The headline news from June 04, 2015

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

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 00:45:07

Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer told a federal judge that he helped to 'facilitate' a bribe in connection with selecting France to host the 1998 World Cup and 'agreed to accept bribes' to bring the tournament to South Africa in 2010. Africa Nigeria's military accused of 8,000 deaths in fight against Boko Haram

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DemocratsChallenge VoterRestrictions inKey States

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 01:30:05

A lawyer whose clients include Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign is leading a legal battle that Republicans say is a ploy to energize minority voters.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 01:45:07

Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer told a federal judge that he helped to 'facilitate' a bribe in connection with selecting France to host the 1998 World Cup and 'agreed to accept bribes' to bring the tournament to South Africa in 2010. PolitiCal California Senate OKs requiring warrants to search smartphones, tablets

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Is U.S. Claim of 10,000 ISIS Dead Believable?

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 02:15:06

ISIS Terror

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Activist beheading plotted

CNN  04/Jun/2015 02:45:02

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Plot to behead activist

CNN  04/Jun/2015 03:00:03

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As Clinton rivals emerge, focus shifts to policy

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 03:00:09

The front-runner’s popularity is dropping, and long-shot candidates are drawing fresh attention to the differences within the Democratic coalition over economic fairness and foreign policy.

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Clinton rivals pounce as her ratings fall

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 03:15:06

With the front-runner’s popularity dropping, long-shot candidates are drawing fresh attention to the differences within the Democratic coalition over economic fairness and foreign policy.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 03:15:08

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. Sports Now FIFA scandal: Chuck Blazer admitted to accepting bribes in 2013 plea

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Using Violenceand Persuasion,ISIS MakesPolitical Gains

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 03:30:06

Amid punishing American-backed airstrikes, the Islamic State militants have advanced in Iraq and Syria using a dual strategy of purporting to represent Sunni interests and attacking any group that vies to play the same role.

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

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. L.A. Now Fire destroys Long Beach duplex featured in Times report

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 04:15:09

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. L.A. Now Fire destroys Long Beach duplex featured in Times report on housing code violations

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 05:15:09

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. Middle East Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza after rocket attack from enclave

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 06:15:11

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. L.A. Now Four miles of Long Beach coast closed after tar balls wash ashore

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’They’re lying!’

CNN  04/Jun/2015 06:30:03

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Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 06:31:09

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 06:46:09

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. POLITICS Three new Industry council members say they'll be independent

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Clinton rivals pounce as her ratings fall

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 07:00:08

With the front-runner’s popularity dropping, long-shot candidates are drawing fresh attention to the differences within the Democratic coalition over economic fairness and foreign policy.

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Fifa crisisJack Warner says ’avalanche’ is coming as Chuck Blazer testimony is heard

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 07:15:07

Former Fifa vice-president claims he will prove a link between soccer’s governing body and Trinidad and Tobago elections

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Fifa crisisJack Warner says he fears for life and will reveal ’avalanche’ of secrets

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 07:30:08

Former Fifa vice president makes TV appearance in which he claims he will prove a link between soccer’s governing body and Trinidad and Tobago elections

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 07:45:09

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 08:00:12

Lawmakers say it brings state law up to date with changing technology. But law enforcement officials are strongly opposed. POLITICS Three new Industry council members say they'll be independent

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 08:30:11

The Coast Guard has collected samples for testing to determine the source. Officials said there was no sign the tar balls came from the Long Beach Gas and Oil Dept. PolitiCal California Senate passes bill to make police get warrants to search smartphones

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 08:45:09

The Coast Guard has collected samples for testing to determine the source. Officials said there was no sign the tar balls came from the Long Beach Gas and Oil Dept. PolitiCal

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 09:00:14

The Coast Guard has collected samples for testing to determine the source. Officials said there was no sign the tar balls came from the Long Beach Gas and Oil Dept. PolitiCal California Senate passes bill to make police get warrants to search smartphones

