The headline news from October 21, 2015

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

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Justin TrudeauCanada to end airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, new PM says

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 01:45:08

In first press conference after election victory, Justin Trudeau says Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from US mission against Islamic State

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 02:00:11

Biden's comments could be easily interpreted as politically infused given the ongoing speculation over whether he'll run. Nation

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 02:15:07

The statement could bring a possible resolution to the GOP leadership struggle that has threatened to further divide the party, but it remains unclear whether conservatives will support him. National Politics

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Ryan Says He Would Run for Speaker if G.O.P. Unites

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 02:30:04

Representative Paul D. Ryan’s decision changes the dynamic in the race for House speaker, and could give Republicans clarity after weeks of internal turmoil.

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Ryan Says He’ll Run for Speaker, but Only on His Terms

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 02:30:09

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Paul Ryan Says He’ll Run for Speaker, but Only on His Terms

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 03:00:09

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Paul Ryan offers himself as House Speaker if Republican factions unite behind him

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 03:00:10

Wisconsin congressman would take over from John Boehner but needs to muster votes across conservatives, moderates and hardliners

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 03:15:09

The statement could bring a possible resolution to the GOP leadership struggle that has threatened to further divide the party, but it remains unclear whether conservatives will support him. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 03:30:10

The statement could bring a possible resolution to the GOP leadership struggle that has threatened to further divide the party, but it remains unclear whether conservatives will support him. L.A. Now

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Globalresearch  21/Oct/2015 05:31:06

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Vietnam: From National Liberation to Trans-Pacific Vassal (1975-2015)

Globalresearch  21/Oct/2015 05:45:06

In 1975, Vietnam successfully ended one of the longest and bloodiest anti-colonial wars in world-history – defeating the US, Forty years later, Vietnam signed off on the TPP neocolonial trade deal.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 06:00:10

Disruptive L.A. activists say they're doing what it takes to keep issues like police reform in front of the public. Others say the approach could alienate supporters -- including other African Americans. National Politics

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Paul Ryan offers himself as Speaker if House Republicans unite in support

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 09:15:07

Wisconsin congressman would take over from John Boehner but needs to muster votes across conservatives, moderates and hardliners

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Assad Travels to Moscow to Discuss Syrian War With Putin

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 09:30:03

President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia talked about their joint military campaign and a future political transition in Syria during an unannounced visit to Moscow, a Kremlin spokesman said.

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Paul Ryan Says He’ll Run for Speaker — On These Terms

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 09:45:08

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Assad Travels to Moscow to Discuss Syrian War With Putin

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 10:15:02

President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia talked about their joint military campaign in Syria during an unannounced visit to Moscow, a Kremlin spokesman said.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 10:45:11

Disruptive L.A. activists say they're doing what it takes to keep issues like police reform in front of the public. Others say the approach could alienate supporters -- including other African Americans. Middle East

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How Drug Firms Reap Billions by Delaying Rivals

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 11:15:06

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Paul Ryan offers himself as Speaker if House Republicans unite in support

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 11:15:07

Wisconsin congressman would take over from John Boehner but needs to muster votes from conservatives, moderates and hardliners

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Assad Travels to Moscow to Discuss Syrian War With Putin

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 11:30:04

President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia talked about their joint military campaign and a future political transition in Syria during an unannounced visit to Moscow, a Kremlin spokesman said.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 12:00:11

Moscow has long been a chief ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and last month significantly escalated its aid, launching an intensive aerial bombing campaign in Syria against anti-government insurgents. CITY HALL

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How Drug Firms Reap Billions by Paying Rivals

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 12:45:07

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Kunduz hospital attackHow a US military ‘mistake’ left 22 dead

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 13:30:08

The US has said its airstrike on an MSF facility in Afghanistan was a mistake. For the 22 dead, the injured survivors and the casualties of fighting still going on in Kunduz, it was a tragedy

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 13:45:08

Moscow has long been a chief ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and last month significantly escalated its aid, launching an intensive aerial bombing campaign in Syria against anti-government insurgents. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 14:30:11

Moscow has long been a chief ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and last month significantly escalated its aid, launching an intensive aerial bombing campaign in Syria against anti-government insurgents. National Politics

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Kunduz hospital attackHow a US military ‘mistake’ left 22 dead

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 15:15:08

The US has said its airstrike on an MSF facility in Afghanistan was a mistake. For the 22 dead and the injured survivors, it was a tragedy

