May 26, 2013
Updated 12:18 AM

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Leaks Inquiries Show How Wide a Net Is Cast

By Charlie Savage
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON - Even before the F.B.I. conducted 550 interviews of officials and seized the phone records of Associated Press reporters in a leak investigation connected to a 2012 article about a Yemen bomb plot, agents had sought the same reporters' sources for two other articles about terrorism.
Brian Fitzgerald Deputy News Editor, Wall Street Journal @BryFitz
RT @karaswisher: Must read for anyone who cares about govt and media: Sweeping Leak Inquiries Reveal How Wide a Net U.S. Has Cast http://t.…
Frank Bajak Chief of Andean News, Associated Press @fbajak
RT @declanm: Latest disclosure: Obama DOJ investigated .gov officials' correspondence with NYT reporter writing about Stuxnet. http://t.co/…
Mike Rosenwald Staff Writer, Washington Post @mikerosenwald
RT @karaswisher: Must read for anyone who cares about govt and media: Sweeping Leak Inquiries Reveal How Wide a Net U.S. Has Cast http://t.…
Bill McMichael Military Reporter, News Journal @billmcmichael
RT @LMartinezABC: Leak Inquiries Show How Wide A Net U.S. Cast nyti.ms/12URu6H
Ruxandra Guidi Reporter, KPCC @RuxandraGuidi
RT @fmkaplan: Jaw-dropping NY Times piece on the vast extent of investigations into press leaks. nyti.ms/127N0gl
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Globe investigation: The Ford family’s history with drug dealing

theglobeandmail.com — Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's brother, sold hashish for several years in the 1980s. Another brother, Randy, was also involved in the drug trade and was once charged in relation to a drug-related kidnapping. Their sister, Kathy, has been the victim of drug-related gun violence.
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
RT @nycjim: According to Globe and Mail, Mayor Ford's brother Doug was #Toronto's go-to dealer of hashish in the 80s. theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/g…
Stephen Robert Morse Freelance Journalist @morsels
RT @nycjim: Big investigative piece in Toronto Globe and Mail on "history of drug dealing" in Mayor #RobFord's family. http://t.co/1y7KtGti…
Katie Zezima Newark Correspondent, Associated Press @katiezez
Mayor Rob Ford's kin. "What has emerged is a portrait of a family once deeply immersed in the illegal drug scene." bit.ly/11immcO
Stuart A. Thompson Multimedia Editor, Globe and Mail @stuartathompson
RT @nycjim: Big investigative piece in Toronto Globe and Mail on "history of drug dealing" in Mayor #RobFord's family. http://t.co/1y7KtGti…
Elizabeth Llorente Politics Editor, Fox News Latino, Fox News @Liz_Llorente
RT @nycjim: According to Globe and Mail, Mayor Ford's brother Doug was #Toronto's go-to dealer of hashish in the 80s. theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/g…
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Rutgers' new athletic director faces fresh questions about her past

nj.com — Sixteen years ago, members of the University of Tennessee women's volleyball team gathered for a last meeting with their head coach, Julie Hermann. In gym shorts or jeans, some piled onto a black leather couch. Others sat on the floor, cross-legged, almost breathless.
Conor Orr Sports Reporter, New Jersey Star-Ledger @ConorTOrr
RT @StevePoliti: Breaking from Rutgers: New AD Julie Hermann faces charges of "mental cruelty" from her days as a Tennessee coach. http://t…
Conor Orr Sports Reporter, New Jersey Star-Ledger @ConorTOrr
RT @TomLuicci: Okay, here's the story on new Rutgers AD Julie Hermann and why she may have some explaining to do. nj.com/sports/index.s…
Ralph Russo College Football Writer, Associated Press @ralphDrussoAP
RT @StevePoliti: Breaking from Rutgers: New AD Julie Hermann faces charges of "mental cruelty" from her days as a Tennessee coach. http://t…
Tim Sullivan Sports Columnist @TimSullivan714
Troubling allegations about Julie Hermann, who left #Louisville to lead already troubled #Rutgers athletic program. bit.ly/ZlMWYB
Ira Schoffel Sports Editor, Tallahassee Democrat @IraSchoffel
Oh, Rutgers “@StevePoliti: New AD Julie Hermann faces charges of "mental cruelty" from days as a Tennessee coach. nj.com/sports/index.s…”
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One-on-one with Doug Ford

