The headline news from March 13, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 13, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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ISIS Welcomes Boko Haram Allegiance

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 00:00:11

ISIS Terror

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ISIS Expands Into West Africa, Welcoming Boko Haram Pledge

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 00:05:05

ISIS Terror

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Exclusive ’I felt disrespected’: no charges for Ferguson residents arrested in raid

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 00:15:07

Lamont Underwood, Iresha Turner and Martez Little were taken from home after a dawn swoop by heavily armed police — they were handcuffed and questioned after two officers were shot but were later released

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’I felt disrespected’ No charges for Ferguson residents arrested in raid

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 00:25:06

Exclusive: Lamont Underwood, Iresha Turner and Martez Little were taken from home after a dawn swoop by heavily armed police — they were handcuffed and questioned after two officers were shot but were later released

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Record-breaking heat expected for weekend, L.A. Marathon

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 00:25:08

With temperatures 20 degrees above normal, the sweltering heat will undoubtedly break records that have stood for nearly 64 years. Business Turkeys at Butterball farms infected with avian flu

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Exclusive: ’I felt disrespected’ No charges for Ferguson residents arrested in raid

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 00:45:06

Lamont Underwood, Iresha Turner and Martez Little were taken from home after raid by heavily armed police — they were handcuffed and questioned and later released

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Will Ferrell, 'in beast mode,' suits up for spring training

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 00:45:08

The actor is playing all nine positions for 10 teams as part of an HBO special that will air later this year. Mike Trout says Ferrell warned he would take his job. L.A. Now Record-breaking heat expected for weekend, L.A. Marathon

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Exclusive: ’I felt disrespected’ No charges for Ferguson residents arrested in raid

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 00:50:07

Lamont Underwood, Iresha Turner and Martez Little were taken from home after raid by heavily armed police — they were handcuffed, questioned and later released

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Will Ferrell, 'in beast mode,' suits up for spring training

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 01:05:07

The actor is playing all nine positions for 10 teams as part of an HBO special that will air later this year. Mike Trout says Ferrell warned he would take his job. Crime & Courts Family and friends hold vigil for man gunned down near his home

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Iraqi forces ’push into Tikrit’

BBC  13/Mar/2015 01:50:03

Iraqi government forces are pushing into Tikrit on several fronts, forcing Islamic State militants to fall back to the city centre, officials say.

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Watch Live Candlelight Vigil in Ferguson After Cops Shot

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 02:20:07

Michael Brown Shooting

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Shots Fired atFerguson PoliceAre Setback inIts ProgressNYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 02:45:04

Just as Ferguson, Mo., seemed to be moving past the stunning abuses detailed by the Justice Department, four gunshots Thursday morning threatened to reopen the well of anger, unrest and racial tension.

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Ferguson Clergy Hold Candelight Vigil After Cops Shot

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 02:55:07

Michael Brown Shooting

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Will Ferrell, 'in beast mode,' suits up for spring training

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 03:15:07

The actor is playing all nine positions for 10 teams as part of an HBO special that will air later this year. Mike Trout says Ferrell warned he would take his job. Show Tracker Kathy Griffin quits 'Fashion Police' after seven weeks

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Shots Threaten to Reopen a Well of Unrest in Ferguson NYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 03:30:04

Just as Ferguson, Mo., seemed to be moving past the stunning abuses detailed by the Justice Department, four gunshots Thursday morning threatened to rekindle unrest and racial tension.

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ISIS counterstrike

CNN  13/Mar/2015 04:00:03

ISIS strike army HQ, kill dozens of Iraqi troops

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President, appearing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' takes over L.A. streets

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 04:00:11

President Obama is officially back in the City of Angels.  What was the worst presidential traffic jam in recent years?

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Protests Continue in Ferguson After Officers Are Shot

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 04:30:11

Michael Brown Shooting

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SAE Has Worried About Frat House Culture for Years

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 04:35:06

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Obama on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live': 'No excuse for criminal acts' in Ferguson

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 05:05:07

President Obama calls years of racial targeting in Ferguson, Mo., «oppressive and objectionable and worthy of protest» but decries the gunfire that left two police officers injured. What was the worst presidential traffic jam in recent years?

