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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Zebulon Patek: Vote for Jim White in District 2 for progressive policies March 24, 2019
Dear Editor: Madison City Council District 2 is a vibrant and diverse district, and there is only one candidate in the race for District 2 alder with the energy and experience to move the district forward — Jim White.
Q&A: District 3 Madison City Council candidates March 24, 2019
Mike Cerro and Lindsay Lemmer are vying for the District 3 City Council seat. The primary election is Feb. 19.
Let’s Eat: Bison, duck, burger! Point Burger Bar plays around in Middleton March 24, 2019
The former Quaker Steak & Lube is now a bar with an arcade, boozy shakes and 17 specialty burgers, like duck with orange gastrique and bison with provolone.
Plain Talk: No two sides to the value of vaccinations March 24, 2019
Parents who refuse to allow their children to be vaccinated are gambling with the health of not only their own children, but the children of others.
Bruce McCulloch: Spine removal a prerequisite for election as a Republican? March 24, 2019
Dear Editor: My disgust and disdain for Wisconsin Republicans grows with every newscast.
Q&A: Renee Callaway wants to raise bike-pedestrian comfort level March 24, 2019
"There’s still work to be done on making sure that all parts of the city have routes that people will ride and feel comfortable on with their kids," said Callaway, Madison's new bike-pedestrian coordinator.
Patricia Randolph's Madravenspeak: Heed scientists’ warnings and elect humane delegates at statewide DNR election April 8 March 24, 2019
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress, which holds elections every spring in every county, should represent all Wisconsin citizens, not just the small percentage who hunt and fish. Domination of the process won't end until nonhunters turn out for the elections and…
Kay Ziegahn: Don't be afraid of the word 'socialism' March 23, 2019
Dear Editor: Some think "socialism" is a dirty word. But what about democracy? The German Democratic Republic was actually the eastern part of divided Germany ruled by Soviet masters. North Korea’s official title is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.…

