The headline news from April 16, 2016

The archive of all headlines from April 16, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Saudis Warn U.S. of Fiscal Fallout if 9/11 Bill Passes

New York Times  16/Apr/2016 04:00:06

The kingdom has bristled over a bill that would allow its government to be held responsible in American courts for any role in the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 06:15:10

To ensure the suspect's return, prosecutors assured Hong Kong authorities that they would not seek the death penalty, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office says. CALIFORNIA

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Japan Jolted by Pair of Deadly Earthquakes

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 06:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 09:30:12

To ensure the suspect's return, prosecutors assured Hong Kong authorities that they would not seek the death penalty, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office says. World

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 10:30:09

The visit is meant to highlight the plight of refugees and show a united Christian response to the crisis. But some see it in pointed contrast to the European Union's deportation plan. L.A. Now

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Hillary Clinton Caught in a Liberal War Against the 1990s

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 11:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 12:30:10

Reusable rockets could open the door to an explosion of commercial space activity as private firms race to cut launch costs. World

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Bernie Sanders meets Pope Francis in audience at the Vatican

The Guardian  16/Apr/2016 13:30:09

Pontiff and US presidential hopeful discussed need for morality and justice in world economy, Sanders tells reporters

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Visiting Refugee Camp, Pope Urges Greater Sympathy

New York Times  16/Apr/2016 15:00:05

To underscore his point after visiting the Greek island of Lesbos, Pope Francis brought 12 Muslim refugees from Syria, including six children, on his plane back to Rome.

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’They sell you a dream’Tech workers protest Clooney event for Clinton

The Guardian  16/Apr/2016 15:00:08

Democrats marched against Democrats in San Francisco and revealed a widening rift between commuting tech workers and their venture capital bosses

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Mission of Mercy: Syrian Refugees Fly to Italy With Pope

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 15:15:07

Europe’s Border Crisis

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Pope Takes 12 Refugees Back to Rome After Visit to Camp

New York Times  16/Apr/2016 15:45:03

Pope Francis’ action came after he visited the Greek island of Lesbos and underscored his calls for greater sympathy amid the migrant crisis. The 12 Syrian refugees included six children.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 16:30:08

Reusable rockets could open the door to an explosion of commercial space activity as private firms race to cut launch costs.How companies are making space exploration more affordable

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Another Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 17:15:06

World

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Mission of Mercy: Syrian Refugees Fly to Italy With Pope

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 17:30:06

Europe’s Border Crisis

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 18:00:10

The L.A. County Department of Public Health announced that while fentanyl-related deaths hovered around 40 a year between 2011 and 2013, deaths jumped to 62 in 2014, about a 50% increase. Data for 2015 and 2016 were not available. NATIONAL POLITICS

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Mission of Mercy: Pope Brings Syrian Refugees to Vatican

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 20:00:07

Europe’s Border Crisis

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 20:15:08

The president's decision is due to concerns about the damage he could do by stepping too soon into a contentious Democratic contest running far longer than he expected, White House aides say. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Apr/2016 20:30:10

The president's decision is due to concerns about the damage he could do by stepping too soon into a contentious Democratic contest running far longer than he expected, White House aides say.Trail Guide: Hillary Clinton takes a detour from New York to campaign in California

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What Made New York America’s Safest Big City?

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 21:15:07

U.S. news

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What Made New York the Safest Big City in America?

NBC News  16/Apr/2016 21:30:07

U.S. news

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Guantánamo BayUS releases nine prisoners to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian  16/Apr/2016 21:30:09

Nine Yemenis, including hunger striker Ba Odah, have been released, according to a Pentagon statement, and the prison population reduced to 80

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