Chicago Board of Education votes to close 50 schools

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:08:09 -0500

(CNN) — The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools, a controversial move that drew sharp criticism...

Sunshine, blue skies on Day Two of tornado recovery in Moore

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:56 -0500

MOORE, OK (WITI) — FOX6′s Ben Handelman spent a second day in Moore, Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 22nd. There was...

New charges for man charged in fatal crash involving Sheriff’s squad

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:50 -0500

WAUKESHA (WITI)  — Ihor Sahan, a St. Francis man facing homicide charges for a crash involving a Waukesha County Sheriff’s...

Marquette University, Roundy’s make donations to OK victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:47:24 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Individuals and organizations are doing what they can to provide tornado relief for those in Oklahoma. This,...

Kohl’s donates $250,000 towards tornado relief efforts

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:27 -0500

MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) – Kohl’s Department Stores on Wednesday, May 22nd announced a $250,000 cash donation toward tornado relief efforts in Moore, Okla....

How do experts come up with ratings for tornadoes?

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:44 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The National Weather Service rated the Moore, Oklahoma tornado as an EF-5 — its most severe tornado...

Wild whooping crane chick hatches in central Wisconsin

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:34:48 -0500

MARATHON CO. (WITI) – The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP) is celebrating another success in its efforts to reintroduce a wild...

19 dogs from Oklahoma transferred to Milw. one day before storm

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:33 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A dramatic reunion between a woman and her dog after the tornado in Moore, OK on May...

Packers sign WR Alex Gillett

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:23 -0500

GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Alex Gillett on Wednesday, May 22nd. Gillett, a 6-foot-1, 214-pound...

Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they’re stuck

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:16 -0500

(CNN) — Jurors in the Jodi Arias trial say they’re stuck. A note from the jury Wednesday said members couldn’t...

Survey: Teens’ enthusiasm for Facebook is waning

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:51 -0500

(CNN) — There’s fresh evidence that American teenagers may be growing weary of Facebook. They don’t like the fact that...

Mother’s instinct saves lives of 3 sons as tornado approached

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:12 -0500

(CNN) — Call it maternal instinct. As the monster tornado approached, Terimy Miller put her three sons in a closet...

Brutal cleaver assault on man in London street is suspected terror attack

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:21 -0500

LONDON (CNN) — They first hit the man, thought to be a British soldier, with a car in broad daylight....

Jury selection upcoming for teens accused of murder

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:43:32 -0500

SHEBOYGAN (WITI) — A trial date has been set for two teens accused in the brutal murder of an elderly...

Harley, MillerCoors team up for batch of “Champagne of Beers”

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:36:09 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Born across the street from each other in Milwaukee, Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson have been making timeless American...

Lockdown in Mayville School District now over

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:57 -0500

MAYVILLE (WITI) — The lockdown of schools in Mayville is over, according to Mayville School District Superintendent Dr. Patricia Antony....

Area of Old World 3rd blocked during search warrant execution

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:15 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Officials blocked off an area near the 1000 block of North Old World 3rd Street in Milwaukee...

MPS’ Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:31 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for...

Survey: Teens confident in ability to find summer work

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:20 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Junior Achievement USA’s 2013 Teens and Summer Jobs survey reveals a teen population confident in its ability...

Long-time paddle boat business loses contract with Milwaukee Co.

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:55:36 -0500

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A long-time paddle boat business at Veterans Park is parting ways with Milwaukee County, but not on...

Hamill: Anthony Weiner's mayoral gamble asks for a second chance to help New ... - New York Daily News

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:38 -0500

New York Daily News

Hamill: Anthony Weiner's mayoral gamble asks for a second chance to help New ... New York Daily News It's no longer his choice. The day he tossed his hat in the ring for mayor, I asked Anthony Weiner what he'd say if he walked into storied Farrell's bar in the Brooklyn neighborhood where he grew up and Jimmy Houlihan leaned from behind the stick and asked ... Weiner is latest pol to seek political redemptionUSA TODAY Anthony Weiner for NYC mayor? Why he is no Mark Sanford. (+video)Christian Science Monitor Weiner Announces Candidacy for New York Mayor in VideoNew York Times amNY -Los Angeles Times -Politico all 243 news articles »

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban - ABC News

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:05:38 -0500

ABC News

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban ABC News As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts — a decision that, either way, could deeply affect the ... Prepared for change: There have always been gay Boy ScoutsWashington Post (blog) Boy Scouts' 'life lesson' on hypocrisyMiamiHerald.com Scout Leaders Expected To Vote On Openly Gay ScoutsCBS Local Dallas Voice -Mother Jones all 372 news articles »

Sources: Man killed by FBI agent confessed to triple murder then grabbed knife - CNN

