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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- The Day Ahead, Feb. 27: Madison Fishing Expo, Johnny Cash Birthday Bash, 'How I Learned To Drive' February 27, 2015Your daily guide to what's happening in and around Madison.
- Top 5 flicks to picks: 'Focus,' 'Mr. Turner,' 'Touch of Evil' February 27, 2015This week's list includes a couple of Oscar nominees you may have missed, as well as a truly great movie from Kenosha's own Orson Welles.
- Steve Anderson: Democrats in Legislature should make symbolic protest February 27, 2015Dear Editor: As we see the "agenda" being followed by the Republicans in Madison, we must face the reality that we no longer have a government that functions as a democracy and that bill after…
- Movie review: Settle in for a long hibernation with intimate 'Winter Sleep' February 27, 2015The UW-Cinematheque will premiere the Turkish drama, which won top honors at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Morning briefing: Michigan union members warn Wisconsin about life under right-to-work February 27, 2015Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
- Indiana and Michigan, a tale of two new right to work states February 27, 2015While a good economy ushered in more Indiana union members, Michigan's union membership is down.
- FCC internet ruling changes little for Madison's municipal broadband efforts February 27, 2015The next steps forward have become a major point of contention between Paul Soglin and Scott Resnick in the mayoral race.
- Scott Walker: 'If I can take on 100,000 protesters, I can do the same across the world' February 27, 2015Speaking in Washington Thursday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker once again pointed to his experience battling unions as an indication of how tough he would be when dealing with terrorists.
The Chicago Tribune
- February setting records for cold, snow -- but no top prize February 27, 2015The Second City has seen the second coldest February on record.
- Theodore Hesburgh, former Notre Dame president, dies at 97 February 27, 2015The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh was always a man of conscience.
- Firm gives up license to grow medical pot as patient approvals lag February 27, 2015A business that won three permits to grow medical marijuana in Illinois is giving up at least one of the licenses after not paying the required fees, state and local officials confirmed.
- Netflix's 'House of Cards' returns in full for 3rd season February 27, 2015Michael Kelly did everything he could to stay under the radar.
- Parents of slain journalist James Foley: U.S. should do more to aid hostages February 27, 2015The government — and the press — failed to do enough to save the life of the freelance journalist who was the first American killed by Islamic State militants, James Foley's parents said at a university forum Thursday.
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago complains about insurers' high drug prices February 27, 2015Two major insurers are charging much more than others for several common HIV and AIDS medications in Illinois, drawing complaints from AIDS advocates that the companies may be trying to discourage high-cost patients from choosing their plans on the federal health insurance marketplace.
- Major delays reported on the CTA Orange Line February 27, 2015CTA officials are reporting major delays on the Orange Line early Friday morning.
- Some Chicago-area districts ditch online state exams, pick paper and pencil February 27, 2015The affluent Highland Park-based Township High School District 113 has all the modern technology, bandwidth, computers and technicians it needs to administer new online state exams this spring — but it opted to go with old-fashioned paper and pencil tests instead.
The New York Times
- Motherlode Blog: Small, Successful Steps Toward Finding Your Groove February 27, 2015Readers road-test Christine Carter’s simple strategies for settling into a happy and functional routine, both at home and work.
- On Nantucket, Surf’s Up, if You’re Part Penguin February 27, 2015A photographer captured slushy waves in Massachusetts, a wintry phenomenon that even some glaciologists could not fully explain.
- Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Influential Ex-President of Notre Dame, Dies at 97 February 27, 2015He stood up to the White House and the Vatican as he transformed Catholic higher education in America and raised a powerful moral voice in national affairs.
- Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Happy Talk History February 27, 2015This assault on young people’s intelligence is anti-American. If you believe in American exceptionalism, then empower students with the critical thinking to defend it.
- Rivals Christie and Walker Find Fortunes Reversed as CPAC Opens February 27, 2015On the first day of the conference, the contrasting standings of Scott Walker and Chris Christie in the early stages of the 2016 campaign reveal how quickly perceptions of the race can change.
- Move to Ban a Bullet Adds to Its Appeal February 27, 2015The Obama administration has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of a popular bullet used in AR-15 semiautomatic rifles, a move that has enraged gun rights advocates.
- U.S. Push for Abstinence in Africa Is Seen as Failure Against H.I.V. February 27, 2015The government’s $1.3 billion program to stop HIV infection in Africa is not cost effective, a new study by a Stanford student shows.
- House and Senate Prepare Measures to Keep Homeland Security Funded February 27, 2015The House is likely to counter a Senate bill with one that would extend the standoff into the next month.
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- Daughters of Charity Health System sues union that opposed sale to Prime Healthcare February 27, 2015As a controversial Southern California hospital chain weighs state-imposed conditions on its proposed $843 million purchase of the Daughters of Charity Health System, Daughters is suing a handful of entities it says have interfered with the deal since last year.
