The headline news from March 07, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 07, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Two Ferguson police officers resign over racist emails uncovered in federal report

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 00:30:08

Captain Rick Henke and Sergeant William Mudd step down as Eric Holder says Justice Department is prepared to close down entire police force if necessary

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Sen. Menendez to face charges in corruption case

Washingtonpost  07/Mar/2015 01:45:08

The Justice Department’s charges against the New Jersey Democrat are expected to stem from an investigation into whether he used his position to benefit a donor and close friend. “I am not going anywhere,” he said Friday night.

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Closing the 710 Freeway gap would take years and cost billions, report says

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 01:45:11

A bus system, light-rail line, freeway tunnel and a range of upgrades, as well as the required 'no build' option, are being considered.  

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Iraqi army drives IS out of key town

BBC  07/Mar/2015 01:55:02

The US military says Iraqi forces have pushed Islamic State fighters out of the town of al-Baghdadi amid a wider offensive by government troops.

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The earthquake in biopharmaceuticals and what it means

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 03:20:09

FDA approval of a biologic knockoff, or biosimilar, means drug giant Amgen loses protection for one medication, but the industry is about to experience a new era of competition and lower prices.  

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’A vicious cycle’

CNN  07/Mar/2015 05:00:05

How Ferguson targeted African Americans

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Harrison Ford made 'textbook forced landing,' longtime pilot says

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 05:50:08

In an emergency near Santa Monica Airport, there are three choices: Lincoln Boulevard, the beach or Penmar Golf Course. Pilots say Penmar is ideal.  

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Missing MH370 plane ’will be found’

BBC  07/Mar/2015 07:00:08

Malaysia’s transport minister tells the BBC he is confident the missing MH370 aircraft will be found in the southern Indian Ocean.

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Missing MH370 plane ’will be found’

BBC  07/Mar/2015 07:40:05

Malaysia’s transport minister tells the BBC he is confident missing Malaysian Airlines airliner MH370 will be found in the southern Indian Ocean.

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The Coming Chinese Crackup

Wall Street Journal  07/Mar/2015 09:50:07

The Saturday Essay: The endgame of communist rule in China has begun, and Xi Jinping’s campaign against corruption and dissent is only bringing the country closer to a breaking point.

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LAPD officers win tentative contract with 8.2% raise

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 10:00:09

It's the most generous package of concessions Mayor Garcetti has offered an employee union. If approved by union members and the City Council, it would cost $157 million.  

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Two men held over Nemtsov killing

BBC  07/Mar/2015 10:35:02

Two men held over killing of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, head of Russia’s security agency says

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Two men held over Nemtsov killing

BBC  07/Mar/2015 10:40:02

Two men have been arrested over the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, the head of the security agency announces.

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Two men held over Nemtsov killing

BBC  07/Mar/2015 11:20:02

Two men have been detained over the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, the head of the security agency announces.

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Black Teen Shot Dead by Wisconsin Cop, Sparking Protest

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 11:20:06

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G.O.P. Sets Up Shop in Iowa, Where Few Will ProsperNYT Now

New York Times  07/Mar/2015 11:30:05

Despite predictions that Republicans would break the costly habit of campaigning in this unrepresentative state, nearly a dozen 2016 hopefuls are trekking to Iowa to fight for attention, expert advisers and an early advantage.

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Nemtsov: Suspects held

CNN  07/Mar/2015 12:10:02

Two men arrested over Putin critic’s murder

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Black Teen Shot Dead by Wisconsin Cop, Sparking Protests

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 12:20:05

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One year after Malaysia jet vanished, a spirited defense of pilot

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 13:35:08

With no black boxes found, nor any debris, much speculation has centered on whether the pilot deliberately downed the aircraft. Malaysia's interim report on the disappearance is due.  

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’Selma is now’ says Obama ahead of visit to highlight abusive justice system

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 14:45:06

President expected to address racial bias in policing during speech at historic Edmund Pettus bridge on 50th anniversary of civil rights march in Alabama

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Sen. Menendez to face charges in corruption case

Washingtonpost  07/Mar/2015 14:55:07

The Justice Department’s charges against the New Jersey Democrat are expected to stem from an investigation into whether he used his position to benefit a donor. “I am not going anywhere,” the senator said.

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Nemtsov: Two arrested

CNN  07/Mar/2015 15:40:02

Two suspects held over Putin critic’s murder

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After Tikrit battle, U.S. sees even bigger test

Washingtonpost  07/Mar/2015 16:50:06

Gen. Martin Dempsey, who is headed to Iraq, said that post-battle actions — and partners in Iran and Iraq — will be key in the fight for the region’s stability.

