Jodi Arias jury deadlocked in penalty phase

Homepage | May 22, 2013

The judge sends jurors back to deliberations to work through their differences.

AG reaches agreement with Penguin Group Inc. over e-book price-fixing ... -

Homepage | May 22, 2013

LivemintAG reaches agreement with Penguin Group Inc. over e-book price-fixing …vtdigger.orgVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell today announced the resolution of a multistate antitrust investigation against major U.S. book publisher Penguin Group (U…

Attorney accuses Donald Trump of lying on witness stand

Homepage | May 22, 2013

CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told Chicago jurors on Wednesday that he was personally repulsed by the “Apprentice” star whom he said lied on the witness stand.

Russian punk band member goes on hunger strike

Homepage | May 22, 2013

By Catherine Koppel Berezniki, Russia (Reuters) – A member of the Pussy Riot band who was jailed over a protest against President Vladimir Putin in a Russian cathedral said on Wednesday she was starting a hunger strike after she was barred from a parol…

Toronto Mayor's Brother Says Cocaine Reports Untrue - Bloomberg

Homepage | May 22, 2013

Toronto Star

Toronto Mayor’s Brother Says Cocaine Reports Untrue Bloomberg Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s brother Doug said media reports that the head of Canada’s largest city used cocaine are untrue. “Our mayor faces yet another accusation, an accusation driven by questionable reporting,” Doug Ford told reporters at city hall today. Ford ‘going to have to give some explanation’ about allegations: HolydayCTV News Doug Ford defends his brotherNOW Magazine Rob Ford should address media directly on drug allegations, deputy mayor …National Post Globe and Mail -Toronto Star -Edmonton Journal all 220 news articles »

Latest - London 'machete' attack - BBC News

Homepage | May 22, 2013

Telegraph.co.uk

Latest – London ‘machete’ attack BBC News UKIP leader Nigel Farage says: “We are all left horrified by this appalling attack on the peaceful streets of London, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the young man who was killed and those who were injured.” “I hope and believe that this is … Soldier killed in attack near London barracks, lawmaker saysCNN International ‘Soldier beheaded’ in Woolwich machete attack: latestTelegraph.co.uk Man killed in reported ‘machete attack’ in LondonFox News Reuters -Financial Times -The Independent all 116 news articles »

Male Sergeant May Have Filmed Female Cadets At West Point - NPR (blog)

Homepage | May 22, 2013

NPR (blog)

Male Sergeant May Have Filmed Female Cadets At West Point NPR (blog) A male sergeant at West Point has been accused of secretly videotaping at least a dozen female cadets, sometimes when they were showering, The New York Times reports. Gen. John F. Campbell, the army’s vice chief of staff, tells the Times that “once … and more »

Boy Scouts to vote on admitting gay Scouts - CNN

Homepage | May 22, 2013

ABC News

Boy Scouts to vote on admitting gay Scouts CNN (CNN) – The Boy Scouts of America will hold a controversial vote at its annual meeting this week that could open the door to gay Scouts to join the more than 100-year-old organization. The new resolution however would keep out gay adult leaders. Scouts and equalityBaltimore Sun Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay banHouston Chronicle Stay tuned to Instant Tea for coverage of Boy Scouts meeting in GrapevineDallas Voice Washington Post (blog) -Patch.com all 373 news articles »

Brian Urlacher retires from NFL - Chicago Tribune

Homepage | May 22, 2013

Chicago Tribune

Brian Urlacher retires from NFL Chicago Tribune Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter on Wednesday, three days shy of his 35th birthday “After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to … Former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher retiresUSA TODAY Brian Urlacher retires after 13 seasons with NFL’s BearsNew York Daily News Bears LB Urlacher Announces RetirementABC News ESPN -Washington Post -Huffington Post all 64 news articles »

Issa slams IRS watchdog - Politico

Homepage | May 22, 2013

AFP

Issa slams IRS watchdog Politico IRS inspector general J. Russell George is one of the few people to emerge from the agency’s scandal looking good thanks to his just-the-facts report on the controversial practice of targeting conservative groups. Until now. Continue Reading … IRS’ Lerner: “I have not done anything wrong”CBS News IRS official declares innocence, then pleads the 5thMiamiHerald.com IRS official invokes the Fifth before House committee, denies wrongdoingNBCNews.com Washington Times -AFP -USA TODAY all 568 news articles »

IRS official Lois Lerner: ‘I have not done anything wrong’

Homepage | May 22, 2013

Lois Lerner, the Internal Revenue Service official in charge of approving applications for tax-exempt status, denied wrongdoing in response to accusations that the IRS targeted conservative organizations seeking non-profit status for heavier scrutiny between 2010 and 2012. “‘I have not done anything wrong,” Lerner told the House Oversight Committee during a hearing about the IRS’ [...]

Dubai authorities seize shipment of 259 elephant tusks

Homepage | May 22, 2013

DUBAI (Reuters) – Customs officials in United Arab Emirates have seized hundreds of elephant tusks shipped from Africa marked as furniture, the Ministry of Environment and Water said. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) said in a statement…

Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle

Homepage | May 22, 2013

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s main opposition alliance on Wednesday urged fighters from around the country to reinforce a rebel-held town under attack by President Bashar Assad’s troops and their allies from the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group.

Artist Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China

Homepage | May 22, 2013

The artist released an obscenity-filled, metaphor-rich music video.

Lovely math: The odds of finding true love

Homepage | May 22, 2013

What are the odds of finding your true love?

2 sources familiar with decision say Lt. Gov. Murray expected to resign to

Homepage | May 22, 2013

WCVB Boston

2 sources familiar with decision say Lt. Gov. Murray expected to resign to take a … Boston.com Your article has been sent. BOSTON (AP) — 2 sources familiar with decision say Lt. Gov. Murray expected to resign to take a private job. end of story marker. © Copyright 2013 Globe Newspaper Company. E-mail. E-mail this article. To: Invalid E-mail address … Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to resignBoston Herald (blog) all 32 news articles »