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Andrew Doyle: The Aggressive Homosexual Community Fights Back

Gay Voices - May 21, 2013 - 6:00pm

A spokesperson for the aggressive homosexual community summarised the local disappointment: "This isn't the first time that the tories have attacked us like this. We didn't choose to be aggressive homosexuals. We were born that way. When I came out of the womb the first thing I did was wink at the handsome doctor and slap the midwife." Andrew Doyle http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-doyle/

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Whole neighborhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24

Reuters Top Stories - May 21, 2013 - 5:12pm

MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Rescuers went building to building in search of victims and thousands of survivors were homeless on Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, wiping out whole blocks of homes and killing at least 24 people.

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Whole neighborhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24

Reuters US News - May 21, 2013 - 5:03pm

MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Rescuers went building to building in search of victims and thousands of survivors were homeless on Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, wiping out whole blocks of homes and killing at least 24 people.

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Whole neighborhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24

Reuters Environment - May 21, 2013 - 5:03pm

MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Rescuers went building to building in search of victims and thousands of survivors were homeless on Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, wiping out whole blocks of homes and killing at least 24 people.

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Los Angeles voters to choose from two Democrats for mayor

Reuters Politics - May 21, 2013 - 5:00pm

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Voters in Los Angeles went to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new mayor from two Democratic contenders and former city council allies as the long race, characterized by negative campaign ads, came to an end.

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Discovery of alleged Russian plot points to growing jitters

Reuters World - May 21, 2013 - 4:58pm

OREKHOVO-ZUYEVO, Russia (Reuters) - As Russia congratulated its forces for foiling an alleged Islamist plot on Moscow, the discovery of the plan also pointed to the growing security threat before the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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General suspended amid misconduct investigation

Reuters US News - May 21, 2013 - 4:56pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commanding general at the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson in South Carolina was suspended from his position on Tuesday amid allegations of misconduct, including adultery and having a physical altercation, the military said.

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Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing

Reuters Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:54pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they joined Republicans on Tuesday in bashing the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status, Senate Democrats had another target: the regulations that require the tax agency to weigh the political activity of such groups.

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Texas House passes measure to prevent Medicaid expansion

Reuters US News - May 21, 2013 - 4:52pm

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas House passed a measure on Tuesday that would prevent the state from expanding its Medicaid program as outlined by President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law.

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Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill

Reuters Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:50pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers expressed relief on Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk up the FEMA disaster relief fund.

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The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma

NY Times US - May 21, 2013 - 4:45pm

The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.    

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Senate panel OKs changes sought by tech firms in immigration bill

Reuters Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:45pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to make it easier for U.S. companies to hire foreign workers as part of a broad immigration bill being debated in Congress.

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Senate panel approves deal on foreign workers

Washington Post Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:40pm

Most U.S. high-tech companies would not be required to offer jobs to Americans before hiring foreign workers under a compromise worked out Tuesday by Senate negotiators on an immigration reform bill.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the deal, which came as amendment to the immigration legislation, to satisfy concerns from Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), whose support is seen as crucial to building strong bipartisan momentum.

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Theater Review: ‘The Golden Dragon,’ by Roland Schimmelpfennig

NY Times Theater - May 21, 2013 - 4:38pm

“The Golden Dragon,” a comedy written by Roland Schimmelpfennig, is partly set in the kitchen of an Asian restaurant.    

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VIDEO: One-minute World News

BBC World - May 21, 2013 - 4:38pm

Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

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Peace Corps opens up to same-sex couples

NBC News US - May 21, 2013 - 4:37pm

The Peace Corps will now start taking applications from same-sex partners who want to serve together overseas.Peace Corps Deputy Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said Tuesday opening up to same-sex domestic partners will diversify the pool of applicants for the volunteer force, which serves overseas in a variety of projects, including education, health, economic development, environment and agricul...    

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WATCH: 'Blue's Clues' Actors Share Heartwarming Engagement Story

Gay Voices - May 21, 2013 - 4:37pm

Actors Tom Mizer and Travis McGhie owe their relationship happiness to a big blue dog. Mizer was playing the role of "Steve" in the "Blue's... Erin Migdol http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erin-migdol/

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White House: Reporters shouldn't be prosecuted

AP Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:37pm

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama believes journalists shouldn't be prosecuted for doing their jobs, the White House said Tuesday, showing solidarity with First Amendment advocates alarmed by a pair of high-profile federal probes into national security leaks....

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Apple CEO makes no apology for company's tax strategy

Reuters Top Stories - May 21, 2013 - 4:37pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more.

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IRS official will refuse to answer questions at House hearing

Reuters Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:34pm

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lois Lerner, an Internal Revenue Service official who revealed that the agency was giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups, will assert her constitutional right not to answer questions from a congressional committee on Wednesday, her lawyer said in a letter obtained by Reuters.

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