globalnews.ca — Sat, May 25: Global's Municipal Affairs reporter Jackson Proskow goes one-on-one with Toronto city councilor Doug Ford.
Jim Roberts Executive Editor, Reuters Digital, Reuters @nycjim
RT @shirleybrady: @nycjim Doug Ford did 3 TV interviews today denying G&M claims: CBC (goo.gl/5tmJt) goo.gl/VivWw http…
Shirley Brady @shirleybrady
@nycjim Doug Ford did 3 TV interviews today denying G&M claims: CBC (goo.gl/5tmJt) goo.gl/VivWw goo.gl/s9j1s
Jake Adelstein Correspondent, The Atlantic Wire and Columnist, Japan Times, The Atlantic @jakeadelstein
RT @karenkho: @AdamWeinstein Today his brother accused an interviewer and most of Toronto's media of doing drugs: globalnews.ca/video/589957/o…
Saleem Khan @saleemkhan
RT @JProskowGlobal: VIDEO: In which Doug Ford accuses me, and most of Toronto's media, of doing drugs: globalnews.ca/video/589957/o…
Saleem Khan @saleemkhan
RT @JProskowGlobal: Doug Ford claimed we would edit the interview to remove parts we didn't like. We haven't. Here it is. Raw. Unedited: ht…
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As Boozy Invaders Hit Beach, Hamptons Sound Snooki Alert

By Jim Rutenberg
nytimes.com — AMAGANSETT, N.Y. - For generations, few beaches in the Hamptons were more coveted and jealously protected than Indian Wells. Its high dunes and wide stretches of clean white sand have inspired painters and writers and fed real estate values of up to $20 million for the mansions that face it.
Joe Weisenthal Executive Editor, Business Insider @TheStalwart
The photo there looks exactly like my train ride on Friday RT @allisonkilkenny: Guys, @nytimes is ON IT nytimes.com/2013/05/26/nyr…
Francis Lam Features Editor, GiltTaste.com @Francis_Lam
This is the ultimate story in some category, but I don't know exactly which category. (via @andrecarmellini) nytimes.com/2013/05/26/nyr…
Elizabeth Green Editor, GothamSchools @elizwgreen
Relieved to see the Hamptons beat is still alive and well even without the New York Sun. nytimes.com/2013/05/26/nyr… Some gaps the mkt does fill.
Maira Garcia Web Producer, New York Times @mairalg
Northeast problems. nytimes.com/2013/05/26/nyr…
Dan Harris Anchor, World News Sunday and News Correspondent, ABC News @danbharris
First World Problems: "As Boozy Invaders Hit Beach, Hamptons Sound Snooki Alert, via @nytimes" nyti.ms/176vQBd
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From the Epic Annals of Holy Crap

By Josh Marshall
editors.talkingpointsmemo.com — Share this story on Facebook Email this story to a friend You have no doubt heard the on-going saga of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Though the video has never been publicly shown, three reporters have allegedly seen video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine with a group of Somali immigrant drug dealers.
Josh Marshall Editor and Publisher, Talking Points Memo @joshtpm
I forgot the part abt who white supremacist drug dealers tried to overthrow Caribbean govt editors.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2013/…
Stuart A. Thompson Multimedia Editor, Globe and Mail @stuartathompson
RT @KBlazeCarlson: "So this happened..." MT @joshtpm: Jesus, had no idea u guys scandaled this hard! editors.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2013/… via @TPM
Sam Gustin Reporter, Time Magazine @samgustin
RT @joshtpm: Every family has divisions. Here I guess btw the mainstream drug dealers & white supremacist drug dealers http://t.co/JPNPkP7u…
Josh Marshall Editor and Publisher, Talking Points Memo @joshtpm
Every family has divisions. Here I guess btw the mainstream drug dealers & white supremacist drug dealers editors.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2013/…
Josh Marshall Editor and Publisher, Talking Points Memo @joshtpm
would think that story detailing family's numerous ties to drug trade wld mean, yeah, we came up with alot editors.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2013/… via @TPM
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Notre Dame football: Everett Golson no longer enrolled

chicagotribune.com — Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at the school for what two sources told the Tribune is a Residence Life violation. Notre Dame confirmed only that Golson, who started 12 of 13 games in leading the Irish to the national title game in 2012, is no longer enrolled at the school.
Amanda Kaschube Online Producer, Chicago Tribune @amandakaschube
Updated Everett Golson story from @ChiTribHamilton. trib.in/155wOci #notredame
John Keilman Reporter, Chicago Tribune @JohnKeilman
ND quarterback Everett Golson no longer enrolled at school chicagotribune.com/sports/college…
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
RT .@chicagotribune: Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson no longer enrolled at school trib.in/13ULDvN
George Schroeder National College Football Writer, USA Today @GeorgeSchroeder
RT @ChiTribHamilton: Everett Golson no longer enrolled at #NotreDame, for what sources say is Res Life violation. trib.in/155wOch
Rick Bozich Columnist, WDRB 41 Louisville @rickbozich
RT @ChiTribHamilton: For those catching up: Everett Golson no longer enrolled at #NotreDame, for what sources say is Res Life violation. ht…
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Breaking News: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled