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Bribe-taking admitted

CNN  04/Jun/2015 09:15:03

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We took bribes

CNN  04/Jun/2015 10:00:02

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Why Rank Outsider Chafee Will Cause Clinton Pain

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 10:00:09

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 10:15:07

The Coast Guard has collected samples for testing to determine the source. Officials said there was no sign the tar balls came from the Long Beach Gas and Oil Dept. PolitiCal

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’We took bribes’

CNN  04/Jun/2015 10:30:04

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Why Outsider Chafee Will Cause Clinton Pain

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 10:30:09

Meet the Press

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Why Outsider Chafee Will Cause Clinton Pain in 2016 Race

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 11:00:08

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 11:30:10

Security officials say several missiles were fired at a training facility that belongs to Hamas' armed wing, the Izzidin al-Qassam Brigade, and to Islamic Jihad. PolitiCal

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Ex-FIFA Exec Threatens to Reveal ’Avalanche’ of Secrets

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 11:45:07

FIFA Corruption Scandal

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 12:15:08

Security officials say several missiles were fired at a training facility that belongs to Hamas' armed wing, the Izzidin al-Qassam Brigade, and to Islamic Jihad. National Politics

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 12:45:08

More than 360 corpses may still be aboard the ill-fated vessel. Rescue workers cut several holes into the hull in hopes of discovering survivors trapped in air pockets, but found none. Middle East

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The gloves are off

CNN  04/Jun/2015 13:00:04

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Clinton rivals pounce as her ratings fall

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 13:00:09

A once-sleepy Democratic presidential primary contest is fast coming alive as Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers fall and a diverse array of long-shot opponents step forward to challenge her — the latest being Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 13:15:11

More than 360 corpses may still be aboard the ill-fated vessel. Rescue workers cut several holes into the hull in hopes of discovering survivors trapped in air pockets, but found none. Real Estate

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’The gloves are off’

CNN  04/Jun/2015 13:30:04

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 14:00:12

Major landlord Brookfield Office Properties plans to overhaul the ground floors of at least two of its seven downtown buildings, boosting access to art installations and cultural events. Asia

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 14:45:08

The former FIFA vice president says he has documents and checks that link FIFA officials, including embattled President Sepp Blatter, to the 2010 election in Trinidad & Tobago. Real Estate

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 15:30:10

The former FIFA vice president says he has documents and checks that link FIFA officials, including embattled President Sepp Blatter, to the 2010 election in Trinidad & Tobago. National Politics

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Breaking newsHSBC fined $43m over money-laundering claims

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 15:45:07

Geneva prosecutor agrees to close investigation against HSBC in return for the financial settlement

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HSBCBank fined $43m over money-laundering claims

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 16:00:12

Geneva prosecutor agrees to close investigation against HSBC in return for the financial settlement

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Fight Club: Our Process of Picking a President Is Brutal

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 16:15:07

Meet the Press

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Fight Club: Picking a President Is a Brutal Process

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 16:30:10

Meet the Press

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Little Pink Pill: Will FDA Approve Controversial ’Female Viagra’?

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 17:00:09

Sexual Health

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N.S.A. Widens Cross-Border Internet Spying to Find Hackers

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 17:15:06

Without public notice or debate, the Obama administration has expanded the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance of Americans’ international Internet traffic to search for evidence of malicious computer hacking, according to classified documents.

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N.S.A. Widens Cross-Border Internet Spying to Find Hackers

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 17:45:05

Without public notice, the Obama administration has expanded the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance of Americans’ international Internet traffic to search for evidence of cyberattacks, according to classified documents provided by Edward J. Snowden.

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HSBCBank fined $43m over money-laundering claims

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 17:45:09

Geneva prosecutor agrees to close investigation into HSBC in return for the financial settlement

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Water as weapon?