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None of the Above: Poll Reveals Candidates Aren’t Very Popular

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 16:15:11

Meet the Press

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Pay up or go to jailHow a Mississippi town resurrected the debtors’ prison

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 16:45:07

A poor single mother seeks justice against Biloxi after she was imprisoned for not paying $400 in court fees, a practice that systematically criminalizes poverty

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Ultimatum by Ryan Sets Up Hard Choice for House Rebels

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 17:15:04

By making a series of demands, Paul Ryan is forcing hard-line conservatives into a position where they would be held responsible for derailing his candidacy for speaker.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 17:30:10

Moscow has long been a chief ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and last month significantly escalated its aid, launching an intensive aerial bombing campaign in Syria against anti-government insurgents. Gold Standard

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 18:00:11

A bill that would have asked state colleges and a health agency to collect more detailed data on at least a dozen Asian nationalities unanimously passed in the state Senate and was overwhelmingly supported in the Assembly. Gold Standard

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 18:15:10

Gov. Brown vetoes a bill that would have asked state colleges and a health agency to collect more detailed data on at least a dozen Asian nationalities. The bill unanimously passed in the state Senate and was overwhelmingly supported in the Assembly. TRAIL GUIDE

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Biden Says He Won’t Run in 2016, Citing Grief for Son

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 18:30:04

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said Wednesday he will not be a candidate in the 2016 presidential campaign, bringing to a close a three-month exploration that began shortly after the death of his eldest child and threatened to fracture the Democratic Party.

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Joe Biden Says He Will Not Run for President

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 18:30:08

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Breaking newsJoe Biden announces he will not run for president in 2016

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 18:30:09

Vice-president ends months of speculation about possible challenge to Hillary Clinton for Democratic nomination: ‘I’ve concluded my window has closed’

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 18:30:13

The decision ends months of intrigue about his political future that had loomed over the Democratic primary race and front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. Biden will not run for the White House

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Biden Says He Won’t Run in 2016, Citing Grief for Son

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 18:45:04

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said Wednesday he will not be a candidate in the 2016 presidential campaign, bringing to a close a three-month exploration that began shortly after the death of his eldest child.

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Joe Biden announces he will not run for president in 2016

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 18:45:09

Vice-president ends months of speculation about possible challenge to Hillary Clinton for Democratic nomination: ‘I’ve concluded my window has closed’

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 18:45:11

The decision ends months of intrigue about his political future that had loomed over the Democratic primary race and front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.Trail Guide: Biden's quest for the presidency lasted more than a generation

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Biden Says He Won’t Run in 2016, Citing Grief Over Son

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 19:00:04

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said Wednesday he will not be a candidate in the 2016 presidential campaign, bringing to a close a three-month exploration that began shortly after the death of his eldest child.

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Joe Biden announces he will not run for president in 2016

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 19:30:09

Vice-president says ‘my window has closed’ and ends months of speculation on personal terms, saying his family has only just gotten over the death of son Beau

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 20:00:11

The decision ends months of intrigue about his political future that had loomed over the Democratic primary race and front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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Joe Biden Lost the Invisible Primary to Hillary Clinton

NBC News  21/Oct/2015 20:45:07

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 21:15:11

Clinton now has a much clearer path to the nomination unless Bernie Sanders can dramatically expand his base of support, which so far has not happened.

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Joe Biden announces he will not run for president in 2016

The Guardian  21/Oct/2015 21:30:12

Vice-president says ‘my window has closed’ and ends months of speculation, saying his family has only just gotten over the death of son Beau

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Biden Says He Won’t Run in 2016, Easing Path for Clinton

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 22:00:05

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said Wednesday he will not be a candidate in the 2016 presidential campaign, bringing to a close a three-month exploration that began shortly after the death of his eldest child.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 22:45:09

The conditions that Rep. Paul Ryan has set to become the next House speaker are driving a wedge in the fiery House Freedom Caucus, potentially weakening the unity of the conservative group that pushed out the current speaker. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2015 23:30:11

The grocery chain that struggled for years in Southern California is closing its business -- while still holding out hope for a buyer. The Southland is home to 54 locations. National Politics

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Biden Says He Won’t Run in 2016, Easing Path for Clinton

New York Times  21/Oct/2015 23:45:03

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s announcement brought to a close a three-month exploration that began shortly after the death of his eldest child.

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