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- Cap Times wins top Wisconsin Newspaper Association award for digital excellence February 28, 2015The first place finish was one of 10 in the association’s annual contest.
- Protester says Capitol cops detained her, then left her and coatless companion out in the cold February 28, 2015Kelley Albrecht of Burlington and Irving Smith were removed from the Capitol during the Senate vote on right to work.
- Amy Goodman: TV meteorologists should say it loud and clear: Climate change is here February 28, 2015As extreme weather events increase, TV meteorologists have a duty to state the cold, hard facts: Climate change is real, and it is a planetary threat.
- Scott Walker's comments on unions, ISIS draw ire from both sides February 28, 2015Reactions have been largely negative to the governor's suggestion that combating union protesters in Wisconsin has prepared him for the threat posed by the Islamic State.
- Kim Wilson: Citizens must be critical thinkers February 28, 2015Dear Editor: Have you ever picked up a book because of the title and art on the cover and after reading the comment "best book of the year" purchased it? Then after reading the first chapter i…
- Activists count homeless before seeking to end homelessness February 28, 2015NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — In the woods behind a large business on Hartford Turnpike in Waterford, six volunteers found signs of camp: a trail of packed-down snow from footprints, a small bridge…
- Activists count homeless before seeking to end homelessness February 28, 2015NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — In the woods behind a large business on Hartford Turnpike in Waterford, six volunteers found signs of camp: a trail of packed-down snow from footprints, a small bridge…
- In Case You Missed It: Scott Walker wants to strip ISIS of its collective bargaining rights February 27, 2015Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
The Chicago Tribune
- DUI paperwork mistakes allow thousands of drivers back on Illinois roads February 28, 2015Bureaucratic mix-ups have let thousands of drunken drivers avoid mandatory license suspensions and stay on the roads, a Tribune investigation has found.
- SWAT teams called to Lakeview barricade situation February 28, 2015SWAT teams were called to the Lakeview neighborhood early Saturday morning after a man barricaded himself inside an apartment.
- Deep freeze opens majesty of Wisconsin ice caves February 28, 2015Lake Superior finally froze enough this week to allow access to one of northern Wisconsin’s most stunning natural formations: the Bayfield Peninsula’s lakeshore caves.
- 'House of Cards' insults our intelligence February 28, 2015SPOILER ALERT: This discusses the first three episodes of the third season of "House of Cards."
- Northwestern professor has Spock collection that's out of this world February 28, 2015There's a bit of a point to David Tolchinsky's left ear. He can part his fingers in classic Spock style, a feat he said he's never had to practice.
- Congress passes 1-week stopgap measure to keep Homeland Security open February 28, 2015Bordering on dysfunction, Congress passed a one-week bill late Friday night to avert a partial shutdown of the Homeland Security Department, as leaders in both political parties quelled a revolt by House conservatives furious that the measure left President Barack Obama'simmigration policy...
- Blackhawks make deal for 4-time All-Star defenseman Kimmo Timonen February 28, 2015TAMPA — Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman got his man — or at least one of them.
- Google's Blogger reverses porn policy after user backlash February 28, 2015Apparently Google bloggers like to post porn. A lot.
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- House Passes One-Week Funding Extension for Homeland Security February 28, 2015The agreement was reached after a setback for Speaker John A. Boehner and his team earlier Friday, when the House voted against their original plan to extend funding for the department for three weeks.
- Building the First Slavery Museum in America February 28, 2015In Louisiana, a wealthy white lawyer has spent 15 years turning the Whitney Plantation into a museum dedicated to telling the story of slavery.
- Beliefs: A Death Row Inmate Finds Common Ground With Theologians February 28, 2015Kelly Renee Gissendaner’s religious conversion in a Georgia prison, where she is scheduled for execution on Monday, has led many people to ask that her life be spared.
- Former Obama Campaign Aide Now Works to Oust Netanyahu February 28, 2015Jeremy Bird, a former Obama campaign organizer, has drawn fire from Republicans for his consulting work on an effort to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- News Analysis: New Party in Charge, Same Challenges February 28, 2015Congress is stalled in a tense meltdown that threatens funding of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Facing a Huge Deficit, Louisiana Governor Reconsiders Some Tax Credits February 28, 2015Mr. Jindal, a Republican, ended a tax break for businesses and raised taxes on cigarettes to help alleviate his state’s $1.6 billion shortfall.
- Op-Ed Contributor: A Strike Against Student Debt February 28, 2015Student debtors should turn the vast sums they owe into leverage to demand a better system.
- White House Proposes Broad Consumer Data Privacy Bill February 28, 2015Under the proposed legislation, called the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act, industries would draw up their own codes of conduct on handling customer data, which regulators would enforce.
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- Fitness trackers and health-focused apps help medical care, doctors say February 28, 2015That phone app keeping track of your exercise and meals might keep you out of the hospital one day.
