The headline news from January 21, 2016

The archive of all headlines from January 21, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Flint water crisisObama addresses ’terrible tragedy’ while in Michigan

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 00:00:10

President says he would be devastated if his children’s health was jeopardized, in reference to contamination that has put health of tens of thousands at risk

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Obama: ’I Would Be Beside Myself’ if My Kids Lived in Flint

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 00:15:08

Flint Water Crisis

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Flint Water Crisis Isn’t The First — and Won’t Be the Last

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 00:45:07

Flint Water Crisis

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 03:15:11

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. Science

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As Water Crisis Grew, Officials Belittled Flint’s Complaints

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 03:30:08

The view of how the administration of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder initially dealt with the water crisis emerged from 274 pages of emails, made public by the governor on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 04:15:10

The panel gave Charles Lester a choice of stepping aside and aiding in a transition or opting for a public hearing on his future. He chose the hearing. CALIFORNIA

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As Water Crisis Grew, Officials Belittled Flint’s Complaints

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 04:30:06

The view of how the administration of Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan initially dealt with the water crisis emerged from 274 pages of emails, made public by the governor on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 04:30:13

The panel gave Charles Lester a choice of stepping aside and aiding in a transition or opting for a public hearing on his future. He chose the hearing. L.A. Now

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Flint water crisisEmails reveal governor Snyder informed of problems a year ago

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 06:30:11

According to newly released emails concerns over the water were dismissed by officials who blamed mayor for exploiting public panic

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 06:30:14

The panel gave Charles Lester a choice of stepping aside and aiding in a transition or opting for a public hearing on his future. He chose the hearing. NFL

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As Water Crisis Grew, Officials Belittled Flint’s Complaints

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 07:15:04

The view of how the administration of Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan initially dealt with the water crisis emerged from 274 pages of emails made public by the governor.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 08:45:14

The team has received 45,000 deposits in the first two days of its online campaign. Each $100 deposit secures a spot in line for up to eight season tickets for the 2016 season at the Coliseum. Science

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Ted Cruz: Establishment Is ’Unifying’ Behind Trump

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 09:15:07

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 09:15:12

Among the options the board could choose are expanding the number of films in the best picture category to 10 every year, expanding the number of acting nominees in each category and changing the way it invites new members. NFL

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Flint water crisisEmails reveal governor Snyder informed of problems a year ago

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 09:30:10

Dismissing concerns, officials blamed mayor for exploiting panic

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 10:00:15

Among the options the board could choose are expanding the number of films in the best picture category to 10 every year, expanding the number of acting nominees in each category and changing the way it invites new members. CALIFORNIA POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 10:45:13

Among the options the board could choose are expanding the number of films in the best picture category to 10 every year, expanding the number of acting nominees in each category and changing the way it invites new members. BUSINESS

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Putin ’Probably’ Approved Nuclear Killing of Ex-Spy: Inquiry

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 11:00:09

World

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LiveAlexander Litvinenko ’probably murdered on personal orders of Putin’

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 12:15:10

Inquiry judge in UK finds that Dmitry Kovtun and Andrei Lugovoi murdered Russian exile ’acting on behalf of others’

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 12:30:13

Among the options the board could choose are expanding the number of films in the best picture category to 10 every year, expanding the number of acting nominees in each category and changing the way it invites new members.Critics point to studios for lack of diversity among Academy Award nominees

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 12:45:12

More than three-fourths of American companies in China feel less welcome than in the past and 45% say revenue is dropping or flat.Asian stocks fail to hold gains, turn lower along with oil

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As Water Crisis Grew, Officials Belittled Flint’s Complaints

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 13:45:05

Residents’ complaints about their water’s foul odor and odd color were met with irritation from Michigan officials, according to emails released by the governor.

