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Kentucky Derby Contender Kevin Krigger Could Make More African Americans Return to the Profession of Jockey

• April 11, 2013 • 1 Comment

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A Little Marvin and Tammi on a Sunday: “You’re All I Need to Get By”

• June 12, 2011 • Comments Off

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Justin, Don’t Touch Esperanza’s Hair Again

• February 16, 2011 • Comments Off

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New Year’s Songs: Dougie MacLean, “Auld Lang Syne” in Scots and English by Robert Burns

• January 1, 2011 • Comments Off

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The Beaver’s Mom, Barbara Billingsley, Dies at 94

• October 16, 2010 • Comments Off

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'Citizen Koch' filmmakers claim PBS killed their doc to please Koch brothers May 21, 2013
According to an article in this week's New Yorker, Charles and David Koch didn't put pressure on PBS to kill "Citizen Koch." They didn't have to.
In Case You Missed It: This program not brought to you by the Koch brothers May 20, 2013
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Will new Food Fight restaurant fight its other restaurants for customers? May 20, 2013
The group will open a new restaurant in the 100 block of State Street across from the Overture Center, its sixth downtown.
Blogger's advice to the Kochs: forget the Tribune, buy the State Journal May 20, 2013
The problem is, if blogger Rick Edmonds thinks the Tribune Co. markets are too liberal for the Koch brothers, why would they go for Madison?
'Double dipping' bill sparks debate among commenters May 20, 2013
Is Duey Stroebel's "double dipping" bill aimed at fairness, or is it just another attack on public workers?
Political groups will shame you into voting May 20, 2013
Mailers that expose your voting record and that of your neighbors are becoming common across the country. Expect more in the future.
Morning briefing: Selling state property, erosion control, flu shots, raw milk trial May 20, 2013
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
State Debate: Journal Sentinel endorses dropping alcohol limit to .05 May 20, 2013
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

The Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks fall to Red Wings, trail series 2-1 May 21, 2013
Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in DetroitThe Red Wings scored two quick goals in the second period and held on for a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Twister kills dozens in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A massive tornado with winds of up to 200 miles per hour devastated the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore today, destroying at least two elementary schools and killing at least 51 people, including 20 children.
Protesters arrested at school closings rally at City Hall May 21, 2013
More than 20 people protesting Chicago Public School plans to close 53 elementary schools were arrested this afternoon at City Hall, officials said.
Woman suing Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him' May 21, 2013
A Chicago woman who sued Donald Trump over a failed condo deal testified today she felt conned when she found out that key incentives to investors had been revoked.
South Siders cope with first weekday of Red Line shutdown May 21, 2013
Tens of thousands of South Side commuters tested out new routes to work today on the first weekday with the Red Line's Dan Ryan branch closed for repairs.
Kirk undecided on Pritzker for Commerce Secretary May 21, 2013
Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker has Sen. Dick Durbin¿s support to become Commerce Secretary, but Sen. Mark Kirk is on the fence.
Vandals destroy organ, leave gang slogans at S. Side church May 20, 2013
A deacon opening the International Harbor of Grace Church for a morning service found pews uprooted, an antique organ destroyed and the walls full of gang slogans.
More poor live in suburbs than urban areas, research shows May 20, 2013
But cities still have a bigger percentage, according to the Brookings Institution. The poverty shift has left many social service agencies unprepared.In the Chicago area, the number of poor in the suburbs increased by 99 percent in the last decade, from 363,966 to 724,233, new analysis shows.

The New York Times

Immigrant Death Rate Rises on Illegal Crossings May 21, 2013
Migrant deaths remain high even as migrant apprehensions have fallen, with tighter borders pushing people to take riskier routes from Mexico to the United States.
Vast Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least 51 May 21, 2013
Homes were flattened, cars flung through the air and at least two schools packed with children destroyed, sending rescuers to dig out those buried in rubble.
Massachusetts G.O.P. Holds Out Hope for Senate Seat May 21, 2013
The chances of Gabriel Gomez, the Republican running against Representative Edward J. Markey for John Kerry’s vacated Senate seat, are thought to be fair.
White House Defends Tracking Fox Reporter May 21, 2013
Officials searched the personal e-mails and tried to track the movements of a Fox News correspondent, James Rosen, in investigating a leak.
2 F.B.I. Agents Die in Counterterrorism Training Exercise at Sea May 21, 2013
It was the first time that an F.B.I. agent has been killed in the line of duty since December 2011.
A Mayoral Race of ‘Firsts’ for Los Angeles Voters May 21, 2013
Los Angeles is about to elect either its first woman or its first Jew as mayor, but the milestone seems to have done little to excite voters.
Overruns Forcing Lower Payments to Some Providers in Stopgap Health Program May 21, 2013
The cost of claims for people with serious medical conditions has exhausted most of the $5 billion provided by Congress for the health insurance program.
Virginia G.O.P Pleases Crowd With Barbs About I.R.S. May 21, 2013
At each mention of the government’s targeting of conservative groups, the 8,000 delegates at the state party convention in Richmond roared their approval.

