims still keep quietPeace Corps rape victims still keep quiet Peace Corps volunteer Christine Carcano kept her first rape secret from the agency in 2011 until chronic illness forced her to travel to Peru's capital for medical tests that determined she was pregnant from the attack. Carcano and Shannon are among many Peace Corps volunteers who initially kept rapes and sexual […]
- Chuck Hagel speech to West Point gradsChuck Hagel speech to West Point grads Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:25 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2013 A day after President Obama delivered a similar edict to U.S. Naval Academy graduates, Hagel's message comes amid widespread incid […]
- India blames rebels as attack kills 28India blames rebels as attack kills 28 Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:22 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2013 About 200 suspected Maoist rebels set off a land mine and opened fire Saturday on a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporte […]
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- San Jose SaberCats defeat Utah Blaze 35-34 May 26, 2013Micha throws four TD passes as S.J. wins fifth straight
- Blown umpire calls have San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy calling for expanded replay reviews May 26, 2013'It's all about getting it right,' manager says after getting thrown out for arguing one of two obvious missed calls in win over Colorado Rockies
- Cain Velasquez knocks out Antonio Silva in UFC 160 May 26, 2013Cain Velasquez, who trains in San Jose, knocked down Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva with a combination and finished him on the ground 1:21 into the first round Saturday night, successfully defending his heavyweight title at UFC 160.
- Cal men's golf team eager for shot at history May 26, 2013NCAA championship would validate Cal as one of best ever
- FC Dallas 1, Earthquakes 0: Despite outshooting its opponent by a wide margin, San Jose remains winless on the road May 26, 2013Fabian Castillo make a nice move to the inside to get away from Quakes defender Jason Hernandez in the 33rd minute to score the game's only goal
- Giants 6, Rockies 5: Angel Pagan's walk-off, inside-the-park homer in the bottom of the 10th caps wild victory at AT&T Park May 26, 2013Colorado takes 5-4 lead in the top of the 10th on Troy Tulowitzki's homer, but San Francisco storms back
- San Jose Sharks' top forwards expect better effort in Game 6 against Los Angeles Kings May 26, 2013Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture say more is needed from Sharks' top two lines
- Purdy: San Jose Sharks must get past Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick May 26, 2013Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick blocks San Jose Sharks' path in NHL playoffs.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Sheltering out of place: Marigny, 9th Ward tenants trapped in squalid conditions May 26, 2013Fred Morgan leaned against the railing in front of his property at 2816 Urquhart St. as he described a childhood of poverty and backbreaking work. Growing up in Natchez, Miss., Morgan said he plowed the fields from sunrise to sunset,...
- Should Jefferson Parish residents vote on a lease of parish hospitals? Take our poll May 26, 2013The Jefferson Parish Council will consider this summer whether voters should keep the right to approve a lease of West Jefferson Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. What do you think?
- Slidell firefighters save apartment complex after frying pan starts blaze May 26, 2013St. Tammany firefighters saved a four-unit apartment complex in Slidell on Saturday morning after a fire broke out. According to St. Tammany Fire District No. 1, the blaze began around 11:30 a.m. in the apartment at 657 Carnation Street from...
- Greek Festival 2013 - photo gallery May 26, 2013With the theme "The Big 4-OPA!", the annual Greek Festival continued at the Holy Trinity Church at 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. on Saturday. The popular festival which features Greek food, dancing, tours and vendors is celebrating its 40th annual...
- The fight for security deposits can be an uphill battle for tenants May 26, 2013It's the most common dispute between landlords and tenants.
- How to get back a rental security deposit May 26, 2013Five facts renters should know
- Mid-City residents use Louisiana Supreme Court ruling to evict nuisance neighbors May 26, 2013Group takes matters into its own hands
- How to force a landlord to make needed repairs May 26, 2013Repair and deduct guidelinesIf landlords fail to make necessary repairs to a house, tenants can try to force their hand through the repair and deduct process.Tenants must notify their landlords in writing of the need for repairs and allow a...
