The headline news from October 08, 2015

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

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 01:00:10

As new charters open, regular schools would face declining enrollment -- and would need fewer teachers. National Politics

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 01:45:10

Days after a record torrent of rain, the flood danger is far from over. Officials say 62 more dams are in danger of failing statewide. L.A. Now

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House Republicans set up Planned Parenthood select committee inquiry

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 03:00:08

Democrats condemn as politically motivated and wasteful the move to investigate women’s rights group over claims it was involved in fetal tissue trade

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Planned ParenthoodHouse Republicans condemned after setting up select committee inquiry

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 03:15:10

Democrats say move to investigate women’s rights group over claims it was involved in fetal tissue trade is politically motivated and wasteful

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Obama Issues Apology for U.S. Bombing of Hospital

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 03:45:03

The president called the chief of Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Joanne Liu, to apologize for the bombing of a hospital in Afghanistan that killed doctors and patients, a White House spokesman said.

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Obama Issues Apology for U.S. Bombing of Hospital

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 04:00:05

Five days after the U.S. bombed an Afghan hospital, the president’s personal apology appeared to do little to satisfy the leader of the doctors group.

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Obama Issues Rare Apology for Bombing of Hospital

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 04:15:03

Five days after the U.S. bombed an Afghan hospital, the president’s personal apology appeared to do little to satisfy the leader of Doctors Without Borders.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 05:15:13

Analysis: The White House has been poised for weeks to quietly shift more military support to seasoned Kurdish militias and other rebel fighters in northern Syria. But at this point, any change in policy will appear to be in response to Putin's muscular moves. Nation

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VolkswagenUS chief to tell Congress he knew of emissions rigging in early 2014

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 07:00:10

Michael Horn to testify before committee and will admit being briefed on ‘defeat device’ in spring 2014

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Obama Issues Rare Apology for Bombing of Hospital

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 09:00:04

Five days after the U.S. bombed an Afghan hospital, President Obama’s personal apology appeared to do little to satisfy the leader of Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Joanne Liu, who repeated her demand for an independent investigation.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 09:45:10

«This is big," says Gov. Brown. «It is big because it is global in scope." Under the legislation, the state will also need to double energy efficiency in homes, offices and factories. Europe

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Pope, Priest or Merkel — Who Will Win Nobel Peace Prize?

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 11:30:49

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VWUS chief to tell Congress he knew of emissions rigging in early 2014

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 11:31:10

Michael Horn to testify before congressional committee and admit being briefed on ‘defeat device’

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 11:46:10

«This is big," says Gov. Brown. «It is big because it is global in scope." Under the legislation, the state will also need to double energy efficiency in homes, offices and factories. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 12:00:30

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 12:15:45

Holidays usually provide a respite, but skies were gritty Oct. 1-7. The government's explanation: Hundreds of farmers were burning crop debris to cap off a corn harvest. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 12:31:14

Holidays usually provide a respite, but skies were gritty Oct. 1-7. The government's explanation: Hundreds of farmers were burning crop debris to cap off a corn harvest. COMPANY TOWN

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New York Times  08/Oct/2015 13:15:27

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Obama Issues Rare Apology for Bombing of Hospital

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 13:30:19

Five days after the U.S. bombed an Afghan hospital, President Obama’s personal apology appeared to do little to satisfy the leader of Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Joanne Liu, who repeated her demand for an independent investigation.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 13:31:14

Holidays usually provide a respite, but skies were gritty Oct. 1-7. The government's explanation: Hundreds of farmers were burning crop debris to cap off a corn harvest. Jacket Copy

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States Scramble for Drugs Used in Executions, Causing Delays

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 14:00:15

Despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing a controversial drug to be used for lethal injections, death penalty states are not finding it easier to execute inmates.

