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Boy Scouts to vote on allowing gay members

By Elizabeth Weise
usatoday.com — Supporters of the ban on gay members point to the Scout oath, which includes the line "On my honor I will do my best .... to keep myself physically strong, mentally alert and morally straight."
Beth Fertig Education Reporter, WNYC @bethfertig
RT @gtoppo: Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members usat.ly/198bl5G via @USATODAY
Dave Berman Reporter, Florida Today @ByDaveBerman
Story on video on historic vote from @USATODAY RT @cbphoto1: The vote is in: Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members usat.ly/197bsyu
Michael Williams Anchor and Reporter, WPTV-TV West Palm Beach @MWilliamsWPTV5
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Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members usat.ly/198bl5G via @USATODAY
Paul D'Ambrosio Regional Editor, Investigations, Asbury Park Press @Paul_DAmbrosio
Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members usat.ly/198bl5G via @USATODAY
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Jay-Z making music with new venture into sports

By Chris Strauss
usatoday.com — Jay-Z, aka Shawn Carter, once rapped that 'I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man.' If his latest vision succeeds, the branding opportunities provided by Roc Nation could very well give his clients the capability to say the same thing, something that scares his newest competitors.
Jim Corbett NFL Reporter, USA Today @ByJimCorbett
Jay-Z making music with new venture into sports - Jets quarterback Geno Smith usat.ly/12R0dGI via @USATODAY
Marybeth Jacoby News Director, WLTX 19 Columbia @MarybethJacoby
RT @USATODAY: Jay-Z making music with new venture into sports usat.ly/ZilNFS
Rachel George Sports Investigative Reporter, USA Today @RachelAxon
RT @ByMaryByrne: Great story by @USATODAYsports @chris_strauss: Why agents will be "terrified" of Jay-Z: usat.ly/12R0dGJ
Michael Katz Social Media Editor, Sports, USA Today @KatzM
RT @ByMaryByrne: Great story by @USATODAYsports @chris_strauss: Why agents will be "terrified" of Jay-Z: usat.ly/12R0dGJ
Mary Byrne Managing Editor, Sports, USA Today @ByMaryByrne
Great story by @USATODAYsports @chris_strauss: Why agents will be "terrified" of Jay-Z: usat.ly/12R0dGJ
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Roy Hibbert says Shane Battier kneed him on purpose

By Jeff Zillgitt
usatoday.com — Miami Heat forward Shane Battier shoots as Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert defends during the first half of Game 1. (Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP) MIAMI - Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert called out Miami Heat forward Shane Battier for a knee that Hibbert took to the midsection in Game 1.
Sam Amick NBA Insider, USA Today @sam_amick
RT @kevin_spain: RT @jeffzillgitt: RT @USATODAYsports: Roy Hibbert accuses Shane Battier of a cheap shot on Twitter: usat.ly/12SoLiR…
Kevin Spain NBA Editor, USA Today @kevin_spain
RT @jeffzillgitt: RT @USATODAYsports: Roy Hibbert accuses Shane Battier of a cheap shot on Twitter: usat.ly/12SoLiR //...
Jeff Zillgitt Sports Reporter, USA Today @JeffZillgitt
RT @USATODAYsports: Roy Hibbert accuses Shane Battier of a cheap shot on Twitter: usat.ly/12SoLiR // pic.twitter.com/0bFn38Sw7k

'Behind the Candelabra' illuminates Liberace's dazzling life

By Robert Bianco
usatoday.com — Scott Thorson (Matt Damon) witnesses Liberace (Michael Douglas) live in concert for the first time. 'Behind the Candelabra' airs Sunday at 9 ET/PT. Michael Douglas' performance as the fabled entertainer is particularly radiant. Critic Robert Bianco says that as admirable as Matt Damon's performance is, the 42-year-old is miscast as Scott Thorson, who met Liberace as a teenage.
Bill Goodykoontz Movie Critic, Arizona Republic @goodyk
RT @BiancoRobert: Scott Thorson was a teenager when he met Liberace. Matt Damon is 42. That, 'Candelabra,' is called "miscasting": http://…
Robert Bianco TV Critic, USA Today @BiancoRobert
Scott Thorson was a teenager when he met Liberace. Matt Damon is 42. That, 'Candelabra,' is called "miscasting": usat.ly/197Jra1
Robert Bianco TV Critic, USA Today @BiancoRobert
RT @annoldenburg: Is the new HBO Liberace movie good? @BiancoRobert's take. usat.ly/197Jra1
Ann Oldenburg Entertainment Blogger and Reporter, USA Today @annoldenburg
Is the new HBO Liberace movie good? @BiancoRobert's take. usat.ly/197Jra1
Robert Bianco TV Critic, USA Today @BiancoRobert
Like Liberace, HBO's 'Candelabra' suffers from an unwillingness to face and tell the truth: usat.ly/197Jra0

