The headline news from August 03, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 03, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Climate changeObama White House says carbon emissions cuts legal under Clean Air Act

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 01:00:07

EPA chief cites 2007 supreme court decision behind ambitious cuts but Bush and Rubio lead GOP opposition to ‘overreaching’ plan

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Climate changeWhite House says carbon emissions cuts legal under Clean Air Act

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 01:15:06

EPA chief cites 2007 supreme court decision behind ambitious cuts but Bush and Rubio lead GOP opposition to ‘overreaching’ plan

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Israeli leaders target ‘Jewish terrorism’

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 02:45:07

The government proposed harsh new measures to combat extremists, following a wave of violence that left Israeli and Palestinian children dead.

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Probation MaySound Light,but PunishmentCan Land Hard

New York Times  03/Aug/2015 03:30:03

As more states turn to probation and parole as a means of reducing incarceration, some cases highlight how a supposedly light punishment like probation can severely disrupt a working-class life.

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Probation MaySound Light,but PunishmentCan Land Hard

New York Times  03/Aug/2015 03:45:04

As more states turn to probation and parole to reduce incarceration, some cases highlight how a supposedly light punishment can severely disrupt a life.

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Israeli leaders target ‘Jewish terrorism’

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 05:15:05

The government has proposed harsh new measures to combat extremists, following a wave of violence that left Israeli and Palestinian children dead in knife and arson attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 05:30:07

As Vice President Joe Biden mulls a primary challenge to her, liberal Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders gains on her, and contenders on the GOP side build their campaigns around attacking her, Hillary Rodham Clinton is about to make a show of force. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 05:45:10

'Dry thunderstorms' are the main cause of roughly two dozen blazes that have led to one firefighter's death and prompted Gov. Brown to declare a state of emergency.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 07:45:08

With Monday's release of landmark rules to combat global warming, President Obama is putting into place what probably will be the last piece of his ambitious second-term agenda -- one that highlights deep divisions in the country and helps shape the race to succeed him. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 09:15:07

With Monday's release of landmark rules to combat global warming, President is putting into place what probably will be the last piece of his ambitious second-term agenda -- one that highlights deep divisions in the country and helps shape the race to succeed him. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 11:00:11

With Monday's release of landmark rules to combat global warming, President Obama is putting into place what probably will be the last piece of his ambitious second-term agenda -- one that highlights deep divisions in the country and helps shape the race to succeed him. L.A. Now

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Murky Rules Boost Political Party ’Slush Funds’

NBC News  03/Aug/2015 11:15:05

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At risk animals light up NYC icon

CNN  03/Aug/2015 11:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 13:00:07

With Monday's release of landmark rules to combat global warming, President Obama is putting into place what probably will be the last piece of his ambitious second-term agenda -- one that highlights deep divisions in the country and helps shape the race to succeed him. National Politics

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HK protest: ’Breasts

CNN  03/Aug/2015 13:15:02

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75% of Latinos Have Negative View of Donald Trump: Poll

NBC News  03/Aug/2015 13:15:07

Meet the Press

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Obama’s clean power plan hailed as strongest ever climate action by US

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 13:30:06

Hundreds of businesses including eBay and Nestle back federal rules to cut emissions and encourage a switch away from coal to renewable energy

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HK protest: ’Breasts not weapons’

CNN  03/Aug/2015 15:15:01

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Obama’s clean power plan hailed as US’s strongest ever climate action

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 15:30:07

Hundreds of businesses including eBay and Nestle back federal rules to cut emissions and encourage a switch away from coal to renewable energy

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Israeli leaders target ‘Jewish terrorism’

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 16:15:06

The government has proposed harsh new measures to combat extremists, as the nation is left reeling from the fast-moving violence of recent days, including the deaths of Israeli and Palestinian children in knife and arson attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 16:15:08

With Monday's release of landmark rules to combat global warming, President Obama is putting into place what probably will be the last piece of his ambitious second-term agenda -- one that highlights deep divisions in the country and helps shape the race to succeed him. L.A. Now

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’Stupidity, evilness,’ took teen’s life

CNN  03/Aug/2015 16:30:02

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Severe Storms Push East After Ripping Through Midwest

NBC News  03/Aug/2015 16:30:07

Weather

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Iran deal’s fate in hands of unsure Democrats

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 17:15:06

Undecided lawmakers’ reviews of the agreement stand to leave the outcome of a congressional vote uncertain for weeks — into the summer congressional recess, when advocates on both sides are expected to mount targeted efforts to pressure those who are on the fence.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 17:15:08

The wildfire explodes over the weekend, consuming 50 structures, including 24 homes. More than 6,000 structures in Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties are threatened as the blaze advances.

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China DemandsU.S. ReturnExecutive Tiedto Top Leaders

New York Times  03/Aug/2015 17:30:03

Should he seek political asylum, Ling Wancheng, the brother of a former top Chinese government official, could be one of the most damaging defectors in China’s history.

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CNN  03/Aug/2015 18:00:02

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Iran deal’s fate in hands of unsure Democrats

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 18:00:07

Undecided lawmakers’ reviews of the agreement will leave the outcome uncertain for weeks — into the summer congressional recess, when advocates on both sides are expected to mount targeted efforts to pressure those still on the fence.

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’Stupidity, evilness,’ took teen’s life

CNN  03/Aug/2015 18:15:01

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What next in hunt for MH370?

CNN  03/Aug/2015 18:45:02

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Iran deal’s fate in hands of unsure Democrats

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 19:30:06

Undecided lawmakers’ reviews of the agreement will leave the outcome uncertain into the summer recess, when advocates are expected to mount efforts to pressure those still on the fence.

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CNN  03/Aug/2015 19:45:01

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What next in hunt for MH370?

CNN  03/Aug/2015 20:00:03

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GOP moves to defund Planned Parenthood

Washingtonpost  03/Aug/2015 20:15:07

The Senate will hold a procedural vote tonight to strip federal funding from the organization after a series of undercover videos, but Democrats have vowed to filibuster the bill.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 20:15:09

But the shift in weather could also bring thunderstorms and a risk of new fires to parts of the parched Sierra Nevada. The 60,000-acre Rocky fire has consumed 50 structures, including 24 homes.

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 20:30:09

But the shift in weather could also bring thunderstorms and a risk of new fires to parts of the parched Sierra Nevada. The wildfire has consumed 50 structures, including 24 homes, and is threatening 6,301 other structures in three counties.

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Obama unveils major climate plan

CNN  03/Aug/2015 21:15:01

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Los Angeles Times  03/Aug/2015 21:15:08

Two women collapse at the Hard Summer music festival in Pomona. Supervisor Hilda Solis will ask the Board of Supervisors to explore a temporary ban of raves on county property until a full investigation into the events can be done. Nation

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Cooler California temperatures give wildfire crews relief after five-day battle

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 22:00:07

Approaching storm lowers temperatures from triple digits to 60s as Cal Fire spokesman says: ‘This fire is doing things that nobody’s ever seen before’

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Obama unveils sweeping cuts to power plant emissions: ’We have to get going’

The Guardian  03/Aug/2015 22:15:07

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Obama pushes major climate plan

CNN  03/Aug/2015 23:00:02

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