Book: Biden Gay Marriage Comments Sparked White House ‘Chaos,’ Forced …CBS LocalVice President Joe Biden’s May 2012 comments expressing support for same-sex marriage were not planned as a trial balloon for public opinion, but instead sparked “chaos” in the White House ahead of the November presidential election, according to a …and more …read more    

Washington PostHe’s back! Bloomberg to spend $50 million targeting NRA, Dems, GOP on gunsWashington TimesFormer New York City Mayor Michael I. Bloomberg is planning to drop $50 million this year on gun control advocacy and continue to target Democrats and Republicans alike in his single-issue quest. The new umbrella group, Everytown for Gun Safety, will …Bloomberg pledges $50 million to fight NRAUSA TODAYBloomberg to spend $50 million to challenge NRA on gun safetyCNNMichael Bloomberg in $50m gun law election pushBBC NewsFox News -Chicago Tribune -The Globe and Mailall 143 news articles …read more    

Washington PostMan accused of dropping backpack at Boston marathon finish line has mental …Fox NewsA man arrested near the Boston Marathon finish line carrying a backpack containing a rice cooker on the anniversary of the bombings has a mental disorder, his mother told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Kevin “Kayvon” Edson, 25, has bipolar disorder …Boston police arrest man for bringing “hoax explosive device” to Boston …Washington PostReturn to bombing site eases sadness of Globe photographer John TlumackiBoston GlobeBoston Marathon security: How can you keep 26.2 miles safe?CNNChristian Science Monitor -WCVB Boston -Toledo Bladeall 1,552 news articles …read more    

Kansas City StarBloomberg plans to spend $50 million on nationwide gun control networkKansas City StarNEW YORK — Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to spend $50 million this year to build a grass-roots network to challenge the National Rifle Association and seek stricter gun control laws.Gun control groups join forces with $50 million from Michael BloombergCBS NewsBloomberg pledges $50 million to fight NRAUSA TODAYBloomberg to spend $50 million to challenge NRA on gun safetyCNNWashington Times -Fox News -Chicago Tribuneall 139 news articles …read more    

USA TODAY4 dead, hundreds missing after South Korean ferry sinksUSA TODAYDivers fighting strong currents have searched three compartments of a submerged South Korean ferry, but found no sign of 284 people — most of them high school students — still missing after the vessel sank off South Korea’s southern coast Wednesday.Rescuers search dark, cold sea for survivors of shipwreck off South KoreaCNNShip in Korea Ferry Disaster Designed to Withstand Damage, Not FoolproofWall Street JournalAlmost 300 people remain unaccounted for after a ferry carrying 459 people …BBC NewsNBCNews.com -Fox News -Chron.comall 1,437 news articles …read more    

SalonFlorida State, local cops completely bungled the Jameis Winston rape investigationThe Week MagazineNearly a year after Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was accused of sexual assault, a state attorney announced in December he would face no charges. Yet from the beginning, there were questions about whether police, either out of deference to the …NY Times: Tallahassee police, Florida State efforts to pursue rape case against …Florida Times-UnionNew York Times report challenges TPD’s handling of the Jameis Winston …SI.comall 38 news articles …read more    

Washington PostNATO Increases Its Operations In Response to Russia’s Threat to UkraineWall Street JournalBRUSSELS—The North Atlantic Treaty Organization said Wednesday it would increase its flights over the Baltic nations and send ships to the Mediterranean and Baltic seas in response to Russia’s threat to Ukraine. NATO will also dispatch military personnel …NATO Bolsters Defenses Against Russia With Air, Sea Patrols (2)BusinessweekNATO Strengthens Military Presence On Eastern BordersRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyNATO sees no change in Russian force near Ukraine borderReuters UKNew York Times -Toronto Star -NBCNews.comall 366 news articles …read more    

Washington PostBoston police arrest man for bringing “hoax explosive device” to Boston …Washington PostA member of the Boston Police Department’s bomb squad inspects an object after a controlled detonation at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Tuesday, April 15. (Michael Dwyer/AP). Boston police officers blew up two backpacks near the finish line of …Return to bombing site eases sadness of Globe photographer John TlumackiBoston GlobeBoston Marathon security: How can you keep 26.2 miles safe?CNNAt Boston Marathon, a chance to finally finishSalt Lake TribuneFOXSports.com -Headlines & Global News -FierceHealthcareall 1,726 news articles …read more    

New York TimesBofA reports first quarterly loss since 2011 on lofty legal billReuters(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp reported an unexpected first-quarter loss on Wednesday after it took a $6 billion charge to cover litigation expenses, a figure that far exceeded the legal settlements the No. 2 U.S. bank has announced recently. Revenue …Legal expenses push Bank of America into $276-million lossLos Angeles TimesBank of America Swings to Loss on Legal Charge — 2nd UpdateWall Street JournalBofA Slides After Posting Loss Tied to Mortgage AccordsBloombergUSA TODAY -Business First of Buffaloall 179 news articles …read more    

USA TODAY4 dead, hundreds missing as South Korean ferry sinksUSA TODAYDivers fighting strong currents have searched three compartments of a submerged South Korean ferry, but found no sign of 284 people — most of them high school students — still missing after the vessel sank off South Korea’s southern coast Wednesday with …Rescuers search dark, cold sea for survivors of shipwreck off South KoreaCNNAlmost 300 people remain unaccounted for after a ferry carrying 459 people …BBC NewsSouth Korea Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Students SinksNBCNews.comFox News -Telegraph.co.uk -Boston Globeall 1,391 news articles …read more