- Obama privacy bill 'a big victory for the tech industry,' but not consumers, advocate says February 28, 2015Amid 'rapid growth' in the collection of data on Americans, the White House is proposing legislation that calls on businesses to do more to help consumers protect their personal information.
- Putin foe Boris Nemtsov shot dead while walking in Moscow February 27, 2015Boris Nemtsov, a charismatic former deputy prime minister turned Russian opposition leader, was shot and killed in Moscow Saturday, officials said.
- Ariel Camacho dies; rising young grupera singer in Mexico February 27, 2015CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) -- Ariel Camacho, a young, up-and-coming Mexican singer, was killed in a car crash after leaving a concert in Mexico, his record company confirmed Thursday.
- Tourists getting naked at sacred sites arouse Cambodian wrath February 27, 2015SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) -- 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 deported this year for taking nude photos at the sacred sites.
- Before It Was Cool, Inc.: Corporations go hipster February 27, 2015Major companies are testing whether it would pay to tuck away their world famous logos in favor of more hipster guises: PepsiCo, for instance, introduced a craft soda called Caleb's last year and McDonald's opened a cafe that lists lentils and eggplant on its menu.
- Cuban cigar makers expect smoking hot market from U.S. February 27, 2015Cuban cigar makers are licking their chops over new U.S. rules, announced in December as part of a partial detente, allowing more Americans to travel to the island and legally bring back small quantities of the coveted stogies for the first time in decades. Officials say that this year alone they expect to double on-island sales of hand-rolled cigars from 3 […]
- American blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh February 27, 2015A prominent Bangladeshi-American blogger known for speaking out against religious extremism was hacked to death as he walked through Bangladesh's capital with his wife, police said Friday.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- New proposal to extend Homeland Security funding for one week passes Senate and House February 28, 2015WASHINGTON -- After a day full of political intrigue, the Senate and House approved legislation Friday night to extend Department of Homeland Security funding for one week. Passage in the House came just two hours before funding for the department...
- Unclaimed Lottery money could be used to fund French Quarter police patrols, TV station reports February 28, 2015Louisiana Lottery officials said they are willing to work with state lawmakers on a proposal that would use unclaimed prize money to help fund additional Louisiana State Police patrols in the French Quarter, WGNO News reported. The TV station said...
- Stolen Oscars dress may have been found February 28, 2015LOS ANGELES -- A white dress that strongly resembles the custom gown taken from Lupita Nyong'o's hotel room earlier this week turned up Friday under a bathroom sink in the same hotel, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's official said. The...
- 2 indicted in fatal shooting of 16-year-old February 28, 2015Two men accused in a 2014 double shooting that left a 16-year-old dead and his 15-year-old friend injured were indicted Friday (Feb. 27), Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's office said. Taron Blackmon, 27, and Kwan Cobbs, 24, were charged...
- Alabama teen dies when fight intended for social media video ends with gunfire February 28, 2015The young people reportedly gathered to fight so they could take video of the fight and post it on social media.
- Man accused in fatal 2011 Valentine's Day shooting convicted of murder February 28, 2015A man on trial in the 2011 fatal shooting of Louis Cook and was convicted Friday (Feb. 27) of second-degree murder. An Orleans Parish jury deliberated about 30 minutes and returned an 11-1 vote convicting Thaddeus Ross, 23, at the end...
- Bobby Jindal weighs economic incentives against higher education and health care cuts in budget proposal February 28, 2015Gov. Bobby Jindal tried to strike a balance between holding the line on taxes and protecting Louisiana's higher education and health care services in the budget proposal he released Friday (Feb. 27). The Louisiana Legislature will work from Jindal's financial plan during its spring lawmaking session...
- Lawyer says order in BP spill clears her in claim fraud allegations; Christine Reitano has filed suit against Louis Freeh, BP February 28, 2015A New Orleans lawyer accused of involvement in fraudulent BP oil spill claims said a judge's order Thursday sanctioning her husband and two other attorneys clears her of wrongdoing, and she intends to press on with defamation lawsuits against BP, claims...