The San Francisco Chronicle

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 […]
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20 Students at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony Sunday to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer confronting an armed intruder. A police officer aiming at the would-be robber opened fire, fatally hitting Rebello as well […]
Chinese premier in India to expand ties
Chinese premier in India to expand ties Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighborin […]
Yahoo buys Tumblr to court younger crowd
Yahoo buys Tumblr to court younger crowd Yahoo has agreed to buy popular social blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion in a high-stakes move to regain the company's relevancy in an Internet environment now dominated by Google, Facebook and Twitter. Yahoo's board of directors approved the deal, according to technology news site AllThingsD and othe […]
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The San Jose Mercury News

Police chief: Turf war between rival Norteño gang members may have sparked fatal East Palo Alto shooting May 21, 2013
A turf war between rival Norteño gang members in two cities may have set off a shooting Sunday night in East Palo Alto that killed a 16-year-old and injured two other teenagers, police said.
Oakland A's defeat Texas Rangers 9-2 May 21, 2013
Coco Crisp has three hits (two infield and a double), a walk, a run scored, an RBI groundout and a stolen base as the Oakland A's rout the Texas Rangers 9-2.
Charles Woodson expected to visit Oakland Raiders on Tuesday May 21, 2013
A four-time Pro Bowl selection in Oakland after being the No. 4 overall pick in the 1998 draft, Charles Woodson went from good to great as he matured with the Green Bay Packers and developed into a potential Hall of Fame player with 55 career interceptions and 11 touchdowns.
Poole: Oakland Raiders a good fit for Charles Woodson May 21, 2013
Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has many reasons for wanting to return to the Oakland Raiders.
Apple's Tim Cook in hot seat as reports detail Apple's tax avoidance May 21, 2013
A pair of reports issued Monday -- one by the very subcommittee before which Apple CEO Tim Cook will appear on Tuesday -- accused the company of exploiting a variety of loopholes and tax shelters to shift income overseas in order to avoid paying taxes on tens of billions of dollars in income in recent years.
Publicist: Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74 May 21, 2013
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock 'n' roll, has died. He was 74.
Orinda: Three-alarm brush fire contained; no reports of injuries or structural damage May 21, 2013
There were no reports of injuries or structural damage. The blaze burned about eight to 10 acres and was fully contained shortly after 3 p.m., officials say.
Sharks notebook: Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks dominating the Los Angeles Kings on faceoffs May 21, 2013
San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton struggled during Vancouver Canucks series, but he's making amends in the Western Conference semis.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Judge will decide if auditors get 2,000 disputed emails from St. Tammany coroner May 20, 2013
BATON ROUGE - Under a joint agreement, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office will turn over about 78,000 emails to the state Legislative Auditor by Friday and give another 2,000 disputed emails to a state judge who will decide if...
JPSO responding to homicide in Woodmere subdivision in Harvey May 21, 2013
Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies are responding to a homicide in Harvey. The incident was reported Monday (May 20) after 10:45 p.m. in the 2200 block of Alex Kornman Boulevard in the Woodmere subdivision.No details have been reported at this time.Anyone...
St. Charles Parish Council passes ordinance mandating parish president to sign contentious contract May 21, 2013
In a last-ditch effort to force St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre's hand in signing a contract renewal that has inspired tremendous controversy within parish government, the St. Charles Parish Council voted Monday in favor of an ordinance mandating...
After Mother's Day shooting, West Bank groups plot solutions to violence May 21, 2013
When a group of West Bank organizations focused on preventing violence and mentoring youth gets together after major acts of violence in New Orleans, the members usually come together to complain. But in the wake of last week's shooting on...
New Orleans firefighter pension fund worries Louisiana Senate committee as it passes compromise package of changes May 21, 2013
Lawmakers described a compromise aimed at putting the troubled New Orleans Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund on surer financial footing as a small step for a program they argued needs a full overhaul, during a committee hearing Monday. The...
Oklahoma City tornado kills at least 51, devastates city of Moore (with live video) May 21, 2013
Videos from a variety of news organizations show effects of a monstrous tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs today, flattening neighborhoods and making a direct hit on an elementary school.
High tech will never make teachers obsolete, educational visionary tells UNO audience May 21, 2013
In the idealistic educational strategy that Salman Khan spelled out Monday evening to an enthralled audience at the University of New Orleans, students learn at their own pace from the thousands of YouTube videos his enterprise has turned out for...
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board overhaul gives power to state lawmakers as it passes Senate May 21, 2013
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's proposed revamp of the Sewerage & Water Board continues to change as it moves through the Louisiana Legislature, with senators agreeing to amendments that give lawmakers more of a say over who gets appointed...