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Obama on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live': 'No excuse for criminal acts' in Ferguson

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 05:25:10

President Obama calls years of racial targeting in Ferguson, Mo., «oppressive and objectionable and worthy of protest» but decries the gunfire that left two police officers injured. Ferguson seemed poised for change, then violence struck again

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Ferguson on edge after shootings

BBC  13/Mar/2015 05:30:01

Dozens of demonstrators return to the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, one night after two police officers were wounded during a protest.

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Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 05:40:18

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Revisiting the Big Plan to Save the Euro

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 05:45:09

Brussels Beat: Three years on, there has been no progress on forming a deeper economic and monetary union, writes Valentina Pop.

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Ferguson unrest

CNN  13/Mar/2015 06:15:02

Protests resume outside Ferguson police HQ

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Obama condemns Ferguson shootings

BBC  13/Mar/2015 07:00:07

US President Barack Obama says there is «no excuse» for criminal acts in Ferguson, Missouri, one night after two police officers were shot during a protest.

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ISIS counterstrike

CNN  13/Mar/2015 07:05:02

ISIS strike army HQ, kill dozens of Iraqi troops

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Secret Service agents disrupted bomb probe

Washingtonpost  13/Mar/2015 07:35:06

Two agents suspected of driving under the influence and striking a White House security barricade drove beside a suspicious package in a bomb investigation, according to officials.

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ISIS arrest

CNN  13/Mar/2015 07:50:03

ISIS girls: Turkey makes arrest

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Obama condemns Ferguson shootings

BBC  13/Mar/2015 07:50:05

US President Barack Obama says there is «no excuse» for criminal acts in Ferguson, Missouri, after two police officers were shot during a protest.

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Storm warning

CNN  13/Mar/2015 08:20:06

Tropical Cyclone Pam bears down on Vanuatu

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Uneasy calm returns to Ferguson in wake of police shootings

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 08:35:07

Anxious police and protesters show restraint as injured officers released from hospital following ‘ambush’ on Missouri police HQ

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In Ferguson, a night of political theater, protest and peace

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 08:50:09

Facing off across the spot where two St. Louis-area officers were wounded by gunfire less than 24 hours earlier, police and protesters engaged in an evening of stare-downs and posturing Thursday. Obama on ’Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ’No excuse for criminal acts’ in Ferguson

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In Ferguson, a night of political theater, protest and peace

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 09:00:09

Facing off across the spot where two St. Louis-area officers were wounded by gunfire less than 24 hours earlier, police and protesters engage in an evening of stare-downs and posturing Thursday. Obama on ’Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ’No excuse for criminal acts’ in Ferguson

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’Dark Knight’: Who Is the Iranian Leading Fight Against ISIS?

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 10:00:07

ISIS Terror

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Sweden asks to quiz Assange in UK

BBC  13/Mar/2015 10:15:02

Swedish prosecutors offer to travel to London question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over sex assault allegations, a possible breakthrough in the case.

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Sweden asks to quiz Assange in UK

BBC  13/Mar/2015 10:25:02

Swedish prosecutors offer to travel to London to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over sex assault allegations, a possible breakthrough in the case.

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Sweden u-turn on Assange questioning

BBC  13/Mar/2015 10:30:06

Swedish prosecutors offer to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in London over sex assault allegations, a possible breakthrough in the case.

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Iran’s ’Dark Knight’ Is Leading Fight Against ISIS

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 10:45:06

ISIS Terror

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Sweden U-turn on Assange questioning

BBC  13/Mar/2015 11:00:04

Swedish prosecutors offer to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in London over sex assault allegations, a possible breakthrough in the case.

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ISIS Still on the Attack, Despite Losses and Internal Strife NYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 11:05:04

In the seven months since allied warplanes in the American-led campaign began bombing select Islamic State targets, the Sunni militancy is still managing to launch attacks and expand its ideological reach outside of Iraq and Syria.

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ISIS tunnel attack

CNN  13/Mar/2015 11:30:03

ISIS blows up Iraqi army HQ in battle for Ramadi

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ISIS tunnel blast

CNN  13/Mar/2015 12:00:03

ISIS blows up Ramadi army HQ, Iraqis gain in Tikrit

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ISIS Still on the Attack, Despite Losses and Internal Strife NYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 12:25:03

In the seven months that allied warplanes in the U.S.-led campaign have bombed Islamic State targets, the Sunni militancy is still launching attacks and expanding its reach.

