The headline news from September 25, 2015

The archive of all headlines from September 25, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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LivePope Francis arrives in New York for evening mass

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 00:15:08

Pontiff begins two-day tour of New York City, following Congress speech on immigration, death penalty, climate change and abortion

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Hajj horror leaves hundreds dead

CNN  25/Sep/2015 00:30:03

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CNN  25/Sep/2015 00:45:02

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Pope Makes Way Along New York Streets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 00:45:07

Pope Francis Visits America

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LiveCrowds welcome Pope Francis to New York for evening mass

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 00:45:08

Pontiff begins two-day tour of New York City, following Congress speech on immigration, death penalty, climate change and abortion

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Pope Begins New York City Swing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 01:00:08

Pope Francis Visits America

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LivePope arrives in New York to throngs of faithful at St Patrick’s Cathedral

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 01:00:09

Pontiff begins two-day tour of New York City

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 01:00:11

JLENS was billed as the answer to an ever-expanding list of threats, from cruise missiles to explosive-laden trucks. But the blimp-borne radar system has yet to perform as promised. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 01:15:11

His address before a joint meeting of Congress, the first for a leader of the Roman Catholic Church, momentarily disrupts the divisions that dominate American politics. L.A. Now

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Pope Arrives in New York After a Call to Action in Washington

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 01:30:04

In New York, Francis attended a service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday evening, and will address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.

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LivePope Francis speaks of priests who ’harmed and scandalized’ church

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 01:30:10

Pontiff delivers evening mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

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Pope Arrives in New York After a Call to Action in Washington

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 01:45:06

Francis spoke to hundreds of clergy at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan on Thursday evening, telling them to live humbly and serve generously.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 01:45:15

In formal talks at the White House on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Obama will press U.S. concerns about Chinese-backed intrusions of U.S. computer networks. Nation

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China to Begin Cap-and-Trade Program to Limit Emissions

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 02:15:05

A landmark commitment, to be announced Friday, to limit and put a price on greenhouse gas emissions would be a substantial step by the world’s largest polluter.

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Pope Francis speaks of priests who ’harmed and scandalized’ church

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 02:15:11

Pontiff delivers evening mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

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China to Begin Cap-and-Trade Program to Limit Emissions

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 02:45:04

China will announce a landmark commitment on Friday to limit and put a price on greenhouse gas emissions, a substantial step by the world’s largest polluter.

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Pope Francis given rockstar welcome in New York to close historic day in US

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 02:45:08

Pope touches on Mecca hajj tragedy and church sex abuse scandal during evening mass at St Patrick’s where thousands had turned out to greet him

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After Warm NYC Welcome, Pope Warns Against ’Worldly Comforts’

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 03:30:08

Pope Francis Visits America

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 03:30:11

In formal talks at the White House on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Obama will press U.S. concerns about Chinese-backed intrusions of U.S. computer networks. Asia

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“Washington’s Pope”? Who is Pope Francis I?

Globalresearch  25/Sep/2015 04:00:07

Wall Street was firmly behind the military Junta which waged “The Dirty War” on its behalf. In turn, the Catholic Church hierarchy played a central role in sustaining the legitimacy of the military Junta.

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“Washington’s Pope”? Who is Pope Francis?

Globalresearch  25/Sep/2015 04:15:05

Wall Street was firmly behind the military Junta which waged “The Dirty War” on its behalf. In turn, the Catholic Church hierarchy played a central role in sustaining the legitimacy of the military Junta.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 04:30:11

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to announce Friday that his country will launch a cap-and-trade program similar to one that President Obama pushed for but has been unable to achieve in the U.S. Asia

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 06:45:09

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to announce Friday that his country will launch a cap-and-trade program similar to one that President Obama pushed for but has been unable to achieve in the U.S. CITY HALL

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 08:30:09

The General Assembly meeting next week was expected to be a diplomatic celebration, but the U.S.-Russian summit could turn it into a squabble over Syria. Asia

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The papacyAbortion and death penalty come before climate change, Vatican official says

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 09:00:09

Papal adviser Cardinal Peter Turkson says personal issues of life and death still come first despite pope’s call for climate action

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 09:00:11

The General Assembly meeting next week was expected to be a diplomatic celebration, but the U.S.-Russian summit could turn it into a squabble over Syria. CITY HALL

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 11:00:10

The move by the state Air Resources Board is one indication of how California will use existing regulations, rather than new laws, to continue its climate change efforts. Europe

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Pope to Face Extremes of Rich and Poor in Manhattan

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 11:30:04

Pope Francis on Friday is expected to see representatives of the world’s leaders at the United Nations, a school in East Harlem, and a glimpse of the towers of privilege around Central Park.

