The headline news from April 18, 2015

The archive of all headlines from April 18, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Inland Empire sees surge in warehouse jobs, but many are low-pay, temporary

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 00:00:12

With ample land, the Inland Empire has in recent years experienced a boom in mammoth warehouses where workers serve as the unseen store clerks of a one-click world. Politics Now Obama says delayed vote on attorney general is 'embarrassing'

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Inland Empire sees surge in warehouse jobs, but many are low-pay, temporary

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 00:45:10

With ample land, the Inland Empire has in recent years experienced a boom in mammoth warehouses where workers serve as the unseen store clerks of a one-click world. L.A. Now Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris calls for more training to prevent police bias

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Chris Christie and Jeb Bush take mantle of campaign trail from Clinton

The Guardian  18/Apr/2015 00:50:09

Republicans visit New Hampshire ‘on a journey to kind of measure support’, with Rubio and Rand Paul also in attendance for weekend summit

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Chris Christie and Jeb Bush face off at ’circus tent of Republican candidates’

The Guardian  18/Apr/2015 00:55:09

The New Jersey governor became crowd favorite, while Bush was met with lukewarm applause among an audience of possible presidential contenders

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An Insider’s Guide to Venice

Wall Street Journal  18/Apr/2015 01:45:10

The best places to eat, stay, shop and explore—both on and off the Italian city’s canals.

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As EconomicLeaders Gather,U.S. Primacy Isin QuestionNYT Now

New York Times  18/Apr/2015 01:55:04

Economists and political leaders see an American government so bitterly divided that it is on the verge of deserting the global economic stage it has commanded since the end of World War II.

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Inland Empire sees surge in warehouse jobs, but many are low-pay, temporary

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 02:00:12

With ample land, the Inland Empire has in recent years experienced a boom in mammoth warehouses where workers serve as the unseen store clerks of a one-click world. L.A. Now Brush fire burning in Malibu; 200 firefighters on scene

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Iraqis flee as ISIS gains ground in Sunni heartland

Washingtonpost  18/Apr/2015 02:15:09

Thousands of families leaving the western city of Ramadi clogged checkpoints leading to Baghdad amid claims that some security forces had pulled out.

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Democrats, GOP say they want tax reform, but political obstacles are mounting

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 02:55:10

A recent move by General Electric showed that corporate executives aren't holding their breath for a tax code overhaul any time soon. L.A. Now Brush fire burning in Malibu; 200 firefighters on scene

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Democrats, GOP say they want tax reform, but political obstacles are mounting

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 03:35:17

A recent move by General Electric showed that corporate executives aren't holding their breath for a tax code overhaul any time soon. L.A. Now Firefighters contain Malibu blaze

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Obama Favors‘Creative’ Talksto Give IranPolitical CoverNYT Now

New York Times  18/Apr/2015 03:45:05

Iranian leaders have insisted in recent days that the sanctions be lifted as soon as a written accord is signed, a position that the country’s foreign minister reinforced on Friday.

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Disneyland measles outbreak is over, but California remains at risk

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 03:45:11

Health officials say the immunization problems are so bad in some communities that a major outbreak could easily happen again. Business Democrats, GOP say they want tax reform, but political obstacles are mounting

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’No Water, No Workers’: Town Shrinks Amid Historic Drought

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 04:20:06

California Drought

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Disneyland measles outbreak is over, but California remains at risk

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 04:55:09

Health officials say the immunization problems are so bad in some communities that a major outbreak could easily happen again. Nation Now Appeals court panel takes up challenge to Obama's immigration actions

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Disneyland measles outbreak is over, but California remains at risk

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 05:55:14

Health officials say the immunization problems are so bad in some communities that a major outbreak could easily happen again. L.A. Now Gas line explosion in Fresno injures 14 people

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Al Qaeda in Yemen using chaos of war to carve out terrorism haven