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Did it have to be a mystery?

CNN  07/Mar/2015 17:55:02

MH370: Technology might have solved riddle

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’Selma is now’ says Obama as visit highlights abusive justice system

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 17:55:09

President expected to address racial bias in policing during speech at historic Edmund Pettus bridge on 50th anniversary of civil rights march in Alabama

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LAPD officers win tentative contract with 8.2% raise

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 18:00:11

It's the most generous package of concessions Mayor Garcetti has offered an employee union. If approved by union members and the City Council, it would cost $157 million.  

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Selma, 50 years after march, remains a city divided

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 19:30:09

Half a century after the civil rights movement made it famous, the city's extremes have become entrenched, as separate and unmoving as the banks of the Alabama River that runs through its heart.  

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Dozens killed in Nigeria city blasts

BBC  07/Mar/2015 19:45:03

Multiple blasts in the Nigeria’s flashpoint north-eastern city of Maiduguri kill 50 people and injure 56, an emergency official tells the BBC.

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Coming Up: Obama Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Selma

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 20:15:05

Selma 50th Anniversary

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In Selma, the young serve 'Bloody Sunday's' veterans

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 20:15:07

'They marched for our freedom and our rights, and I feel I want to do something in return,' says Mikayla Thomas, whose grandparents told her stories of being sprayed with fire hoses as they demonstrated for the right to vote.  

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Charter SchoolHailed by Bushin Miami Endedin Ruin NYT Now

New York Times  07/Mar/2015 20:25:03

A school that Jeb Bush co-founded in 1996 has been a rallying point as he considers running for president. But when he tells his tale of achievement, he avoids the school’s name and unhappy closure in 2008.

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Coming Up: President Obama Marks 50th Anniversary of Selma

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 20:45:07

Selma 50th Anniversary

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Watch Live: President Obama Marks 50th Anniversary of Selma

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 21:00:11

Selma 50th Anniversary

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In Selma, the young serve civil rights 'foot soldiers'

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 21:00:16

'They marched for our freedom and our rights, and I feel I want to do something in return,' says Mikayla Thomas, whose grandparents told her stories of being sprayed with fire hoses as they demonstrated for the right to vote.  

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Boko Haram ’joins Islamic State’

BBC  07/Mar/2015 21:05:02

Boko Haram militants pledge allegiance to Islamic State, in an apparent message by the Nigerian group’s leader posted on its Twitter account.

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Boko Haram pledge to Islamic State

BBC  07/Mar/2015 21:15:02

Boko Haram militants pledge allegiance to Islamic State, in an apparent online message by the Nigerian group’s leader Abubakar Shekau.

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Barack Obama speaks on civil rights in Selma, Alabama

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 21:20:06

President speaks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, seen of infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’ of civil rights movement 50 years ago

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Barack Obama address on civil rights in Selma, Alabama – full text

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 21:25:06

President speaks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, scene of infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’ of civil rights movement 50 years ago

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Barack Obama speaks on civil rights in Selma, Alabama

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 21:30:10

President speaks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, scene of infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’ of civil rights movement 50 years ago

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Selma, 50 years after march, remains a city divided

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 21:35:10

Half a century after the civil rights movement made it famous, the city's extremes have become entrenched, as separate and unmoving as the banks of the Alabama River that runs through its heart.  

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’Our March Is Not Yet Finished,’ Obama Says in Selma

NBC News  07/Mar/2015 21:55:06

Selma 50th Anniversary

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In Selma, Obama calls for restoration of Voting Rights Act protections

Los Angeles Times  07/Mar/2015 22:10:08

The president marks a historic moment in the civil rights movement by calling upon members of Congress to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and urging Americans to make use of it.  

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Boko Haram pledge to Islamic State

BBC  07/Mar/2015 22:20:07

Boko Haram militants pledge allegiance to Islamic State, in a message apparently from the Nigerian group’s leader Abubakar Shekau.

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Obama in Selma: Ferguson report shows civil rights ’march is not yet finished’

The Guardian  07/Mar/2015 22:55:15

President delivers passionate speech on 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday as one group among thousands at Edmund Pettus Bridge protests police shootings

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Charter SchoolHailed by Bushin Miami Endedin Ruin NYT Now

New York Times  07/Mar/2015 23:20:04

A school that Jeb Bush co-founded in 1996 has been a rallying point as he considers running for president. But when he tells his tale of achievement, he avoids the school’s name and unhappy closing in 2008.

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