The Guardian, UK
- World leaders condemn murder of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov February 28, 2015Former deputy PM and critic of Vladimir Putin who was due to lead major rally on Sunday was killed near the KremlinWorld leaders led by David Cameron and Barack Obama have condemned the killing of prominent Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in Moscow on Friday evening.Nemtsov, a former deputy prime minister and a sharp critic of […]
- Former Mossad head urges Israeli voters to oust Binyamin Netanyahu February 27, 2015Meir Dagan says prime minister’s policies are ‘destructive to the future and security of Israel’A former head of Israel’s foreign intelligence service Mossad is urging voters to oust Binyamin Netanyahu in the next general election, accusing the prime minister of endangering the country’s security with his stance on the Iranian nuclear programme.Meir Dagan, a […]
- American atheist blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh February 27, 2015Protests in Dhaka after Avijit Roy, whose blog championed liberal secular writing in the Muslim-majority nation, was attacked along with his wifeA prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin has been hacked to death with machetes by unidentified assailants in Dhaka, after he allegedly received threats from Islamists.The body of Avijit Roy, founder of th […]
- Eight dead in Missouri shooting rampage at multiple crime scenes, police say February 27, 2015Sheriff’s department says gunman upset at the death of his mother killed seven people in a shooting rampage before turning gun on himselfA man apparently upset at the death of his mother killed seven people in a shooting rampage in rural Missouri before turning the gun on himself, police said Friday. The Missouri highway patrol said Joseph Jesse Aldridge, 36 […]
- Mother reunited with stolen daughter 17 years after she was snatched February 27, 2015Zephany Nurse has been reunited with her birth family after unwittingly striking up a friendship with her biological sister at schoolA couple in South Africa have found their daughter 17 years after she was stolen from her sleeping mother’s arms, thanks to an astonishing coincidence, police said on Friday.Zephany Nurse was abducted from a hospital in Cape To […]
- 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 […]
- Artist provocateur: Niki de Saint Phalle retrospective at Guggenheim Bilbao February 27, 2015Exhibition of French-American feminist artist, sculptor and film-maker’s work covers 200 works from the famous Nana sculptures to her shooting pictures“Very early I decided to become a hero,” Niki de Saint Phalle once declared. “Who would I be? George Sand? Joan of Arc? Napoleon in petticoats?” In fact, she became none of them. A woman who spent her life wit […]
- Fears for Macedonia's fragile democracy amid 'coup' and wiretap claims February 27, 2015EU envoy to Balkan applicant state warns of rising tensions as ruling party accused of mass surveillance, and undermining judiciary and free mediaMacedonia, which is a candidate to join the European Union, faces an escalating political crisis amid allegations of a planned “coup”, a mass wiretapping scandal, and claims that the government and the secret servi […]
The BBC
- West seeks full Nemtsov murder probe February 28, 2015Western leaders condemn the killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, and urge the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation.
- Kurdish leader seeks Turkey peace February 28, 2015The jailed leader of Turkey's main Kurdish rebel group urges his followers to end a 30-year armed struggle and seek a democratic peace.
- India budget to boost investment February 28, 2015Indian PM Narendra Modi's government unveils a business-friendly budget aimed at attracting greater investment for the economy.
- US avoids homeland security shutdown February 28, 2015Lawmakers in the US avoid a partial shutdown of the Homeland Security Department after passing a one-week funding extension two hours before a deadline.
- Most-wanted Mexico drug lord held February 28, 2015The Mexican president hails the capture of the country's most wanted drug lord - Knights Templar chief Servando 'La Tuta' Gomez.
- Obama leads Leonard Nimoy tributes February 28, 2015President Obama is among those paying tribute to Leonard Nimoy, the Star Trek actor who has died aged 83, saying: "I loved Spock."
- Nyong'o stolen dress 'recovered' February 28, 2015A dress "resembling" the $150,000 (£97,000) outfit worn by Lupita Nyong'o at this year's Oscars has been found, Los Angeles police say.
- UN laments IS statue 'war crimes' February 27, 2015The reported destruction of historic artefacts in Iraq by Islamic State militants is a war crime, the head of the UN agency for culture says.
The Independent, UK
- US coastguard icebreakers clear New York's Hudson river February 28, 2015The US coastguard has had to deploy icebreakers on New York's waterways to keep shipping and ferry traffic running.
- World's largest plane graveyard of US military fighters in desert can now be explored online February 28, 2015The largest “plane graveyard” in the world where more than 4,400 aircraft are collecting dust in the Arizona desert can now be explored in intricate detail.
- Skrillex and Diplo's 24-hour DJ set shut down after 18 hours February 28, 2015US police officers shut down Diplo and Skrillex attempt to DJ for 24 hours straight eighteen hours into the performance.
- Boris Nemtsov shot dead: President Obama condemns brutal murder of Putin opponent February 28, 2015President Barack Obama has condemned the killing of prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.
- Boris Nemtsov shot dead: President Obama condemns brutal killing of Putin opponent February 28, 2015President Barack Obama has condemned the killing of prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.
- CPAC 2015: The best things seen and heard at the right-wing political convention February 27, 2015I spent the majority of the past two days getting familiar with the Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual gathering of the people of the right-wing of American politics.
- CPAC 2015: The six most controversial things said by NRA head Wayne LaPierre February 27, 2015As the head of the gun lobby in the US, Wayne LaPierre -- CEO of the National Rifle Association -- courts controversy almost every time he opens his mouth.
- CPAC 2015: 19 images that show the craziness of the right-wing conference February 27, 2015The Conservative Political Action Conference is unlike any other political convention in the US.
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