Irish finance minister takes umbrage to US tax shelter accusations Following Apple's testimony before the US Senate, Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan declared that neither he nor his country would be the "whipping boy" for US tax loopholes. The US-led investigation demonstrated that Apple had paid two percent of $74 billion in international income, assisted by Irish tax law -- in particular, one holding company including Apple's retail effort ... [News Source]

Notice of appeal filed in Campfield libel lawsuit LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Democratic candidate for the state House has filed notice that he will appeal the dismissal of his libel lawsuit against state Sen. Stacey Campfield. Campfield, a Knoxville Republican, blogged before the 2008 election that he had heard candidate Roger Byrge had multiple drug arrests, and that the mug shots were "gold." It was later determined the arrest record ... [News Source]

The Cricket Sean is the movie critic and columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @moviecricket. [News Source]

Amanda Knox broke but stands by story SHE received a $1.5 million book advance, but the woman dubbed ''Foxy Knoxy'' by the press says she is almost broke because of her hefty legal bills. [News Source]

Saipan school sues businessman for defamation The Korean Community School of Saipan has filed a defamation lawsuit against a businessman over a news article that allegedly contained false and defamatory statements about the school. [News Source]

‘Oy-dol’ in baby battle A devout Jewish “American Idol” contestant is suing the baby mama of his unborn child for calling him a Nazi on YouTube, according to the $1.5 million libel lawsuit. Jonathan Jay Stone, 31, whose duo, Bagels n’ Box, was featured in 2009 on the talent show, had a fling... [News Source]

STOCKARD: DesJarlais will benefit from Carr-Tracy battle It's becoming clearer each day that state Rep. Joe Carr is going to make the next Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District seat at least a three-way battle. [News Source]