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- Robert McCartney: Ban e-cigarette ads from TV and radio April 20, 2014Big Tobacco is trying to get kids hooked on e-cigarettes. We should ban e-cigarette ads on TV and ban sales to people under 18.
- Coworkers' thoughts on Mary Burke drive last week's most-read story April 20, 2014The gubernatorial candidate is described by friends and business partners as tireless, smart and analytical.
- Donald Nelson: Wealthy are shirking their fair share of taxes April 20, 2014Dear Editor: Does Washington only have a spending problem? That’s the rhetoric the far right would have us believe, but could we have a revenue problem as well?
- Badgers voice Matt Lepay makes a signature home run call for the Brewers April 20, 2014Ryan Braun's go-ahead home run in the ninth inning gives the broadcaster a chance to put his voice on a big moment.
- Morning briefing: Wisconsin Democrats battling history in midterm elections April 20, 2014Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
- Ron Johnson raising a lot more cash than Tammy Baldwin April 20, 2014The senior senator from Wisconsin reported raising over $400,000 in the past three months, his best performance by far.
- Q&A: Shelia Stubbs is done talking about racial inequality in Dane County April 20, 2014The county board supervisor is the board's only African-American member.
- John Nichols: The pope, politics and the poor April 20, 2014Pope Francis says government "plays a fundamental role, one which cannot be delegated," to work for the common good of all. He says that includes education, access to health care, and a job.
The Chicago Tribune
- 6 children shot Sunday night in violent Chicago weekend April 21, 2014Five children were shot and wounded in the Park Manor neighborhood Sunday night, bringing the city's weekend violence total to at least nine dead and 43 shot since Friday night.
- 'Quinnocchio' latest example of trolling in Illinois politics April 21, 2014Governor's aides call Rauner campaign tactic a cheap stunt The moniker may be inspired by a fairy tale, but the constant presence on the campaign trail has been far from enchanting for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.
- Bulls go cold in 102-93 loss to Wizards April 21, 2014Nene, Ariza, Gortat, Miller cause headaches as Wizards win Game 1 102-93The Wizards rallied from 13 down early in the third quarter Sunday to stun the Bulls and their home crowd in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.
- Blackhawks' Seabrook suspended 3 games for hit April 21, 2014Hawks defenseman suspended for crushing hit on Backes; Blues upset about captain's injury, knee-to-knee hit on SobotkaBlackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook received a three-game suspension Sunday from the NHL for his hit Saturday on the St. Louis Blues' David Backes.
- Police: Two officers dead in apparent murder-suicide April 20, 2014A Cook County sheriff's office correctional officer apparently shot to death his wife, a Chicago police officer, Sunday morning before turning the gun on himself, authorities said.
- Cardinal's Easter service, perhaps his last, draws huge crowd April 20, 2014Battling cancer and celebrating what could be his last Easter Sunday Mass as Chicago¿s Catholic leader, Cardinal Francis George said that the holiday teaches "nothing is ever without hope."
- Former boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter dead at 76 April 20, 2014Carter, whose 19 years in prison for murder and subsequent release after his conviction was thrown out inspired the movie "The Hurricane," died Sunday.
- Police: Weekend gun violence toll at 7 dead, 22 wounded April 20, 2014At least 5 people were killed and 13 wounded overnight, including an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy at the same address, adding to the weekend death toll.
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- U.S. Promotes Network to Foil Digital Spying April 21, 2014The State Department and other agencies are spending millions to finance local systems, known as mesh networks, as more secure alternatives to the Internet.
- Jeb Bush’s Rush to Make Money May Be Hurdle April 21, 2014Mr. Bush’s efforts to capitalize on his résumé and reputation have thrust him into situations that may prove challenging to explain should he mount a campaign for the presidency.
- 50 Years Into the War on Poverty, Hardship Hits Back April 21, 2014McDowell County, W.Va., has been a public face of hardship for more than a half-century. But today, it is burdened with a different, less tractable kind of poverty.
- Ukrainian Gas Broker Faces Scrutiny April 21, 2014Dmytro Firtash has made billions brokering gas deals, but he now faces both a criminal indictment and a racketeering lawsuit in United States courts.
- Health Law Fund-Raising Is Detailed April 21, 2014A Government Accountability Office report discussed how the Obama administration raised money from outside groups to promote enrollment in health insurance.
- California’s Thirsting Farmland April 21, 2014California farmers have never relied only on rain. But given a prolonged drought and environmental regulations, the jockeying for water is becoming more intense.
