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- Let's Eat: Stop by McFarland House Café, a homey spot for neighbors and nomads April 24, 2018No longer a hotel for rail passengers, the three-story McFarland House is now home to a popular café serving breakfast, lunch and happy hour twice a week.
- Hulu's chilling 'Handmaid's Tale' continues beyond the book April 24, 2018The show’s depiction of Gilead, a nearly infertile place where childbearing women like Offred are forced to bear children for elite citizens, is as richly drawn and monstrous as ever.
- Dave Glomp: Freedom of speech is non-negotiable on campus April 24, 2018Dear Editor: Once again, the issue of freedom of speech on college campuses is being debated, this time before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In a nutshell, a conservative student at Marquette University challenges a liberal grad student teaching assistant, teaching…
- Social entrepreneur Sabrina Madison named to Essence magazine's 'Woke 100 Women' list April 24, 2018Local social entrepreneur Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison was ecstatic to find out she made the list Monday.
- Madison Finance Committee recommends funding for six neighborhood projects April 24, 2018Projects recommended for funding through the city's neighborhood grant program range from creating a documentary about the Elvehjem Neighborhood to installing vintage signs in Tenney Park.
- Chris Arenz: 115th Fighter Wing played positive role in my life April 23, 2018Dear Editor: As a longtime resident of Madison, I would like to share the opportunity the 115th Fighter Wing has provided me.
- Rep. Todd Novak: Contrary to Cap Times' editorial, I'm an independent voice in the Assembly April 23, 2018The editorial that the Capital Times recently wrote about my bid for re-election for the 51st Assembly District has been characterized as “ridiculous,” a “sophomoric piece” and containing “no statistics or facts, just vague statements.” I couldn’t agree more.
- Lynn McDonald: Experience demonstrates we need to protect our elections April 23, 2018Dear Editor: I have been registered to vote since 1976 at my same Madison address. When I attempted to vote in both November 2016 and February 2018, I was asked for my name and date of birth, only to be…
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- Waffle House Shooting Suspect Once Had His Guns Taken Away. He Got Them Back. April 24, 2018Officials took the Nashville shooting suspect’s guns after a run-in at the White House last year. But his father gave the guns back.
- Do Gun Owners Want Gun Control? Yes, Some Say, Post-Parkland April 24, 2018Gun owners who favor increased restrictions can be an overlooked group. Some have grown more vocal, marching and testifying in favor of limits.
- He Forced the Vatican to Investigate Sex Abuse. Now He’s Meeting With Pope Francis. April 24, 2018Juan Carlos Cruz was sexually abused by one of Chile’s most prominent priests. This week he is staying at the Vatican in an extended visit with Pope Francis.
- ‘I Just Wanted to Live,’ Says Man Who Wrested Rifle From Waffle House Gunman April 24, 2018James Shaw Jr. grabbed an AR-15 from a shooter’s hands early on Sunday, most likely stopping further bloodshed at a Waffle House outside Nashville.
- ‘He Was My Baby’: Families Mourn Waffle House Shooting Victims April 24, 2018The four young adults killed in a mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville early Sunday included a musician and a college student.
- Waffle House Shooting Suspect Is in Custody, Nashville Police Say April 23, 2018The police said Monday that they had arrested Travis J. Reinking, who has been accused of killing four people at a restaurant early Sunday.
- For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers April 23, 2018Despite the high stakes and bright lights, the nation’s statehouse impeachment bar is but a handful of battle-tested lawyers. The next test may be in Missouri.
- Man Sought in Waffle House Shooting Had Been Arrested Near White House April 23, 2018The police said the gunman accused of killing four at the Nashville restaurant was arrested in Washington in July after saying he wanted to talk to the president.
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- Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
- Kidnapped Alabama boy, believed to be heading to New Orleans, found safe, police says April 24, 2018Malachi Quintanilla was found in Mississippi.
- 2 minutes needed to get out during a house fire. Do you know what to do? April 24, 2018Fire experts estimate that a person has less than two minutes to get out of a building safely when there's fire.
- What cities should New Orleans compare itself to? Here's what experts think April 24, 2018Atlanta and Houston come up often, but experts look at a surprising range of cities when gauging New Orleans' health.
- Man killed in shooting at edge of St. Roch, New Orleans police say April 24, 2018The shooting was reported at 3 a.m. Tuesday.
- A tenured professor who deserves to be fired but shouldn't be | Opinion April 24, 2018Thoughts and concepts that are widely embraced or benignly accepted are not in need of protection. The kind of talk that cries for constitutional protection is that which strikes many as odious, contemptible, vile and despicable.
