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Isaiah Mustafa, “The Old Spice Guy” Got An Emmy; Will Star in “Madea” Film and Workplace Comedy

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Poet Lucille Clifton, 73, Two Time Nominee for Pulitzer Prize, Joins the Ancestors

• February 15, 2010 • Comments Off

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New poll: Scott Walker up by three on Mary Burke April 23, 2014
A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, a respected North Carolina firm with ties to Democrats, finds Walker ahead of Burke, 48 to 45.
In Case You Missed It: Just when you thought it wasn't gross to go back in the water April 23, 2014
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Committee selects Lucas Dailey to fill city's District 13 seat April 23, 2014
The committee passed over former Ald. Ken Golden after getting a half-dozen letters opposing him.
Rare Steakhouse to serve up nostalgia on the Square starting May 31 April 23, 2014
Rare Steakhouse is a major new downtown restaurant from the team that runs Buck & Badger, The Capital Tap Haus and Ivory Room Piano Bar.
Grothman promises to resurrect effort to ban affirmative action in Wisconsin April 23, 2014
Gov. Scott Walker, with a White House run in mind, is unlikely to support such a controversial effort, says UW-Madison political scientist Ryan Owens.
Randall Schumann: Ellis gone, but Wisconsin GOP candidate's playbook remains April 23, 2014
Dear Editor: For Republican legislator Mike Ellis to say in his recent retirement announcement (shortly after release of a secret video recording him discussing an illegal re-election campaign…
Jay Porter: Why a minimum wage hike is good for small biz April 23, 2014
A higher minimum wage would reduce the structural advantages that huge corporations have over small businesses.
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Elizabeth Warren's needed call for student loan reform April 23, 2014
The student loan debt crisis is damaging our economy. Grads with big debt are unable to buy homes and other goods.

The Chicago Tribune

On 100th anniversary of Wrigley, Cubs collapse in 9th April 24, 2014
Starter leaves with 3-run lead in 7th but relievers blow save, giving up 5 to Diamondbacks in 9th for 7-5 lossA day of celebration ended with the Arizona Diamondbacks rallying for five runs in the ninth inning to beat the Cubs 7-5.
Poor planning plagued mission that killed River Forest diplomat April 24, 2014
Tribune exclusive: A U.S. mission to deliver books to a school in Afghanistan that ended in the death of a young foreign service officer from River Forest was plagued by poor planning that "failed at all levels," according to a scathing Army report.
Chicago headed toward partial plastic bag ban April 24, 2014
The potential ban, seven years in the making, would prohibit "90-plus percent of the plastic bags being used today," said Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno, 1st.
Bears' schedule includes Thanksgiving game April 24, 2014
The Bears’ first Thanksgiving Day game in 10 seasons highlights the team’s 2014 regular-season schedule, which the NFL released on Wednesday night.
Day care worker jailed nearly a decade to be freed during appeal April 23, 2014
A judge ruled a Hickory Hills day care worker convicted of killing an infant should be released from prison while "substantial" claims of innocence are addressed.
Bears and Cubs alike celebrate Wrigley's 100th birthday April 23, 2014
The Bears were out alongside their Cubs Wednesday as legends from both sports were greeted like royalty while the North Side celebrated the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field.
Gacy case helps clear up mystery of man who disappeared in 1978 April 23, 2014
Edward Beaudion went missing in July 1978. His car was later found, but his fate was unknown until DNA his family submitted in the John Wayne Gacy case helped ID his remains found in 2008.
Watchdog questions free River North parking for city workers April 23, 2014
Dozens of city employees get to park their cars for free in upscale River North, many on pricey piece of property, City Hall's top internal watchdog said.

The New York Times

Ex-Head of Blue Angels Faces Inquiry April 24, 2014
Capt. Gregory McWherter, who left the post in 2012, was removed from duty at a San Diego base over accusations of tolerating sexual harassment during his time with the group.
National Briefing | Plains: Kansas: Manning Wins Right to Change Name April 24, 2014
A soldier convicted as Pfc. Bradley Manning of leaking documents to WikiLeaks won a victory toward living as a woman when a judge granted a petition for a change of name to Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.
National Briefing | Southwest: Texas: Man in Nursing Home Is Charged With Murder April 24, 2014
A Houston nursing home resident accused of using the armrest of his wheelchair to beat two of his roommates to death faces a capital murder charge.
National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Medicaid Expansion Is Rejected Again April 24, 2014
Lawmakers have again turned away efforts to expand the state Medicaid program under the federal health care law, with the Senate health committee voting 6 to 2 on Wednesday against an expansion.
National Briefing | Plains: Oklahoma: Court Clears Way for Executions April 24, 2014
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected assertions by two death row inmates that they are entitled to know the source of the drugs that will be used to kill them.
National Briefing | South: Mississippi: Governor Signs Abortion Restriction April 24, 2014
Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill on Wednesday to ban abortion starting at the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy.
F.D.A. Will Propose New Regulations for E-Cigarettes April 24, 2014
The federal government is also proposing to include cigars and tobacco pipes under its regulatory control.
Researchers See New Importance in Y Chromosome April 24, 2014
Two surveys have reconstructed the full history of the shrunken male chromosome, which provides regulatory genes that play a role throughout the body.