CNN  04/Jun/2015 18:30:04

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LiveFifa paid Ireland €5m after Thierry Henry handball

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 18:30:11

FAI chief executive John Delaney claims Fifa paid to avoid legal action after France’s World Cup 2010 play-off win over the Republic of Ireland

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 19:00:12

The former FIFA vice president says he has documents and checks that link FIFA officials, including embattled President Sepp Blatter, to the 2010 election in Trinidad & Tobago. COMPANY TOWN

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Fifa paid Ireland €5m after Thierry Henry handball

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 19:15:08

The FAI chief executive, John Delaney, has confirmed that he accepted a payment from Fifa after Thierry Henry’s handball in the 2010 World Cup qualifying play-offs ended their hopes of qualifying

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 19:45:10

The move comes less than two weeks after Charter clinched a nearly $57-billion deal to acquire Time Warner Cable, which until now had been the only major pay-TV operator to carry the Dodgers channel in Southern California. Sports Now

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Obama aims to woo Democrats hesitant on trade

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 20:00:11

The president’s House Republican allies also are canvassing for as many votes as possible from their caucus to ensure a buffer if Obama is unable to rally enough Democrats ahead of a vote next week.

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Iraq hits back

CNN  04/Jun/2015 20:30:04

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 20:45:10

The move comes less than two weeks after Charter clinched a nearly $57-billion deal to acquire Time Warner Cable, which until now had been the only major pay-TV operator to carry the Dodgers channel in Southern California. Science Now

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Mourners Pay Respects to Beau Biden

NBC News  04/Jun/2015 21:00:09

U.S. news

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Fifa paid Ireland $5m after Thierry Henry handball

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 21:00:11

The FAI chief executive, John Delaney, has confirmed that he accepted a payment from Fifa after Thierry Henry’s handball in the 2010 World Cup qualifying play-offs ended their hopes of qualifying

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Global warming hasn’t paused, study finds

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 21:45:09

Reassessment of historical data and methodology by US research body debunks ‘hiatus’ hypothesis used by sceptics to undermine climate science

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Is Blatter next?

CNN  04/Jun/2015 22:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 22:15:08

In a draft report based on a four-year review, the EPA says it found only rare cases in which such drilling affected drinking water but said that could be due to problems gathering information. COMPANY TOWN

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Panel urges FDA to approve ‘female Viagra’

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 22:45:08

The FDA has twice rejected flibanserin, citing safety concerns. Advisers voted 18-6 in favor of approving the drug with conditions.

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F.D.A. PanelBacks Drug toRaise Women’sSex Drive

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 23:15:04

The vote on flibanserin by an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration follows two rejections and a campaign for the drug’s approval.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 23:15:09

In a draft report based on a four-year review, the EPA says it found only rare cases in which such drilling affected drinking water but said that could be due to problems gathering information. Sports Now

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Advisory panel urges FDA to approve ‘female Viagra’

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 23:30:10

The FDA has twice rejected flibanserin, citing safety concerns. A key committee voted 18-6 in favor of approving the drug with conditions.

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F.D.A. PanelBacks Drug toRaise Women’sSex Drive

New York Times  04/Jun/2015 23:45:06

Flibanserin is the first drug to treat lack of sexual desire in women and the vote by an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration follows two rejections and a campaign for the drug’s approval.

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Chinese hackers breached federal workers’ data

Washingtonpost  04/Jun/2015 23:45:09

The breach at the Office of Personnel Management may have compromised the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees, officials said. It was the second major intrusion of the agency by China in less than a year.

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Global warming ’pause’ didn’t happen, study finds

The Guardian  04/Jun/2015 23:45:10

Reassessment of historical data and methodology by US research body debunks ‘hiatus’ hypothesis used by sceptics to undermine climate science

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Los Angeles Times  04/Jun/2015 23:45:12

In a draft report based on a four-year review, the EPA says it found only rare cases in which such drilling affected drinking water but said that could be due to problems gathering information. PolitiCal

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