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Pope Francis to Address U.N. Gathering of World Leaders

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 12:15:07

Pope Francis Visits America

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 12:15:10

She left Istanbul in February 2014, squeezed into a smuggler's truck, one of 30,000 Syrians to apply for asylum in Sweden that year. As the months pass, she tells herself not to panic.Fleeing Syria: 'Thank God, we are alive!'

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Pope to Face Extremes of Rich and Poor in Manhattan

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 13:15:03

Pope Francis’ city tour on Friday will take him from the ornate halls of the United Nations to meet with world leaders, to the streets of Harlem, where he will offer a more personal touch.

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Pope Francis to Address U.N. Gathering of World Leaders

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 14:30:03

Pope Francis may give world leaders a moral flogging at the United Nations General Assembly before a global summit meeting on Syria, climate change and refugees.

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LivePontiff addresses UN and visits 9/11 memorial

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 14:30:09

Pontiff to deliver remarks to dignitaries assembled at the UN as he starts a day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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LivePontiff addresses UN and visits 9/11 memorial

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 14:45:09

Pontiff expected to deliver climate-focused remarks at United Nations as he starts a day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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Pope Francis to Address U.N. Gathering of World Leaders

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 15:00:04

Pope Francis may give a moral flogging to the United Nations’ biggest gathering of world leaders ever as they prepare to take up thorny issues like Syria, climate change and refugees.

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Pope at U.N. for Address as World Leaders Ponder Crises

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 15:15:04

Pope Francis may give a moral flogging to the United Nations’ biggest gathering of world leaders ever as they prepare to take up thorny issues like Syria, climate change and refugees.

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Pope Francis Arrives at U.N. to Address World Leaders

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 15:15:07

Pope Francis Visits America

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LivePope addresses UN and visits 9/11 memorial

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 15:30:13

Pontiff expected to deliver climate-focused remarks at United Nations as he starts a day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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House Speaker Boehner to Quit in October, Aides Say

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 15:45:03

Speaker John A. Boehner was under pressure from the right wing of his conference over whether to defund Planned Parenthood in a bill to keep the government open.

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Breaking newsHouse speaker John Boehner to resign from Congress in October

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 15:45:07

Republican congressman from Ohio announces he will resign from his seat next month after four years in the top post in the US House of Representatives

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Boehner to Quit in October, Under Pressure From the Right

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 16:00:05

Speaker John A. Boehner will give up his House seat at the end of October, aides say, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

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Pope Francis Addresses World Leaders at United Nations

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 16:15:09

Pope Francis Visits America

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LivePope Francis asserts ’right of the environment’ in speech to UN

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 16:15:10

Pontiff starts day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 16:15:12

The House Speaker, who plans to step down at the end of October, said he always wanted, but never quite matched the new generation of tea party conservatives. Europe

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Pope at U.N. for Address as World Leaders Ponder Crises

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 16:30:05

Speaker John A. Boehner will give up his House seat at the end of October, aides say, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

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House Speaker John Boehner to Resign From Congress

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 16:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 16:30:13

The House Speaker, who plans to step down at the end of October, said he always wanted, but never quite matched the new generation of tea party conservatives. Middle East

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House Speaker Boehner leaving Congress at end of October

CNN  25/Sep/2015 16:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 16:45:11

The House Speaker, who plans to step down at the end of October, said he always wanted, but never quite matched the new generation of Tea Party conservatives. World

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At U.N., Pope Issues Sweeping Call for Peace and Justice

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 17:00:06

Speaker John A. Boehner will give up his House seat at the end of October, aides say, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

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LivePope Francis calls for ’lasting’ Iran deal and asserts ’right of environment’

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 17:00:11

Pontiff starts day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 17:00:13

The House Speaker plans to step down from his post and leave Congress at the end of October. Nation

