The headline news from August 04, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 04, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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GOP plan to defund Planned Parenthood stalls

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 00:15:06

A procedural vote on a Senate bill failed, but some Republicans have said they are willing to force a government shutdown in October if federal support to the group is not severed.

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GOP effort to defund Planned Parenthood stalls

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 00:30:06

A procedural vote on a Senate bill failed by a tally of 53-46, but some Republicans have said they are willing to force a fall government shutdown if federal support to the group is not severed.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 00:30:08

After years of combating drug use as a law enforcement problem, public health activists want a change of perspective. They see drugs at music festivals as an inevitable risk best countered with education.L.A. supervisor calls for temporary ban on raves after 2 young women die

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Vigilante Effortby PalestiniansMarks Changein West Bank

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 01:00:03

The village of Duma had found a peaceful accommodation with its Jewish neighbors, but attitudes changed after extremists were suspected of firebombing a house on Friday, killing an 18-month-old boy.

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Suspect in Killing of Memphis Police Officer Caught

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 01:00:06

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Suspect in Killing of Memphis Police Officer Surrenders

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 01:45:05

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CNN  04/Aug/2015 02:30:02

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GOP effort to defund Planned Parenthood stalls

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 03:00:08

A procedural vote on a Senate bill failed, but some hard-liners have said they are willing to force a government shutdown if federal support to the women’s health-care provider is not curtailed.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 03:00:10

After years of combating drug use as a law enforcement problem, public health activists want a change of perspective. They see drugs at music festivals as an inevitable risk best countered with education. Nation Now

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 03:15:07

A recent audit found massive waste, ethical breaches and financial mismanagement. David Binkle says his actions were legal, specified in vendor contracts and approved by senior district officials. Pop & Hiss

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 03:30:08

A recent audit found massive waste, ethical breaches and financial mismanagement. David Binkle says his actions were legal, specified in vendor contracts and approved by senior district officials. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 03:45:08

A recent audit found massive waste, ethical breaches and financial mismanagement. David Binkle says his actions were legal, specified in vendor contracts and approved by senior district officials. Middle East

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DHS deportation program met with resistance

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 04:00:06

The federal agency is trying to mend ties with cities and police departments, but few publicly say whether they will participate in the successor to the scrapped Secure Communities effort.

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SurveillanceCybersecurity bill could ’sweep away’ privacy, Homeland Security warns

The Guardian  04/Aug/2015 04:00:07

Homeland Security admits Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act raises concerns while corporations and data brokers lobby for bill as it returns to Senate

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 04:30:07

A recent audit found massive waste, ethical breaches and financial mismanagement. David Binkle says his actions were legal, specified in vendor contracts and approved by senior district officials. L.A. Now

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Plans to FightObama’sClimate PlanStarted Early

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 05:15:03

A group of lawyers, lobbyists and political strategists started devising a strategy for dismantling President Obama’s climate change regulations before he had even put forth a draft proposal.

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Nearly Half of Republicans Say Trump is Hurting GOP’s Image

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 05:30:06

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Plans to FightObama’sClimate RulesStarted Early

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 05:45:03

A group of lawyers, lobbyists and political strategists started devising a strategy for dismantling President Obama’s climate change regulations before he had even put forth a draft proposal.

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DHS deportation program meets with resistance

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 05:45:06

The federal agency is trying to mend ties with cities and police departments, but few publicly say whether they will participate in the successor to the scrapped Secure Communities effort.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 07:00:13

A recent audit found massive waste, ethical breaches and financial mismanagement. David Binkle says his actions were legal, specified in vendor contracts and approved by senior district officials. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 08:15:08

Their appointments mark a bold and controversial step by the small southeast Los Angeles County city to boost the participation of these immigrants in city government. L.A. Now

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Hunter Charged Over Cecil’s Death: I’ve Done Nothing Wrong

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 11:00:06

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Amid outcry, Pakistan hangs ’killer’

CNN  04/Aug/2015 11:30:02

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Guide Charged Over Cecil’s Death: I’ve Done Nothing Wrong

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 12:15:06

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MH370 Mystery: The 3 Key Questions Experts Want to Answer

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 12:30:06

Missing Jet

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MH370 Mystery: 3 Key Questions Experts Want Answered

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 12:45:06

Missing Jet

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 13:00:08

Their appointments mark a bold and controversial step by the small southeast Los Angeles County city to boost the participation of these immigrants in city government. Science

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U.S. Officials Split on Biggest Threat: ISIS or Al Qaeda?

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 13:30:03

Those who worry more about the Islamic State emphasize its recruiting power on social media; those more concerned with Qaeda affiliates warn of “mass-casualty” attacks.

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MH370

CNN  04/Aug/2015 13:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 14:30:08

If anything, the federal government's measures could accelerate the transition to solar, wind and other renewable energy sources that was spurred on by California's policies, experts said. CALIFORNIA

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Is infighting tearing apart Taliban?

CNN  04/Aug/2015 15:45:02

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U.S. OfficialsSplit on TopTerror Threat:ISIS or Qaeda?

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 15:45:07

Those who worry more about the Islamic State emphasize its recruiting power on social media; those more concerned with Qaeda affiliates warn of “mass-casualty” attacks.

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AlabamaPolice officer kept job after proposal to murder black man and hide evidence

The Guardian  04/Aug/2015 16:30:06

Secret recording played for local officials, in which police officer says resident ‘needs a god damn bullet’, resulted in $35,000 payout to prevent man from suing

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 16:45:09

If anything, the federal government's measures could accelerate the transition to solar, wind and other renewable energy sources that was spurred on by California's policies, experts said.How bad was L.A.'s smog when Barack Obama went to college here?

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Locust swarms plague Russia

CNN  04/Aug/2015 20:00:02

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U.S. OfficialsSplit on TopTerror Threat:ISIS or Qaeda?

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 20:15:02

Those who worry more about the Islamic State emphasize its recruiting power on social media; those more concerned with Qaeda affiliates warn of “mass casualty” attacks.

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Candidates spend less time in N.H. as influence slips

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 20:15:06

An expanded field of candidates and primaries in several Southern states on March 1 lessen the impact of the early Granite State primary.

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Candidates spend less time in N.H. as influence slips

Washingtonpost  04/Aug/2015 21:00:06

An expanded field of Republican hopefuls and primaries in several Southern states on March 1 lessen the impact of the early Granite State contest.

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Legionnaires’Cases Climb;New York EyesCooling Towers

New York Times  04/Aug/2015 21:30:03

Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to present legislation to address the loose regulations of cooling towers, which are thought to be the source of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in the Bronx that has sickened 86 people.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 21:30:08

The move brings cheers from those seeking greater rights for former prisoners and comes as California rethinks some of its get-tough criminal justice policies. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 21:45:07

The move by Secretary of State Alex Padilla brings cheers from those seeking greater rights for former prisoners and comes as California rethinks some of its get-tough criminal justice policies. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 22:45:08

Activists backing the gun storage rules say they would help prevent deadly accidents and teen suicides, by preventing guns from easily falling into the hands of curious children or despairing teens. PolitiCal

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Major Clue in Case of Missing Teen Boaters Also Vanishes

NBC News  04/Aug/2015 23:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2015 23:00:09

The rules would exempt any gun owner who is carrying the weapon or has it close enough to be readily retrieved. The council must still vote on the final wording of the law. PolitiCal

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