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:53 -0500

New York Daily News

Sources: Man killed by FBI agent confessed to triple murder then grabbed knife CNN (CNN) -- Ibragim Todashev attacked the FBI agent who shot him dead Wednesday after he had confessed to a direct role in the 2011 triple homicide in Waltham, Massachusetts, a federal law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Feds: Man shot after attacking agent was being questioned about Boston ...Orlando Sentinel FBI kills man linked to Boston suspect, triple murderUSA TODAY Deadly End to FBI Queries on Tsarnaev and a Triple KillingNew York Times NBCNews.com -NECN -BBC News all 368 news articles »

US Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans - New York Times

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:17 -0500

Philly.com

US Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans New York Times WASHINGTON — One day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security, his administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States had killed four American citizens in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan ... Obama administration acknowledges drone strikes killed 4 Americans since 2009Fox News Obama administration says fourth American was killed by US droneLos Angeles Times Attorney General Holder: Drones killed 4 Americans since 2009CBS News San Jose Mercury News -The Guardian -USA TODAY all 109 news articles »

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce reacts to Murray's exit - NECN

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:50:31 -0500

Boston Globe

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce reacts to Murray's exit NECN (NECN: Katelyn Tivnan) - "I will submit my letter of resignation effective today June 2," Lt. Governor Tim Murray announced Wednesday. The former Worcester mayor announced Wednesday he will be taking on the role of president and CEO of the Worcester ... Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, says controversies had nothing to do with ...Boston.com Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray ResigningWAMC Murray Lured from State House by $200K Job OpportunityWGBH NEWS WCVB Boston -Boston Herald -CBS Local all 57 news articles »

Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets - New York Times

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:42:33 -0500

AFP

Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets New York Times WASHINGTON — A sergeant first class on the staff of the United States Military Academy at West Point faces charges for allegedly videotaping female cadets without their consent, sometimes when they were undressed in the bathroom or the shower, ... Army sergeant accused of videotaping female cadetsChicago Tribune West Pointer busted for taking nude photos of cadetsUSA TODAY Army Officer Charged With Filming Women in ShowerWall Street Journal San Jose Mercury News -Fox News -Newsday all 36 news articles »

Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering - Reuters

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:37:42 -0500

U.S. News & World Report

Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering Reuters By Richard Cowan. WASHINGTON | Wed May 22, 2013 6:29pm EDT. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation through a Senate committee - a departure from ... 5 things you should know about immigration reformCNN International Immigration vote search moves to full SenatePolitico Same-Sex Couples Left Out of Immigration BillWall Street Journal Washington Post -Washington Times -Huffington Post all 483 news articles »

Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13000 homes, damage could top ... - Washington Post

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:37:25 -0500

National Geographic

Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13000 homes, damage could top ... Washington Post MOORE, Okla. — The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first detailed ... Oklahoma tornado: Little evidence to link monster tornadoes like the one in ...New York Daily News How residents of tornado-struck Moore, Okla., have learned to survive (+video)Christian Science Monitor The numbers are staggering, says mayor from tornado-torn OklahomaLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -Daily Beast -San Francisco Chronicle all 5,104 news articles »

Man Gets Three Years For Gun in Airport - Patch.com

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:18:47 -0500

Man Gets Three Years For Gun in Airport Patch.com Harold E. Waller, 46, of Circle, Mont. was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, according to U.S. Attorney spokesperson Lauren Horwood. Posted by Mirna Alfonso (Editor), May 22, 2013 at 01:15 pm. Comment Recommend ... and more »

Nathan Dunlap granted temporary reprieve by Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper - Denver Post

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:36:15 -0500

Nathan Dunlap granted temporary reprieve by Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper Denver Post FILE -- Nathan Dunlap at a May 1, 2013 court hearing at the Arapahoe County Court in Division court room 408 in Centennial. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post). Related. May 21: Hickenlooper may announce decision on Nathan Dunlap's fate ... Reaction to governor's decision mostly critical9NEWS.com Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penaltySalon Nathan Dunlap Death Penalty Case: Hickenlooper Grants A Reprieve, Not ...Huffington Post The Atlantic -The Coloradoan -Colorado Springs Gazette all 85 news articles »

Hamill: Anthony Weiner's mayoral gamble asks for a second chance to help New ... - New York Daily News

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:38 -0500

New York Daily News

Hamill: Anthony Weiner's mayoral gamble asks for a second chance to help New ... New York Daily News It's no longer his choice. The day he tossed his hat in the ring for mayor, I asked Anthony Weiner what he'd say if he walked into storied Farrell's bar in the Brooklyn neighborhood where he grew up and Jimmy Houlihan leaned from behind the stick and asked ... Weiner is latest pol to seek political redemptionUSA TODAY Anthony Weiner for NYC mayor? Why he is no Mark Sanford. (+video)Christian Science Monitor Weiner Announces Candidacy for New York Mayor in VideoNew York Times amNY -Los Angeles Times -Politico all 243 news articles »