- Nissan executive known as 'father of the Z' dies at 105 February 27, 2015TOKYO -- Yutaka Katayama, a former president of Nissan Motor Co.'s U.S. unit who built the Z sports car into a powerful global brand in the 1970s, has died, his son said Saturday.
- Llama drama: Runaway llamas lassoed after running amok near Phoenix February 27, 2015Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in a Phoenix-area retirement enclave before they were captured by authorities Thursday, causing a stir in the streets and on social media.
- Buttocks injection maven 'Black Madam' testifies about college student's death February 26, 2015PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Gothic hip-hop artist who called herself "the Michelangelo of buttocks injections" testified at her murder trial Thursday that she got into "body sculpting" 20 years ago to help transgender friends and has since performed thousands of procedures.
- Missouri gubernatorial candidate apparently killed himself after scheduling interviews February 26, 2015JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, who had recently launched a Republican campaign for governor, fatally shot himself Thursday in what police described as an "apparent suicide" at his home in suburban St.
- GMO labels? There should be an app for that, Ag chief says February 26, 2015In the ever-complicated debate over labeling of genetically modified foods, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he has an idea: use your smartphone.
- Gilead dodges billions in taxes as money rolls in from hepatitis C drugs February 26, 2015Gilead Sciences, whose $1,000-a-pill hepatitis C treatment is one of the world's most expensive drugs, is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by booking profits overseas.
- WhatsApp service must be halted in Brazil, judge rules February 26, 2015A judge says he has ordered the suspension of the globally popular instant messaging system WhatsApp across Brazil because it has allegedly failed to help in an investigation.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- La Habana lives another day, as New Orleans City Council moves to create 'cigar bar' designation February 27, 2015La Habana Hemingway, a popular cigar bar that has been operating illegally for several years in the French Quarter, will get a chance to keep its doors open, thanks to a vote by the New Orleans City Council Thursday (Feb....
- 'Jihadi John' Mohammed Emwazi has been on British spy agencies' radars since 2009 February 27, 2015Officials have identified the man shown in Islamic State hostage-beheading videos as Mohammed Emwazi.
- Gretna High's last senior class to reunite February 27, 2015The last senior class of Gretna High School, the Class of 1955, will hold a reunion April 25 at 7 p.m.at the New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd. in Gretna. The $35 fee must be submitted no later than...
- Cuban cigar makers expect to double on-island sales thanks to new US travel rules February 27, 2015U.S. travelers are now allowed to bring back up to $100 in combined tobacco and alcohol products.
- Black history program set at Dillard in Gentilly, Edgewood Park news February 27, 2015The Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association will hold its annual neighborhood cleanup April 11 at 8:30 a.m., beginning at New Hope Community Church on the corner of Franklin and Gentilly.
- What does the net neutrality vote mean? February 27, 2015Net neutrality is the idea that Internet service providers won't block or slow Web traffic, instead allowing all data to have equal access to its networks.
- Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Notre Dame's former president, dies at 97 February 27, 2015"He turned a relatively small Catholic college known for football into one of the nation's great institutions for higher learning."
- IRS tea party scandal: Probe recovers 32K lost Lois Lerner-related emails February 27, 2015The emails were to and from Lois Lerner, who used to head the IRS division that processes applications for tax-exempt status.
