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Oklahoma Inmate Dies After Execution Is Botched
ABC News - 30 Apr 2014 03:19
Oklahoma inmate dies of heart attack after delivery of new execution drugs is botched
DealBook: U.S. Close to Bringing Criminal Charges Against Big Banks
The New York Times - 30 Apr 2014 03:12
Prosecutors are looking to address public outrage and alter the belief that Wall Street institutions are "too big to jail."
Nigeria's Stolen Girls
The New Yorker - 30 Apr 2014 07:00
“I thought it was the end of my life,” Deborah Sanya told me by phone on Monday from Chibok, a tiny town of farmers in northeastern Nigeria. “There were many, many of them.” Boko Haram, an Islamist terrorist grou...
Iraq Holds Vote as It Slides Deeper Into Strife
Time - 30 Apr 2014 07:06
(BAGHDAD) -- A key election for a new Iraqi parliament was underway on Wednesday amid a massive security operation as the country continued to slide deeper into sectarian violence more than two years after U.S. forces le...
14 Militants, 1 Philippine Marine Dead in Clash
Time - 30 Apr 2014 07:02
(MANILA, Philippines) -- A battle between Philippine marines and Muslim militants, who launched a surprise attack to regain control of a captured jungle training encampment, has left 14 Abu Sayyaf fighters and one marine...
The Indian Elections Are Becoming a Big Tourist Draw
Time - 30 Apr 2014 06:58
Tour operators say hundreds of visitors from as far afield as the U.S. and Australia are curious to see the world's biggest vote in action and have signed up for election-themed tours that include visits to rallies and m...
Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Law Requiring Photo ID at Polls
The New York Times - 30 Apr 2014 03:01
The judge found that the 2011 law, which required voters to produce state-approved photo identification cards at polling places, violated the 14th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act.
With Peace Talks Off, Netanyahu Looks at Unilateral Moves
The New York Times - 30 Apr 2014 02:55
The Israeli prime minister has asked his cabinet to bring forward alternative approaches to the Palestinian conflict, though such steps have been vigorously opposed by Washington.
Hagel Seeks Review of Military Policies on Hairstyles
The New York Times - 30 Apr 2014 02:30
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was responding to complaints lodged by the 16 women of the Congressional Black Caucus that he overturn an Army ban on large cornrows, twists and dreadlocks.
Apartheid remark hits pro-Israel nerve
CNN - 30 Apr 2014 01:50
John Kerry wasn't the first to use the A-word -- apartheid -- when talking about Israel, and he likely won't be the last.
A Celebration of the World's Most Influential: Scenes From the TIME 100 Gala
Time - 30 Apr 2014 01:44
Politicians, actors, musicians, business leaders and others gather in New York to celebrate the TIME 100
11 Hurt in Explosion at Los Angeles-Area Building
ABC News - 30 Apr 2014 01:16
11 people hurt, 2 critically, in possible lint explosion at Southern California shop
Iran's Rouhani defends nuclear deal talks
Al Jazeera English - 30 Apr 2014 00:58
President rejects claims he is sacrificing Iran's national pride in nuclear talks with world powers including the US.
Amazing high-mileage cars
Fox News - 30 Apr 2014 18:22
Student engineers running on fumes.
Bomb Hits Elementary School in Ravaged Syrian City
The New York Times - 30 Apr 2014 17:03
Footage of the school in the city of Aleppo showed pools of blood and children's drawings, after a blast Wednesday that was said to kill at least 18 people, including 10 students.
Why PowerPoint Presentations Always Die After 10 Minutes And How To Rescue Them
Forbes - 30 Apr 2014 15:57
Given a presentation of moderately interesting content, your audiences' attention will "plummet to near zero" after 9 minutes and 59 seconds, according biologist John Medina at the University of Washington School of Medi...
Water dries up ahead of World Cup
CNN - 30 Apr 2014 09:51
Could drought bring water and power rationing during Brazil World Cup? Shasta Darlington reports.
Divers Find Fuselage in San Francisco Bay
ABC News - 30 Apr 2014 07:16
Divers find remains of plane's fuselage that crashed in San Francisco Bay
President Obama continues to decline in the polls
Fox News - 30 Apr 2014 02:47White House Steps Up Fight Against Campus Rape
The Huffington Post - 30 Apr 2014 02:39
Vice President Joe Biden spoke passionately on Tuesday about the Obama administration's latest efforts to spotlight and combat the sexual assault epidemic plaguing college campuses across the country. In his hometown of ...
Pakistan under fire for media attacks
Al Jazeera English - 30 Apr 2014 02:18
Amnesty International urges Islamabad to investigate military and spy agency for violating human rights of journalists.
Here's A Zombie Apocalypse Amendment That Actually Makes Sense
The Huffington Post - 30 Apr 2014 01:53
With a sparsely-worded amendment filed late Tuesday, the spring legislative session in Tallahassee has finally reached peak Florida-ness: In title, delete lines 2 - 3 and insert: