The headline news from January 20, 2016

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 00:00:11

The L.A. council votes to pay $16.7 million to Kash Register and $7.6 million to Bruce Lisker, resolving two unrelated lawsuits that had accused Los Angeles Police Department detectives of trampling on their rights. Show Tracker

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Campaign liveSarah Palin takes the stage with Donald Trump as endorsement jolts campaign

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 00:45:08

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Palin Endorsing Trump, Which Could Bolster Him in Iowa

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 01:15:03

With the caucuses less than two weeks away, Sarah Palin, the 2008 vice-presidential nominee, could help Donald Trump with evangelicals and the Tea Party.

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Campaign liveSarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump is for real: ’Are you ready?’

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 01:30:08

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’Going Rogue’: Sarah Palin Backs Donald Trump For President

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 01:45:06

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E.P.A. Says It Is Reviewing Flint Water Crisis Response

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 02:00:05

The agency said that although it communicated steps to treat the water in Michigan, “those necessary actions were not taken as quickly as they should have been.”

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Donald Trump and Sarah PalinA liberal nightmare come true – or a stage act?

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 02:15:06

The Republican alliance represents a kind of two-headed monster on the campaign trail, the likes of which world politics may have never seen

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Gov. Snyder Pledges to Fix Water Crisis in Michigan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 02:45:04

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan was uncharacteristically contrite and emphatic. “I’m sorry most of all that I let you down,” he said, citing repeated missteps in failing to identify lead in the drinking water.

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Governor Pledges to Fix Water Crisis in Michigan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 03:00:04

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan was uncharacteristically contrite and emphatic. “I’m sorry most of all that I let you down,” he said, citing repeated missteps in failing to identify lead in the drinking water.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 04:15:08

The L.A. council votes to pay $16.7 million to Kash Register and $7.6 million to Bruce Lisker, resolving two unrelated lawsuits that had accused Los Angeles Police Department detectives of trampling on their rights. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 04:30:09

The Chargers need to forget sharing Los Angeles with the Rams, because they can't. To welcome the Chargers back as a second NFL team would be to ignore climate, dismiss history, and ultimately be doomed by both. L.A. Now

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Governor Says of Flint Water Crisis, ‘I Let You Down’

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 04:45:04

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan was uncharacteristically contrite and emphatic. “I’m sorry most of all that I let you down,” he said, citing repeated missteps in failing to identify lead in the drinking water.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 05:00:13

The Chargers need to forget sharing Los Angeles with the Rams, because they can't. To welcome the Chargers back as a second NFL team would be to ignore climate, dismiss history, and ultimately be doomed by both.Chargers apply to trademark Los Angeles names

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Militants Kill at Least 5 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 08:15:03

A group of militants stormed the campus of Bacha Khan University in northwest Pakistan, where at least five people have been killed, officials said.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 08:15:13

A lawsuit was brought by his former general counsel, who alleges she was sexually harassed by Choudhury and fired after investigating claims from a student that Choudhury had raped her. NFL

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Gunmen Kill at Least 19 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 09:00:05

A group of militants stormed the campus of Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan, where students, a senior faculty member and guards have been killed, officials said.

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Live20 confirmed dead as gunmen storm Pakistan campus

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 09:00:10

Security forces move in after armed group attacks students and teachers in Charsadda, sparking explosions and gunfire

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80 Shot as Gunmen Storm University in Pakistan

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 09:15:07

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Live20 confirmed dead as gunmen storm Pakistan campus

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 09:15:11

Security forces move in after armed group attacks students and teachers in Charsadda

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Live30 confirmed dead as gunmen storm Pakistan campus

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 10:00:12

Security forces move in after armed group attacks students and teachers in Charsadda

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Gunmen Kill at Least 19 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 10:45:03

Militants stormed the campus of Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan, where students, a faculty member and guards were killed, officials said. At least four attackers were also killed.

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Gunmen Kill at Least 19 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 11:00:06

Militants stormed Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan, where students, a faculty member and guards were among the dead. All four attackers were killed, the police said.

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Live30 confirmed dead as gunmen storm Pakistan campus

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 11:00:11

Pakistani Taliban commander claims group is responsible for killing dozens of students at a university in north-west Pakistan

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 12:15:12

A lawsuit was brought by his former general counsel, who alleges she was sexually harassed by Choudhury and fired after investigating claims from a student that Choudhury had raped her. BUSINESS

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Gunmen Kill at Least 22 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 12:45:05

Militants stormed Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan, where students, a faculty member and guards were among the dead. All four attackers were killed, the police said.

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30 confirmed dead as gunmen storm Pakistan campus

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 12:45:10

Pakistani Taliban commander claims group is responsible for killing dozens of students at a university in north-west Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill at Least 22 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 13:00:06

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, among the most brazen in a long insurgency, in which militants stormed a university in northwestern Pakistan.

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PakistanAt least 30 dead in terror raid at university

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 13:00:12

Dozens injured as security forces battle gunmen who stormed Bacha Khan campus in Charsadda

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 13:30:12

Officials are investigating whether the company repeatedly lied about the risk to its business from climate change -- and whether such actions could amount to securities fraud and violations of environmental laws. CALIFORNIA

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Gunmen Kill at Least 22 at University in Pakistan

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 13:45:04

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, among the most brazen in a long insurgency that has targeted educational institutions in particular.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 16:00:16

Officials are investigating whether the company repeatedly lied about the risk to its business from climate change -- and whether such actions could amount to securities fraud and violations of environmental laws.Investigation: How Exxon went from leader to skeptic on climate change research

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Bernie Sanders Has Democratic Establishment in a Panic

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 16:30:09

Meet the Press

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2015 Was the Hottest Year on Record, by Far, Scientists Say

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 17:00:11

The weather patterns broke a record set only the year before, a consequence of the long-term planetary warming caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists say.

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2015 Was by Far the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Find

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 17:45:04

The weather patterns broke a record set only the year before, a result of long-term planetary warming caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists say.

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Politics liveTrump would ’certainly’ give Palin cabinet post

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 17:46:13

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 18:15:14

This so-called Planet Nine, described in the Astronomical Journal, would likely have roughly 10 times the mass of Earth and circle the sun in 10,000 to 20,000 Earth years. Science Now

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Politics liveHillary Clinton emails said to contain ’more than top secret’ information

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 18:30:10

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Dow Nose-Dives More Than 500 Points on Sliding Oil

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 18:45:08

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Stocks Plunge Over 3% Amid Global Rout and Oil Slump

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 19:00:06

Traders in the United States continued the sell-off of stocks on Wednesday as worries about economic growth and the continued slump in oil prices weighed on investors.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 19:15:14

The slide follows another sharp drop in stock markets around the world and extends a severe January pullback as investors fret over dropping oil prices and weakening global economic growth. L.A. Now

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Dow Plunges 500 Amid Global Rout and Oil Slump

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 19:30:06

Traders in the United States continued the sell-off of stocks on Wednesday as worries about economic growth and the continued slump in oil prices weighed on investors.

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Dow Plunges 500 Amid Global Rout and Oil Slump

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 20:00:06

Traders in the U.S. continued the sell-off of stocks as worries about economic growth and the continued slump in oil prices weighed on investors.

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Politics liveSarah Palin hits the trail with Trump in Oklahoma

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 20:00:12

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 20:30:14

The slide follows another sharp drop in stock markets around the world and extends a severe January pullback as investors fret over dropping oil prices and weakening global economic growth. BUSINESS

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U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Global Rout and Oil Slump

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 20:45:04

Traders in the U.S. continued the sell-off of stocks as worries about economic growth and the continued drop in oil prices weighed on investors.

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Politics livePalin hits trail with Trump as Clinton fends off new email accusations

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 21:00:11

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Late Rally Lifts U.S. Stocks After Early Rout

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 21:45:13

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2015 Was Hottest Year on Record by Far, Scientists Find

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 22:00:05

The weather patterns broke a record set only the year before, a result of long-term planetary warming caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists say.

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Politics liveObama expected to address Flint water crisis during Detroit visit

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 22:00:13

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Stocks Regain Some Ground, But Close Sharply Lower

NBC News  20/Jan/2016 22:15:08

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Politics liveObama addresses Flint water crisis during Detroit visit

The Guardian  20/Jan/2016 22:15:10

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 22:30:15

Following declines in Asian and European markets, U.S. stocks initially plummeted in lockstep with another plunge in crude oil prices, which has raised concern about a slowdown in global economic growth and hammered energy stocks. L.A. Now

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2015 Was by Far the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Find

New York Times  20/Jan/2016 22:45:04

The weather patterns broke a record set only the year before, a result of long-term planetary warming caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists say.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 23:30:13

Panel of justices finds that the trial judge had issued improper jury instructions in the case involving the former L.A. city councilman and his wife, who were found guilty in 2014 of lying about where they lived so Alarcon could run for City Council. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jan/2016 23:45:12

Last summer, Los Angeles officials agreed to allow ride-hailing companies to apply for permits to work at the airport. Uber and Lyft spent months proving to officials that they could comply with the terms of their contracts. L.A. Now

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