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The Madison WI Capitol Times
- New poll: Scott Walker up by three on Mary Burke April 23, 2014A 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, 2014Our 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, 2014The 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, 2014Rare 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, 2014Gov. 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, 2014Dear 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, 2014A 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, 2014The student loan debt crisis is damaging our economy. Grads with big debt are unable to buy homes and other goods.
The Chicago Tribune
- Chicago headed toward partial plastic bag ban April 24, 2014Many Chicago shoppers would have to change the way they tote groceries, clothing and other items from store to home under a plan to ban the plastic bags that have become a ubiquitous feature of modern life.
- On 100th anniversary of Wrigley, Cubs collapse in 9th April 24, 2014Starter 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, 2014Tribune 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.
- Bears' schedule includes Thanksgiving game April 24, 2014The 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, 2014A 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, 2014The 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, 2014Edward 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, 2014Dozens 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
- Sweeping Measure Expanding Rights of Gun Owners Is Signed Into Georgia Law April 24, 2014The law signed by Gov. Nathan Deal allows gun owners with concealed-carry permits to take weapons into bars and certain areas of airports.
- Motherlode Blog: Working-Class Fathers Shouldn’t Be So Easily Dismissed April 23, 2014Single motherhood may be a rational economic choice for working-class women, but it’s a choice based on limited options with consequences for the mothers, fathers and children.
- Hot Spots: Ads Look to Stand Out Amid the Usual Clutter April 23, 2014The 2014 election cycle has ushered in a rush of political advertising, with campaign ads airing as early as last spring and record-shattering spending for the first quarter of the election year.
- Albuquerque Police Yet to Find Video of Shooting April 23, 2014The police chief said that an officer’s lapel camera had not captured the shooting of a 19-year-old woman, but declined to say whether the officer had switched it on, as required.
- Justice Dept. Expands Eligibility for Clemency April 23, 2014Nonviolent felons will be eligible if they have served 10 years in prison and would have received significantly lower sentences under today’s laws.
- Political Memo: With Eyes on a Possible Clinton Run, Debate on a 2-Woman Ticket April 23, 2014A nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton for president would likely block the paths for other women running for the White House, and for those who would like to be vice president.
- Southerners Don’t Like Obamacare. They Also Don’t Want to Repeal It. April 23, 2014A poll in four states — all with political races that could tip the balance of power in the Senate — showed broad distaste for the law, but found that people would rather have it improved than repealed.
- Campaign Finance: Race in ‘Waxman’ Primary Involves Donating Dollars April 23, 2014Representatives Frank Pallone and Ana Eshoo have been giving colleagues thousands of dollars in campaign contributions in a race to win the top Democratic spot on a powerful committee.
The San Francisco Chronicle
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- Kawakami: Andre Iguodala needs to step into the spotlight April 24, 2014Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala needs to take on a more aggressive role in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Apple's stock jumps after earnings top Wall Street April 24, 2014Strong iPhone sales helped Apple blow through Wall Street expectations for its fiscal second quarter sending its stock sharply up in after-hours trading.
- San Jose man arrested for bloody burglary at Redwood City massage parlor April 24, 2014San Jose resident Alan Patrick Stinson pleaded not guilty to burglarizing a Woodside Road massage parlor Monday, smearing blood across the walls and yelling allegations about prostitution at the business.
- Daly City police: No injuries in reported gun incident at medical offices April 24, 2014Daly 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.
- Suspicious object found in Fremont's Centerville district deemed harmless April 24, 2014Thornton Road was closed from Blacow Road to Dusterberry Way in Fremont near a bus stop while the bomb squad investigates a suspicious device later deemed harmless.
- Former San Pablo police officer cleared in shooting death of parolee April 24, 2014A federal jury determined that Officer Mark Galios did not use excessive force when he shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in 2011.
- UC Berkeley law school acting dean going to Columbia University April 24, 2014Berkeley Law's acting dean, Gillian Lester, is to be dean of Columbia Law School.
