The headline news from April 12, 2016

The archive of all headlines from April 12, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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CaliforniaUC Berkeley sexual harassment scandal deepens amid campus protests

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 00:00:07

New complaints filed by two graduate students and emotional protests mark major developments in the controversy, as critics demand change

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LiveTrump train stops in New York as Bernie attracts 6,000 in Albany

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 01:15:05

Bernie Sanders and John Kasich make pitches upstate ahead of New York primary – and Ted Cruz sets sights on California

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Record Barrage of Attack Ads, and More Than Half Hit Trump

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 04:00:04

Almost $70 million of the record $132 million spent so far on negative advertising during the 2016 presidential primary has been directed at a single candidate, Donald J. Trump. The ads appear to be taking a toll on his campaign.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 04:00:08

Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin, a flight officer who spent much of his career in reconnaissance and patrol squadrons, has been in custody for eight months at a Navy brig in Chesapeake, Va., officials said. COMPANY TOWN

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Health Officials on Zika: ’Everything We See Is Bad’

NBC News  12/Apr/2016 04:30:06

Zika Virus Outbreak

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Candidate wants new rules for open GOP convention

CNN  12/Apr/2016 05:00:04

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Trump train stops in New York as Bernie attracts 6,000 in Albany

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 05:00:07

Bernie Sanders and John Kasich make pitches upstate ahead of New York primary – and Ted Cruz sets sights on California

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 05:00:09

Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin, a flight officer who spent much of his career in reconnaissance and patrol squadrons, has been in custody for eight months at a Navy brig in Chesapeake, Va., officials said. Dodgers

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 05:15:02

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CaliforniaUC Berkeley sexual harassment scandal deepens amid campus protests

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 05:30:06

New complaints filed by two graduate students and emotional protests mark major developments in the controversy, as critics demand change

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 06:00:09

Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin, a flight officer who spent much of his career in reconnaissance and patrol squadrons, has been in custody for eight months at a Navy brig in Chesapeake, Va., officials said. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 06:15:07

China's slowing economy and unsteady exchange rate have spurred investors to seek out more security and diversity abroad. NATION

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Candidate wants new rules for open GOP convention

CNN  12/Apr/2016 07:30:03

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 07:45:03

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Candidate says gay marriage doesn’t need to be legislated

CNN  12/Apr/2016 08:45:01

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 09:00:03

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Candidate says gay marriage doesn’t need to be legislated

CNN  12/Apr/2016 10:00:04

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 10:15:02

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Candidate says gay marriage doesn’t need to be legislated

CNN  12/Apr/2016 10:30:04

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 10:45:03

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Candidate wants new rules for open GOP convention

CNN  12/Apr/2016 11:30:04

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 11:45:03

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Record Barrage of Attack Ads, and More Than Half Hit Trump

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 12:00:04

Almost $70 million of the record $132 million spent so far on negative advertising has been directed at Donald J. Trump, and the ads appear to be taking a toll on his campaign.

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Candidate wants new rules for open GOP convention

CNN  12/Apr/2016 12:15:03

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National Poll: Voters Split Between Clinton and Trump

NBC News  12/Apr/2016 12:15:05

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 12:15:07

China's slowing economy and unsteady exchange rate have spurred investors to seek out more security and diversity abroad. BUSINESS

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CNN  12/Apr/2016 12:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 12:30:11

They contend that the blackout warnings are an irresponsible scare tactic to ensure that Southern California Gas Co. is allowed to keep storing gas at the facility and that ratepayers will pay for upgrades to store even more fuel there. BUSINESS

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Record Barrage of Attack Ads, and More Than Half Hit Trump

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 12:45:03

Almost $70 million of the record $132 million spent so far on negative advertising has been directed at Donald J. Trump, and the ads appear to be having an effect.

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A death in police custodyWhat really happened at Chicago’s Homan Square?

