The headline news from July 20, 2015

The archive of all headlines from July 20, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 01:15:07

The party's negative national image has long thwarted the state party's efforts to reboot its image, particularly among women and Latinos. 'We've got 15-16 very serious people running for president -- and one clown,' fumes Shawn Steel, California's representative to the Republican National Committee.Donald Trump won't apologize for knocking John McCain's war record

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 01:30:07

After a five-time deportee was charged in a San Francisco shooting, local officials in L.A. and nationwide must decide how much cooperation they should give. National Politics

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Pregnant Mom, Two Kids Swept Away With Trailer in Ohio Flood

NBC News  20/Jul/2015 02:15:05

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In China, aMassive NewSupercity RisesAround Beijing

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 03:15:03

The new megalopolis, Jing-Jin-Ji, is to cover ground the size of Kansas and have a population about six times larger than the New York metropolitan area, and is meant to revamp northern China’s economy and become a laboratory for urban growth.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 04:00:07

After a five-time deportee was charged in a San Francisco shooting, local officials in L.A. and nationwide must decide how much cooperation they should give. CITY HALL

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 04:15:07

After a five-time deportee was charged in a San Francisco shooting, local officials in L.A. and nationwide must decide how much cooperation they should give. Nation

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Chattanooga Shooter had History of Drug Abuse, Family Says

NBC News  20/Jul/2015 05:00:06

Chattanooga Shooting

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 05:00:09

The California Highway Patrol says 30 feet of the roadway 'is washed away and bridge is gone. Rain could continue Monday.' CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 05:15:07

The California Highway Patrol says 30 feet of the roadway 'is washed away and bridge is gone.' Rain could continue Monday. CALIFORNIA

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The ImprovisedStyle Behind theUnpredictableDonald Trump

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 05:30:03

Mr. Trump’s latest fit of pique, about Senator John McCain’s reputation as a war hero, exposed the biggest vulnerability of his campaign for president.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 05:45:07

The California Highway Patrol says 30 feet of the roadway 'is washed away and bridge is gone.' The rain, which has already broken records across the region, could continue Monday. CALIFORNIA

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Donald Trump stands by incendiary attack on John McCain

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 08:45:06

Presidential hopeful defends his comments on senator’s Vietnam war capture amid anger from Republicans and Democrats: ‘I will say what I want to say’

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 08:45:07

Rain, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunder and lightning, fell over Southern California on Sunday, the second wave of a rare summer storm system that brought a weekend of beach closures, power outages and warm, muggy air to the parched region. CALIFORNIA

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The Improvised Style of the Unpredictable Donald Trump

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 09:45:02

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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Trump ’Needs to Apologize’ for McCain Comments, Walker Says

NBC News  20/Jul/2015 10:15:05

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 12:00:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 12:30:04

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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No alternative to Iran nuclear deal, Kerry says

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 12:30:08

On five Sunday talk shows, the secretary of state says the deal on Iran’s nuclear program leaves the Middle East safer and that the U.S. will be blamed if Congress kills the deal.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 12:45:04

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 13:15:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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Cuba to raise flag in Washington as embassy reopens after half a century

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 13:30:07

Foreign minister to conduct ceremony during his first-ever trip to the US, during which he will meet with John Kerry for ‘substantive’ talks

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 13:45:05

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 14:00:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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John McCain: Donald Trump Owes Vets an Apology, Not Me

NBC News  20/Jul/2015 14:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 14:00:10

Rain, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunder and lightning, fell over Southern California on Sunday, the second wave of a rare summer storm system that brought a weekend of beach closures, power outages and warm, muggy air to the parched region. Middle East

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’Everyone was screaming, running’

CNN  20/Jul/2015 14:15:02

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Kerry warns Congress not to reject Iran deal

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 14:15:07

Secretary of State John Kerry said that if opponents in Congress get enough votes to override a presidential veto, the consequences will be dire, warning that Iran would resume enriching uranium to levels prohibited under the deal.

