The archive of all headlines from May 25, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s comments about the shakiness of Iraq’s troops reflect frustration and surprise in the Obama administration.
Afghan officials are turning to forming militias as the army struggles to ward off Taliban offensives, stoking anxieties of factional rivalries in a nation still haunted by a civil war.
The GOP senators’ clash on surveillance suggests that Rand Paul’s 2016 hopes loom over the “tight” bond described by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The Afghan army is struggling to ward off Taliban offensives, stoking anxieties of factional rivalries in a nation still haunted by a civil war.
The MWD considers whether to raise its rebate budget from the current $100 million. Others say the program is too costly to be maintained. Lawns
The MWD considers whether to raise its rebate budget from the current $100 million. Others say the program is too costly to be maintained. BUSINESS Advertising newsletter PennySaver shuts down; hundreds lose their jobs
The MWD considers whether to raise its rebate budget from the current $100 million. Others say the program is too costly to be maintained. Nation Now Police destroy pressure cooker near Capitol and arrest suspect
The idea has failed before because of the 'yuck factor.' But sewage is purified and reused elsewhere, and doing so would provide billions of gallons of water. CALIFORNIA Lawn removal rebates in doubt as requests reach triple the funding
The idea has failed before because of the 'yuck factor.' But sewage is purified and reused elsewhere, and doing so would provide billions of gallons of water. Nation Heavy rains in Texas, Oklahoma fuel hope for California drought relief
Five years of severe drought have been greatly reduced in Texas and Oklahoma. But too much rain all at once creates its own set of problems.
Even as women distinguish themselves as enlisted soldiers, many struggle with depression and a sense of alienation in an intensely male military world.
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President to attend ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on ‘first Memorial Day since our war ended’, but 9,800 troops remain deployed
President to attend ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on ‘first Memorial Day since our war ended’, but 9,800 troops remain deployed
Five years of severe drought have been greatly reduced in Texas and Oklahoma. But too much rain all at once creates its own set of problems. Texas
The idea has failed before because of the 'yuck factor.' But sewage is purified and reused elsewhere, and doing so would provide billions of gallons of water. Nation With new EPA water rule, Obama again takes executive action on environment
The idea has failed before because of the 'yuck factor.' But sewage is purified and reused elsewhere, and doing so would provide billions of gallons of water. Mexico & the Americas Panama City's historic district is rehabilitated, so are its gangsters
President to attend ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on ‘first Memorial Day since our war ended’, but 9,800 troops remain deployed
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President to attend ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on ‘first Memorial Day since our war ended’, but 9,800 troops remain deployed
The rule would for the first time clearly define which tributaries and wetlands are protected under federal law. The move is another example of the president taking executive action on environmental and climate issues regardless of whether he has the support of Congress. Mexico & the Americas Panama City's historic district is rehabilitated, so are its gangsters
President attends ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on ‘first Memorial Day since our war ended’, but 9,800 troops remain deployed
Tornado kills 10 in Mexican border city of Ciudad Acuna
Obama praises ‘honor, courage and selflessness’ of US service members with nearly 10,000 US troops to stay in Afghanistan in ‘non-combat roles’
Obama praises ‘honor, courage and selflessness’ of US service members, though nearly 10,000 US troops to stay in Afghanistan in ‘non-combat roles’
Charter Communications is near a deal to buy Time Warner Cable, and the deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, though talks were continuing and might still fall apart, a person with knowledge of the talks said.
The deal, expected to be announced Tuesday, would make Charter the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California with nearly 2 million customers in L.A., San Diego and Ventura counties. Nation With new EPA water rule, Obama again takes executive action on environment
Charter Communications is close to buying Time Warner Cable, and a deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, people close to the talks said. The deal would create a new powerhouse in the rapidly consolidating cable industry.
Criticism of Iraqi forces based on ‘incorrect information’ says Baghdad while Iranian military commander says US has ‘no will’ to fight Isis
The city of Cleveland has reached a settlement with the Justice Department over what federal authorities said was a pattern of unconstitutional policing and excessive use of force, people briefed on the case said Monday.
The proposed merger, expected to be announced Tuesday, could break the log jam in the year-long stalemate over distribution of the Dodgers' TV channel, SportsNet LA. Nation With new EPA water rule, Obama again takes executive action on environment
Congress prohibited the VA from covering the fertility procedure 23 years ago over fears that some fertilized embryos might be discarded. But now efforts are underway to overturn that ban.