10 things you need to know today: May 20, 2012
The Lockerbie bomber dies, a strong earthquake strikes northern Italy — and much more in our roundup of the stories that are generating news and driving opinion
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US- Republicans propose tax cuts for 54% of Oklahomans
(MENAFN) The Oklahoma Tax Commission analysis showed that under a Republican-backed income tax plan, in 2013, 54 percent of the state's taxpayers will get a tax reduction, reported AP. The …
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Republican National Convention, Day Three.
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The former wrestling executive Linda E. McMahon garnered more than half of the delegates who voted during the party’s convention, but her main rival secured a spot on the primary ballot.
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The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur introduces a monologue on Jesus and Republican Presidential candidates from comedian John Fugelsang (Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour) who guest hosted the new TYT Network panel show The Point. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com Watch more Point episodes: www.youtube.com twitter.com twitter.com
Italy PM Monti shortens U.S. trip after bomb and quake
ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Sunday he would return home early from the United States following a bomb that killed a teenager in the south on Saturday and an earthquake that struck northern Italy on Sunday. Monti said in Chicago, where he is attending a NATO summit, that he would stay for only the first session, leave on Sunday night and be in Rome by Monday. His comments were broadcast on Italian television. (Reporting By Philip Pullella)
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ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Sunday he would return home early from the United States following a bomb that killed a teenager in the south on Saturday and an earthquake that struck northern Italy on Sunday. Monti said in Chicago, where he is attending a NATO summit, that he would stay for only the first session, leave on Sunday night and be in Rome by Monday. His comments were broadcast on Italian television. (Reporting By Philip Pullella)
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NATO chief: No rush for exits in Afghanistan
CHICAGO — The United States and NATO leaders insisted Sunday that the Afghanistan fighting coalition will remain whole despite France’s plans to yank combat troops out early.
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A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least five people, injuring dozens and seriously damaging historic churches, bell towers and a medieval castle.
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Party leaders refuse to budge on debt positions
Republicans and Democrats aren’t budging when it comes to their already hardened positions on spending cuts versus tax increases to deal with the nation’s debt.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Charles Schumer on Sunday criticized the Scottish government for allowing convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Bassett al-Megrahi to die a free man in what he said “smelled of a deal for oil.” Schumer, a New York Democrat, said on CNN that the death of Megrahi, reported on Sunday by the former Libyan intelligence officer’s brother, meant the full truth about the bombing of a Pan Am airliner in 1988 over Scotland may never be known. He has questioned whether Megrahi was released from prison as part of a deal for Libyan oil. …
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For gay marriage opponents, moments shape minds
— When President Obama announced his support for gay marriage, supporters and pundits declared it symbolic of a historic shift in American attitudes. But as the attention fades, the fact remains that voters in 31 states have rejected gay marriage and more are lining up to do so.
That leaves opponents of gay marriage to wonder if they’re lagging behind history-in-the-making or leading it. Some say that, despite their convictions, they believe marriage between two men or two women will…
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CHICAGO — Prosecutors said Sunday they have charged two more people as part their investigation into activists who planned to take part in demonstrations at the two-day NATO summit.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office said Sebastian Senakiewicz, 24, of Chicago, is charged with falsely making a terrorist threat. Mark Neiweem, 28, who authorities believe to be from Chicago, is charged with attempted possession of explosives or incendiary devices.
The men were scheduled to make an…
Nato to discuss Afghan withdrawal
Nato leaders are established to keep a summit dominated by Afghanistan, as the alliance prepares to hand more than protection responsibilities to Afghans by the stop of 2014.
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NATO summit opens amid protests
The road map out of the war in Afghanistan is expected to be drawn up by world leaders when they gather today at the NATO summit in Chicago.
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CNN’s Becky Anderson drives down memory lane with participants in the Italian classic car race, Mille Miglia.
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Tea Party plays major role in race for 4th district
Cincinnati.com Super political action committees, tea party loyalists and sitting members of Congress have taken sides in the campaign for Kentucky's Fourth District congressional seat. What role each of them had in whoever wins or loses in Kentucky's primary on … Al Cross | Primary election carries harbingers |
Fans cheer Chelsea trophy parade
1000′s of Chelsea supporters are cheering on the squad throughout a parade to celebrate the Champions League victory.
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