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 06:20:08

A bank heist and a prison break are among the group's recent moves. U.S. intelligence considers the Yemen group the most dangerous in Al Qaeda's network. CALIFORNIA Disneyland measles outbreak is over, but California remains at risk

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Racist violence erupts

CNN  18/Apr/2015 06:25:03

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Al Qaeda in Yemen using chaos of war to carve out terrorism haven

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 07:25:10

A bank heist and a prison break are among the group's recent moves. U.S. intelligence considers the Yemen group the most dangerous in Al Qaeda's network. Kings Kings' Jarret Stoll reportedly arrested on suspicion of drug possession

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Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 07:55:09

An investigation at the campus medical school finds women faculty at UCLA's Alzheimer's disease research center faced «a climate of conflict, tension, hostility and mistrust» for about a decade and were treated in an «unprofessional, demeaning manner." Middle East Al Qaeda in Yemen using chaos of war to carve out terrorism haven

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Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 08:05:10

An investigation finds women faculty at UCLA's Alzheimer's disease research center faced «a climate of conflict, tension, hostility and mistrust» for about a decade and were treated in an «unprofessional, demeaning manner." Middle East Al Qaeda in Yemen using chaos of war to carve out terrorism haven

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Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 08:45:09

An investigation finds women faculty at UCLA's Alzheimer's disease research center faced «a climate of conflict, tension, hostility and mistrust» for about a decade and were treated in an «unprofessional, demeaning manner." L.A. Now Tentative settlement reached between teachers and L.A. Unified

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Tentative settlement reached between teachers and L.A. Unified

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 09:45:08

The tentative three-year deal includes a 10% salary increase over two years. There also are terms affecting class sizes, the number of counselors at schools and the district's teacher evaluation system. Education Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

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New Laws for an Era of Drones and Bioterror

Wall Street Journal  18/Apr/2015 10:25:07

Essay: An era of futuristic, high-tech violence will require a new social contract.

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Where Are They Now? Oklahoma City Bombing Key Figures, 20 Years On

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 11:20:08

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Twenty Years Later: The People in the Oklahoma City Bombing

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 11:25:06

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Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 11:25:09

An investigation finds women faculty at UCLA's Alzheimer's disease research center faced «a climate of conflict, tension, hostility and mistrust» for about a decade and were treated in an «unprofessional, demeaning manner." L.A. Now Tentative settlement reached between teachers and L.A. Unified

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Foreigners under attack

CNN  18/Apr/2015 11:35:02

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Republicans in Quandary Over Vote on Loretta LynchNYT Now

New York Times  18/Apr/2015 11:40:04

Loretta E. Lynch, the attorney general nominee on hold for six months, has become a bargaining chip in an unrelated battle over President Obama’s immigration policies.

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NBC News  18/Apr/2015 12:10:08

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Twenty Years Later: The People in the Oklahoma City Bombing

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 12:15:07

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Where Are They Now? A Look Key People in the Oklahoma City Bombing

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 12:30:08

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Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 12:30:11

GOP congressional leaders shift attention to other issues, including trade and tax reform. Education Female faculty faced bias at UCLA medical school center, probe finds

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Where Are They Now? A Look Key People in Oklahoma City Bombing

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 12:45:08

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Iraqis flee as ISIS gains ground in Sunni heartland

Washingtonpost  18/Apr/2015 13:00:10

Thousands of families leaving the city of Ramadi clogged checkpoints leading to Baghdad amid claims that some security forces had pulled out.

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Where Are They Now? A Look at Key People in Oklahoma City Bombing

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 13:30:08

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Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 13:30:11

GOP congressional leaders shift attention to other issues, including trade and tax reform. National Politics Jeb Bush aims to set self apart from father, brother, rivals in New Hampshire

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ISIS claims Afghan bombing that kills dozens

Washingtonpost  18/Apr/2015 14:15:08

At least 33 people were killed and more than 100 injured in what marked the first time the group has claimed to be behind an assault in Afghanistan.