The Guardian, UK
- American atheist blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh February 27, 2015Avijit Roy, whose Mukto-Mona (Free-mind) blog championed liberal secular writing in the Muslim-majority nation, attacked along with his wife in DhakaA prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin was hacked to death with machetes by unidentified assailants in Dhaka, police said, with the atheist writer’s family claiming he had received numerous threats f […]
- Nine dead in Missouri shootings at multiple crime scenes February 27, 2015Police say gunman is among those killed in what sheriff said was a series of shootings at up to six different crime scenes in south-central MissouriNine people, including an alleged gunman, are dead in south-central Missouri following after a series shootings at multiple crime scenes, according to local news reports.Citing Texas county sheriff James Sigman, […]
- Phone transcript reveals Sara Netanyahu rant at political rival's wife February 27, 2015Binyamin Netanyahu’s wife accuses Monique Ben Melekh and husband Eli Moyal of jealousy of Israeli prime minister who is ‘admired by the entire world’Sara Netanyahu, the wife of the Israeli prime minister, has been thrust to the centre of his election campaignafter the release of an alleged transcript of her ranting down the phone to the wife of a political r […]
- Finnish punk band with a difference take a punt at Eurovision title February 27, 2015PKN, middle-aged rockers with learning disabilities, are tipped to be the runaway winners in the race to represent their nation in the finals in ViennaAfter a transgender diva and a bearded drag act, a group of middle-aged punk rockers with learning disabilities could be the next performers to challenge prejudice at the Eurovision song contest.They are far f […]
- Ketamine control plan condemned as potential disaster for world's rural poor February 27, 2015Repeated Chinese attempts to tighten controls on drug described as ‘David and Goliath struggle’ between poor and rich countriesA proposal that is about to come before the UN to restrict global access to ketamine, a drug abused in rich countries, would deprive millions of women of lifesaving surgery in poor countries, according to medicines campaigners.Ketami […]
- Anger at Angkor: Cambodians upset over naked western tourists at temples February 27, 2015A fashion for taking nude photos at the Angkor archaeological park has led to five foreign visitors to the Unesco World Heritage site being deported this year Cambodia’s most popular tourist attraction – the complex of ancient temples that includes Angkor Wat – is suffering from a form of overexposure. At least five foreign visitors have been arrested and de […]
- Isis murderer Mohammed Emwazi: public had a right to know, says Washington Post journalist - video February 27, 2015Adam Goldman, a reporter from the Washington Post, discusses co-writing the story which revealed the identity of Islamic State (Isis) murderer Mohammed Emwazi. Goldman, who co-wrote the Washington Post article with Souad Mekhennet, reported that Mohammad Emwazi, a 26-year-old Londoner and computer studies graduate, is the militant labelled 'Jihadi John […]
- Distortion of reality? Belgian town disputes award-winning photographs February 27, 2015Dark Heart of Europe is a series of photographs taken by Giovanni Troilo which won the contemporary issues category at World Press Photo 2015. However, Troilo has been accused of misrepresenting the town of Charleroi in which the images were taken. The mayor of the industrial Belgian town has described the study as a serious distortion of reality. Troilo has […]
The BBC
- US-Bangladesh writer hacked to death February 27, 2015A US-Bangladeshi blogger whose campaigning for a secular society in Bangladesh angered Islamists is hacked to death on a street in the capital Dhaka.
- Spaniards 'joined Ukraine rebels' February 27, 2015Authorities in Spain arrest eight people accused of travelling to eastern Ukraine to fight alongside pro-Russian rebels.
- 8 dead in series of US shootings February 27, 2015Eight people are dead after a series of shootings in south-central Missouri.
- Mugabe admits land reform flaws February 27, 2015Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe admits failures in the country's controversial land reform programme, saying some farms were "too big".
- Cut music to 'an hour a day' - WHO February 27, 2015Teenagers and young adults are at risk of permanent hearing loss by listening to music "too much, too loud", the World Health Organization says.
- German MPs back Greek loan extension February 27, 2015German MPs vote overwhelmingly to extend financial aid to Greece by another four months, despite public scepticism.
- Iraq minorities 'wipeout threat' February 27, 2015Iraqi minority groups are subject to a "systematic strategy" by IS to drive them out of the country, human rights groups warn.
- Threat to east Ukraine 'to persist' February 27, 2015Ukraine's president says a "military threat from the east" will remain even if a truce with rebels holds, a warning seen as a reference to Russia.
The Independent, UK
- Fred Phelps: Westboro Baptist Church leader had a 250-page FBI file, including records of hate mail sent to the group February 27, 2015Fred Phelps, founder of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, had an FBI file 250 pages thick, it has been revealed.
- Nine people killed in series of shootings in Missouri February 27, 2015Nine people have been killed in southern Missouri in series a shootings, police have revealed.
- The dress and llama chase: How the internet spent its first day of freedom February 27, 2015Late last night, perhaps the most important thing ever to happen to the internet took place. And, elsewhere, a US government vote on net neutrality made the internet a utility — a landmark ruling that campaigners say will keep the internet free.
- Mother wins legal fight to have her disabled son's service dog go to school with him February 27, 2015A mother has won a legal battle to let her son’s service dog accompany him at school.
- PornHub turns masturbation into energy in bid to save the planet February 27, 2015With an estimated 41 million people visiting it every day, PornHub figured it might be time to channel all that furious fapping into something more useful than brief, boredom-relieving ecstasy.
- Google backtracks on porn ban, allows explicit images on Blogger February 27, 2015Google has reversed a decision to ban sexually explicit images and porn from its Blogger service, only a few days after saying that all such content would be banned.
- Tom Schweich: Republican politician dead in apparent suicide February 27, 2015Tom Schweich, a Republican candidate for Missouri governor, has died after apparently shooting himself quarter of an hour after inviting journalists to his house in St Louis.
- Nigel Farage takes CPAC by storm... or not. Ukip leader gives speech to nearly empty room February 27, 2015It was meant to be a speech that proved once and for all the Ukip leader is big in America. Instead, Nigel Farage's tub-thumping speech to the great and good of the US right was made to a near-empty room.
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