The headline news from August 21, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 21, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 00:00:09

There is very little good news in eastern Washington state fire country, as first responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died in the line of duty and fret about bad weather and growing blazes.Rough fire burns 32,000 acres of Sierra forest in march toward Hume Lake

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CNN  21/Aug/2015 00:15:02

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Bangkok attack: Find this man

CNN  21/Aug/2015 00:30:03

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Fiorina’s way: ‘Press one’ to find solutions

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 00:30:09

The GOP presidential hopeful and former executive touts common sense and mass input for finding answers to big issues. “You know how to solve these problems,” she said,“so I’m going to ask you.”

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 00:30:10

There is very little good news in eastern Washington state fire country, as first responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died in the line of duty and fret about bad weather and growing blazes.California's Rough fire burns 32,000 acres of Sierra forest in march toward Hume Lake

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Fiorina’s way: ‘Press one’ to find solutions

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 00:45:07

The GOP presidential hopeful and former executive touts common sense and mass input for finding answers to big issues. “You know how to solve these problems,” she said, “so I’m going to ask you.”

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CNN  21/Aug/2015 01:00:02

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Bangkok attack: Find this man

CNN  21/Aug/2015 01:15:02

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CNN  21/Aug/2015 02:30:03

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Bangkok attack: Find this man

CNN  21/Aug/2015 03:00:02

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’Special Kid’: Parents Mourn Son Killed Fighting Washington Fires

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 03:00:07

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 03:00:10

The amounts of money involved are much smaller than what former officials collected in Bell. But one of the methods — extra pay for brief commission meetings — is the same. Compton mayor

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CNN  21/Aug/2015 03:30:02

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Obama TellsCongress U.S.Will Still PressIran With Deal

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 04:15:02

In a letter to Congress, aimed at Democrats with concerns about the deal, President Obama emphasized steps the administration could take outside the nuclear agreement with Iran to enforce its provisions.

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The run for presidentMartin O’Malley to campaign on expansion of social security

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 06:30:08

Democratic hopeful lays out white paper with goal of ensuring within two terms of office that 50% of Americans have enough retirement savings

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The run for presidentMartin O’Malley to campaign on major expansion of social security

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 07:00:07

Democratic hopeful lays out white paper with goal of ensuring within two terms of office that 50% of Americans have enough retirement savings

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Iran nuclear dealObama makes written pledge that military option remains open

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 07:15:09

US could take action if Iran rushed to develop a weapon, says president in letter to New York Democrat Jerrold Nadler, in bid to shore up Congress support

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Sheriff Rues Sending Firefighters Back Out After Loss of Three

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 07:30:06

Western Wildfires

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Global stocks in ’panic mode’ as Chinese factory slump drags on markets

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 07:30:07

Asia Pacific markets mimic heavy selling in US and Europe as latest data adds to expectations that Beijing will have to give its spluttering economy another boost

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Sheriff Rues Seeing Firefighters Back Out After Loss of Three

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 08:00:05

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 08:15:07

First responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died. Says Gov. Jay Inslee: «These are three big heroes protecting small towns." L.A. Now

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Sheriff Rues Seeing Firefighters Back in Danger After Loss of 3

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 09:15:06

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 11:15:09

First responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died. Says Gov. Jay Inslee: «These are three big heroes protecting small towns." Asia

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Australia Sends Wildfire Experts to U.S. in ’Time of Need’

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 11:45:05

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 12:15:07

The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. Nation

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With Nuclear Deal in Place, Iran Gears Up to Cash In

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 12:30:04

Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 12:30:09

The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. L.A. Now

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After Nuclear Deal, Iran Gears Up to Cash In

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 12:45:03

Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 12:45:08

The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. Nation

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GOP field debuts tactics to ride out Trump tornado

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 13:00:06

Concluding that the billionaire has staying power in the presidential race, his Republican rivals are planning strategies to attack or embrace the front-runner.

