The headline news from April 08, 2015

The archive of all headlines from April 08, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:05:39

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The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 00:06:43

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Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:07:24

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How they did it

CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:10:02

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South Carolina officer to face murder charge after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 00:10:09

Video shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott in the back at least eight times as he ran away

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Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: The Sunni-Shiite Proxy Wars

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:10:11

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Palm Springs: America’s ’Oasis’ Grapples With Drought

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 00:15:09

California Drought

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South Carolina police officer to face murder charge after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 00:15:11

Video shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott in the back at least eight times as he ran away

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Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:16:03

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Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 00:16:26

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:20:51

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Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: The Sunni-Shiite Proxy Wars

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:21:03

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Nine ways to Sunday: Assessing the possibilities of the NFL's return to L.A.

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 00:21:05

NFL owners are starting to get serious about a return to Los Angeles. Nine scenarios — involving three teams and two sites — are plausible enough to merit discussion.

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How they did it

CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:25:26

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Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:25:58

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South CarolinaOfficer GetsMurder Chargein Man’s DeathNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 00:30:18

A white police officer in North Charleston, S.C., has been charged with murder after a video surfaced showing him shooting and killing an apparently unarmed black man while he fled.

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Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: The Sunni-Shiite Proxy Wars

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:30:33

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:35:22

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South Carolina officer charged with murder after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 00:35:53

Video shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott in the back at least eight times as he ran away

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How they did it

CNN  08/Apr/2015 00:40:02

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A Nazi-Built Resort Beckons New Dwellers

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 00:45:23

After decades of decay, a German coastal site operated by the Third Reich, the Soviets and the East Germans over the years is being converted into hotels and apartments.

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Globalresearch  08/Apr/2015 01:10:23

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Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 01:11:38

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Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 01:12:19

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Imagery and Empire: Understanding the Western Fear of Arab and Muslim Terrorists

Globalresearch  08/Apr/2015 01:15:05

Arabs and Muslims are tacitly or openly portrayed as uncivilized subjects. Terrorism is deeply tied to images of Arabs and Muslims in the minds of many US citizens and this is why it is falsely believed that most terrorists are Arabs or Muslims.

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A Nazi-Built Resort Beckons New Dwellers

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 01:15:10

After decades of decay, a German coastal site operated by the Third Reich, the Soviets and the East Germans over the years is being converted into hotels and apartments.

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Nine ways to Sunday: Assessing the possibilities of the NFL's return to L.A.

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 01:15:11

NFL owners are starting to get serious about a return to Los Angeles. Nine scenarios — involving three teams and two sites — are plausible enough to merit discussion.

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S.C. Officer Charged With Murder of Unarmed Black Man

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 01:25:10

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L.A. County to crack down on drugs given foster, delinquent youths

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 01:30:08

Child welfare advocates have long alleged that widespread use of the psychiatric medications is fueled in part by some caretakers' desire to make the children more docile.

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South Carolina Officer Charged With Murder of Black Man

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 01:36:19

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L.A. County to crack down on drugs given foster, delinquent youths

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 01:36:44

Child welfare advocates have long alleged that widespread use of the psychiatric medications is fueled in part by some caretakers' desire to make the children more docile. Michael Nash

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L.A. County to crack down on drugs given to foster, delinquent youths

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 01:40:42

Child welfare advocates have long alleged that widespread use of the psychiatric medications is fueled in part by some caretakers' desire to make the children more docile. Michael Nash

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 01:55:42

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 02:05:12

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Surge triggers power outage across D.C. area

Washingtonpost  08/Apr/2015 02:11:11

Failure of electrical equipment briefly caused confusion and alarm as power was knocked out in wide swaths of the area, including the White House.

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California plans to force 35% water cut in some cities

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 02:40:10

The state water board says the cities that use the most water per capita would have to make the biggest cuts. Beverly Hills and South Pasadena are among them. CALIFORNIA L.A. County to crack down on drugs given to foster, delinquent youths

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California plans to force 35% water cut in some cities

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 02:45:09

The state water board says the cities that use the most water per capita would have to make the biggest cuts. Beverly Hills and South Pasadena are among them.

