The headline news from August 12, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 12, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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White militiamen roam Ferguson with rifles while black men wrongly arrested

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 00:00:08

Oath Keepers group say police allowed their weapons at protests, while group of young black men found to be unarmed after arrest on suspicion of carrying guns

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Retired generals, admirals back Iran nuclear deal

Washingtonpost  12/Aug/2015 00:30:07

In an open letter, three dozen former brass representing every branch of the military called the pact “the most effective means currently available to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.”

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 00:45:08

City Council approves Mobility Plan 2035, which is billed as a major shift in the way the city approaches the use of its public streets, putting a new emphasis on road safety and offering more alternatives to driving. L.A. Now

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 01:00:02

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 01:00:09

The move reflects the growing debate about how the county incarcerates inmates, particularly the mentally ill, who make up 20% of the roughly 17,000 people behind bars. L.A. Now

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Make sex trade legal -- rights group

CNN  12/Aug/2015 01:15:01

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TexasPolice chief fires officer who fatally shot unarmed college football player

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 01:15:08

Christian Taylor, 19, was shot dead by police at a car dealership on Friday

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TexasPolice chief fires officer who fatally shot unarmed college football player

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 01:30:07

Investigation into death of Christian Taylor, 19, who was shot dead by police at a car dealership on Friday, will be referred to grand jury

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 01:45:08

The move reflects the growing debate about how the county incarcerates inmates, particularly the mentally ill, who make up 20% of the roughly 17,000 people behind bars. National Politics

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 02:00:07

The decision comes weeks after government investigators said that Clinton's use of the server during her tenure as secretary of State led to classified information being breached. L.A. Now

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 02:30:02

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Clinton Emails Included ’Top Secret’ Messages: Investigators

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 03:00:06

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Officer Is Firedin Shooting ofUnarmed BlackMan in Texas

New York Times  12/Aug/2015 04:00:04

Officer Brad Miller was dismissed from the Arlington, Tex., police department after what was described as a series of troubling decisions that led to the death of Christian Taylor, a college football player.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 04:15:07

Joe Buscaino, who represents parts of the South Bay, calls the shedlike structures a threat to public safety after a few pop up in San Pedro. National Politics

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

Joe Buscaino, who represents parts of the South Bay, calls the shedlike structures a threat to public safety after a few pop up in San Pedro. PolitiCal

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 05:15:08

L.A. city and county officials are combining to expand homeless outreach teams on skid row, where the population is at a record level, according to an LAPD count.L.A. councilman takes aim at tiny houses on wheels built for the homeless

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China stuns financial markets by devaluing yuan for second day running

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 07:30:07

Stocks, currencies and commodities fall sharply across region as investors fear a stalling China economy and possible currency war despite Beijing’s assurances

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U.S. Military Chopper Carrying 17 Crashes Off Japan: Official

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 10:30:06

World

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Violence Spikes in Mexico Even With Arrests of Drug Kingpins

New York Times  12/Aug/2015 11:30:04

For years, the Mexican government has tried to decapitate drug cartels by capturing or killing their leaders. But the organizations are often replaced by smaller, even more vicious groups.

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U.S. Military Chopper Carrying 17 Crashes Off Japan

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 11:30:07

World

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China Weakens Its Currency Further, Jolting Global Markets

New York Times  12/Aug/2015 13:15:03

The nation’s central bank set the official rate 1.6 percent lower than the previous day, sending stocks lower across the region and raising concerns about the economy.

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China currency falls for 2nd day after devaluation

Washingtonpost  12/Aug/2015 14:00:06

China’s yuan fell further, fueling concern about a possible “currency war” if other governments fight back with their own devaluations to compete in export markets.

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RepublicansHopefuls reap $62m in support from donors with fossil fuel ties

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 14:15:07

Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Rick Perry among candidates poised to see biggest benefits from handful of wealthy individuals and corporations

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China credibility on the line as yuan slides again

Washingtonpost  12/Aug/2015 14:30:08

Over two days, China’s currency, known as the yuan or renminbi, was down 3.5 percent, sparking headlines about a global currency war, and threatening to fan trade tensions with the United States.