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CNN  20/Jul/2015 14:45:02

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 14:45:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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’Everyone was screaming, running’

CNN  20/Jul/2015 15:00:02

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 15:45:04

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 16:00:04

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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New York Times  20/Jul/2015 16:30:04

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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Cuba raises flag in Washington as embassy reopens after half a century

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 16:45:06

Foreign minister to conduct ceremony during his first-ever trip to the US, during which he will meet with John Kerry for ‘substantive’ talks

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Liberals let down by Obama see hope in Sanders

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 17:15:07

Supporters see the Vermont senator, whose presidential campaign is surging, as a champion for causes Obama failed to adequately address, including Wall St. reform and health care.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 17:15:09

Rain, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunder and lightning, fell over Southern California on Sunday, the second wave of a rare summer storm system that brought a weekend of beach closures, power outages and warm, muggy air to the parched region.

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The Improvised Style of the Unpredictable Donald Trump

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 17:30:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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Cuba raises flag in Washington as embassy reopens after half a century

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 17:45:06

Foreign minister conducts ceremony during his first trip to the US and says embargo must end and Guantánamo must be returned

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Murder at Sea: Captured on Video, but Killers Go Free

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 18:00:03

A video shows at least four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreported and remain a mystery.

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Raising of Cuban flag in Washington signals restoration of US-Cuba relations

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 18:15:05

Foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez conducts ceremony during his first trip to the US and says embargo must end and Guantánamo must be returned

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 18:15:07

Over the weekend, the rare summer storm system caused beach closures because of lightning and washed out a vital bridge connecting shipping between California and Arizona. July rain is so unusual in Southern California that the storm broke a number of records for the month.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 18:30:09

Over the weekend, the rare summer storm system caused beach closures because of lightning and washed out a vital bridge connecting shipping between California and Arizona. July rain is so unusual in Southern California that the storm broke a number of records for the month.#drylandsCA: Pouring with rain -- everywhere but here

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Liberals let down by Obama see hope in Sanders

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 19:00:06

Supporters see the Vermont senator, whose presidential campaign is surging, as a champion for causes Obama failed to adequately address, including Wall Street reform and health care.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 19:15:07

Over the weekend, the rare summer storm system caused beach closures because of lightning and washed out a vital bridge connecting shipping between California and Arizona. July rain is so unusual in Southern California that the storm broke a number of records for the month.#drylandsCA: Pouring rain -- everywhere but here

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ISIS Leader IsDelegating HisPowers in CaseHe Is Killed

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 19:30:03

The Islamic State has become an increasingly potent force by drawing lessons from the fates of other militant groups, intelligence officials say.

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CNN  20/Jul/2015 20:15:01

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US-Cuba thawEmbassy opens in Washington but important issues remain unresolved

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 20:30:06

Chants of ‘Viva Cuba Socialista’ and ‘Cuba Libre’ fill the streets outside the Cuban embassy as foreign minister calls for end to embargo and Guantánamo prison

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Military to Boost Security at Recruiting Stations After Attack

NBC News  20/Jul/2015 22:15:06

Chattanooga Shooting

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jul/2015 22:15:09

Over the weekend, the rare summer storm system caused beach closures because of lightning and washed out a vital bridge connecting shipping between California and Arizona. July rain is so unusual in Southern California that the storm broke a number of records for the month.Updates on bridge collapse: 'Sometimes nature tells you, hey, we are still in charge'

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Sen. Menendez alleges FBI agent testified falsely

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 22:30:07

The N.J. Democrat’s defense team sought to have corruption charges against him dismissed, saying the Justice Dept. ignored a law shielding members of Congress from criminal prosecution.

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The Inside Taleof How 2 KillersEscaped a NewYork Prison

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 23:00:02

David Sweat’s statements have provided the authorities with extraordinarily specific details about how he and another convicted killer were able to escape from an upstate prison.

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US-Cuba thawEmbassy opens in Washington but important issues remain unresolved

The Guardian  20/Jul/2015 23:15:06

Chants of ‘Viva Cuba socialista’ and ‘Cuba libre’ fill the streets outside the Cuban embassy as foreign minister calls for end to embargo and Guantánamo prison

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The Inside Taleof How 2 KillersEscaped a NewYork Prison

New York Times  20/Jul/2015 23:30:04

In an extraordinarily specific account to investigators, David Sweat portrayed himself as the driving force in last month’s escape from an upstate prison.

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Trump surges to big lead in GOP presidential field

Washingtonpost  20/Jul/2015 23:30:07

A poll finds that he has nearly twice the backing of his nearest rival, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, though support fell sharply after the mogul slammed Sen. John McCain’s war record.

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