wndu.com — Notre Dame confirms to WNDU-TV that starting quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at the university. Rumors began percolating on social media sites like Twitter late Saturday afternoon. In a phone interview, university spokesman Dennis Brown told NewsCenter 16, "Federal and school privacy laws preclude us from issuing any further comment at this time."
Rachel Lenzi Sports Reporter, Toledo Blade @RLenziBlade
RT @WNDU: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled bit.ly/14PEEar
Ray Hagar Political Reporter, Reno Gazette-Journal @RGJRayHagar
RT @BFeldmanCBS: Wow. RT @WNDU: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled there bit.ly/14PEEar
Pat Forde Senior Writer, ESPN.com, ESPN @YahooForde
“@Rachel__Nichols: RT @WNDU: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled there bit.ly/14PEEar” Wow
Lisa Tozzi News Director, BuzzFeed @lisatozzi
RT @WNDU: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled bit.ly/14PEEar
Charlie Spiering Campaign 2012 Blogger, Washington Examiner @charliespiering
Wha?! RT @WNDU: Notre Dame confirms starting QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled bit.ly/14PEEar”
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BMcCarthy32: I'm known for being very helpful ...

twitter.com — I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/eFnLcdNVi3
Bruce Arthur Sports Columnist, National Post @bruce_arthur
RT @BMcCarthy32: I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/eFnLcdNVi3
Dan Reilly Journalist @danreilly11
RT @BMcCarthy32: I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/eFnLcdNVi3
Keith Leventhal Sports Reporter, KARE 11 News @KeithLeventhal
Haha. Great list. RT @BMcCarthy32 I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/xoVk9gI0TS
John Moe Host, Wits, American Public Media @johnmoe
RT @ChrisWarcraft: RT @BMcCarthy32: I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/OXzv9CRLzt -- That's probably the best thing I've ever see…
Matthew Belloni Executive Editor, The Hollywood Reporter @THRMattBelloni
RT @BMcCarthy32: I'm known for being very helpful pic.twitter.com/eFnLcdNVi3
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Hezbollah Chief Orders Fight to Save Syria’s Assad

nytimes.com — BEIRUT, Lebanon - The Syrian government and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah intensified their assault on Syrian rebels in the town of Qusayr on Saturday, unleashing the heaviest shelling since the battle began a week ago, Syrian antigovernment activists said.
Andy Carvin Senior Strategist, NPR @acarvin
Hezbollah Leader Orders Full Fight to Save Assad , via @nytimes nyti.ms/19cLzNG
Malachy Browne News Editor, Storyful @malachybrowne
Hezbollah Leader Orders Full Fight to Save Assad , via @nytimes nyti.ms/19cLzNG
Jorge Barrera Reporter, Canwest News Service @JorgeBarrera
RT @ABarnardNYT: Quick take on #nasrallah, more later: NYTimes: Hezbollah Leader Orders Full Fight to Save Assad nyti.ms/19cLzNG
Christopher Allbritton Freelance Journalist @chrisallbritton
Nasrallah commits Hezbollah 2 Syrian fight, risking civil war (?) n Lebanon with his full-throated support of Assad. nytimes.com/2013/05/26/wor…
Adam Goldman Staff Writer, Associated Press @adamgoldmanap
RT @ABarnardNYT: Quick take on #nasrallah, more later: NYTimes: Hezbollah Leader Orders Full Fight to Save Assad nyti.ms/19cLzNG
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QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame

m.apnews.com — Spokesman Dennis Brown says Golson, who led the Fighting Irish to an undefeated regular season and the national championship game in his first season as a starter during his sophomore season, was no longer enrolled in the school as of Friday. Brown says he couldn't comment on why because of federal privacy laws.
Rachel Bachman Sportswriter, Wall Street Journal @Bachscore
Starter in title game. RT @dzelioap QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame (from @AP) apne.ws/11n57gy
Ralph Russo College Football Writer, Associated Press @ralphDrussoAP
RT @AP_Top25: Whoa: QB Everett Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame apne.ws/11n57gy (@TomCoyneAP)
Ralph Russo College Football Writer, Associated Press @ralphDrussoAP
RT @dzelioap: QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame (from @AP) apne.ws/11n57gy
Ron Ledgard Sports Editor, Akron Beacon Journal @RonLedgardABJ
RT @AP_Sports: A Notre Dame spokesman says quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at the school. apne.ws/11n57gy
Dave Zelio Assistant Sports Editor, Central Region, Associated Press @dzelioap
QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame (from @AP) apne.ws/11n57gy
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Whaaaat? Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road in Beijing on Twitpic

