The headline news from February 20, 2016

The archive of all headlines from February 20, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Dirty Tricks: South Carolina Lives Up to Its Reputation

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 00:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 00:00:09

In a stinging rebuke of Apple, federal prosecutors contend that the company is 'not above the law' and could easily help the government unlock a terrorist's smart phone without undermining anyone else's privacy.How the iPhone's security measures work

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 02:00:09

In a stinging rebuke of Apple, federal prosecutors contend that the company is 'not above the law' and could easily help the government unlock a terrorist's smart phone without undermining anyone else's privacy.Apple and feds reveal San Bernardino shooter's iCloud password was reset hours after attack

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 02:30:08

A court filing portrays the conflict as a battle between FBI agents working to obtain key information about a terrorist plot and a private company wishing to protect its reputation and brand.Apple and feds reveal San Bernardino shooter's iCloud password was reset hours after attack

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Republicans Sprint Across South Carolina as Voting Nears

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 05:15:03

The Republican presidential candidates hurtled across South Carolina to make their final, frantic pitch one day before the state’s primary as polls showed the race tightening.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 07:00:09

Prosecutors still contend that unlocking the iPhone is crucial because some data does not sync to iCloud.Feds slam Apple, saying it could easily help unlock iPhone and is 'not above the law'

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Republicans Sprint Across South Carolina as Voting Nears

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 08:00:06

The Republican presidential candidates made their final, frantic pitch before the state’s primary on Saturday, which comes as a new poll shows Donald J. Trump’s rivals closing in on his comfortable lead.

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God, guns and dirty tricksRepublicans trade shots as Democrats divide on race

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 08:45:05

Ahead of primaries, Bill and Chelsea Clinton stump in Nevada, Sanders accuses rival of pandering to black Americans, while Trump urges South Carolina to war against Apple

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 08:45:07

Despite stiffer requirements, the district says it has averted a looming graduation crisis and could be on the path to its most diplomas ever. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 11:15:09

The trend is for businesses to just pay the ransom and get their data back, but as one LAPD captain says: «Paying a ransom doesn't ensure anything." Education

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 12:15:10

Apple executives insist they are acting to protect customers' privacy, adding that the government's motion is designed to get media attention. Crime & Courts

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 12:30:10

Apple executives insist they are acting to protect customers' privacy, adding that the government's motion is designed to get media attention. BUSINESS

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Four Things To Watch for in South Carolina’s GOP Primary

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 13:30:06

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Key Battles for Both Parties as Voting Nears in 2 States Today

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 14:45:05

South Carolina’s Republican primary comes as a new poll shows Donald J. Trump’s lead shrinking. The Democrats face a fiercely contested caucus in Nevada.

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Key Battles for Both Parties in Nevada and South Carolina

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 15:00:05

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 15:00:10

The Reagan appointee enjoyed an outsized role at the Supreme Court and shaped a generation of conservatives, but his landmark rulings were few. He will be buried today. Nation

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Key Battles for Both Parties as Voting Nears in 2 States Today

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 15:15:08

South Carolina’s Republican primary comes as a new poll shows Donald J. Trump’s lead shrinking. The Democrats face a fiercely contested caucus in Nevada.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 16:00:12

The L.A. school district now claims it has, almost overnight, averted a looming graduation crisis and could be on the path to its most diplomas ever. Nation

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Six Dynamics That Could Alter the Race as 2 States Vote

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 16:15:02

Nevada Democrats and South Carolina Republicans will start resolving pressing questions about the presidential race on Saturday in the next round of what have become unexpectedly fierce nominating contests.

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Justice Scalia’s Funeral to Focus on Faith, Service

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 17:00:07

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Mourners Honor Justice Scalia’s at Funeral Mass

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 17:45:05

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LiveSouth Carolina primary and Nevada caucus pit Trump v Cruz and Clinton v Sanders

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 17:45:06

Round three of the 2016 election begins with Democrats facing off in Nevada and Republicans trying to overtake Trump in South Carolina

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Mourners Honor Justice Scalia at Funeral Mass

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 18:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 18:45:10

The Reagan appointee enjoyed an outsized role at the Supreme Court and shaped a generation of conservatives, but his landmark rulings were few. He will be buried today.

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Why Nevada Could Be the Most Decisive Democratic Contest

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 19:00:06

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LiveSouth Carolina primary and Nevada caucuses pit Trump v Cruz and Clinton v Sanders

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 19:15:06

Round three of the 2016 election begins with Democrats facing off in Nevada and Republicans trying to overtake Trump in South Carolina

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 20:30:10

Nevada, a state with little important history in the presidential nominating process, is poised to play a major role in the increasingly competitive Democratic race.Trump, turnout and four other things to watch for in Nevada and South Carolina voting

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LiveSanders nips at Clinton’s heels in Nevada as caucuses begin

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 21:30:08

Round three of the 2016 election begins with Democrats facing off in Nevada and Republicans trying to overtake Trump in South Carolina

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On the Ground in Two Key States

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 21:45:04

Join us for live coverage and analysis of the Nevada Democratic caucuses and the South Carolina Republican primary.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2016 21:45:10

The 2016 contest drew entries from around the world: 5,775 photographers from 128 countries submitted 82,951 images. The jury gave prizes in eight categories to 41 photographers from 21 countries. (Warren Richardson) World Press photo of the year: Australian photographer Warren Richardson took… PhotographyRainstorm passes through Southland

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Clinton, Sanders locked in tight race as Democrats caucus

CNN  20/Feb/2016 23:00:04

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Clinton narrowly leads Sanders as Democrats caucus

CNN  20/Feb/2016 23:15:03

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Clinton pulls away from Sanders in a close contest

CNN  20/Feb/2016 23:30:04

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Regains Footing After Tight Race

New York Times  20/Feb/2016 23:30:06

By edging Bernie Sanders in Nevada, Mrs. Clinton is now in a stronger position heading into South Carolina, whose Democratic primary is next weekend.

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Clinton Edges Sanders for Nevada Win, NBC News Projects

NBC News  20/Feb/2016 23:30:08

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Nevada caucusesHillary Clinton pulls off narrow win over Bernie Sanders

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 23:30:08

Clinton’s slim victory, in a state she was once expected to win easily with support from minority voters, raises questions about the strength of her campaign

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Nevada caucusesHillary Clinton wins Nevada caucuses, defeating Bernie Sanders

The Guardian  20/Feb/2016 23:45:06

Despite Clinton’s projected victory, a strong Sanders challenge could further erode her status as the presumed Democratic nominee

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