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Barack Obama condemns shootings of police in Ferguson as ’criminal acts’

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 13:20:09

President tells Jimmy Kimmel talkshow: ‘They’re criminals, they need to be arrested’ but Rudy Giuliani blames Obama for shootings: ‘It’s the tone set by the president’

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Barack Obama condemns shootings of police in Ferguson as ’criminal acts’

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 13:25:09

President says: ‘They’re criminals, they need to be arrested’ but Rudy Giuliani blames Obama for shootings: ‘It’s the tone set by the president’

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Obama condemns shootings of police in Ferguson as ’criminal acts’

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 13:30:09

President says: ‘They’re criminals, they need to be arrested’ but Rudy Giuliani blames Obama for shootings: ‘It’s the tone set by the president’

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U.K.’s shrinking military clout worries U.S.

Washingtonpost  13/Mar/2015 13:40:07

British leaders have led the rhetorical charge against Russia and the Islamic State. But behind the flinty facade lies an unmistakable erosion in British power.

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Globalresearch  13/Mar/2015 14:07:14

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Obama condemns shooting of police in Ferguson as ’criminal acts’

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 14:07:18

President says: ‘They’re criminals, they need to be arrested’ but Rudy Giuliani blames Obama for shootings: ‘It’s the tone set by the president’

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Impending Threat to Canadian Democracy: Harper Government’s “Anti-Terrorism Act” isn’t about Terrorism, it’s a Torture Act

Globalresearch  13/Mar/2015 14:10:06

The Harper government’s Bill C-51, or Anti-Terrorism Act, subverts basic principles of constitutional law, assaults rights of free speech and free assembly, and is viciously anti-democratic.

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Direct hit

CNN  13/Mar/2015 14:45:02

Tropical Cyclone Pam slams Vanuatu capital

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In Ferguson, political theater, protest and peace

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 14:55:08

Facing off across the spot where two St. Louis-area officers were wounded by gunfire less than 24 hours earlier, police and protesters engage in an evening of stare-downs and posturing Thursday. Obama on ’Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ’No excuse for criminal acts’ in Ferguson

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Have Oil Prices Hit Their Floor?

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 15:05:09

After their sharp drop late last year, oil prices have been trading in a relatively steady band for more than a month, raising an obvious question: Has the market hit a bottom?

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ISIS Still on the Attack, Despite Losses and Internal Strife NYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 16:05:03

In the seven months since allied warplanes in the American-led campaign began bombing select Islamic State targets, the Sunni militancy has still managed to launch attacks and expand its ideological reach outside of Iraq and Syria.

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Revisiting the Big Plan to Save the Euro

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 16:05:11

Brussels Beat: Three years on, there has been no progress on forming a deeper economic and monetary union, writes Valentina Pop.

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Obama condemns shooting of police in Ferguson

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 16:30:08

President says: ‘They’re criminals, they need to be arrested’ but Rudy Giuliani blames Obama for shootings: ‘It’s the tone set by the president’

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Eroding British power threatens to isolate U.S.

Washingtonpost  13/Mar/2015 16:35:08

British leaders have led the rhetorical charge against Russia and the Islamic State. But behind the flinty facade lies an unmistakable erosion in British power.

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NBC News  13/Mar/2015 16:45:06

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Iran’s ’Dark Knight’ Is Leading Fight Against ISIS

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 16:50:06

ISIS Terror

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Global CO2 emissions ’stalled’

BBC  13/Mar/2015 17:45:02

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A Chinese RealEstate Giant’sDownfall DrawsWall St. BloodNYT Now

New York Times  13/Mar/2015 17:45:04

As foreign investors clamored for a piece of China’s real estate boom, it was easy to overlook the type of risk that brought down the property developer Kaisa.

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Global CO2 emissions ’stalled’

BBC  13/Mar/2015 17:50:01

The growth in global carbon emissions stalled last year, according to data from the International Energy Agency.

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Global CO2 emissions ’stalled’

BBC  13/Mar/2015 18:00:03

Data from the International Energy Agency suggests that growth in global carbon emissions stalled last year - the first time this has happened without a major economic downturn.

