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Winklevoss Twins to Appeal 9th Circuit Court's Facebook Settlement Ruling (huliq)
Although the Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, earlier claimed that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea, Harvard Connect, they and Divya Narendra agreed in 2008 to settle their claims against Facebook, and on Monday, a three-judge panel said that they can't back out of that deal.

Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl (burlingtonfreepress)
Japan raised the crisis level at its crippled nuclear plant Tuesday to a severity on par with the... - 6:28 am Burlington Board of Finance hears optimistic revenue report The city's new Board of Finance met Monday and peered toward the end of June and the adoption of a... - 11:35 pm Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl Comments Police ...

150th Anniversary of start of Civil War (nydailynews)
Union soldiers fire cannons during the bombardment of Fort Sumpter, the first battle of the Civil War, on April 12, 1961.

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Obama's new approach to deficit reduction to include spending on entitlements (washingtonpost)
President Obama this week will lay out a new approach to reducing the nation's soaring debt, proposing reductions in spending on entitlements such as Medicare and Medicaid and renewing his call for tax increases on the rich.

Obama Plan to Cut Medicare-Medicaid, Hike Taxes on Wealthy (moneynews)
President Barack Obama this week will outline a broad plan to reduce the nation's deficit, shifting from immediate budget concerns to the debate over the nation's long-term economic health. Obama is expected to call for cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and tax hikes for the wealthy.

More 'birther' nonsense from Donald Trump and Sarah Palin (washingtonpost)
The controversy over the circumstances of President Obama's birth has erupted once again, courtesy of Donald Trump's sudden desire to test the presidential waters. He has appeared on numerous television shows and written a letter to the editor of the New York Times, spouting all sorts of Four-Pinocchio innuendo that had long ago been debunked by my colleagues at PolitiFact and FactCheck.org. Their fine work does not need to be repeated, and below we provide links to their articles to address many of the issues Trump has raised.

Lawmakers weigh raising speed limit: 85mph (deseretnews)
Motorists in Texas and Kansas soon may be able to drive faster than ever — legally. In Texas, which already has some of the nation's highest speed limits, the state House last week passed a bill allowing a speed limit of 85 mph on some highways. A similar bill is being considered in the Senate.

Two 'bodies' found on New York beach in suspected serial killer case (guardian.co.uk)
Suspected human remains found along remote beach road, bringing to 10 the number of potential murder victims Suspected human remains have been found in two locations along a remote New York beach road, bringing to 10 the number of potential victims of a possible serial killer. The discovery came as police expanded a search from Long Island's Suffolk county westward into the Jones Beach area of Nassau county, just over the border from New York City.

Ethics complaint filed against Florida Gov. Rick Scott (miamiherald)
A Clearwater, Florida, activist has filed an ethics complaint accusing Gov. Rick Scott of using his office to benefit the chain of walk-in clinics he founded. David Plyer, 64, based his complaint on a St. Petersburg Times report that Scott's health care policies — drug testing state workers, switching Medicaid patients to private HMOs and shrinking public health clinics — could benefit Solantic Corp., a chain of 32 urgent-care centers in Florida.

Lobbying past could complicate Barbour campaign (KSL-TV)
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is embracing his background as one of Washington's top lobbyists, saying his powers of persuasion would be an asset if he wins the White House.

Will R.I. Lawmakers Vote on Marriage Equality Bill This Year? (EDGEptown News Feed)
Rhode Island's marriage equality advocates remain optimistic that a vote on a measure that would allow same-sex couples to tie the knot will occur before the end of the current legislative session in June.

Ivory Coast standoff ends with former president's arrest (KSDK-TV Saint Louis)
The elected president of this West African nation heralded "the dawn of a new era of hope" Monday when a bloody, four-month standoff ended with the capture of his rival, the longtime strongman who lost the vote but refused to give up power.

DC mayor arrested protesting budget restrictions (KSRO-AM Santa Rosa)
The budget deal lawmakers struck to avoid a government shutdown was greeted by some with relief, but it has one city already reeling: the capital itself.

Taiwan air drill highlights US arms sale dilemma (Salon)
Taiwan air force IDF fighter jet scrambles from a highway during the Hanguang air force drill in Madou, Tainan city, south of Taiwan, Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Court won't lift stay on Arizona immigration law (Athens Banner-Herald)
In this July 22, 201 photo, protesters block the street to protest the SB1070 Arizona immigration law in front of U.S. District Court in Phoenix.