The San Jose Mercury News

Sharks seek sweep of Kings, plus some rest April 24, 2014
San Jose Sharks could eliminate Los Angeles Kings with one more win, then get extra to heal
Kawakami: Andre Iguodala needs to step into the spotlight April 24, 2014
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala needs to take on a more aggressive role in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sharks' Marleau passes Gretzky among overtime playoff goal scorers April 24, 2014
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau has four career overtime playoff goals, which is one more than Wayne Gretzky and ranks among the best in NHL history.
Hector Sanchez's grand slam in 11th inning lifts San Francisco Giants over Colorado Rockies April 24, 2014
Backup catcher Hector Sanchez delivers grand slam in 11th inning for the Giants' win to end road trip.
A's lose again to Rangers, fall out of first place April 24, 2014
Texas Rangers sweep Oakland A's and take half-game lead in American League West
'Survivor' recap: Flipping and flopping around April 24, 2014
Jefra can't make up her mind and Tony is well, vintage Tony.
Purdy: Sharks proving columnist wrong April 24, 2014
The prediction here for the first Stanley Cup playoff round was that the Los Angeles Kings would defeat the San Jose Sharks in six games. But the Sharks now hold a three-games-to-none lead. Here's why the Sharks are proving me wrong.
Daly City police: No injuries in reported gun incident at medical offices April 24, 2014
Daly City police scrambled to a medical office building Wednesday on a report of a possible shooting, but by late afternoon they had not found a shooter or any victims, and it remains unclear if a gun was even fired.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans-based Coast Guard member convicted of sexually assaulting colleague April 22, 2014
A U.S. Coast Guard member was convicted Friday (April 18) on charges that he sexually assaulted a female colleague inside a New Orleans home in 2012.Following a general court-martial held at the federal courthouse in New Orleans, Petty Officer 3rd...
NOPD officer accused of domestic battery, Fox 8 reports April 24, 2014
Officer Marcel Albert has been reportedly suspended without pay and is expected to turn himself in on Thursday in connection to a domestic battery charge.
Prince Charles' brother-in-law has fatal fall in NYC; copters drop chlorine 'barrel bombs' in Syria (10 Things to Know for Thursday) April 24, 2014
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
Bobby Jindal writes about his opposition to Common Core in USA TODAY April 24, 2014
Gov. Bobby Jindal tried to clarify why he has come to oppose Common Core -- after previously being a supporter of the academic standards -- in an opinion piece for USA TODAY on Wednesday night. Since the governor originally backed...
Nagin faces foreclosure on Dallas townhouse, WWL reports April 24, 2014
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin faces foreclosure on his townhouse in a Dallas suburb, WWL-TV reported Wednesday (April 23) evening. According to the report, public records show that Nagin and his wife's home in the Bellas Casa subdivision in...
Louisiana Senate passes bill to report demographic data on TOPS April 24, 2014
Despite Sen. Dan Claitor's concern that doing so would steer a path away from the merit-based system of issuing TOPS, the Louisiana Senate passed a bill Wednesday to require reporting of demographic data on program recipients. Rep. Dale Erdey, R-Livingston,...
Adley alters levee board bill April 24, 2014
A lawmaker is backpedaling slightly on his bill to give the governor more authority to remove New Orleans-area levee board members.
Bill no longer lets Louisiana lawmakers carry guns in Capitol, gets Senate's nod April 24, 2014
Legislation dubbed the "John Wayne bill" passed the Louisiana Senate Wednesday (April 23), but only in a pared down version that excludes the measure that earned it its cowboy reputation. The bill originally drew attention for allowing lawmakers to pack...