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Protesters unveil demands for stricter US policing laws as political reach grows

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 13:15:06

Leaders of influential civil rights movement release most comprehensive set of policy proposals yet calling for federal and state laws to combat police killings

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Iran Prepares to Lure Foreign Investors After Nuclear Deal

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 14:15:03

Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 14:15:08

The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods. Asia

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Countdown to War: North Korea Sets Loudspeaker Deadline

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 15:30:08

North Korea

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Countdown to War: North Korea Sets Loudspeaker Ultimatum

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 16:00:06

North Korea

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NBC News  21/Aug/2015 16:32:45

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Civil rights activists unveil proposal for laws to prevent police killings

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 16:32:47

Leaders of influential civil rights movement release most comprehensive set of policy proposals yet calling for federal and state laws to combat police killings

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Drumbeats of War? North Korea Sets Loudspeaker Ultimatum

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 16:45:05

North Korea

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As U.S. debates pact, Europe eyes business in Iran

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 17:00:08

European businesses have been salivating over the prospects of a nuclear deal, with leaders readying themselves to sign contracts as soon as possible.

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St Louis teenager killed by police was shot in the back, autopsy finds

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 17:00:09

St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account

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Globalresearch  21/Aug/2015 17:15:18

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St Louis teenager may have been killed while running away from police, autopsy finds

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 17:15:20

St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 17:15:22

The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods.How social media is reshaping policing and conversations about violence

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“Homegrown Terrorists”: New US Draconian Laws Usher in the New World Order

Globalresearch  21/Aug/2015 17:30:07

The systematic militarization of police state USA has used terror to recklessly and maliciously abuse its own citizenry, particularly those of color in cities across this nation.

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St Louis teenager killed by police was shot in the back, autopsy finds

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 17:30:09

St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 18:15:08

The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods.How social media are reshaping policing and conversations about violence

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 18:45:08

As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. Crime & Courts

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Stocks Have Their Worst Week of 2015. It’s About Time.

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 19:00:03

A remarkable run-up in stock prices probably needed a breather at a time when a range of markets had been starting to look a little bubbly.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 20:00:09

As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. L.A. Now

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U.S. stocks take biggest hit since February

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 20:15:07

In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad selloff during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.

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Washington stateObama declares state of emergency at site of out-of-control fires

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 20:15:08

Australia and New Zealand sending emergency workers to join thousands of firefighters in Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho and California

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Military exercises back on

CNN  21/Aug/2015 20:45:02

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U.S. stocks take biggest hit in six months

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 20:45:06

In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad selloff during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.

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N.Korea ’moves to war footing’

CNN  21/Aug/2015 21:00:03

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Brutal Week: ’Feeling of Fear’ Sends Stocks Plunging Again

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 21:00:07

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U.S. Shares Follow Global Markets in Sharp Sell-Off

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 21:15:03

The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index dipped below the psychologically significant 2,000 mark as worries persist about China and other emerging markets.

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U.S. Shares Follow Global Markets in Sharp Sell-Off

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 21:30:03

The plunge in stock prices has threatened to end one of the longest bull runs in the history of the United States stock market.

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Stocks Plummet as ’Feeling of Fear’ Prevails on Wall Street

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 21:30:07

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U.S. Shares Follow Global Markets in Sharp Sell-Off

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 21:45:03

The downturn threatens to end one of the longest bull runs in the history of the United States stock market.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 21:45:08

As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. Nation

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Stocks Plummet as ’Feeling of Fear’ Prevails on Wall Street

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 22:00:07

Markets

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Stocks Plunge, Threatening to End 6-Year Market Rally

New York Times  21/Aug/2015 22:15:06

As the selling gathered steam Friday afternoon, benchmark indexes were sinking close to 10 percent below their recent peaks — a “correction” in Wall Street parlance.

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Dow Plunges 530 Points as ’Feeling of Fear’ Grips Wall Street

NBC News  21/Aug/2015 22:15:09

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Dow drops more than 500 points as US markets plummet amid global sell-off

The Guardian  21/Aug/2015 22:15:10

Most major markets around the world suffer bruising losses as investors worldwide become increasingly concerned about Chinese economy

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U.S. stocks take biggest hit in six months

Washingtonpost  21/Aug/2015 22:30:08

In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad sell-off during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 22:30:10

As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges.L.A. judge lifts one ban against antiabortion group releasing video

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CNN  21/Aug/2015 23:00:02

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Actor injured in French train attack

CNN  21/Aug/2015 23:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  21/Aug/2015 23:45:10

Stocks on U.S. markets fall sharply for the second straight day along with major indexes worldwide as continued worries about the slowdown of China's economy and the devaluation of its currency weigh on traders. Nation

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