The archive of all headlines from February 20, 2015, organized by time of publication.
International row likely after revelations of breach that could have given NSA and GCHQ the power to monitor a large portion of world’s cellular communications
Why has the US Air Force not been able to wipe out the Islamic State which at the outset was largely equipped with conventional small arms not to mention state of the art Toyota pickup trucks?
Conservative donors, including those who once encouraged Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey to seek the White House, say the governor’s style has driven them to support others.
In a move that defied a congressional warning, a key panel advised Americans to consider the environmental impact when choosing what to eat.
Eurozone finance ministers are set for a crunch meeting in Brussels to consider a proposal by Greece to extend its European loan programme.
Workers' advocates cheer the plan to raise pay for many Wal-Mart employees to $9 hourly. They call it a sign that the national minimum wage must be increased.
Workers' advocates cheer the plan to raise pay for many Wal-Mart employees to $9 hourly. They call it a sign that the national minimum wage must be increased.
The teams will continue to seek public subsidies for new stadiums in Oakland and San Diego, but plan for this alternative in case they don't get them.
The teams will continue to seek public subsidies for new stadiums in Oakland and San Diego, but plan for this alternative in case they don't get them.
Rivals San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are moving forward together on a plan to build a shared $1.7-billion NFL stadium.
Rivals San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are moving forward together on a plan to build a $1.7-billion NFL stadium.
Eurozone finance ministers are preparing for a crunch meeting in Brussels to try to solve the crisis over Greece’s bail-out.
President Obama argued that human rights, tolerance and dialogue could combat terrorism, but his audience included representatives from some of the world’s least democratic countries.
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Rivals San Diego and Oakland are moving forward together on a plan to build a $1.7-billion NFL stadium.
The group has won popular support through pledges to destroy archenemy Al Qaeda, but its ascendance also signals the breakdown of years of U.S.-backed efforts to craft a transition to democracy.
The group has won popular support through pledges to destroy archenemy Al Qaeda, but its ascendance also signals the breakdown of years of U.S.-backed efforts to craft a transition to democracy.
Analysis: For Greece’s creditors, the signs aren’t propitious that Greece is willing to pay the political price needed to service its debts in full, writes Stephen Fidler.
Broadcast to frighten and manipulate, the Islamic State’s flamboyant violence consumes the world’s attention while more familiar threats, like the Syrian government’s barrel bombs, kill far more people.
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The U.N. envoy calls the deal a breakthrough in talks meant to avoid the nation's falling into chaos. There is no immediate word from the Houthis, who control the capital.
Proposals sweeping American south have pitted students and teachers against legislator who thinks course over-emphasises ‘what’s bad about America’
Broadcast to frighten and manipulate, the Islamic State’s flamboyant violence consumes the world’s attention while more familiar threats, like the Syrian government’s barrel bombs, kill far more people.
«This would amount to abandoning generations of loyal Chargers fans," says Mayor Kevin Faulconer of the bid to share a stadium in L.A. Oakland's mayor is more upbeat.
«This would amount to abandoning generations of loyal Chargers fans," says Mayor Kevin Faulconer of the bid to share a stadium in L.A. Oakland's mayor is more upbeat.
Jeb Bush’s aggressive moves to lock up the GOP’s premier fundraisers threatens to under New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before his expected campaign can get off the ground.
Ukraine Crisis
German and Greek finance ministers meet with IMF and Eurogroup chiefs ahead of a vital finance ministers meeting on Greece’s bailout request.
German and Greek finance ministers meet IMF and Eurogroup chiefs ahead of a vital finance ministers meeting on Greece’s bailout request.
Jeb Bush’s aggressive moves to lock up the GOP’s premier fundraisers threatens to undercut New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before his expected campaign can get off the ground.
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They’re infamous for being rude and condescending, but the garçon de café can be endlessly entertaining—and a great resource—if you know how to use them.
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Jeb Bush’s aggressive moves to lock up the GOP’s premier fundraisers threaten to undercut New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before his expected campaign can get off the ground.
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German and Greek finance ministers meet IMF and Eurogroup chiefs ahead of a vital finance ministers’ meeting on Greece’s bailout request.
German and Greek finance ministers meet IMF and Eurogroup chiefs ahead of a crucial finance ministers’ meeting on Greece’s bailout request.
Federal officials said they did not know why the error had occurred, but said consumers should delay filing their taxes until they receive corrected information, which should arrive in the first week of March.
The Department of Homeland Security spent $1 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. Recommendations were made. But has anything changed for workers?
Record lows recorded at Newark Liberty airport and New York City’s Central Park amid reports of six deaths from hypothermia and five from car accidents or inability to reach care
Federal officials said they did not know why the error had occurred, but said consumers should delay filing their taxes until they receive corrected information, which should arrive in the first week of March.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. Recommendations were made. But has anything changed for workers?
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. “It was not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” said one DHS employee.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. “It was not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” said one DHS employee familiar with one of the reports.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” said a DHS employee.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
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Obama suggests Republicans are pretending to support the middle class, and teases them by saying: ‘If you want to be the party of higher wages, then come on’
Ukraine’s President Poroshenko accuses Russia of direct involvement in the sniper fire which killed dozens in Kiev a year ago.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
Fears that British teenage girls are heading to Syria
Opposition to Obama’s nominee mounts after Lynch admitted she did not hear from key regulators when deciding not to prosecute bank for money laundering
The Department of Homeland Security spent over $2 million to study its morale, the lowest of any large federal agency. And then it studied it again and again. One of the studies was “not a very good light to shine on any of us, so we just hid it,” a DHS employee said.
Opposition to Obama’s nominee mounts after Lynch admits she did not hear from key regulators when deciding not to prosecute bank for money laundering
Department of Justice lawyers plan to file a motion requesting that a federal judge in Texas stay his order that temporarily blocks Obama's deportation policies.
Department of Justice lawyers will request that a federal judge in Texas stay his order that blocks immigration programs intended to shield millions from deportation.
Greece and the eurozone nations agree a deal over its financial bailout after talks in Brussels, officials say
Greece and the eurozone nations agree a deal over its financial bailout after talks in Brussels on Friday.
Eurozone finance ministers announced the agreement after an emergency meeting, giving Greece breathing room on its economic and financial troubles.
American Legislative Exchange Council combines litigation and legislation in two-pronged attack on ‘new battleground’ of workers’ rights, documents reveal
EU finance ministers grant breathing space to let Athens renegotiate its financial aid package following talks in Brussels.
Wesleyan President Michael Roth on the importance of understanding religious experience—and the difficulty teaching it.
European finance ministers announced the agreement after an emergency meeting, giving Greece breathing room on its economic and financial troubles.
The move signals a major reversal of an ill-fated $1.3 billion effort to distribute iPads to all students, teachers and school administrators.
The move signals a major reversal of an ill-fated $1.3 billion effort to distribute iPads to all students, teachers and school administrators.
In delivering the sentence, the judge said he struggled to understand the true nature of Maureen McDonnell, who told him, “I blame no one but myself.”