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Secret sign-ups and TV foot soldiersDonald Trump’s campaign is for real

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 14:16:07

Analysis reveals ‘massive’ effort to gather voter information that suggests the Republican’s run is anything but a sideshow

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’The goal is to be the winner’Donald Trump’s campaign is for real

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 14:45:42

Analysis reveals ‘massive’ effort to gather voter information that suggests the Republican’s run is anything but a sideshow

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33 Still Missing in Deadly U.S. Attack on Hospital

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 15:00:58

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Why Hillary Clinton’s Trade Flip-Flop Is So Unbelievable

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 16:00:26

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 16:00:29

Holidays usually provide a respite, but skies were gritty Oct. 1-7. The government's explanation: Hundreds of farmers were burning crop debris to cap off a corn harvest. BUSINESS

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French Train Attack Hero Spencer Stone Stabbed

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 17:15:20

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 17:15:23

The No. 3 official in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department last year bought a stolen luxury sedan that his own department had confiscated from a suspected gang member. Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said through a spokesman that the department will investigate how an assistant sheriff ended up driving a stolen vehicle purchased from the owner of a towing company that contracts with the sheriff’s department. Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said through a spokesman that the department will investigate how an assistant sheriff ended up driving a stolen vehicle purchased from the owner of a towing company that contracts with the sheriff’s department. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) BUSINESS

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French Train Attack Hero Spencer Stone Stabbed in California

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 17:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 17:30:12

The No. 3 official in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department last year bought a stolen luxury sedan that his own department had confiscated from a suspected gang member. Michael Rothans

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Tested by Putin, NATO Looks to Shore Up Its Credibility

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 17:45:03

Western military officials said they were deploying some logistics personnel in Central and Eastern Europe, raising tensions with Moscow.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 18:15:11

The 23-year-old airman was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition, officials say. Spencer Stone

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McCarthy Quits Speaker’s Race, Leaving G.O.P. in Disarray

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 18:45:04

Representative Kevin McCarthy abruptly took himself out of the race to succeed John A. Boehner as House speaker, leaving shocked members with no clear path forward and no set date for a new race.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 18:45:10

The California Republican, who was having trouble convincing GOP conservatives to support him, says the party needs a fresh face to take over. L.A. Now

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Republicans in disarray as Kevin McCarthy drops out of House speaker race

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 19:15:08

Current speaker John Boehner says election is postponed after shock announcement that muddies the future of Republican leadership in the House

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Kevin McCarthy Drops House Speaker Bid, Race Postponed

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 19:30:08

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Colleagues stunned as favorite quits House speaker race

CNN  08/Oct/2015 20:00:03

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CNN  08/Oct/2015 20:15:01

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Mars lakes may have existed long enough for life to evolve, scientists say

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 20:15:08

Nasa researchers believe some ancient lakes could have lasted for up to 10,000 years, which was enough time for life forms to take hold

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House speaker race in disarray after favorite quits

CNN  08/Oct/2015 21:30:02

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CNN  08/Oct/2015 21:45:02

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McCarthy Drops Speaker Bid, Throwing House Into Disarray

NBC News  08/Oct/2015 21:45:10

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House speaker race in disarray after favorite quits

CNN  08/Oct/2015 22:15:02

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McCarthy Quits Speaker’s Race, Leaving G.O.P. in Disarray

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 22:15:06

Representative Kevin McCarthy abruptly took himself out of the race to succeed John A. Boehner as House speaker, leaving shocked members with no clear path forward.

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CNN  08/Oct/2015 22:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  08/Oct/2015 23:00:13

The California Republican, who was having trouble convincing GOP conservatives to support him, says the party needs a fresh face to take over.Editorial: With McCarthy out, House Republicans caught in a mess of their own making

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McCarthy Quits Speaker’s Race, Leaving G.O.P. in Disarray

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 23:15:04

American officials said some of the cruise missiles fired from Russian warships in the Caspian Sea fell in a rural area of Iran. Iran and Russia denied the report.

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Republicans in disarray as Kevin McCarthy drops out of House speaker race

The Guardian  08/Oct/2015 23:15:08

Current speaker John Boehner says election is postponed after shock announcement that muddies the future of Republican leadership in the House

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McCarthy Quits Speaker’s Race, Leaving G.O.P. in Disarray

New York Times  08/Oct/2015 23:30:05

Representative Kevin McCarthy abruptly took himself out of the race to succeed John A. Boehner as House speaker, leaving shocked members with no clear path forward.

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