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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- Joel McNally: Living in a drunken state May 26, 2018Ten of the nation’s 20 most drunken urban areas are in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is by a country mile the drunkest state in the union.
- Mary Richardson: Take rebate and donate it to anti-Walker cause May 26, 2018Dear Editor: Our family is not eligible for the tax rebate being offered to those with children under 17. Our three children all had the benefit of an excellent education through Madison public schools. Our city, county and schools have…
- 14 challenging Connecticut hikes to take this summer May 26, 2018Connecticut's "Sky's The Limit" adventure dares hikers to seek the highest points, views or destination points along 14 hiking trails across the state.
- Mary Bottari: Epic fail: Supreme Court turns back clock to strip workers of power May 26, 2018The U.S. Supreme Court, in a case involving Epic, decided May 21 that businesses can prohibit their workers from banding together to battle their employers in court in disputes over pay and workplace conditions.
- Pride Business Showcase will highlight LGBT-owned, LGBT-allied services May 26, 2018The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce hopes that next Tuesday's showcase will connect people with businesses that demonstrate "pro-fairness values."
- Mike Pfrang: Require $25,000 bond per gun owned May 26, 2018Dear Editor: It seems like there’s a simple fix that would at least in large part solve the problem of firearm violence: Require gun owners to post a $25,000 bond for each firearm they own. If that gun is ever…
- Edgewood and Hmong Institute launch certificate program May 26, 2018Instead of relying on a Hmong neighbor, friend or co-worker to explain the Hmong culture, a new certificate program at Edgewood College will offer five weeks of training for professionals to gain a deeper understanding of and better support the…
- West grad James Romney heads to 'Harry Potter' on Broadway May 26, 20182010 West High grad James Romney plays a Hogwarts student and understudies several other roles in the cast of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
The New York Times
- U.S.C. President Agrees to Step Down Over Scandal Involving Gynecologist May 26, 2018The decision followed a call from students, faculty and alumni for his resignation.
- Woman Fatally Shot by Border Patrol Agent Came to U.S. Seeking Work, Family Says May 26, 2018“Don’t treat us like animals,” the woman’s aunt said. The woman, Claudia Patricia Gómez González, 19, had studied accounting but could not find work in Guatemala.
- Sterling Brown Arrest Fallout: 3 Officers Are Suspended May 26, 2018Body camera footage of the arrest of Mr. Brown, an N.B.A. rookie, showed an officer using a stun gun to subdue him while he was already on the ground.
- Can 30,000 Cameras Help Solve Chicago’s Crime Problem? May 26, 2018Armed with advanced gadgets and mapping, officers can get to crime scenes “in time to see the guy still shooting.” But what does it mean for residents’ privacy?
- They Shared Drugs. Someone Died. Does That Make Them Killers? May 26, 2018Prosecutors are increasingly treating overdose deaths as homicides, but they aren’t just going after dealers. Friends, family and fellow users are going to prison.
- ‘Reparations Happy Hour’ Invites White People to Pay for Drinks May 26, 2018Activists in Portland, Ore., asked white people to donate so people of color could have their own space, with a drink or two paid for.
- Woman Trafficked by Cult Is Awarded $8 Million: ‘They Took My Childhood’ May 25, 2018Given to a cult in Kansas when she was 11 and forced to work, Kendra Ross, now 26, won what may be the largest award for a single plaintiff in a case of coerced labor.
- Hawaii’s Volcano Country, Where Land Is Cheap and the Living Is Risky May 25, 2018The slopes of a simmering volcano on the Big Island have for decades attracted those who can’t afford the pricier areas of a state that has the nation’s least affordable housing.
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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.
- Louisiana voters will decide on legalizing fantasy sports betting apps in November May 26, 2018The governor signed a new law this week.
- Man shot in hand in St. Claude, New Orleans police say May 26, 2018A man was shot in the hand Saturday afternoon (May 26), according to police.
- Subtropical Storm Alberto speeds up as it enters Gulf: Latest update May 26, 2018Alberto is expected to slow down in a north-northwestward direction on Sunday and Monday.
