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Finke: Both right, but for different reasons
If pension reform wasn’t confusing enough, it may actually have gotten more so last week. At the start of the week, actuarial figures were released showing a union-backed pension reform plan didn’t save as much as thought. The plan would only cut Illinois’ $100 billion pension debt by $5 billion to $6 billion,...
pjstar.com (7 hours ago)
Work begins this week on rare diamond interchange in Zion Crossroads
Avoiding risky left turns, the diverging diamond pattern reroutes traffic approaching to the left, creating uninterrupted access to Interstate 64 from U.S. 15.
dailyprogress.com (7 hours ago)
NZ navy visit to US port
THE navy frigate Te Mana will dock in a US port in Guam next week for the first time in decades as the US-NZ relationship continues to improve.
news.com.au (7 hours ago)
Reese reminds us of newspapers' crucial role
Orlando lost a local icon last week.
orlandosentinel.com (7 hours ago)
Travis County may be subsidizing constable work for out-of-county towns
When Travis County constables from two precincts head out several mornings a week in their ...
statesman.com (7 hours ago)
Roy Hodgson wants Phil Jones to become England's leading defender
Phil Jones will finally get to start a game as centre-half for England this week and is being challenged by manager Roy Hodgson to make the position his own in the run-up to Brazil 2014.
dailymail.co.uk (7 hours ago)
Jose Mourinho's return will help Chelsea to win the league, say David Luiz and Demba Ba
Chelsea have made their Premier League intentions clear just a week after the season ended and believe that with new management at main rivals United and City they have a chance to take the advantage.
dailymail.co.uk (7 hours ago)
Tornado-Damaged Town Celebrates Graduates
Graduation ceremonies were held today for students from three high schools in an Oklahoma community ravaged by tornado damage, marking a bittersweet end to a week that brought fatalities and unfathomable destruction.
abcnews.com (7 hours ago)
Missoula government week: Closures planned for Monday, Memorial Day
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missoulian.com (7 hours ago)
£2m cost of those switchboards
BRITONS are so baffled by complicated call centre menu options that they are wasting £2million each week hanging on to try to talk to a real person.
dailyexpress.co.uk (7 hours ago)
Brit Marling Q&A uncovers The East with Director Zal Batmanglij (Photos)
To bring you the inside scoop on the Sundance hit, “The East”, we captured the Q&A with Brit Marling (Actress and Co-Writer) and Zal Batmanglij (Director and Co-Writer) this week. Brit Marling, Alekander Skarsgard...
examiner.com (8 hours ago)
Pictures of the Week (May 18 – May 24)
Tokyo, Japan – Participants carry a mikoshi (a portable Shinto shrine) on the streets during the Sanja Festival in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, May 19, 2013. The Sanja Matsuri is one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo and is [...]
nipponnews.net (8 hours ago)
Church leaders may ask Queen to dissolve Synod if it continues to oppose creation of women bishops
The unprecedented proposal was made in a confidential meeting chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury last week and reflects Church leaders’ frustration with the Synod.
dailymail.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Sunday paper of the year: Judges praise us for 'more scoops, must-read columnists and riveting...
The Mail on Sunday last week scooped one of the newspaper industry’s most coveted honours, being named Sunday Newspaper of the Year at the London Press Club awards. Columnists including Peter Hitchens (pictured) were prasied for their work.
dailymail.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Thunder Visit Moore
Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the victims of last week's tornadoes in Moore, OK.
nba.com (8 hours ago)
Arcadia approves medical office building at Santa Anita racetrack
ARCADIA -- The City Council this week gave preliminary approval for a proposed $18.5 million, four-story medical office building that will be constructed near Methodist Hospital on about four acres of Santa Anita Park's expansive southern parking lot.
pasadenastarnews.com (8 hours ago)
Stoke City target Mark Hughes and Malky Mackay as Tony Pulis' replacement
Stoke are expected this week to move closer towards appointing their new manager following the departure of Tony Pulis last week.
dailymail.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Angels roll a pair of sevens with victory over Kansas City
Angels win seventh straight, 7-0 over Royals, as Billy Buckner pitches five shutout innings in first appearance since 2010 and Josh Hamilton, Hank Conger homer.KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A week ago, the Angels had no idea who was going to pitch for them Saturday. The way they're playing now, does it really matter?
latimes.com (8 hours ago)
Nature encounters of the first kind
This past week was a series of firsts.
mydesert.com (8 hours ago)
Watch: Instant Index: Original 'Apple One' Computer Sold at Auction
David Muir reveals the top stories that have people buzzing this week.
abcnews.com (8 hours ago)
Budget season may bring passage of other Pa. laws
HARRISBURG - State lawmakers will soon return to the Pennsylvania Capitol with the state budget as the top order of business, accompanied by three marquee issues: liquor system privatization, public pension changes and transportation infrastructure funding. It's an ambitious agenda, but they will still have time to...
pottsmerc.com (8 hours ago)
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict, breaking a week of silence over reports of a video purportedly showing him using the drug. Cr...
rn-t.com (8 hours ago)
Lisbon school adjusts to fewer students
A new school schedule approved this week by the Lisbon Board of Education will help cope with declining enrollment.
norwichbulletin.com (8 hours ago)
Swedish capital returning to normal after week of violence
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's capital was relatively calm on Saturday night with only isolated incidents of violence by youths after nearly a week of car-burnings and vandalism that have highlighted growing inequality in Swedish society.
reuters.com (8 hours ago)
Cheektowaga lieutenant, known for community involvement, hangs up his badge
Lt. Mark J. Petruniak, who assisted scores of Cheektowaga residents and neighborhood groups in preventing crime, retired last week.Thursday marked the end of a 29-year police career for Petruniak, who had headed the town’s Crime Resistance Unit since 2005, when he attained the rank of lieutenant.That unit, founded...
buffalonews.com (8 hours ago)
City of Lockport expects cleanup access to hazardous site next month
LOCKPORT – A judge is expected to grant access to the Peters Dry Cleaning site in late June, allowing demolition and cleanup of that hazardous waste site to begin.Corporation Counsel John J. Ottaviano told the Common Council last week that the matter is scheduled to go before State Supreme Court Justice Richard C....
buffalonews.com (8 hours ago)
Swedish capital returning to normal after week of violence
Sweden's capital was relatively calm on Saturday night with only isolated incidents of violence by youths after nearly a week of car-burnings and vandalism that have highlighted growing inequality in Swedish society.
yahoo.com (8 hours ago)
Let's start with some little things, Mr. Garcetti
Having a big vision for the big city is fine, but the mayor-elect needs to pay attention to fixing potholes, trimming trees and patching that hole in the rec center bathroom.To be fair, crumbling infrastructure isn't entirely a negative story, and I was reminded of this while driving through my neighborhood last...
latimes.com (8 hours ago)
12 Things You Need to Know About Xbox One
This week, Microsoft unveiled its long-awaited successor to the Xbox 360 at their Xbox Reveal event in Redmond, Washington. By console announcement standards, it was a relatively by-the-numbers gathering, showcasing significant enhancements to...
examiner.com (9 hours ago)
The Arch View of Champions League final: Fergie, Will Smith and Nelly
Arjen Robben gave it everything: at his frustrating worst early on, and at his arrogant, strutting worst by the end. Sir Alex Ferguson, making an awkward cameo to present Robben with his man of the match prize. "This is my first job since retiring … It's a great pleasure." Bonhomie. Aside from some half-hearted...
guardian.co.uk (9 hours ago)