- Raiders' treacherous schedule starts at Jets April 24, 2014The Raiders find themselves away from home for much of the first quarter of the season, traveling to New England in Week 3 and then leaving Boston for London and a 'home game' at Wembley Stadium against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
- New Orleans-based Coast Guard member convicted of sexually assaulting colleague April 22, 2014A 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...
- First arrest made in connection with murdered Reserve couple, more suspects sought April 24, 2014Federal authorities have made the first arrest in connection with the double-homicide of Kenneth and Lakeitha Joseph, the Reserve couple whose bound and drowned bodies were recovered last month from the Intracoastal Waterway, three law enforcement sources confirmed Wednesday.Convicted felon...
- OneApp: Which New Orleans public schools still have room? April 24, 2014Almost 20 of 70-plus schools have no seats left.
- Top New Orleans public school choices in OneApp are Edna Karr, Baby Ben April 24, 2014Eighty percent of students get one of top three choices, and 90 percent of students entering key transition grades.
- President Obama and Gov. Jindal share 40 percent Louisiana approval ratings in new poll April 24, 2014WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and Gov. Bobby Jindal have identical approval/disapproval ratings in Louisiana, according to a new New York Times Upshot/Kaiser Family Foundation poll.The poll says that 40 percent of voters surveyed in the state approve of the jobs...
- Holy Cross developers offer '11th-hour compromise,' but residents aren't interested April 23, 2014The company behind a planned mixed-use development on the site of the old Holy Cross School in the Lower 9th Ward has offered an "11th-hour compromise," but the new plan would still sacrifice the character of the historic neighborhood in...
- Louisiana Senate to consider equal pay proposal April 23, 2014A bill that would prohibit private businesses in Louisiana from unintentionally paying women less than men for doing the same job will pass to the full Senate.
- Police arrest suspect in last month's Hayne Boulevard killing April 23, 2014Wade Reed, 19, turned himself in and was booked on charges of 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder and aggravated burglary for a March 26 shooting that left one dead and another wounded.
The Guardian, UK
- Fatah and Hamas agree landmark pact after seven-year rift April 24, 2014Move 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, 2014Case 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, 2014Noise 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, 2014Hundreds 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, 2014Zhang 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, 2014Search officials play down likelihood that material, believed to be riveted sheet metal, is from missing Malaysia Airlines plane Continue reading...
- Joe Hockey's budget cuts a tough sell when held against paid parental leave April 23, 2014The treasurer's intransigence on the leave policy will make it harder to convince people the pain is being spread fairly Continue reading...
- Nauru guards accused of assaulting children April 23, 2014Exclusive: Charity worker's letter says guard hit girl so hard on head that she fell to the ground Continue reading...
The BBC
- US troops in Poland for exercises April 23, 2014A first US contingent arrives in Poland for military exercises amid heightened tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
- Hamas and Fatah declare end to rift April 23, 2014Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas announce a reconciliation deal, saying they will seek to form a unity government in the coming weeks.
- Turkey: Armenia killings 'inhumane' April 23, 2014Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers condolences for the first time for the mass killings of Armenians under Ottoman rule during WWI.
- S Sudan president sacks army chief April 23, 2014South 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, 2014Authorities in Australia say material washed ashore is not related to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
- Ecclestone trial to begin in Germany April 23, 2014Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone goes on trial on bribery charges in the German city of Munich, and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.
- Deadly car bomb strikes Nairobi April 23, 2014Four people, two of them police, are killed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi by a car bomb outside a police station.
- Iran replaces prison service chief April 23, 2014The head of Iran's prison service is replaced following allegations that political prisoners were beaten by guards at Tehran's Evin jail last week.
The Independent, UK
- High school senior Shafer Rupard 'told to leave prom because she was wearing trousers' April 23, 2014A 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, 2014A 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, 2014A 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, 2014In 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, 2014A 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, 2014A 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, 2014A 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, 2014Random 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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