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Shot in the back

CNN  08/Apr/2015 03:05:02

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Taxpayers face lengthy wait for basic IRS help

Washingtonpost  08/Apr/2015 03:25:07

Frustrated taxpayers who call in could get “courtesy disconnects” or must wait hours to get simple answers from a harried agency that has faced five years of budget cuts from Congress.

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Shot while fleeing

CNN  08/Apr/2015 04:05:02

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South Carolina officer charged with murder after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 04:30:10

Warning: graphic video Footage shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott in the back at least eight times as he ran away

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Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 04:40:19

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A Nazi-Built Resort Beckons New Dwellers

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 04:45:19

After decades of decay, a German coastal site operated by the Third Reich, the Soviets and the East Germans over the years is being converted into hotels and apartments.

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South Carolina police officer charged with murdering black man as he fled

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 05:40:09

The charges are filed after the city's mayor and police chief receive a video that appears to show Walter Lamer Scott fleeing as Officer Michael Thomas Slager fires at least eight shots. Michael Thomas Slager

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South Carolina police officer charged with murdering black man as he fled

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 06:45:09

The charges are filed after the city's mayor and police chief receive a video that appears to show Walter Lamer Scott fleeing as Officer Michael Thomas Slager fires at least eight shots. South Carolina police fatal shooting

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A woman’s nightmare

CNN  08/Apr/2015 06:55:01

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 08:55:41

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A woman’s nightmare

CNN  08/Apr/2015 09:00:05

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South Carolina officer charged with murder after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 09:35:06

Warning: graphic video Footage shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott as he ran away

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White Cop Charged With Murder of Fleeing Black Dad of Four

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 09:40:08

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South Carolina police officer charged with murder after shooting man in back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 09:45:07

Warning: graphic video Footage shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott as he ran away

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South CarolinaOfficer ChargedWith Murder inMan’s DeathNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 10:00:04

A white police officer in North Charleston, S.C., has been charged with murder after a video surfaced showing him shooting and killing an apparently unarmed black man while he fled.

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What hope for Yemen?

CNN  08/Apr/2015 10:20:01

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White Cop Charged With Murder of Fleeing Black Dad of Four

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 10:35:05

Walter Scott Shooting

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South Carolina officer charged with murder after shooting man in the back

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 11:55:11

Warning: graphic video Footage shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott as he ran away

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South Carolina officer charged with murder after shooting man dead

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 13:25:10

Warning: graphic video Footage shows white police officer Michael Slager shooting 50-year-old black man Walter Scott as he ran away

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Apple Watch Review: The Smartwatch Finally Makes Sense

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 14:10:11

Personal Technology: If you can tolerate the flaws of the Apple Watch, you can wear the future on your wrist and keep your iPhone in your pocket, Geoffrey A. Fowler writes.

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Battle for Yemen

CNN  08/Apr/2015 14:15:03

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Family of South Carolina man shot dead by police: ’We don’t want any more violence’

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 15:40:15

Walter Scott’s family to file civil lawsuit after North Charleston officer Michael Slager charged with murder – but say they do not want unrest to follow the shooting

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South Carolina police shooting: Walter Scott’s family appeals for calm

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 16:10:10

Walter Scott’s family to file civil lawsuit after North Charleston officer Michael Slager charged with murder – but say they do not want unrest to follow the shooting

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South Carolina shooting renews questions about police use of force

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 16:45:12

The family of Walter Lamer Scott says the only reason a white police officer is facing murder charges in connection with the death of their son is the emergence of a video. South Carolina police fatal shooting

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Shot in the back

CNN  08/Apr/2015 16:55:01

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Officer charged with murder in S.C. shooting

Washingtonpost  08/Apr/2015 16:55:08

The decision came after cellphone video surfaced showing a white police officer shooting a black man in the back after a traffic stop in North Charleston.

