[U.S.] Obama launches push for immigration overhaul

Obama launches push for immigration overhaul
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/01/28/170497037/despite-bipartisan-launch-immigration-overhaul-could-splinter-gop
WASHINGTON (AP) - Seeking swift action on immigration, President Barack Obama on Tuesday will try to rally public support behind his proposals for giving millions of illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship, as well as making improvements to the legal ...

Boy Scouts may reverse policy, allow gays
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130129_Boy_Scouts_may_reverse_policy__allow_gays.html
The Boy Scout statue in front of the Cradle of Liberty Council headquarters at 22d and Winter Streets in Center City. Miriam Hill and Sam Wood, Inquirer Staff Writers.

Obama says he'll sign $50.5B Sandy aid bill soon
http://bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/01/29/congress-passes-hurricane-aid-bill/YbLvbeqqvfJ06UJlfRtUYN/story.html
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says he'll sign a $50.5 billion emergency measure for Superstorm Sandy victims as soon as it lands on his desk.

1st execution of woman since 2010 set in Texas
http://www.brecorder.com/world/north-america/103686.html
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - The execution Tuesday of a Texas woman convicted in the gruesome murder of her 71-year-old neighbor will mark the first time in three years that a female inmate has been put to death in the U.S.. Kimberly McCarthy, 51, was ...

Lawmaker: Sentencing reforms will stall
http://www.golocalworcester.com/news/new-patrick-files-bill-to-reform-juvenile-justice-system/
Gov. Deval Patrick's sentencing reforms - which include making young first-degree murderers eligible for parole after just 15 years - will face skepticism and resistance on Beacon Hill from lawmakers, a top Democratic lawmaker told the Herald.

Fort Lauderdale Rapper Rick Ross target of barrage of bullets
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rick-ross-targeted-in-alleged-drive-by-shooting-rolls-royce-crashes-into-florida-apartment-2013281
The sound of gunfire pierced the early-morning calm of Las Olas Boulevard, apparently directed at the rapper, who lost control of his Rolls-Royce and crashed.

Leading Off: Harris isn't the NFL's first - or last - gay player
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/01/28/former-niner-harris-charged-with-beating-up-ex-boyfriend/
What we knew about Kwame Harris before Monday morning: He was an awful offensive tackle for the 49ers for five seasons, a first-round bust drafted 26th overall by San Francisco in 2003.

2003 Old fire arsonist sentenced to death
http://www.news.com.au/world/arsonist-senteced-to-death-over-fatal-2003-la-wildfire/story-fndir2ev-1226564050978
A judge handed a death sentence Monday to the violent felon convicted of setting the 2003 Old fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes, charred the northwestern face of the San Bernardino Mountains and killed five people.

Drivers Union, Bus Companies Hold Sit-Down At Gracie Mansion
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/176066/drivers-union--bus-companies-hold-sit-down-at-gracie-mansion
As the school bus strike enters its third week, bus companies and the drivers' union are sitting down with mediators today at Gracie Mansion in an attempt to hammer out their differences.

Mayor names panel to vet applicants for 7th Ward seat
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/01/28/chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel-targets-td-bank-in-gun-control-debate/
A pastor who protested in favor of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's push for a longer school day, a community activist and a businesswoman are among five people picked to sit on a panel that will narrow the field of applicants to replace former 7th Ward Ald.

Cyber Command's growth plan raises a lot of questions
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/pentagon-to-create-cyber-attack-wing-20130128-2dg40.html
Defense Department officials are planning a huge expansion of U.S. Cyber Command into three “teams” to protect privately owned and operated critical infrastructure such as the electricity grid and banking system; help commanders execute cyberattacks ...

Sheriff Clarke getting flak from colleagues for his take on calling 911
http://expressmilwaukee.com/article-20509-django-clarke.html
MILWAUKEE - "He just set us back 15 years. I need you to call 911," said Sheriff Todd Nehls, of Dodge County. Sheriff Nehls is fired up over a public service announcement from Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.