- Sea level rise could bring daily flooding to parts of Louisiana's coast, scientists say April 24, 2018By 2100, minor flooding along the Louisiana coast could become a daily occurrence.
- George H.W. Bush hospitalized; Waffle House shooter caught (10 Things to Know for Tuesday) April 24, 2018Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday.
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- Tech firms could face new EU regulations over fake news April 24, 2018EU security commissioner says new regulations may have to be brought in if tech firms fail to tackle issues voluntarilyBrussels may threaten social media companies with regulation unless they move urgently to tackle fake news and Cambridge Analytica-style use of personal data before the European elections in 2019.The EU security commissioner, Julian King, sa […]
- Sean Hannity's real estate venture linked to fraudulent property dealer April 24, 2018Shell company tied to the Fox News host bought homes through Jeff Brock, who was charged in 2016 with fraud and conspiracy for his role in a scheme to rig auctions on foreclosed propertiesMichael Cohen case shines light on Sean Hannity’s property empireWill Sean Hannity’s ties to Michael Cohen be his undoing?Sean Hannity’s real estate venture bought houses t […]
- Egypt to fine people who pester tourists April 24, 2018Law clamping down on people pushing services and trinkets aims to protect valuable but fragile tourism industry For some tourists at Egypt’s renowned archeological sites, being hectored to buy pieces of parchment, a camel ride or an alabaster statue is all part of the experience. But the harassment might become a thing of the past, after parliament approved […]
- Student says Peking university trying to silence her over rape claim petition April 24, 2018Young activist publishes letter alleging harassment over role in movement calling for more accountability over campus sex assaultsA student activist calling for transparency over an alleged rape at China’s top university has accused the university of trying to silence her.Earlier this month, former classmates of a literature student at Peking University (PKU […]
- Peruvian judge orders arrest of two accused of lynching Canadian April 24, 2018Authorities say men part of mob that killed Sebastian Woodroffe ‘in revenge for healer’s murder’A Peruvian judge has ordered the arrests of two men accused of lynching a Canadian man last week in a remote Amazonian village. The Canadian, 41-year-old Sebastian Woodroffe, had been accused by villagers of murdering an indigenous medicine woman in the region of […]
- Toronto van incident in which 10 pedestrians died appeared deliberate, say police April 24, 2018Suspect 25-year-old Alek Minassian was arrested by Toronto police after fleeing sceneIncident does not appear to be related to national security, says minister, but motivation is unclearTen people have been killed and 15 injured after a van sped on to a sidewalk in Toronto, ploughing through throngs of pedestrians and leaving a trail of devastation that stre […]
- Syria: western nations seek to bypass Russian veto at UN April 24, 2018Idea is to refer chemical weapons issue to UN general assembly, where Russia’s security council veto would not applyWestern nations want to end the months-long paralysis at the United Nations over Syria by referring the issue of chemical weapons use to the entire UN general assembly, where Russia’s security council veto would not apply.The idea is to draw on […]
- Paraguay election: Mario Abdo Benítez victory recalls brutal dictatorship April 24, 2018Abdo Benítez, son of Alfredo Stroessner’s private secretary, defeats centre-left coalition in narrow win for the rightThe son of the private secretary to Paraguay’s former dictator Alfredo Stroessner has narrowly snatched victory from a centre-left coalition after an election campaign that revived memories of Stroessner’s bloody 1954-89 rule.Mario Abdo Benít […]
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- Toronto van attack: Suspect quizzed after 10 pedestrians killed April 24, 2018Alek Minassian, 25, was arrested after a rental van mowed down pedestrians, leaving 10 dead.
- Spain's Palma to ban holiday rentals after residents' complaints April 24, 2018The city is to become the first in Spain to ban private holiday lets after residents' complaints.
- Kim Jong-un Swiss summit dish to remind him of school April 24, 2018The fried potato rösti is a nod to Kim Jong-un's schooldays, apparently spent in Switzerland.
- Anti-Semitic Wagner letter to be sold in Jerusalem April 24, 2018In the 1869 letter, the anti-Semitic composer warns of "corrosive" Jewish influence on culture.
- 'Bin Laden bodyguard' on German welfare April 24, 2018Concern about torture stops Germany deporting the suspect to his home country of Tunisia.
- George H W Bush in intensive care after wife's funeral April 24, 2018The 93-year-old former president fell ill the day after his wife Barbara's funeral in Houston, Texas.
- Avicii's family thanks fans and artists for support April 24, 2018Avicii's family has released a statement following the DJ's death on Friday.
- Oil at $75 as Iran sanction fears mount April 24, 2018Brent crude hits its highest level in more than three years as production cuts reduce stockpiles.
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