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South Carolina shooting renews questions about police use of force

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 17:45:13

The family of Walter Lamer Scott says the only reason a white police officer is facing murder charges in connection with the death of their son is the emergence of a video. Fatal police shooting

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Review: Apple Watch Makes You Look Good

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 18:00:16

Apple isn’t just selling some wrist-worn computer, it’s selling good looks and coolness, too, writes Joanna Stern.

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Officer ChargedWith MurderingUnarmed BlackMan as He FledNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 18:10:06

A white police officer in North Charleston, S.C., has been charged with murder after a video surfaced showing him shooting and killing an apparently unarmed black man while he fled.

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South Carolina police shooting: Walter Scott’s family appeals for calm

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 18:10:12

Demonstrators gather outside North Charleston City Hall and hold moment of silence for Walter Scott after officer Michael Slager charged with his murder

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Bloody money offer

CNN  08/Apr/2015 19:15:02

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South Carolina shooting renews questions about police use of force

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 19:15:18

The family of Walter Lamar Scott says the only reason a white police officer is facing murder charges in connection with the death of their son is the emergence of a video. Fatal police shooting

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Jury ReachesVerdict inBostonBombing CaseNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 19:40:06

A verdict against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev would set the stage for a second, more contentious phase of the trial in which the jury will decide whether to sentence him to life in prison or death.

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Breaking newsDzhokhar Tsarnaev: verdict reached in Boston Marathon bombing trial

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 19:40:13

Tsarnaev, 21, faces 30 federal charges over marathon bombing in April 2013 that killed three people and wounded more than 200

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Breaking newsVerdict reached in trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 19:45:11

Tsarnaev, 21, faces 30 federal charges over marathon bombing in April 2013 that killed three people and wounded more than 200

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Jury Reaches Verdict in Boston Bombing Trial

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 19:55:10

Boston Bombing Trial

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Verdict reached

CNN  08/Apr/2015 20:05:02

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Officer in South Carolina shooting is fired, charged with murder

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 20:05:13

The family of Walter Lamar Scott says the only reason a white police officer is facing murder charges in connection with the death of their son is the emergence of a video. Fatal police shooting

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Found Guilty on Count 1

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 20:15:08

Boston Bombing Trial

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Breaking newsDzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty of Boston Marathon bombing

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 20:15:09

Tsarnaev, 21, convicted on first charge over marathon bombing in April 2013 that killed three people and wounded more than 200

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Tsarnaev IsGuilty in BostonMarathonBombing TrialNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 20:20:05

The verdict against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sets the stage for a second, more contentious phase of the trial in which the jury will decide whether to sentence him to life in prison or death.

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Judgement Day: Tsarnaev Guilty on Several Counts; Faces Death

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 20:20:09

Boston Bombing Trial

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Breaking newsDzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty of Boston Marathon bombing

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 20:20:11

Verdict means Tsarnaev, 21, is eligible for the death penalty after being convicted over attack in April 2013 that left three people dead and more than 260 injured

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty in Boston Marathon bombing

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 20:20:15

The decision sets the stage for a showdown between federal prosecutors and defense lawyers to determine if the young Russian immigrant will be sentenced to death. Nation South Carolina shooting renews questions about police use of force

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GUILTY

CNN  08/Apr/2015 20:25:02

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Judgment Day: Tsarnaev Guilty on Several Counts; Faces Death

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 20:25:11

Boston Bombing Trial

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Tsarnaev found guilty in Boston bombing

Washingtonpost  08/Apr/2015 20:25:13

A jury will now decide whether 21-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spends the rest of his life in a maximum-security prison or dies by lethal injection.

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Convicted: Tsarnaev Guilty on All Counts; Faces Death

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 20:40:10

Boston Bombing Trial

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Breaking newsDzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts in Boston Marathon bombing trial

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 20:40:11

Verdict means Tsarnaev, 21, is eligible for the death penalty after being convicted over attack in April 2013 that left three people dead and more than 260 injured

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty on all counts in Boston Marathon bombing

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 20:40:13

The decision sets the stage for a showdown between federal prosecutors and defense lawyers to determine if the young Russian immigrant will be sentenced to death. Nation South Carolina shooting renews questions about police use of force

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Tsarnaev guilty on all counts in Boston bombing

Washingtonpost  08/Apr/2015 20:45:10

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted on 30 counts, could face the death penalty for carrying out one of the worst acts of terrorism on U.S. soil since 9/11.

