The Wire: Zimmerman Arrested; Tornado Deaths; Rob Ford Vote; Paris Gunman …

The Wire: Zimmerman arrested; tornado deaths; Rob Ford vote; Paris gunman …
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"This is about embarrassing the city, his involvement with gangs, his involvement with crack cocaine, this is about his admission that he gets behind the wheel while drinking," said Councilor Denzil Minnan-Wong, a former Ford ally. Ford and his … I'm … Read more on San Jose Mercury News

Toronto council begins debate to strip Mayor Rob Ford of more powers
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Mr. Ford has issued a string of public apologies this month, including ones for smoking crack cocaine, for “drunken stupors” and for making vulgar remarks. The controversies have … You take care of your wife like I do every night. You know what Johnny? Read more on The Globe and Mail

The Register's Editorial: Life sentences for nonviolent crimes are wrong
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It's the sort of treatment that you might expect from a repressive, dictatorial government. It's not what … Also among those prisoners serving a life term is Stephanie George of Florida, who was a young, single mother when police found drugs hidden … Read more on DesMoinesRegister.com