By Louisa Lim
twitpic.com — Whaaaat? Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road in Beijing
Tom Lasseter Beijing Bureau Chief, McClatchy Newspapers @TomLasseter
RT @limlouisa: Whaaaat? Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road in Beijing twitpic.com/ct8s3e
Edward Wong China Correspondent, New York Times @comradewong
RT @gadyepstein: Beijing getting tough on air pollution, going from cars to horses. MT @limlouisa: Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road http…
Gady Epstein China Correspondent, The Economist @gadyepstein
Beijing getting tough on air pollution, going from cars to horses. MT @limlouisa: Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road twitpic.com/ct8s3e
Micah Grimes Web and Social Media Editor @MicahGrimes
RT @limlouisa: Whaaaat? Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road in Beijing twitpic.com/ct8s3e
Louisa Lim Beijing Correspondent, NPR @limlouisa
Whaaaat? Man riding a horse on 3rd ring road in Beijing twitpic.com/ct8s3e

Interactive: 2014-2015 School Finance Budget Viewer

By Morgan Smith , Ryan Murphy
texastribune.org — The budget that awaits the final approval of the 83rd Legislature - and Gov. Rick Perry - adds about $3.4 billion back to public schools from the $5.4 billion lawmakers cut in 2011. With this interactive, explore how your school district fares under Senate Bill 1 as the hours left to pass the legislation dwindle.
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
@PLSnoL Try this, sorry: texastribune.org/library/data/8…
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
@JoReeding Try this one texastribune.org/library/data/8…
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
@frannieOh Try this! texastribune.org/library/data/8…
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
@CorbinCasteel texastribune.org/library/data/8…
Alan Fossler Regional Editor, Houston Chronicle @alanfossler
RT @TexasTribune: Want to see how your school district fares under the proposed state budget? We’ve got an app for that: http://t.co/HI771s…
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'Kiss protest' held at Turkey subway station

aljazeera.com — Dozens of couples have locked lips at a subway stop in Turkey's capital, Ankara, to protest subway authorities' admonishment of a couple that kissed in public. Some 100 people in the station kissed for several minutes in protest on Saturday. Demonstrators carried signs reading "Free Kisses'' and chanted slogans.
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
And kissing! RT @IranLGBT: I thought u like spraying.:P RT @me kind of protest I like:'Kiss protest' at Turkey subway aje.me/10wyRTn
Alex Pearlman Blogger, GlobalPost @lexikon1
RT @monaeltahawy: The kind of protest I like: 'Kiss protest' held at Turkey subway station aje.me/10wyRTn via @AJEnglish
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
The kind of protest I like: 'Kiss protest' held at Turkey subway station aje.me/10wyRTn via @AJEnglish
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
In protest at "moral warnings" by subway authorities RT @thani75 'Kiss protest' held at Turkey subway station ow.ly/loSL4
Chris Barton Deputy Music Editor and Jazz Critic, LA Times @chrisbarton
RT @LorraineAli: Thought world finally united against Gene Simmons. Sadly no"@AJEnglish: 'Kiss protest' held at Turkey subway station http:…
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Texas 83rd Legislative Session Characterized by Agreement

nytimes.com — If Texas' less-than-theatrical 83rd legislative session is remembered at all, it will be known for accords, not discord. Lawmakers put down their partisan swords to expand financing for water infrastructure, women's health, public education and the mentally ill, steering almost entirely clear of bitter ideological battles over immigration enforcement and abortion.
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
RT @DonnaHowardTX: Interestng comentary frm observrs MT ‏@TexasTribune Sneak peek, tweeps: wrap-up of 83rd #txlege from tmrw's @nytimes htt…
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
RT @jimschachter: What collaboration looks like @TexasTribune: Sneak peek, tweeps: Our wrap-up of the 83rd #txlege from tmrw's @nytimes htt…
Emily Ramshaw Deputy Editor, Texas Tribune @eramshaw
RT @amanbatheja: Wondering if this is Texas House Parliamentarian Chris Griesel's @NYTimes debut nyti.ms/110QISr #txlege
Aman Batheja Political Reporter, Texas Tribune @amanbatheja
Wondering if this is Texas House Parliamentarian Chris Griesel's @NYTimes debut nyti.ms/110QISr #txlege
Becca Aaronson Data Reporter, Texas Tribune @becca_aa
RT @TexasTribune: Sneak peek, tweeps: Our wrap-up of the 83rd #txlege from tmrw's @nytimes nytimes.com/2013/05/26/us/…
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