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LivePope Francis arrives at 9/11 memorial after UN speech

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 17:15:09

Pontiff starts day of events up and down the length of Manhattan

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At U.N., Pope Issues Sweeping Call for Peace and Justice

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 17:45:04

Speaker John A. Boehner’s announcement lessens the chance of a shutdown as Republican leaders in Congress will push for a short-term funding measure to keep the government operating.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 17:45:10

Boehner plans to step down from his post and leave Congress at the end of October, an aide says. Nation

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At U.N., Pope Issues Sweeping Call for Peace and Justice

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 18:00:05

The move lessens the chance of a government shutdown as Speaker John A. Boehner, no longer deterred by those who threatened his job, is free to push for a short-term funding measure.

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LivePope Francis holds interfaith service at 9/11 memorial

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 18:00:11

Pontiff arrives at Ground Zero after delivering speech at UN

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 18:15:09

Boehner plans to step down from his post and leave Congress at the end of October, an aide says.Kevin McCarthy on tap to lead House -- to the dismay of California Democrats

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Abrupt announcement launches leadership battle

CNN  25/Sep/2015 18:30:03

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Pope, at 9/11 Memorial, Laments Hatred and Violence

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 18:30:06

The move lessens the chance of a government shutdown as Speaker John A. Boehner, no longer deterred by those who threatened his job, is free to push for a short-term funding measure.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 18:30:13

Boehner plans to step down from his post and leave Congress at the end of October, an aide says.Boehner's out and Kevin McCarthy may lead the House -- to the dismay of California Democrats

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Pope Francis asserts ’right of the environment’ in UN speech

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 18:45:07

Pontiff declares to United Nations general assembly that the environment should enjoy the same rights and protections as humanity

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House Speaker Boehner to Discuss Resignation From Congress

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 19:00:08

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 19:00:11

Unlike Nancy Pelosi, who held the Speaker's job until 2011 and was aligned with leaders in Sacramento, McCarthy's political agenda runs counter to much of what Gov. Brown is trying to achieve.

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House Speaker Boehner on His Resignation: ’This Isn’t About Me’

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 19:15:07

Congress

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Resignation announcement launches leadership battle

CNN  25/Sep/2015 19:30:03

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New York Times  25/Sep/2015 19:30:05

The move lessens the chance of a government shutdown as Speaker John A. Boehner, no longer deterred by those who threatened his job, is free to push for a short-term funding measure. “My first job as speaker is to protect the institution,” Mr. Boehner said at a news conference.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Sep/2015 19:30:12

McCarthy is widely expected to be elevated to the most powerful job in Congress following House Speaker John Boehner's surprise announcement that he will resign.

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Boehner says he is resigning to avoid leadership fight

CNN  25/Sep/2015 19:45:02

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Watch: Boehner’s Announcement

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 20:00:05

The move lessens the chance of a government shutdown as Speaker John A. Boehner, no longer deterred by those who threatened his job, is free to push for a short-term funding measure. “My first job as speaker is to protect the institution,” Mr. Boehner said at a news conference.

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Boehner to resign from Congress

CNN  25/Sep/2015 20:15:03

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Boehner says he is resigning to avoid leadership fight

CNN  25/Sep/2015 20:30:02

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6 Standoffs Boehner Led

New York Times  25/Sep/2015 20:45:03

The move lessens the chance of a government shutdown as Speaker John A. Boehner, no longer deterred by those who threatened his job, is free to push for a short-term funding measure. “My first job as speaker is to protect the institution,” Mr. Boehner said at a news conference.

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Pope Francis demands UN respect rights of environment over ’thirst for power’

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 20:45:13

Pontiff tells general assembly the environment should enjoy the same rights and protections as humanity and expresses concern for persecution of Christians

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Pope Francis at 9/11 memorial: out of ’senseless loss’ will come peace

The Guardian  25/Sep/2015 22:15:09

Pontiff holds inter-faith service and seeks to move beyond symbol of grief and loss with prayer for ‘simply peace’ in tour of 9/11 memorial and museum

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Boehner Couldn’t Stop Obama, So Republicans Stopped Boehner

NBC News  25/Sep/2015 22:45:07

Meet the Press

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Clashes at Obama, Xi faceoff

CNN  25/Sep/2015 23:15:02

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