The Guardian, UK
- Hezbollah leader vows to stand by Syrian regime in fight against rebels May 25, 2013Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah's comments come as Assad's forces and Hezbollah intensify campaign for town of QusairThe leader of Hezbollah has warned that the fall of the Syrian regime would give rise to extremists and plunge the Middle East into a "dark period", and vowed that his Shia militant group will not stand idly by while its chief ally […]
- Police arrest 30 at gay pride rally in Moscow May 25, 2013Activists march to protest at rising Orthodox intolerance of homosexuality across RussiaRussian police arrested at least 30 activists in central Moscow on Saturday at a gay pride rally to mark 20 years since homosexuality was decriminalised.Police officers pounced on the gay campaigners moments after they unfurled banners and rainbow-coloured flags outside t […]
- Pakistan school bus fire kills 16 children May 25, 2013Short-circuit next to leaking petrol tank caused blaze that also killed teacher in Gujrat, 120 miles north-west of IslamabadSixteen children and a teacher were burned to death when a school minibus caught fire on Saturday in Pakistan.The children in the incident in Gujrat, 120 miles north-west of Islamabad, were aged between 6 and 12.Officer Ijaz Ahmad said […]
- The new farm bill is an economic disaster | Heidi Moore May 26, 2013Just when you think Congress can't get any dumber, it crafts a $1tn farm bill that harms the poor and promotes unhealthy foodThe US Congress, its approval rating still near all-time lows, is reinforcing its own record of stupefyingly short-sighted lawmaking with what may be the most harmful piece of economic legislation in America in years: the $1tn 201 […]
- Industry, fires and poachers shrink Sumatran tigers' last stronghold May 26, 2013No Sumatran wild animal is safe as contact with humans rises with disastrous resultsKarman Lubis's body was found near where he had been working on a Sumatran rubber plantation. His head was found several days later a mile away and they still haven't found his right hand. He had been mauled by a Sumatran tiger that has been living in Batang Gadis N […]
- 'The Sumatran rainforest will mostly disappear within 20 years' May 26, 2013In only a few years, logging and agribusiness have cut Indonesia's vast rainforest by half. The government has renewed a moratorium on deforestation but it may already be too late for the endangered animals –and for the people whose lives lie in ruinOur small plane had been flying low over Sumatra for three hours but all we had seen was an industrial la […]
- Thomas Mars: soundtrack of my life May 26, 2013The Phoenix frontman on the unlikeliest of rebel songs, the overwhelming effect of D'Angelo's Voodoo, and the daunting legacy of Serge GainsbourgBorn in 1976, Thomas Mars grew up in Versailles and formed alternative band Phoenix with schoolfriend Chris Mazzalai in the early 90s. Joined by Mazzalai's older brother, Laurent Brancowitz, (whose pr […]
- Woolwich attack: 'Muslims are free of guilt. We had to condemn this killing' May 26, 2013A leading Islamic commentator and author reports on the swift reactions of Muslim groups to last week's killingAfter Friday prayers, at the scene of last Wednesday's dreadful murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Julie Siddiqi laid a bunch of flowers. "It was hard not to cry, especially when the imam raised his hands in prayer at the moment we laid the […]
The BBC
- Two rockets hit southern Beirut May 26, 2013Two rockets hit a Hezbollah-run area of Beirut, hours after the Lebanese Shia group's leader promised victory for his fighters in neighbouring Syria.
- Hunt for French soldier's attacker May 26, 2013French police are hunting a man who attacked a soldier on patrol with two colleagues in the La Defense business district of Paris on Saturday evening.
- Gandhi 'devastated' by India ambush May 26, 2013The head of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, says she is "devastated" by an attack on party officials in Chhattisgarh, which left 23 people dead.
- Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich May 25, 2013Arjen Robben scores a dramatic late winner as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.
- Italians vote in local elections May 26, 2013Italians go to the polls in two days of local elections seen as a test for the new coalition government, with the focus on Rome's mayoral vote.
- Thousands complete Boston Marathon May 25, 2013Thousands of runners complete the final mile of Boston Marathon, five weeks after they were forced to abandon the race after two bombs exploded.
- Brazil 'cancels' most African debt May 25, 2013Brazil says it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (£600m) worth of debt owed by African countries, to boost economic ties with the continent.
- Pakistan bus fire kills 16 children May 25, 2013At least 16 children and a teacher are killed in a fire on their school bus in the eastern Pakistan city of Gujrat, police say.
The Independent, UK
- Hurricane season fears as warning satellite fails May 25, 2013A satellite designed to track severe weather in the US, has failed on the eve of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
- Death becomes her: Meet the very modern mortician who champions 'cool' funerals May 24, 2013Before we begin our interview, I ask Caitlin Doughty to take me somewhere meaningful: a place that she loves, or to which she has some deep spiritual or biographical connection. It's a sunny day, like a lot of days in Los Angeles, and so she drives us both the few blocks from her home to Angelus Rosedale, the biggest, greenest open space in the non-desc […]
- Toronto mayor Rob Ford clings on as 'crack video' scandal grows May 24, 2013Toronto’s mayor denied accusations of drug use, breaking a week-long silence over a raging media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
- Toronto mayor clings on as 'crack video' scandal grows May 24, 2013Toronto’s citizens are struggling to make sense of the events surrounding their mayor, Rob Ford, who has spent the last seven days ducking a media storm surrounding a video that allegedly shows him partaking of crack-cocaine.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized furball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- Hairy moment for tiger Ty as football-sized hairball is removed from his stomach May 24, 2013A cat getting a hairball is not usually a life-threatening situation, unless the cat in question is a 27-stone Serbian tiger, and this particular hairball is the size of a football.
- She's The Man actress Amanda Bynes arrested after throwing marijuana bong out of window May 24, 2013American actress Amanda Bynes, star of 2006 film She's The Man, has been arrested in New York City after she threw a marijuana bong out of a window.
- Video: Bridge linking Washington and Canada collapses May 24, 2013A major bridge linking Seattle, in Washington State, US, and Canada collapsed last night, dropping cars and people into the river below.
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