The New York Times

As Mueller Report Lands, Prosecutorial Focus Moves to New York March 23, 2019
The special counsel’s work may be done, but prosecutors in Manhattan and elsewhere are pursuing investigations into the president’s family business and more.
Will the Mueller Report Be Made Public? 17 Answers to What May Come Next March 23, 2019
Maggie Haberman, Michael Schmidt, Mark Mazzetti and more of our journalists explained what the submission of the full report means and what may come next.
Indiana Teachers Were Shot With Pellets During Active-Shooter Drill, Union Says March 22, 2019
The drill terrified teachers and left them with welts and bruises, the state’s largest teachers’ union said, calling for an end to such practices.
He Spent 36 Years Behind Bars. A Fingerprint Database Cleared Him in Hours. March 22, 2019
The case of Archie Williams shows how, for the wrongfully convicted, access to a national DNA database is not enough.
‘I Can’t Be Myself Here’: At the Border, Transgender Women Navigate 2 Worlds March 23, 2019
For many transgender women, crossing between the United States and Mexico can also mean moving uncomfortably between genders.
Antwon Rose Shooting: White Police Officer Acquitted in Death of Black Teenager March 23, 2019
Antwon was shot three times while fleeing a traffic stop last summer in East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Personal Data of 2.3 Million Disaster Victims Was Released by FEMA, Report Says March 23, 2019
The report said sensitive personal information of victims of the 2017 California wildfires and three hurricanes was needlessly shared with a contractor.
A Children’s Book Is Causing a Political Scandal in Baltimore. It’s Quite a Tale. March 23, 2019
Once upon a time, Catherine Pugh, now Baltimore’s mayor, struck a $500,000 deal to sell her “Healthy Holly” books to a hospital provider, while sitting on its board.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 13, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Ministers deny plotting to oust May as Brexit rebels head for Chequers March 24, 2019
Michael Gove and David Lidington deny claims of coup as PM meets with Johnson and Rees-MoggPhilip Hammond has admitted Theresa May’s Brexit deal may not be able to get through the Commons, as senior ministers moved to quell speculation the prime minister could be forced out within days in a cabinet revolt.With the prime minister preparing to meet a group of […]
Viking Sky reaches port with 900 still onboard after dramatic rescues March 24, 2019
Norwegian cruise ship was reportedly 100 metres from rocks after rough seas struckA stricken luxury cruise liner that had hundreds of its passengers airlifted to safety over the weekend has been towed to port in Norway as it emerged it narrowly escaped running aground and a major disaster.About 900 passengers and crew were still onboard the Viking Sky when i […]
German ministry under fire over 'sexist' bike safety ad March 24, 2019
Demands to halt campaign featuring model wearing a helmet and just underwearAn advertising campaign by Germany’s transport ministry to persuade cyclists to wear helmets has sparked accusations of sexism, as it features a model wearing just a helmet and underwear.With the slogan: “Looks like shit. But saves my life,” the advert features a profile-shot of Alic […]
Cyclone Idai death toll passes 750 with more than 110,000 now in camps March 24, 2019
Scale of devastation across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi ‘extraordinary’Cyclone Idai’s death toll has risen above 750 in the three southern African countries hit 10 days ago by the storm, as workers try to restore electricity and water and prevent an outbreak of cholera.In Mozambique the number of dead has risen to 446, with 259 dead in Zimbabwe and at le […]
Mueller report: Trump and America wait for Barr to disclose findings March 24, 2019
President in Florida as wait for news enters second dayWhat does the Mueller report mean for Trump? Support the Guardian’s independent journalism and make a contributionAmerica spent Sunday morning waiting to find out what is in the Mueller report, amid growing and bipartisan calls for the full document to be released to the public. Related: It's Muelle […]
Gilets jaunes protester to file 'wilful violence' police complaint March 24, 2019
Geneviève Legay’s skull fractured after incident at demonstration in NiceRelatives of a 73-year-old gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protester who was seriously injured when French riot police pushed back demonstrators in Nice on Saturday are to file an official complaint for “wilful violence”.Geneviève Legay was taken to hospital with a fractured skull after sh […]
Fashion house under fire for hotel plans at Costa Brava beauty spot March 24, 2019
Campaigners say Custo’s development will spoil Sa Guarda in CadaquésThe Barcelona-based fashion business Custo is under fire for plans to build a hotel on a beauty spot in Cadaqués, a picturesque Costa Brava town that has long attracted artists and writers.Campaigners led by two groups – Salvem l’Empordà (Save Emporda, the region Cadaqués is in) and SOS Cost […]
Kirsten Gillibrand will call Trump a 'coward' in New York speech March 24, 2019
In major speech as presidential candidate at Trump hotel, senator will say president ‘tearing apart the moral fabric of our country’The Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand will use a speech in front of a Trump hotel in New York on Sunday to call the president a “coward” who “punches down” and is “tearing apart the moral fabric of our country […]

The BBC

Norway cruise ship arrives at port after passenger airlifts March 24, 2019
Hundreds of passengers were airlifted to safety after the ship got into difficulty on Saturday.
Mueller report: US Congress awaits key findings from Attorney General Barr March 24, 2019
The Attorney General is expected to submit key conclusions from the report on Sunday.
Huge fossil discovery made in China's Hubei province March 24, 2019
The fossils found on a river bed in eastern China are estimated to be about 518 million years old.
Kenyan science teacher Peter Tabichi wins global prize March 24, 2019
A science teacher who gives most of his salary to support poor pupils wins the Global Teacher Prize.
Italy home circumcision kills child March 24, 2019
The five-month-old boy was airlifted to hospital but died after the intervention by his parents.
Yellow vest protests: Injured protester's family to press charges March 24, 2019
The 73-year-old woman was seriously injured at a banned yellow vest protest in Nice.
Thailand votes in first post-coup election March 24, 2019
The military says the vote will restore democracy, but it is expected to remain influential.
Cycle helmet safety campaign with scantily clad models sparks storm March 24, 2019
An attempt by the German transport ministry to mix sex with cycle helmets meets a mixed response.