Obama to Navy: Sexual assaults undermine military

By David Jackson
usatoday.com — President Obama addresses graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy President Obama (Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP) President Obama urged a new generation of military leaders Friday to address the problem of sexual assault within their ranks. Those who commit sexual assault threaten "the trust and discipline that makes our military strong," Obama said during commencement services at the U.S.
Kelly Kennedy Health Policy Reporter, USA Today @KellySKennedy
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Lee Horwich Deputy Content Editor, USA Today @lhorwich
Obama to Navy: Sexual assaults undermine military usat.ly/19a9wFi via @USATODAY

Diners badly underestimate calories in fast-food meals

By Nanci Hellmich
usatoday.com — Teens underestimated the calories in fast-food meals by 34%; parents of school-age children by 23%; adults by 20%, study shows. Teens underestimate the calories in fast food, according to a new report. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP) Many diners are gobbling far more calories in their fast-food meals than they realize, a new study shows.
Brian Sozzi Contributor, The Street @BrianSozzi
Subway's healthy marketing message misleading, gotta read the menu usat.ly/198xWPn $CARBS
Kim Painter Freelance Journalist @KimPainter
How many calories in that fast food meal? Most people guess way too low: usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
Natalie DiBlasio Breaking News Reporter, USA Today @ndiblasio
Teens underestimated calories in fast food by 34%; parents by 23%; adults by 20% usat.ly/198xWPn Interesting read by @nancihellmich
André Picard Public Health Reporter, Globe and Mail @picardonhealth
People largely underestimate calories in fast food by @nancihellmich usatoday.com/story/news/nat… & bmj.com/content/346/bm… via @usatodayhealth
Greg Toppo National K-12 Education Writer, USA Today @gtoppo
Diners badly underestimate calories in fast-food meals usat.ly/198xWPn via @USATODAY
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Grizzlies' Tony Allen wants you to join tornado relief

By Sam Amick
usatoday.com — USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick explains the pulse and story line of the Western Conference finals. Grizzlies guard Tony Allen is a very reactionary player.
Kevin Spain NBA Editor, USA Today @kevin_spain
RT @sam_amick: At USAT: Tony Allen, recent acting notwithstanding, is as real as they come. Grizz guard talks tornado relief, WCF - http:/…
Sam Amick NBA Insider, USA Today @sam_amick
At USAT: Tony Allen, recent acting notwithstanding, is as real as they come. Grizz guard talks tornado relief, WCF - usat.ly/16T8cHG

McDonald's CEO bawled-out by 9-year-old

By Bruce Horovitz
usatoday.com — A nine-year-old girl accused the CEO of McDonald's of targeting kids with food that's not healthy. His response: "We don't sell junk food." Hannah Robertson, 9, spoke at McDonald's annual shareholder meeting May 23, 2013. (Photo: Today I Ate a Rainbow) McDonald's needs kids more than today's kids need McDonald's.
Neal Ungerleider Reporter, Fast Company @nealunger
But the million dolar question... Does McDonalds CEO let the kids have daily double cheeseburgers? usat.ly/13Pxyjg
Kim Painter Freelance Journalist @KimPainter
9-year-old nutrition activist scolds McDonald's CEO usatoday.com/story/money/20…
Christine Romans Business Correspondent, CNN @ChristineRomans
9-year-old bawls out McDonald's CEO. ow.ly/llXxw
Nancy Luna Staff Writer, Orange County Register @FastFoodMaven
McDonald's CEO bawled-out by 9-year-old at shareholder meeting usat.ly/12QlsIX via @USATODAY
Alex Coolidge Business Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer @alexcoolidge
Love this: “@brucehorovitz: McDonald's CEO bawled-out by 9-year-old girl usat.ly/12QlsIY”
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The tan loses its luster

usatoday.com — As the weather warms up, fair-skinned stars are shunning the faux glow. Carly Rae Jepsen -- or, her legs -- went au naturale at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19 in Las Vegas. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire, WireImage) The tan is fading from fashion.
Doyle Rice Weather Editor and Reporter, USA Today @usatodayweather
Good news on "Don't Fry Day!" : The Hollywood tan loses its luster usat.ly/19a8LvY via @USATODAY
Allison Papson Brooklyn and Bronx Assignment Editor, New 12 New York @AllisonPapson
“@KorinaLopez: Fake (and real) tans are out. Finally. usatoday.com/story/life/peo…”
Korina Lopez Online Editor and Music Reporter , USA Today @KorinaLopez
Fake (and real) tans are out. Finally. usatoday.com/story/life/peo…
Ann Oldenburg Entertainment Blogger and Reporter, USA Today @annoldenburg
The Dancing With the Stars gang obviously hasn't heard about this ... usat.ly/19a8LvZ

