May 25, 2013

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River. Top Headlines

Decades Of History Behind IRS Flap

Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent IRS flap could happen. She speaks with David Cay Johnston, a columnist for Tax Analysts and reporter Brentin Mock of Colorlines.com. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Way back in the pack heading into the final turn, Orb was calm even if his jockey wasn’t. Sports Headlines

Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Orb was so far behind a wall of horses at the Kentucky Derby that even his jockey wasn’t sure he could master the muddy track and make a run for the roses. Sports Headlines

Hannibal Review: Left Behind

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“Coquilles“ is technically the fifth episode of Hannibal Season 1, but in light of the events in Boston last week the fourth episode was pulled. NBC did post webisodes of the now forgotten episode for viewers, but not everyone has watched them. Therefore, this review will operate without the knowledge or context of them. A theme [...]

Force Behind Race-Law Rollback Efforts Talks Voting Rights Case

The head of the conservative Project on Fair Representation has spent years pursuing legal channels to roll back a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. His efforts helped bring the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court, which hears arguments Wednesday. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

The Walking Dead Review: Behind Enemy Lines

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Pick your sides. Pick your friends. War is coming to The Walking Dead and neither the prison nor Woodbury is looking to back down. It’s pretty clear which side viewers are supposed to root for (hint: Team prison) and the misfit collection of survivors, despite their own personal issues, are for the most part able [...]

In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind strategic plans

TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — The Associated Press has discovered a confidential letter written by a senior al-Qaida commander, spelling out the terror network’s strategy for conquering northern Mali. Top Headlines

Pope Benedict Leaves Behind A Mixed Legacy

The Pope gets credit for strengthening the core values of the Catholic Church but also for some prominent gaffes and his poor handling of the sexual abuse scandal. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Privatization Of Greek Assets Runs Behind Schedule

The sweeping fire sale is a requirement for multibillion-euro bailouts. And the Chinese, Russian and Arab companies lining up to take advantage of the steep discounts are making Greeks and other Europeans nervous. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News