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 13:45:06

Jaime Galvan is the second person known to have died at the secret interrogation site. Family and friends contend the official autopsy and police report don’t add up

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 14:15:08

They contend that the blackout warnings are an irresponsible scare tactic to ensure that Southern California Gas Co. is allowed to keep storing gas at the facility and that ratepayers will pay for upgrades to store even more fuel there. NATION

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A death in police custodyWhat really happened at Homan Square?

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 14:30:08

Jaime Galvan is the second person known to have died at Chicago’s secret interrogation site. Family and friends contend the autopsy and police report don’t add up

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 17:15:07

They contend that the warnings are a strategy to ensure that Southern California Gas Co. is allowed to keep storing gas at the facility and that ratepayers will pay for upgrades to store even more fuel there. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 18:30:07

They contend that the warnings are a strategy to ensure that Southern California Gas Co. is allowed to keep storing gas at the facility and that ratepayers will pay for upgrades to store even more fuel there. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 18:45:06

Ryan has been on a media blitz since ascending to the speaker's position last year, but has repeatedly insisted that he has no interest in becoming the party's nominee at a brokered convention. BUSINESS

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Despite Party’s Pleas, Ryan Will Rule Out Presidential Bid

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 19:00:04

In an attempt to silence those who keep insisting he should be the next Republican nominee for president, Speaker Paul D. Ryan will hold an unusually formal news conference on Tuesday to once again rule out his candidacy.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 20:00:09

Ryan has been on a media blitz since ascending to the speaker's position last year, but has repeatedly insisted that he has no interest in becoming the party's nominee at a brokered convention. Movies Now

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 20:30:08

Ryan has been on a media blitz since ascending to the speaker's position last year, but has repeatedly insisted that he has no interest in becoming the party's nominee at a brokered convention. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 21:00:07

Though the breakfast summit with Sen. Charles E. Grassley was a milestone of sorts for Judge Merrick Garland, all but two of the Republicans who have met with Merrick so far say they are merely holding courtesy sessions. TRAIL GUIDE

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‘Year-Round Fire Seasons,’ Due in Part to Climate Change

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 21:15:04

Once largely confined to a single season, fires have become a constant threat in some places, burning earlier and later in the year, in the United States and abroad.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 21:15:07

Though the breakfast summit with Sen. Charles E. Grassley was a milestone of sorts for Judge Merrick Garland, all but two of the Republicans who have met with Garland say they are merely holding courtesy sessions. BUSINESS

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Campaign livePaul Ryan: ’Count me out’ of Republican nomination

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 21:30:09

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Paul Ryan: ’Count Me Out’ of 2016 Presidential Run

NBC News  12/Apr/2016 21:45:05

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Campaign livePaul Ryan: ’Count me out’ of Republican nomination

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 21:45:06

House speaker says at afternoon news conference that he was ‘once and for all’ putting an end to speculation about his designs on a White House run

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 21:45:08

Though the breakfast summit with Sen. Charles E. Grassley was a milestone of sorts for Judge Merrick Garland, all but two of the Republicans who have met with Garland say they are merely holding courtesy sessions. TRAIL GUIDE

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‘Year-Round Fire Seasons,’ Due in Part to Policy Choices

New York Times  12/Apr/2016 22:30:05

Once largely confined to a single season, fires have become a constant threat in some places, burning earlier and later in the year, in the United States and abroad.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 22:30:08

A video from a security camera contradicts a Los Angeles police officer's claim that he fatally shot an unarmed homeless man in Venice because the man was grabbing his partner's gun holster, according to records made public today. NATION

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’Count me out’Paul Ryan refuses to be considered for Republican nomination

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 22:45:06

The speaker of the House said he believes the Republican party establishment should only choose from candidates who actually entered presidential race

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’Count me out’Paul Ryan refuses to be considered for Republican nomination

The Guardian  12/Apr/2016 23:00:07

The speaker of the House said he believes the Republican party should only choose from candidates who actually entered presidential race

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2016 23:45:07

A video from a security camera contradicts a Los Angeles police officer's claim that he fatally shot an unarmed homeless man in Venice because the man was grabbing his partner's gun holster, according to records made public today.Document: LAPD chief's letter on fatal Venice shooting

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