A huge guide to this weekend's TV

By Whitney Matheson
usatoday.com — Cartoon Network is airing an 'Adventure Time' marathon this weekend. (Photo: Cartoon Network) Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and you know what that means: oodles of TV marathons! Once again, our pals at TV Tango have rounded up nearly every TV marathon/special event happening over the next several days.
Lexy Cruz News Producer, WRDW-TV @lexybcruz
RT @popcandy: Here's a handy guide to the dozens of marathons on TV this weekend: usatoday.com/story/popcandy…
Whitney Matheson Blogger, USA Today @popcandy
Here's a handy guide to the dozens of marathons on TV this weekend: usatoday.com/story/popcandy…

Gold: An investment right for the wrong reasons

By John Waggoner
usatoday.com — Gold bars at the Czech Central Bank in Prague. (Photo: Michal Cizek, AFP/Getty Images) Barbecue season begins this weekend, and, as all right-thinking people know, North Carolina barbecue is the best on the planet. Which brings us to gold. North Carolina barbecue and gold are examples of happy outcomes based on faulty assumptions.
John Waggoner Columnist, Money Section, USA Today @JohnWaggoner
Special summer grilling column: What Carolina barbecue and gold have in common. usat.ly/198oueQ
Sandra Block Senior Associate Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance @sandyblock
What gold has in common with NC barbecue. Great column by @JohnWaggoner ow.ly/lmrPX

Stewart-Haas not blaming Steve Addington for struggles

usatoday.com — Steve Addington talks to driver Tony Stewart in the garage at Charlotte Motor Speedway last season. With Stewart current 21st in the Sprint Cup point standings, some think Addington's job is in jeopardy. (Photo: Kevin Liles, USA TODAY Sports) CONCORD, N.C. - Everyone knows Tony Stewart's crew chief is in trouble.
Nate Ryan Motor Sports Writer, USA Today @nateryan
On @USATODAYsports: What's wrong at Stewart-Haas Racing? @jeff_gluck explores with Greg Zipadelli usat.ly/14HQ3c8 #nascar
Kim DeGeorge-Pike Web Producer, WGRZ-TV Buffalo @KimDPike
RT @jeff_gluck: In today’s @USATODAYsports: Steve Addington is to blame for Smoke’s struggles, right? Not so fast, says @GZipadelli. http:/…

Weekend TV: Audra McDonald, 'Arrested,' 'Smash'

By Robert Bianco
usatoday.com — What's worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time. Back up the truck: Sunday at 3:01 a.m. ET/12:01 a.m. PT, Netflix will unload 15 new episodes of 'Arrested Development,' starring Michael Cera.
Rob Owen TV Critic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @RobOwenTV
RT @BiancoRobert: If you only know Audra McDonald from 'Private Practice,' 'Live from Lincoln Center' have a treat in store for you: http:/…
Robert Bianco TV Critic, USA Today @BiancoRobert
If you only know Audra McDonald from 'Private Practice,' 'Live from Lincoln Center' have a treat in store for you: usat.ly/198fbf5

Reminder to not take off your pants after scoring a goal

By Mike Foss
ftw.usatoday.com — Referees, and common decency, frown upon it. Mario Gjurovski of Muangthong United scored a goal. Happiness ensued, and overwhelmed with emotion, Gjurovski took his pants off, put them on top of his head, and did a no-pants shimmy. Gjurovski was subsequently cautioned for the second time game in the match and ejected.
Oren Dorell Foreign Affairs and Breaking News Reporter, USA Today @OrenDorell
RT @themikefoss: Reminder to not take off your pants after scoring a goal usat.ly/132P7xi
Mike Foss Editor, For The Win, USA Today @themikefoss
Reminder to not take off your pants after scoring a goal usat.ly/132P7xi

N.J. eatery served rubbing alcohol instead of scotch

By David Willis
usatoday.com — TRENTON, N.J. -- On the hunt for cheap booze -- or worse -- investigators fanned out around the state ordering drinks at restaurants and bars. And they found they didn't always get what they asked for - and in one place, they got coloring and rubbing alcohol masquerading as scotch.
Gina Columbus Multimedia Journalist, Asbury Park Press @GinaColumbusAPP
RT @USATODAY: Update in the bogus booze case: One N.J. eatery actually served rubbing alcohol instead of scotch: usat.ly/16ehZJ3
Yamiche Alcindor National Breaking News Reporter, USA Today @Yamiche
RT @jmbacon: Seriously?!! New Jersey restaurant served colored rubbing alcohol instead of scotch. usat.ly/199W6sV
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