- Delayed seismic testing decision pits energy industry against Trump administration May 26, 2018The Trump administration's long-awaited decision on whether to allow seismic testing for oil and gas beneath the Atlantic Ocean is causing heartburn for the energy industry.
- Parking lots full at Armstrong International Airport, travelers advised to seek alternatives May 26, 2018All four lots operated by the airport are at maximum capacity.
- North, South Korea meet for surprise second summit May 26, 2018North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday
- Diner en Blanc New Orleans 2018 postponed due to Subtropical Storm Alberto May 26, 2018A new date will be announced by the Spears Group.
The Guardian, UK
- Ireland votes by landslide to legalise abortion May 26, 2018Leo Varadkar vows legal terminations by end of year after huge vote for changeShare your reaction to Ireland’s abortion referendumIreland has voted by a landslide to legalise abortion in a stunning outcome that marks a dramatic defeat for the Catholic church’s one-time domination of the Republic.The Irish electorate voted by 1,429,981 votes to 723,632 in fav […]
- North and South Korean leaders meet as US indicates summit may yet happen May 26, 2018Analyst: ‘bold but risky’ talks result of Trump ‘temper tantrum’Opinion: Who knew North Korean diplomacy was so hard?The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, met his South Korean counterpart on Saturday, two days after Donald Trump cancelled a planned summit with Kim. Related: Donald Trump says North Korea summit could be back on Continue reading...
- Jailed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ‘to face new trial’ May 26, 2018Reports from Tehran suggest jailed British-Iranian aid worker is facing second security-related chargeNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the detained British-Iranian aid worker sentenced to five years in jail in Iran, is reportedly to face a second trial on new security charges. Iran’s Tasnim news agency quoted the head of Tehran’s revolutionary court, Musa Ghazanfa […]
- Girl, 12, among three killed as Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman May 26, 2018Flash floods tear away roads and strong winds rip roofs off buildings in city of SalalahA powerful cyclone has struck Oman and killed at least three people, among them a 12-year-old girl, officials have said.Cyclone Mekunu caused flash flooding that tore away some roads and submerged others in Salalah, the country’s third-largest city, leaving drivers strand […]
- Hawaii volcano: 'lava tide' flows down street, destroying dozens more properties May 26, 2018Residents flee as Kilauea continues its most destructive eruption in decadesA tide of molten rock turned a Hawaii street into a volcanic wasteland on Friday as the number of homes destroyed by the erupting Kilauea volcano soared and authorities told residents to flee a surge of lava. The destructive fury of the erupting Kilauea volcano was unleashed on the B […]
- Man killed after Oklahoma restaurant shooting known to police, LGBT groups say May 26, 2018Members of public shot dead Alexander Tilghman on ThursdayGunman warned of ‘demons in cloned transexual bodies’A man suspected of shooting three people in an Oklahoma City restaurant on Thursday night came to the attention of local police in January, after he posted hundreds of fliers across the city in which he warned of “demons in cloned transexual (sic) b […]
- 'I did not assault women': Morgan Freeman responds to allegations May 26, 2018Actor responds to report of eight people claiming misconductStatement: ‘80 years of my life is at risk of being undermined’Morgan Freeman has said any suggestion he assaulted women or created an unsafe workplace is false but apologized to anyone he may have upset, after media reported that women have accused him of inappropriate behavior or harassment. Relat […]
- Trump hails release of Utah man jailed in Venezuela for two years May 26, 2018Joshua Holt and wife freed and on their way to US, senator says President says ‘hostage’ will visit White House on SaturdayA Utah man and his wife who were held in Venezuela without trial for two years were on their way to the US on Saturday, family members, Senator Orrin Hatch and Donald Trump said. Related: US rejects 'insult to democracy' as Ven […]
The BBC
- Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban May 26, 2018The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4% backing reform of the constitution.
- Korean leaders meet in surprise summit May 26, 2018The talks happened as efforts continue to get Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un back on track.
- France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price May 26, 2018A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France.
- Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film May 26, 2018Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name.
- Joshua Holt case: Venezuela confirms release of US prisoner May 26, 2018Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday.
- Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya May 26, 2018People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports.
- Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children May 26, 2018Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights.
- Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack May 26, 2018Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube.
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