- A Rare G.O.P. Battle Forces an Incumbent to Look Left April 21, 2014In California, Art Moore’s bid for Representative Tom McClintock’s Fourth Congressional District seat has drawn anger from members of the Tea Party.
- San Bernardino Battles Calpers Pension Demands April 21, 2014After having declared bankruptcy, San Bernardino wants to make a deal with Calpers to reduce the amount of money it owes the pension system.
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- Sharks crush Kings, take 2-0 series lead April 21, 2014After falling behind 2-0, the San Jose Sharks scored seven unanswered goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-2 and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round NHL playoff series.
- Purdy: Sharks win, but series far from over April 21, 2014The San Jose Sharks have a two-game lead against the Los Angeles Kings, but San Jose needs to do a lot more to win the series.
- Sharks notebook: In twist, injuries help Brad Stuart stay fresh April 21, 2014Veteran defenseman Brad Stuart says his 34-year-old body feels as good as it has in a long time.
- Warriors notebook: Curry foils Clippers' strategy in Game 1 April 21, 2014The Golden State Warriors are just fine with beating the Los Angeles Clippers in the series with Stephen Curry giving up the ball while facing double teams.
- Sharks get boost from fourth line April 21, 2014San Jose's fourth line of Mike Brown, Andrew Desjardins and Raffi Torres got comeback rolling in 7-2 NHL playoff win over the Los Angeles Kings
- Santa Clara teen survives after stowing away on flight from San Jose to Hawaii April 21, 2014A 16-year-old boy stowed away in the wheel well of a flight from California to Hawaii on Sunday, surviving the trip halfway across the Pacific Ocean unharmed despite frigid temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen, FBI and airline officials said.
- A's complete sweep of Astros April 21, 2014The Oakland Athletics tuned up for their first meeting of the season with the Texas Rangers by completing a sweep of the Houston Astros with a 4-1 win Sunday at the Coliseum.
- Giants beat Padres 4-3, end three-game slide April 21, 2014Buster Posey broke out of a slump with a first-inning home run and Tim Lincecum pitched six innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 to salvage the final game of the three-game series.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Child hunting Easter eggs struck by train in City Park April 21, 2014A young boy hunting Easter eggs was injured after being struck by the City Park miniature train late Sunday afternoon (April 20). According to witnesses, the 4-year-old was looking for Easter eggs near the corner of Victory Avenue and Stadium Drive when...
- Colo. smoke-out (legally) marks pot holiday; are biofuels worse than gas? (10 Things to Know for Monday) April 21, 2014Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday.
- Calif. teen runaway 'lucky to be alive' after hiding in wheel well during Hawaiian Airlines flight April 21, 2014Simon says security footage from the San Jose airport verified that the boy from Santa Clara, Calif., hopped a fence to get to Hawaiian Airlines Flight 45
- New Orleans ranks high for bicyclist deaths, report says April 21, 2014New Orleans is among the five worst U.S. cities for bicyclist deaths, according to a report by the news outlet Vox.com. The report, which ranked 52 large cities, found New Orleans had the fifth-highest rate of biker deaths per capita,...
- How do Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI get along? Article in The Atlantic provides clues April 21, 2014For the first time in six centuries, two popes live in Vatican City: Francis, who is dynamic, beloved and outgoing, and his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who has gained a reputation as a stern, aloof scholar.In the latest issue of The...
- Margie Dominick, Navy careerist who was active in retirement, dies at 83 April 21, 2014Margie Washington Dominick, who not only had a 40-year Navy career but also went on to become president of the Louisiana AARP chapter, died Saturday (April 19) at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 83. A native of Violet,...
- Miss America Nina Davuluri: Rethink suspension over prom query April 21, 2014Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a high school senior who asked her to prom during the question-and-answer portion of an assembly.
- Motorcycle goes up in flames on Napoleon Avenue April 21, 2014Members of the New Orleans Fire Department extinguished a blaze that consumed a motorcycle on Napoleon Avenue at South Derbigny Street on Sunday afternoon (April 20). There did not appear to be any injuries, but northbound Napoleon Avenue was shut...
The Guardian, UK
- Ukraine crisis: Geneva deal hangs by a thread after deaths in Slavyansk April 20, 2014Pro-Russian militants and unidentified assailants are reported killed in gun battle in eastern Ukrainian town Continue reading...