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Tsarnaev Guiltyof All 30 Countsin BostonBombing TrialNYT Now

New York Times  08/Apr/2015 20:50:06

The verdict against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sets the stage for a second, more contentious phase of the trial in which the jury will decide whether to sentence him to life in prison or death.

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Tsarnaev Guilty on All Counts; Could Get Death Penalty

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 20:50:11

Boston Bombing Trial

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty on all counts in Boston Marathon bombing

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 20:55:11

The decision sets the stage for a showdown between federal prosecutors and defense lawyers to determine if the young Russian immigrant will be sentenced to death. Nation Officer charged with murder fired from force in South Carolina

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Breaking newsDzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts in Boston Marathon bombing trial

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 21:05:14

Tsarnaev convicted on all 30 counts related to attack on Boston in April 2013, and same jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts in Boston Marathon bombing trial

The Guardian  08/Apr/2015 21:10:11

Tsarnaev convicted on all 30 counts related to attack on Boston in April 2013, and same jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison

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CNN  08/Apr/2015 21:30:03

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Officer charged with murder is fired from force in South Carolina

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 21:30:22

Michael Thomas Slager has been dismissed from the force after a video captured him firing eight shots at a fleeing black man. The mayor calls the shooting incident 'a horrible tragedy.' Nation Why the North Charleston shooting isn't Ferguson

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CONVICTED

CNN  08/Apr/2015 21:35:02

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Officer charged with murder is fired from force in South Carolina

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 22:05:14

Michael Thomas Slager has been dismissed from the force after a video captured him firing eight shots at a fleeing black man. The mayor calls the shooting incident 'a horrible tragedy.' Justice Department to assist in investigation of South Carolina cop

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Officer charged with murder is fired from force in South Carolina

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 22:15:14

Michael Thomas Slager has been dismissed from the force after a video captured him firing eight shots at a fleeing black man. The mayor calls the shooting incident 'a horrible tragedy.' What we know about Michael Slager

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A European Bypass for the U.K.’s Electorate

Wall Street Journal  08/Apr/2015 22:25:11

Europe File: Europe looks destined to be the dog that doesn’t bark in the U.K. election—despite the best efforts of former Labour leader Tony Blair, says Simon Nixon.

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Officer charged with murder is fired from force in South Carolina

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 23:05:13

Michael Thomas Slager has been dismissed from the force after a video captured him firing eight shots at a fleeing black man. The mayor calls the shooting incident 'a horrible tragedy.' Man who recorded South Carolina police shooting has reason to want anonymity

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S. Carolina shooting, video put race and police use of force back in the spotlight

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 23:20:12

A police officer has been charged with murder and fired after a video captured him shooting eight times at a fleeing black man in North Charleston. Man who recorded South Carolina police shooting has reason to want anonymity

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S. Carolina shooting, video put race and police use of force back in the spotlight

Los Angeles Times  08/Apr/2015 23:25:12

A police officer has been charged with murder and fired after a video captured him shooting eight times at a fleeing black man, who died, in North Charleston. Man who recorded South Carolina police shooting has reason to want anonymity

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’Senseless’ killing

CNN  08/Apr/2015 23:40:02

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Tsarnaev Guilty on All Counts, Could Get Death Penalty

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 23:40:10

Boston Bombing Trial

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NBC News  08/Apr/2015 23:45:13

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Tsarnaev Guilty on All Counts, Could Get Death Penalty

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 23:50:09

Boston Bombing Trial

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Rare Supercell Storms Rip Through Midwest on Their Way East

NBC News  08/Apr/2015 23:55:08

Weather

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