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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- 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.
- Christopher Stombaugh: Texting while driving? Use an app to stop it April 20, 2014Almost 10,500 Wisconsinites were hurt in an inattentive driving accident in 2012.
The Chicago Tribune
- 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.
- Cardinal's Easter service, perhaps his last, draws huge crowd April 20, 2014More than an hour before the Sunday's Easter Mass, two lines of parishioners wrapped around Holy Name Cathedral to see Cardinal Francis George.
- Police: Husband, wife--both officers--dead in murder-suicide April 20, 2014A Cook County Sheriff's Office correctional officer and his wife, a Chicago police officer, were found shot to death inside a home in Garfield Ridge on Sunday morning, officials said.
- 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.
- More than 100 thousand gather for Pope's Easter address April 20, 2014Pope Francis addressed conflicts in Ukraine a Syria and denounced wastefulness in a world where many go hungry during his Easter address.
- Transcripts: Passengers on sunken Korean ferry were told to stay put April 20, 2014A clearer picture started to emerge of the time around the capsize after coastguards released a recording of a conversation between vessel controllers and the ship.
- Body of newborn boy found in Logan Square gangway April 20, 2014Chicago police investigators have launched a death investigation after the body of a newborn baby was found on the Northwest Side this morning, officials said.
- Hawks coach Quenneville calls OT loss to Blues 'brutal' April 20, 2014Blackhawks blow lead while short-handed in final seconds and fall behind 2-0 in opening-round NHL playoff seriesThe Blues' Barret Jackman put a shot past Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford in overtime to give St. Louis a 4-3 victory and a 2-0 series lead.
The New York Times
- Hurricane Carter, Fearsome Boxer Wrongly Convicted of Murder, Dies at 76 April 20, 2014Mr. Carter, a ferocious, crowd-pleasing prizefighter, became an international cause célèbre after being convicted in New Jersey of murder and imprisoned for 19 years before the charges were dismissed.
- Sending Alerts Instead, G.M. Delayed Car Recalls April 20, 2014A Times analysis shows that General Motors repeatedly used technical service bulletins as a stopgap safety measure instead of ordering timely recalls.
- Republicans See Political Wedge in Common Core April 19, 2014The Common Core, a set of national educational standards, is seen by some conservatives as federal overreach. But in contrast to the Affordable Care Act, it has Republican defenders.
- Covert Inquiry by F.B.I. Rattles 9/11 Tribunals April 19, 2014The F.B.I.’s inquiry became the focus of the pretrial hearings at Guantánamo this week, after the contractor who was visited by the F.B.I. disclosed it to the defense team.
- About New York: A 12-Year-Old’s Trek of Despair Ends in a Noose at the Border April 19, 2014In the care of smugglers, a 12-year-old girl set out from Ecuador to join her parents, who had immigrated illegally to New York. She made it to Mexico before she died.
- House Calls Are Making a Comeback April 19, 2014Visits by palliative care specialists let medical professionals monitor patients’ physical and emotional health and arrange help with needed tasks.
- Democrats Confront Vexing Politics Over the Health Care Law April 19, 2014Democrats may ultimately see political benefit from the law. But people helped by it are among the least likely to vote.
- When Delight Turns to Reality, It’s Goodbye, Easter Bunny April 19, 2014Easter is a trying time for rabbit advocates, as parents caught up in the whimsy of Easter bunny buying soon realize their new pet needs a lot of care and attention.
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- Thompson: Klay Thompson answers challenge in Game 1 win over Clippers April 20, 2014Stephen Curry wasn't himself in Golden State's NBA playoff opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, but Klay Thompson stepped up as a playmaker in the Warriors' upset win over Blake Griffin and Co.
- San Mateo Co.: Suspects in interrupted burglary at large April 20, 2014The San Mateo County Sherriff's Office is searching for suspects in an interrupted residential burglary that happened in Kings Mountain near Woodside on Thursday evening.
- Review: Ellie Goulding delivers uneven performance April 20, 2014Star covers Elton John, Alt-J and delivers too much mediocre dance-pop material in San Francisco.
- Tonight's TV picks: 'Game of Thrones' setting target on Tyrion? April 20, 2014Also, 'Devious Maids' returns for more sudsy fun, and 'Salem' takes us back to 17th-century time of witches.
- Purdy: San Jose Sharks rookies make impact in playoffs April 20, 2014Tomas Hertl and Matt Nieto make huge contributions for the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings.
- San Jose Sharks seeing value of hard-hitting fourth line April 20, 2014San Jose Sharks' physical play was a factor in their Game 1 win against the Los Angeles Kings.
- Sharks expect stronger challenge from Kings in Game 2 April 20, 2014San Jose Sharks ready for tougher contest after coasting to win over Los Angeles Kings in playoff opener
- Oakland A's rally past Houston Astros 4-3 April 20, 2014Josh Reddick delivered a single to score Yoenis Cespedes to cap the A's three-run ninth-inning rally.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- Dead man found dangling from exhaust system at Marrero store April 19, 2014A man was found dead dangling over the stove in a Marrero store Saturday (April 19), Jefferson Parish Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich has confirmed. Employees discovered the man after 10 a.m. at Greg's Food Store in the 900 block of Westwood...