- South Korea ferry disaster: transcript shows crew crippled by indecision April 20, 2014Messages between officers on vessel and traffic officials reveal miscommunication and hesitation at crucial phase Continue reading...
- Marine Le Pen accuses Nigel Farage of slander over antisemitism claims April 20, 2014Spat between leaders of Ukip and French National Front follows Farage's rejection of European coalition offer Continue reading...
- France backs claims that Syrian forces have used chemical weapons recently April 20, 2014François Hollande says France has 'information' that toxic gases have been used against opposition in recent attacks Continue reading...
- Iran nuclear talks to be held in New York, reports say April 20, 2014Tehran's heavy water reactor at Arak, one of the key issues in the talks, has been 'virtually resolved', according to vice-president Continue reading...
- Ukraine shootout threatens to bury Geneva peace deal April 20, 2014Kiev ridicules claims by Russians that violence at Slavyansk checkpoint was caused by far-right Ukrainian nationalists Continue reading...
- Growing up behind bars: 1,500 children being raised by parents in Bolivian jails April 20, 2014Inmates keep children inside with them fearing they will fall victim to abuse in homes on the outside Continue reading...
- Everest Sherpas divided over call to halt climbs after fatal avalanche April 20, 2014Some want expeditions cancelled for the rest of the year as a mark of respect for the dead, but others fear loss of income Continue reading...
The BBC
- S Korea leader condemns ferry crew April 21, 2014South Korean President Park Geun-hye condemns the conduct of some of the crew of the ferry that sank last week, calling it "akin to murder".
- MH370 hunt 'still drawing blank' April 21, 2014A robotic submarine scanning for signs of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is two-thirds through its ocean scan but has yet to find any trace.
- Boy survives flight in wheel well April 21, 2014A 16-year-old boy survives an extraordinary journey hidden in the wheel well of a five-hour flight from California to Hawaii.
- Boston set for emotional Marathon April 21, 2014Boston is set to hold an emotional annual marathon amid high security, a year after bombs near the finish killed three and injured hundreds.
- Ukraine probes deaths in tense east April 21, 2014Ukraine says it will launch an investigation into a fatal shooting in the east of the country which has raised tension with Russia further.
- Japan warns over China ship seizure April 21, 2014China's seizure of a Japanese cargo ship over a pre-war debt could hit business ties, Japan's top government spokesman warns.
- Fresh violence erupts in Venezuela April 21, 2014Fresh violence erupts in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, between police and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro.
- Myanmar democracy elder Win Tin dies April 21, 2014Win Tin, the journalist who helped found Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and served 19 years in prison for his activism, dies at the age of 85.
The Independent, UK
- Woman reunited with dog and TV taken during first date with man she met online April 21, 2014Police in New Jersey are searching for a man who allegedly took a Yorkshire terrier and flat-screen TV belonging to a woman he met on a first date.
- Boston Marathon to take place amid tight security one year on from bombings April 21, 2014Some 36,000 athletes were preparing to run the Boston Marathon on Monday, a year after the devastating terrorist attack that claimed three lives and left over 260 people injured at last year’s race.
- Marijuana fans gather in 4/20 events in Colorado, Washington state and the UK April 21, 2014Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts gathered in the first two US states to legalise recreational cannabis for a celebration of weed culture which included rallies, concerts and trade shows.
- 420 festival: Marijuana fans gather in 4/20 events in Colorado, Washington state and the UK April 21, 2014Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts gathered in the first two US states to legalise recreational cannabis for a celebration of weed culture which included rallies, concerts and trade shows.
- The man they forgot to lock up: Mike Anderson was sentenced to 13 years in jail, but the police never came April 20, 2014It might have been better for Mike Anderson of Missouri if he had been sentenced to life instead of 13 years when he was convicted of armed robbery in 2000. That way the time for his release would never have arrived and, more importantly, no one would have noticed that he had never actually shown up to serve his sentence.
- Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter: The man who could have been champion of the world - and the Bob Dylan song that immortalised him April 20, 2014It was an injustice that inspired Bob Dylan to write his final furious protest song about a specific, real-life case at the height of influence within America’s civil rights movement.
- Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter: Boxer whose wrongful conviction for murder caused international outrage, dies aged 76 April 20, 2014Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the boxer whose wrongful murder conviction became an international symbol of racial injustice, has died at 76.
- Protesters in Brazil torch buses after Good Friday killing April 20, 2014The death of a 21-year-old man in Brazil sparked off protests over the Easter weekend.
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