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Bush: Here’s how to fight ISIS

CNN  12/Aug/2015 15:00:02

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 15:00:08

The Times' perspective evolved from objectivity to alarm to befuddlement as reporters struggled to comprehend a threat to their city from the sort of racial conflict that until then had largely been limited to America¿s southern and northeastern states. CALIFORNIA

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 15:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 15:30:10

The Times' perspective evolved from objectivity to alarm to befuddlement as reporters struggled to comprehend a threat to their city from the sort of racial conflict that until then had largely been limited to America's Southern and Northeastern states. CALIFORNIA

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Bush: Here’s how to fight ISIS

CNN  12/Aug/2015 15:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 15:45:09

The Times' perspective evolved from objectivity to alarm to befuddlement as reporters struggled to comprehend a threat to their city from the sort of racial conflict that until then had largely been limited to America's Southern and Northeastern states. L.A. Now

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 16:00:02

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Is Hillary in Trouble? Clinton Gets One-Two Punch of Bad News

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 16:00:09

Meet the Press

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RepublicansRepublican candidates bank $62m from fossil fuel billionaires

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 16:00:11

Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Rick Perry among candidates poised to see biggest benefits from handful of wealthy individuals and corporations

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RepublicansHopefuls reap $62m in support from donors with fossil fuel ties

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 16:15:07

Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush and Rick Perry among candidates poised to see biggest benefits from handful of wealthy individuals and corporations

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US stock markets follow global drop over Chinese economy concerns

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 18:15:07

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US stock markets follow global drop over Chinese economy concerns

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 18:30:07

Dow Jones reaches six-month low as investors worldwide worry that world’s second-largest economy may be in worst shape than had been believed

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 19:45:08

A 16,500-acre wildfire grew overnight, and officials fear gusty winds could continue to drive flames into dry woodlands. L.A. Now

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DevaluationHints at China’sRising DistressOver Economy

New York Times  12/Aug/2015 20:00:04

With the Chinese renminbi now taking its biggest plunge in decades, the worry is that the country’s already slowing economy is even worse off and the government is panicking.

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Hundreds of Leads, One Clue: Who Is Boston’s ’Baby Doe’?

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 20:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 21:00:09

A forecast that will be released Thursday will show whether the weather system will dump heavy -- perhaps historic -- rain in Southern California and maybe into Northern California. L.A. Now

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Massive blast rocks Chinese city

CNN  12/Aug/2015 21:15:02

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Blast Rocks Chinese City, Dozens Reported Injured

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 21:15:06

World

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 21:15:08

A forecast that will be released Thursday will show whether the weather pattern will dump heavy -- perhaps historic -- rain in Southern California and maybe into Northern California. L.A. Now

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ChinaHundreds injured after huge explosion in port city of Tianjin

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 21:45:07

Blast caused by shipment of explosives that went up in flames just before midnight local time at industrial port in north-east of the country

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Blast Rocks Chinese City, Hundreds Reported Injured

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 22:00:07

World

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 22:15:02

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Massive blast rocks Chinese city

CNN  12/Aug/2015 22:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 22:45:10

The number of fires on state and federal land is way ahead of last year, and officials fear more as temperatures rise past the century mark in some areas. Asia

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 23:00:02

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ChinaHundreds injured after huge explosion in port city of Tianjin

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 23:00:07

Blast caused by shipment of explosives that went up in flames just before midnight local time at industrial port shook homes other side of city

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Massive blast rocks Chinese city

CNN  12/Aug/2015 23:15:04

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Blast Rocks Chinese City, At Least Seven Reported Dead

NBC News  12/Aug/2015 23:15:08

World

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ChinaHundreds injured after huge explosion in port city of Tianjin

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 23:15:09

Homes on other side of port city shaken by blast after shipment of explosives goes up in flames just before midnight local time

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Los Angeles Times  12/Aug/2015 23:15:11

The number of fires on state and federal land is way ahead of last year, and officials fear more as temperatures rise past the century mark in some areas. Nation

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CNN  12/Aug/2015 23:30:02

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ChinaHundreds injured after huge explosion in port city of Tianjin

The Guardian  12/Aug/2015 23:30:07

Homes on other side of port city shaken by blasts after shipment of explosives goes up in flames just before midnight local time

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Massive blast rocks Chinese city

CNN  12/Aug/2015 23:45:02

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