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban - ABC News

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:05:38 -0500

ABC News

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban ABC News As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts — a decision that, either way, could deeply affect the ... Prepared for change: There have always been gay Boy ScoutsWashington Post (blog) Boy Scouts' 'life lesson' on hypocrisyMiamiHerald.com Scout Leaders Expected To Vote On Openly Gay ScoutsCBS Local Dallas Voice -Mother Jones all 372 news articles »

Sources: Man killed by FBI agent confessed to triple murder then grabbed knife - CNN

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:53 -0500

New York Daily News

Sources: Man killed by FBI agent confessed to triple murder then grabbed knife CNN (CNN) -- Ibragim Todashev attacked the FBI agent who shot him dead Wednesday after he had confessed to a direct role in the 2011 triple homicide in Waltham, Massachusetts, a federal law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Feds: Man shot after attacking agent was being questioned about Boston ...Orlando Sentinel FBI kills man linked to Boston suspect, triple murderUSA TODAY Deadly End to FBI Queries on Tsarnaev and a Triple KillingNew York Times NBCNews.com -NECN -BBC News all 368 news articles »

US Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans - New York Times

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:17 -0500

Philly.com

US Admits for First Time Drones Killed 4 Americans New York Times WASHINGTON — One day before President Obama is due to deliver a major speech on national security, his administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States had killed four American citizens in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan ... Obama administration acknowledges drone strikes killed 4 Americans since 2009Fox News Obama administration says fourth American was killed by US droneLos Angeles Times Attorney General Holder: Drones killed 4 Americans since 2009CBS News San Jose Mercury News -The Guardian -USA TODAY all 109 news articles »

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce reacts to Murray's exit - NECN

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:50:31 -0500

Boston Globe

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce reacts to Murray's exit NECN (NECN: Katelyn Tivnan) - "I will submit my letter of resignation effective today June 2," Lt. Governor Tim Murray announced Wednesday. The former Worcester mayor announced Wednesday he will be taking on the role of president and CEO of the Worcester ... Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, says controversies had nothing to do with ...Boston.com Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray ResigningWAMC Murray Lured from State House by $200K Job OpportunityWGBH NEWS WCVB Boston -Boston Herald -CBS Local all 57 news articles »

Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets - New York Times

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:42:33 -0500

AFP

Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets New York Times WASHINGTON — A sergeant first class on the staff of the United States Military Academy at West Point faces charges for allegedly videotaping female cadets without their consent, sometimes when they were undressed in the bathroom or the shower, ... Army sergeant accused of videotaping female cadetsChicago Tribune West Pointer busted for taking nude photos of cadetsUSA TODAY Army Officer Charged With Filming Women in ShowerWall Street Journal San Jose Mercury News -Fox News -Newsday all 36 news articles »

Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering - Reuters

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:37:42 -0500

U.S. News & World Report

Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering Reuters By Richard Cowan. WASHINGTON | Wed May 22, 2013 6:29pm EDT. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation through a Senate committee - a departure from ... 5 things you should know about immigration reformCNN International Immigration vote search moves to full SenatePolitico Same-Sex Couples Left Out of Immigration BillWall Street Journal Washington Post -Washington Times -Huffington Post all 483 news articles »

Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13000 homes, damage could top ... - Washington Post

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:37:25 -0500

National Geographic

Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13000 homes, damage could top ... Washington Post MOORE, Okla. — The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first detailed ... Oklahoma tornado: Little evidence to link monster tornadoes like the one in ...New York Daily News How residents of tornado-struck Moore, Okla., have learned to survive (+video)Christian Science Monitor The numbers are staggering, says mayor from tornado-torn OklahomaLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -Daily Beast -San Francisco Chronicle all 5,104 news articles »

Man Gets Three Years For Gun in Airport - Patch.com

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:18:47 -0500

Man Gets Three Years For Gun in Airport Patch.com Harold E. Waller, 46, of Circle, Mont. was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, according to U.S. Attorney spokesperson Lauren Horwood. Posted by Mirna Alfonso (Editor), May 22, 2013 at 01:15 pm. Comment Recommend ... and more »

Nathan Dunlap granted temporary reprieve by Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper - Denver Post

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:36:15 -0500

Nathan Dunlap granted temporary reprieve by Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper Denver Post FILE -- Nathan Dunlap at a May 1, 2013 court hearing at the Arapahoe County Court in Division court room 408 in Centennial. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post). Related. May 21: Hickenlooper may announce decision on Nathan Dunlap's fate ... Reaction to governor's decision mostly critical9NEWS.com Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penaltySalon Nathan Dunlap Death Penalty Case: Hickenlooper Grants A Reprieve, Not ...Huffington Post The Atlantic -The Coloradoan -Colorado Springs Gazette all 85 news articles »