The headline news from May 02, 2016

The archive of all headlines from May 02, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Bernie SandersCandidate vows a contested convention despite ’tough road’

The Guardian  02/May/2016 01:30:08

The underdog presidential candidate in the Democratic primary admitted ‘uphill climb’ to nomination but promised to shape the party’s future

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Cruz’s Support Softens Among the Delegates He Courted

New York Times  02/May/2016 03:30:09

The gravitational pull of Donald J. Trump’s recent primary landslides is drawing more Republicans toward him, threatening Senator Ted Cruz’s hopes of winning in a floor fight at the convention.

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Cruz’s Pledged Support Fades as Key Vote in Indiana Looms

New York Times  02/May/2016 03:45:04

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Cruz’s Pledged Support Fades as Key Vote in Indiana Looms

New York Times  02/May/2016 04:00:05

The gravitational pull of Donald J. Trump’s recent primary landslides is drawing more Republicans toward him, threatening Senator Ted Cruz’s hopes of winning in a floor fight at the convention.

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Five Years After Bin Laden’s Death, What’s Changed?

NBC News  02/May/2016 05:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 06:15:10

Thousands of people took to the streets in the annual May Day marches to advocate for immigration reform, police accountability and an end to racism -- with a unifying factor; all were offended by something Donald Trump had said.May Day rallies in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 06:30:11

Thousands of people took to the streets in the annual May Day marches to advocate for immigration reform, police accountability and an end to racism -- with a unifying factor; all were offended by something Donald Trump had said.

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Zika Virus Birth Defects May Be ’Tip of the Iceberg’

NBC News  02/May/2016 10:15:06

Zika Virus Outbreak

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Stricter Rules for Voter IDs Are Reshaping Campaigns

New York Times  02/May/2016 12:15:03

More than a dozen states will use the laws for the first time in a presidential election this fall, a step researchers say disproportionately affects minority voters.

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’You don’t talk to the boss’Workers fight for dignity in Trump’s Las Vegas hotel

The Guardian  02/May/2016 14:00:09

National Labor Relations Board has certified a union for staff, but management looks likely to appeal the decision. Meanwhile, staffers reflect on their struggles to get by: ‘For Mr Trump, we’re just a number’

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ID Laws’ Effect on Minority Voting Leads to New Strategies

New York Times  02/May/2016 14:15:05

More than a dozen states will use the laws for the first time in a presidential election this fall, a step researchers say disproportionately affects minority voters.

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ID Laws’ Effect on Minority Voting Leads to New Strategies

New York Times  02/May/2016 14:30:04

More than a dozen states will use voter identification laws for the first time in a presidential election this fall, a step researchers say disproportionately affects minority voters.

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 14:30:10

The loss of manufacturing jobs and stagnant wages have been prime topics in the presidential contests this year. But in California, the notable improvement has forced the Republican pitch onto more nuanced and less politically potent ground: Things are OK, but they could be better. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 14:45:10

The loss of manufacturing jobs and stagnant wages have been prime topics in the presidential contests this year. But in California, the notable improvement has forced the Republican pitch onto more nuanced ground: Things are OK, but they could be better. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 15:30:11

As new voters equate better economic times with Democratic rule, Republican efforts to rebuild here become even more difficult. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 16:00:10

As new voters equate better economic times with Democratic rule, Republican efforts to rebuild here become even more difficult.Skelton: When it comes to paying taxes, California is Bernie Sanders' kind of state

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Meet ’Exhibit A’ in Battle Over Unforgiving Drug Laws

NBC News  02/May/2016 16:15:08

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 16:45:09

When Keven Jones thinks about what kind of president might be able to do something, he looks at the one who seems to him least like a politician: Donald Trump.

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Experts Warn of a Backlash Over Trump’s Trade Policies

New York Times  02/May/2016 17:00:04

They say that Donald J. Trump’s proposals are more likely to deepen the United States’ economic pains, particularly if China or other targeted nations retaliate.

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 17:00:10

'He's going to do the least bad, the least governing, and he knows how to delegate,' says Oregon resident Keven Jones. 'I don't expect him to know how to fight the wars or rebuild the economy. But he's a CEO. He'll hire the right people to do that.'

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Experts Fear Backlash Over Trump’s China Trade Policies

New York Times  02/May/2016 17:30:04

They say that Donald J. Trump’s proposals are more likely to deepen the United States’ economic pains, particularly if China or other targeted nations retaliate.

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Experts Fear Backlash Over Trump’s China Trade Policies

New York Times  02/May/2016 17:45:02

Donald J. Trump’s proposals to penalize nations like China could deepen economic pains for American workers, economists say.Imposing sweeping tariffs would face international hurdles and would reverse a mainstay of U.S. policy.

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 18:15:09

Ted Cruz stood on a basketball court in this movie-set-perfect small town and predicted the Hoosier State would provide the boost his campaign needed to stop Donald Trump from securing the Republican presidential nomination. Now, that outcome is seriously in doubt. Ahead of Tuesday's pivotal primary,…

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 18:30:10

'He's going to do the least bad, the least governing, and he knows how to delegate,' says Oregon resident Keven Jones. 'I don't expect him to know how to fight the wars or rebuild the economy. But he's a CEO. He'll hire the right people to do that.'

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Experts Fear Backlash Over Trump’s China Trade Policies

New York Times  02/May/2016 18:45:04

Donald J. Trump’s proposals to penalize nations like China could deepen economic pains for American workers, economists say.Sweeping tariffs would face international hurdles and would reverse a mainstay of U.S. policy.

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 19:00:13

Once a year, the U.S. Border Patrol swings open an emergency door in a border fence. A few selected and screened families are allowed to reunite. This door, though, is open for only about 21 minutes.

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’The end of an era’Ringling Bros circus closes curtain on elephant shows

The Guardian  02/May/2016 20:00:07

Final show for the pachyderms comes after local government actions made touring with the animals difficult, as activists herald ‘victory’ for animal rights

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The Guardian  02/May/2016 21:15:06

Vermont senator insists insurgent campaign is not done and that he will continue to ‘fight to win every delegate’ all the way to the Democratic national convention

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The Guardian  02/May/2016 22:00:10

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The Guardian  02/May/2016 22:15:07

Vermont senator insists insurgent campaign is not done and that he will continue to ‘fight to win every delegate’ all the way to the Democratic national convention

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Man Convicted of Brooklyn Murder Exonerated After 52 Years

NBC News  02/May/2016 22:30:07

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Premier LeagueLeicester City win title after fairytale season

The Guardian  02/May/2016 23:00:08

Leicester City have won the Premier League after Tottenham drew at Chelsea

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Live5,000-to-1 long shots Leicester City win the Premier League title

The Guardian  02/May/2016 23:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  02/May/2016 23:45:08

Harrison Scott's efforts to preserve the crumbling Ridge Route, first opened in 1915, suffered a major blow when massive rainstorms forced the road's closure in 2005. Today it is open for hiking and biking, but not to cars. The fate of historic Old Ridge Route

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