The Guardian, UK

Tornado near Oklahoma City causes widespread destruction – live blog May 21, 2013
Tornado hits town of Moore, Oklahoma at 3pm local time as pictures show extensive damage with homes flattened and fires burningTom McCarthyBen QuinnAdam Gabbatt
Apple accused of 'highly questionable' billion-dollar tax avoidance scheme May 20, 2013
Senators claim Apple has avoided paying billions in US tax by creating offshore entities that are not tax resident anywhereApple uses a "highly questionable" web of offshore entities to avoid paying billions in US income taxes, a Senate committee alleged on Monday.The complex arrangement includes three subsidiaries, based ostensibly in Ireland, whi […]
William Hague seeks to change arms embargo on Syria May 20, 2013
British foreign secretary warns of regional 'catastrophe' as al-Qaida and Hezbollah clash in battle for QusairBritain is seeking to amend the EU arms embargo on Syria to press Bashar al-Assad into holding peace talks with the rebels because the escalating conflict is threatening a regional "catastrophe", William Hague warned on Monday.Spe […]
Ríos Montt genocide case collapses May 21, 2013
Conviction of Guatemala's former dictator is thrown out by constitutional court after row among judges over jurisdiction
Protester unfurls banner after climbing dome of St Peter's Basilica in Rome May 21, 2013
Man stages demonstration against Italy's embattled coalition, which is struggling with recession and high unemploymentA man climbed on to a ledge on the dome of St Peter's Basilica on Monday and unfurled a banner protesting against a "political horror show", an apparent reference to Italy's embattled coalition struggling with recessi […]
Labour saves David Cameron's gay marriage bill May 21, 2013
Rebel Tories are defeated in Commons after PM's last minute plea to Ed MilibandThe government's gay marriage bill was saved after David Cameron was forced to rely on Ed Miliband to defeat an attempt by his own MPs to derail the measure by trying to extend civil partnerships to heterosexual couples.An 11th-hour plea to the Labour leadership by the T […]
Gay marriage debate highlights deep divide in Conservative party May 21, 2013
David Cameron forced to look to Labour to save bill as Tory opponents attempt to limit its scopeDeep divisions in the Conservative party were highlighted late on Monday when Tory MPs clashed during a lengthy debate on the gay marriage bill which survived a series of challenges from traditionalists.Tory reformers expressed exasperation when a former defence m […]
Scottish nightclub investigated over alleged spy mirror in women's toilets May 20, 2013
Shimmy nightclub accused of fitting two-way mirror between bathroom and function room without notifying female guestsAllegations that a nightclub in Glasgow has secretly fitted a two-way mirror to allow male guests to spy on the women's toilets "as a bit of fun" are being investigated by police and council licensing officers.Glasgow city counc […]

The BBC

Dozens dead in Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
At least 51 people, including 20 children, are killed after a gigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening whole neighbourhoods.
Rios Montt's conviction overturned May 21, 2013
Guatemalan former military leader Efrain Rios Montt has his conviction for genocide overturned by the constitutional court.
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies May 20, 2013
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer.
Bolivia law backs Morales third term May 21, 2013
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
North Koreans 'free Chinese crew' May 21, 2013
A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.
EU parliament to debate tax evasion May 20, 2013
The European Parliament is to meet to debate ways to tackle tax evasion, as the EU aims to stem the huge flow of funds lost to member states.
US and China leaders to hold summit May 21, 2013
The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.
Obama hails Burma leader on US visit May 20, 2013
President Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.

The Independent, UK

Man survives Oklahoma tornado by taking refuge in horse stall May 21, 2013
As a two-mile wide tornado bore down on Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, one man survived by taking refuge in a horse stall.
Scores killed including seven primary school children as massive tornado causes widespread damage in Oklahoma May 21, 2013
A monstrous tornado that may be remembered as among the largest and most destructive in American history roared through a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma City, cutting swathe as much as two miles wise and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
Huge tornado delivers 'direct hit' on elementary school in Oklahoma City May 20, 2013
A monstrous tornado that may be remembered as among the largest and most destructive in American history roared through a heavily populated suburb of Oklahoma City, cutting swathe as much as two miles wise and flattening homes, shops, hospitals and, perhaps most devastatingly, schools that had no time to evacuate.
Anger as Barack Obama rewards Burmese President with White House visit despite recent claims of violence May 20, 2013
Just eight months ago, Burma’s President was still on a blacklist barring him from travelling to the United States. Yesterday, the ugly past and anxieties about the future were set aside when Thein Sein was welcomed into the White House, becoming the first Burmese head of state to cross the threshold since Lyndon Johnson rolled out the red carpet for the mil […]
Oklahoma braced for more storms as tornadoes kill 2 May 20, 2013
A mile- (1.6 kilometer-) wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread across the region.
Anger as Barack Obama opens White House door to Burmese President despite recent claims of violence May 20, 2013
Just eight months ago, Burma’s President was still on a blacklist barring him from travelling to the United States. Now, the ugly past and anxieties about the future were set aside when Thein Sein was welcomed into the White House, becoming the first Burmese head of state to cross the threshold since Lyndon Johnson rolled out the red carpet for the military […]
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford greatest hits: The politician who makes London Mayor Boris look like John Major in comparison May 20, 2013
Rob Ford, the Mayor of Toronto, is so ridiculous that even London’s zip-wiring, pond-falling, wiff-waffing Mayor Boris Johnson looks like John Major in comparison.
Do you know your Dakar from your Dhaka? Airline mix-up sends couple 7,000 miles off-course to wrong continent May 20, 2013
Travel nightmares come in many forms: Forgotten passports, missed flights, lost luggage...grotty hotel rooms.

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