- Transcript reveals confusion over South Korean ferry evacuation April 20, 2014The South Korean ferry that sank was crippled by confusion and indecision well after it began listing, a radio transcript released Sunday showed, suggesting the chaotic situation may have added to a death toll that could eventually exceed 300.
- Thomas Langston, professor and athlete, dies at 53 April 20, 2014Thomas Langston, a political-science professor at Tulane University who was an ardent triathlete, died Tuesday (April 15) of cancer. He was 53. Dr. Langston, who had been chairman of the political-science department on several occasions, was a runner and cyclist...
- Pope Francis, huge crowd joyously celebrate Easter April 20, 2014Well over 150,000 tourists -- Romans and pilgrims, young and old -- turned out for the Mass that Francis celebrated at an altar set up under a canopy on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Families join for a day of sun and fun at Easter at the Market in Mandeville April 20, 2014Perfect weather greeted all who turned out for the annual Celebration of Spring, hosted by the City of Mandeville.
- 3 finalists named for Delgado chancellorship April 20, 2014Three finalists have been named in the search for a Delgado Community College chancellor. They are vying to succeed Monty Sullivan, who left in February to lead the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, the network that includes Delgado.The candidates...
- Covington Boys & Girls Club gears up for Great Futures Bike Challenge in Bella Terra Village April 20, 2014The event will consist of participants riding his or her tricycle or bicycle around a course in an attempt to reach their lap goal.
- Hannan High students celebrate 'Old Hollywood'-themed prom April 20, 2014The prom court was presented prior to the crowing of King Brent Powell and Queen Samantha Bissell, Prince Steven Wozniak and Princess Madison Wolf.
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...
- 4/20 weekend: Denver holds marijuana festival in state capitol's shadow April 20, 2014Tens of thousands of people gather in Civic Center Park for 'celebration of legal status for marijuana's use in Colorado' Continue reading...
- Spain's 'Robin Hood' swindled banks to help fight capitalism April 20, 2014Enric Duran in hiding and unapologetic after obtaining dozens of loans and handing out money to social activists Continue reading...
- Glenn Greenwald book to contain 'new stories from the Snowden archive' April 20, 2014Journalist who broke Guardian story about NSA surveillance says new documents 'will help inform the debate even further' Continue reading...
The BBC
- Ferry transcript reveals crew panic April 20, 2014The last communications between the South Korean ferry that sank on Wednesday and traffic services reveal panic and indecision by the crew.
- Russian outrage at Ukraine killing April 20, 2014The Russian foreign ministry expresses outrage at a fatal shooting incident in eastern Ukraine which it blames on Ukrainian nationalists.
- Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter dies April 20, 2014Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the US boxer whose wrongful conviction for murder caused an international outcry, dies aged 76.
- Hostage reporters 'chained' in Syria April 20, 2014Four French journalists who spent 10 months in captivity in Syria were chained to each other and kept in basements without light, one recounts.
- Pope celebrates Easter Sunday Mass April 20, 2014Pope Francis celebrates Easter in front of thousands in St Peter's Square, praying for peace in Syria and Ukraine and "an end to all war".
- Algeria militants kill 14 soldiers April 20, 2014Islamist militants kill 14 Algerian soldiers in an ambush on a military convoy in mountains east of the capital Algiers.
- Abdullah 'extends Afghan poll lead' April 20, 2014Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has extended his lead over his rival Ashraf Ghani, latest results from the presidential polls suggest.
- Yemen drone strike kills militants April 20, 2014A drone attack in south Yemen has killed at least three suspected al-Qaeda fighters, defence officials and local tribal chiefs say.
The Independent, UK
- 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.
- Baby found dead in car after father allegedly ‘forgot’ to take him to babysitter April 20, 2014Police in San Jose, California, are investigating the death of a nine-month-old baby, who was left in the back of a car after his father allegedly ‘forgot’ to take him to their babysitter.
- Students and parents petition against Michelle Obama speaking at Kansas high school graduation ceremony April 20, 2014Having Michelle Obama speak at your high school graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – but students at a high school in Kansas' capital city said they would prefer it if the first lady was not in attendance on their special day.
- It’s a pizza! And a cake!! What’s not to like? (The calories) April 19, 2014It is the invention that pizza lovers, but not nutritionists and certainly not gourmet chefs, have been waiting for.
- Abu Hamza terror trial: Hamza the human or Hamza the terrible? April 19, 2014Prosecutors will this week seek to build on their sweeping terror case against a former radical cleric from north London by calling a succession of former associates and followers as witnesses and playing recordings of his past sermons and statements in which he vilifies the West and praises al-Qa’ida.
- Easter egg hunt horror as mother finds dead body under deck of house April 19, 2014A family’s Easter egg hunt took a dark twist this week when a mother searching for chocolate with her three-year-old son found a dead body lying under the deck of her house.
- Easter egg hunt horror as mother finds dead body under porch April 19, 2014A family’s Easter egg hunt took a dark twist this week when a mother searching for chocolate with her three-year-old son found a dead body lying under the deck of her house.
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