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Alexander Litvinenko’Strong circumstantial case’ that Russian state was behind the death

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 14:00:11

Public inquiry concludes there is ‘strong probability’ two Russian agents were ordered by FSB to poison former spy

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 14:00:15

More than three-fourths of American companies in China feel less welcome than in the past and 45% say revenue is dropping or flat.European stocks up, but Asian stocks dip along with oil

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Litvinenko ’probably murdered on personal orders of Putin’

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 14:30:12

Public inquiry concludes there is strong probability two Russian agents were ordered by FSB to poison former spy Alexander Litvinenko

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 14:30:16

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought.See the most-read stories this hour >>

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 14:45:10

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought. BUSINESS

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112 Million People In Path of Monster Winter Storm

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 15:00:14

Weather

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British Inquiry Points to Putin in Radioactive Killing of Spy

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 15:15:06

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia “probably approved” the murder of a former K.G.B. officer who died after drinking tea laced with radioactive material, a British report concluded.

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112 Million People in Path of Monster Winter Storm

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 15:15:13

Weather

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’This Will Be Bad’: Millions in Path of Monster Winter Storm

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 16:15:08

Weather

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Carly FiorinaCandidate accused of ’ambushing’ children for anti-abortion rally

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 16:15:11

Party of schoolchildren visiting Iowa botanical garden become part of backdrop for Republican presidential candidate’s speech on abortion

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 16:45:18

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought.Full Coverage: El Niño & the California Drought

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’This Will Be Bad’: Millions in Path of Monster Winter Storm

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 18:30:09

Monster Storm

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 18:30:13

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought.Essential California Newsletter Embed

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’It’s our quality of life’Obama’s offshore drilling plan meets resistance along Atlantic coast

The Guardian  21/Jan/2016 18:45:11

Irate residents in small coastal towns say Obama’s plan to open a new fossil fuel frontier would harm endangered marine life – as politicians warn of ‘tragedy’

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 18:45:15

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought.Full Coverage: El Niño & the California Drought

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30 million on blizzard watch

CNN  21/Jan/2016 19:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 20:00:12

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought.Essential California Newsletter Embed

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When the Storm’s Coming and Where It Will Be Worst

NBC News  21/Jan/2016 20:15:07

Monster Storm

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 20:15:13

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought. ESSENTIAL POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 20:45:20

With a couple of weeks of rain and snow behind them and more on the horizon for the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, state water officials express cautious hope that this El Niño season could lift California out of its historic drought. Politics

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New Worry on Mosquito-Borne Virus: Weeks of Total Paralysis

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 21:00:07

Brazilian officials said the Zika virus, linked to brain damage in infants, may be causing an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barré, an autoimmune condition.

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New Worry on Mosquito-Borne Virus: Weeks of Total Paralysis

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 21:15:05

The Zika virus, already linked to brain damage in infants, may be causing an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barré, an autoimmune condition, officials in Brazil said.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 21:45:11

The governor touches on themes including persistent drought and the rising fear of terrorism. But he purposely stopped short of proposing new state government projects.Opinion: Gov. Gloomy's take on California: Dark shadows beyond the silver lining

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 22:15:12

The governor also touches on themes including persistent drought and the rising fear of terrorism. But he purposely stopped short of proposing new state government projects during his State of the State address.Opinion: Gov. Gloomy's take on California: Dark shadows beyond the silver lining

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New Worry on Mosquito-Borne Virus: Reports of Paralysis

New York Times  21/Jan/2016 22:30:05

The Zika virus, already linked to brain damage in infants, may be causing an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barré, an autoimmune condition, officials in Brazil said.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 22:45:12

The governor also touches on themes including persistent drought and the rising fear of terrorism. But he purposely stopped short of proposing new state government projects during his State of the State address.Gov. Jerry Brown's 2016 State of the State address

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jan/2016 23:00:16

The governor also touches on themes including persistent drought and the rising fear of terrorism. But he purposely stopped short of proposing new state government projects during his State of the State address.Opinion: Gov. Gloomy's take on California: Dark shadows beyond the silver lining

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CNN  21/Jan/2016 23:30:03

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