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European allies join criticism of GOP’s Iran letter

Washingtonpost  13/Mar/2015 18:35:06

“This is not just an issue of American domestic politics,” says German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose country is one of five U.S. negotiating partners in the Iran talks.

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Steve Lopez ventures into Obamajam

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 18:55:09

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez ventures into the heart of Obamajam to see just how bad the traffic is. L.A. Now He won the lottery! But lost his ticket

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European allies join criticism of GOP’s Iran letter

Washingtonpost  13/Mar/2015 19:05:13

“This is not just an issue of American domestic politics,” said German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose country is one of five U.S. negotiating partners in the Iran talks.

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Steve Lopez ventures into Obamajam

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 19:05:15

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez ventures into the heart of Obamajam to see just how bad the traffic is. Health & Fitness Noshing through thousands of ideas at Natural Products Expo West

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Sigma Alpha Epilson fraternity may sue University of Oklahoma

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 19:10:09

Alumni hire lawyer who represented terrorist Timothy McVeigh to review legal options

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Steve Lopez ventures into Obamajam

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 19:10:11

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez ventures into the heart of Obamajam to see just how bad the traffic is. Arts Preview Coachella is set to power up the music festival season

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Steve Lopez ventures into Obamajam

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 19:45:08

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez ventures into the heart of Obamajam to see just how bad the traffic is. Science Now Jupiter's Ganymede has underground ocean: One more 'soggy' moon

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Steve Lopez ventures into Obamajam

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 20:00:11

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez ventures into the heart of Obamajam to see just how bad the traffic is. Ministry of Gossip Kathy Griffin is unapologetic about her exit from E!'s 'FashionPolice'

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Century of Slaughter: 3 Million Whales Killed

NBC News  13/Mar/2015 20:05:06

Environment

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Carmakers are in hot pursuit of law enforcement fleet sales

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 20:05:09

Fleet sales are an important part of U.S. automakers' bottom lines, and none have more cachet or higher visibility than a contract with a law enforcement agency. Ministry of Gossip Kathy Griffin is unapologetic about her exit from E!'s 'FashionPolice'

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ISIS girls

CNN  13/Mar/2015 20:10:02

Video appears to show ISIS teens at border

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Tony Terrell Robinson was shot dead by Madison police. This is how it happened

The Guardian  13/Mar/2015 20:25:13

Exclusive: Many questions remain about the shooting of the Wisconsin 19-year-old, but accounts from close friends and family indicate he simply needed help that night

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Carmakers are in hot pursuit of law enforcement fleet sales

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 20:55:08

Fleet sales are an important part of U.S. automakers' bottom lines, and none have more cachet or higher visibility than a contract with a law enforcement agency. L.A. Now 'Survivor' producer convicted in wife's slaying got break, prosecutor says

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Carmakers are in hot pursuit of law enforcement fleet sales

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 21:30:10

Fleet sales are an important part of U.S. automakers' bottom lines, and none have more cachet or higher visibility than a contract with a law enforcement agency. Ministry of Gossip Kathy Griffin is unapologetic about her exit from E!'s 'FashionPolice'

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Decorating Advice from an Eccentric British Gentleman

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 21:45:08

Can you feign tortoiseshell paneling? Or marble pediments? In a new book, British designer and man-of-the-world Nicky Haslam says yes, you can. Plus: making corners count.

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Revisiting the Big Plan to Save the Euro

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 22:25:10

Brussels Beat: Three years on, there has been no progress on forming a deeper economic and monetary union, writes Valentina Pop.

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Egypt reveals ’new capital’ plans

BBC  13/Mar/2015 22:30:06

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Eight modern speak-easy bars in L.A., for that insider feeling

Los Angeles Times  13/Mar/2015 22:30:15

82 years after the end of Prohibition, the speak-easy lives on, but upgraded for the 21st century. Craft cocktails, bartenders slinging drinks with mezcal and backyard fruit -- and secret doors. Autos Carmakers are in hot pursuit of law enforcement fleet sales

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Fossil Fuels Will Save the World (Really)

Wall Street Journal  13/Mar/2015 23:35:08

The Saturday Essay: There are problems with oil, gas and coal, but their benefits for people—and the planet—are beyond dispute, writes Matt Ridley.

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Egypt unveils plans for new capital

BBC  13/Mar/2015 23:50:04

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