The Guardian, UK

Fatah and Hamas agree landmark pact after seven-year rift April 24, 2014
Move has aim of forming unity government within five weeks, but Israel says agreement will derail peace talks Continue reading...
Kidnapping of Ukrainian patriots has Russia's full support, says Kiev April 23, 2014
Case of Vladimir Rybak is latest in a string of kidnappings which Kiev blames on Russia and its undercover agents Continue reading...
Scientists solve mystery of Southern Ocean 'quacking' sound April 23, 2014
Noise heard in the Southern Ocean has been attributed to the underwater chatter of the Antarctic minke whale Continue reading...
Qatar maids detained by authorities after having passports confiscated April 23, 2014
Hundreds of migrant workers who have had documents seized by employers are being held for months in deportation centre Continue reading...
Chinese activist goes missing after helping to organise shoe factory strike April 23, 2014
Zhang Zhiru thought to have been detained by security services over role in Yue Yuen walkout, China's biggest in years Continue reading...
Link to MH370 discounted after debris washes up on Western Australia coast April 24, 2014
Search officials play down likelihood that material, believed to be riveted sheet metal, is from missing Malaysia Airlines plane Continue reading...
Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro reinstated April 24, 2014
Reins of Colombia's biggest city change hands for third time in just over a month as court order forces backdown by president Continue reading...
North Korean hair cuts in pictures April 24, 2014
From the colleges of Pyongyang to a barber shop in Gunnersbury, there's been a lot of talk about Kim Jong-un's hairstyle recently. They may not be forced to copy their leader, but what are the customs for the coiffures of ordinary citizens?Read about North Korea's fashion police Continue reading...

The BBC

US troops in Poland for exercises April 23, 2014
A first US contingent arrives in Poland for military exercises amid heightened tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Ban blames all Syria sides over aid April 24, 2014
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon accuses all parties in Syria's civil war of "flagrant violations" of international law over the delivery of aid.
Facebook earnings surge on mobile ads April 23, 2014
Facebook reports growing earnings on surging mobile advertising revenue as chief finance officer David Ebersman prepares to leave.
Obama, Abe discuss regional security April 24, 2014
US President Barack Obama meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for talks on regional security and trade, on the first full day of his Asia tour.
Oldest baseball player dies aged 102 April 24, 2014
The oldest former player with Major League Baseball, Cuba's Conrado "Connie" Marrero, dies in at home in Havana aged 102.
S Sudan president sacks army chief April 23, 2014
South Sudan's president sacks the head of the national army amid reports of military setbacks - including rebels seizing the oil hub of Bentiu.
Debris dismissed in plane search April 24, 2014
Authorities in Australia say material washed ashore is not related to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
Indians vote on big polling day April 24, 2014
Indians begin voting in the sixth phase of a marathon general election in which the governing Congress party is fighting the main opposition BJP.

The Independent, UK

High school senior Shafer Rupard 'told to leave prom because she was wearing trousers' April 23, 2014
A teenager was reportedly told to leave her high school prom in the US state of North Carolina because she was wearing a pair of trousers.
Teenager Dallas Archer tried to smuggle gun into prison inside her body April 23, 2014
A teenager in the US state of Tennessee attempted to smuggle a loaded handgun into prison by concealing it inside her vagina, according to police.
Teenager Dallas Archer tried to smuggle gun into prison inside her vagina April 23, 2014
A teenager in the US state of Tennessee attempted to smuggle a loaded handgun into prison by concealing it inside her vagina, according to police.
Rio's favela violence spreads to tourist areas as the World Cup approaches April 23, 2014
In a short film made last year, Douglas Rafael da Silva Pereira, 25, played a carefree, popular young man from a Rio favela overlooking the stunning vista of Copacabana.
'Bionic eye' helps man with degenerative eye disease see again April 23, 2014
A man who lost his vision to a degenerative eye disease has regained some of his sight with the help of a high-tech “bionic eye,” in a procedure that experts have called a “game-changer.”
Schoolboy Willie Myrick freed by kidnapper because he wouldn't stop singing Gospel song 'Every Praise' April 23, 2014
A 10-year-old boy who was the victim of a kidnapping was reportedly released because his captor became irritated when the child wouldn’t stop singing a gospel song.
Man charged with murder wants 'MURDER" tattoo removed from neck before trial April 23, 2014
A defendant with the word “MURDER” tattooed on his neck wants it to be removed because he fears it will prejudice his murder trial.
Man gives barefoot bus passenger the shoes off his feet April 23, 2014
Random acts of kindness and actually interacting with someone on public transport aren't dead, at least not on the 341 bus in Toronto, where a Muslim man donated his shoes to a needy fellow bus rider and walked barefoot home.

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