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The bench is out thereDemocrats hunt for a new generation – and Clinton’s VP

The Guardian  18/Apr/2015 14:30:10

As fortysomething conservatives line up for the White House and even Hillary Clinton stumbles over issues that swing young voters, liberals swear help is on the way

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ISIS claims first deadly bombing in Afghanistan

Washingtonpost  18/Apr/2015 15:00:15

At least 33 people were killed and more than 100 injured in what marked the first time the group has claimed to be behind an assault in the country.

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Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 15:30:10

GOP congressional leaders shift attention to other issues, including trade and tax reform. Science Dr. Oz will mount on-air defense against critics who want him fired

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GermanwingsCrash ExposesIndustry Denialon Pilot Suicide NYT Now

New York Times  18/Apr/2015 16:45:04

In the days after Andreas Lubitz flew himself and 149 others into a mountainside, investigations have exposed weaknesses throughout the airline industry in dealing with mental illness among pilots.

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The Shroud of Turin, on Display and in Debate

Wall Street Journal  18/Apr/2015 16:45:11

The display of the Shroud of Turin revives a long-running debate about its authenticity.

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Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 16:45:12

GOP congressional leaders shift attention to other issues, including trade and tax reform. L.A. Now Massive gas line explosion leaves destructive path in Fresno

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Rage in ’rainbow nation’

CNN  18/Apr/2015 17:15:03

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GermanwingsCrash ExposesIndustry Denialon Pilot Suicide NYT Now

New York Times  18/Apr/2015 17:15:05

In the days after Andreas Lubitz flew himself and 149 others into the French Alps, investigations have exposed weaknesses by the airline industry in dealing with mental illness among pilots.

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Advocates seek to kill deal that sticks ratepayers with San Onofre costs

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 17:15:25

The groups call for Southern California Edison to return at least $650 million to customers, a financial penalty for holding secret negotiations over the $5-billion cost of closing the nuclear power plant. Healthcare Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold

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Rand Paul attacks Clinton and names the enemy of the US – ’radical Islam’

The Guardian  18/Apr/2015 18:00:24

The Kentucky senator also asks Republicans to help him take party’s message to ‘rich, poor, black, white, brown’ as he campaigns for 2016 presidential nomination

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State water board issues revised drought regulations

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 19:00:27

The state water board modifies proposed conservation restrictions, reducing cuts for communities that have worked to save water and increasing water cutbacks for those who havent. Business Advocates seek to kill deal that sticks ratepayers with San Onofre costs

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’Shoot Me’: Cop in Bodycam Video Refuses to Use Force

NBC News  18/Apr/2015 19:15:07

Crime & Courts

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Water board revises drought rules; blow on L.A. softened

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 19:30:10

State officials' modified proposals reduce cuts for communities that have worked to save water and increase them for those that have not. The DWP now must cut back 16% rather than 20%. Business A veil of secrecy shields hospitals where outbreaks occur

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New Laws for an Era of Drones, Bioterror

Wall Street Journal  18/Apr/2015 20:30:12

Essay: An era of futuristic, high-tech violence will require a new social contract.

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Water board revises drought rules; blow on L.A. softened

Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2015 21:30:10

State officials' modified proposals reduce cuts for communities that have worked to save water and increase them for those that have not. The DWP now must cut back 16% rather than 20%. COMPANY TOWN Comcast-Time Warner Cable deal may hinge on service expansion

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New HampshireRepublican elite take stage in the Granite State

The Guardian  18/Apr/2015 22:45:11

Cigar-smoking donors and sharply dressed political consultants gather, giving potential candidates a chance to impress them – or embarrass themselves

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Lexus RC 350: Pomp, Too Little Circumstance

Wall Street Journal  18/Apr/2015 23:15:10

Despite some quite bombastic advertising, writes Dan Neil, the Lexus RC350 is not a really performance car, but a sweet, refined boulevardier with a soundtrack of cute, kitteny growls.

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