The headline news from March 26, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 26, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Helicopter heroes

CNN  26/Mar/2015 00:20:04

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’Extremely Dangerous’ Twister Heads for Tulsa Area

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 00:30:13

Weather

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’Extremely Dangerous’ Twister Hits Tulsa Area

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 01:00:09

Weather

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Saudi ArabiaBegins AirCampaignInside YemenNYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 01:10:05

Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes with a coalition of 10 nations. The strikes came as Yemen was hurtling toward civil war after months of turmoil.

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Want great handmade noodles? We've got just the spot in Koreatown

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 01:10:09

A little shop called Hangari Bajirak Kalgooksoo also does bibimbap and dumplings very well. Nation NowBowe Bergdahl charged with desertion; defense decries 'lynch mob atmosphere'

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Saudi Arabia launches military action in Yemen

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 01:30:12

Saudi Arabia and its Persian Gulf allies launched air attacks early Thursday, the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. said, after Shiite rebels believed backed by Iran swept toward Yemen’s second-largest city and forced the president to flee.

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Cockpit mystery

CNN  26/Mar/2015 01:35:03

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Win or lose, discrimination suit affects Silicon Valley

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 01:55:08

The jury must decide whether Ellen Pao was a greedy underperformer or a victim of a sexist corporate culture in an industry struggling to keep women in the workforce. Nation NowBowe Bergdahl charged with desertion; defense decries 'lynch mob atmosphere'

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One Pilot Was Locked Out of Cockpit in Alps Crash: Report

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 02:05:07

German Plane Crash

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Germanwings plane crashPilot ’was locked out’ of plane’s cockpit

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 02:05:09

Evidence from cockpit voice recorder suggests pilot left before flight 4U9525’s descent and could not get back in, says senior military official

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U.S. Begins Strikeson ISIS in Tikrit forthe First TimeNYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 02:15:04

American warplanes began airstrikes against Islamic State positions in the Iraqi city, aiding a three-week offensive by a coalition of Shiite militias and Iraqi security forces.

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Germanwings plane crashPilot ’was locked out’ of plane’s cockpit

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 02:50:06

Evidence from voice recorder suggests pilot left before flight 4U9525’s descent and could not get back in, says military official

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Win or lose, discrimination suit affects Silicon Valley

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 03:15:08

The jury must decide whether Ellen Pao was a greedy underperformer or a victim of a sexist corporate culture in an industry struggling to keep women in the workforce. NationBowe Bergdahl, charged with desertion and more, details Taliban captivity

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Germanwings crashPilot was locked out of plane’s cockpit – report

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 03:20:06

Evidence from voice recorder suggests pilot left before flight 4U9525’s descent and could not get back in, military official says in newspaper quotes

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Win or lose, discrimination suit affects Silicon Valley

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 03:20:09

The jury must decide whether Ellen Pao was a greedy underperformer or a victim of a sexist corporate culture in an industry struggling to keep women in the workforce. BusinessFeds investigate safety of Lumber Liquidators flooring

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Saudi Arabia launches military action in Yemen

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 03:30:12

Saudi Arabia began airstrikes Thursday, heading a coalition of Arab nations in an effort to dislodge Houthi rebels sweeping through Yemen. President Obama authorized U.S. forces to provide logistical and intelligence support.

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 03:30:17

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. BusinessWin or lose, discrimination suit affects Silicon Valley

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U.S. StrikesIslamic State inTikrit, ShiftingRole in Iraq NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 04:35:04

American warplanes began airstrikes against Islamic State positions in the Iraqi city, aiding a three-week offensive by a coalition of Shiite militias and Iraqi security forces.

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 05:05:08

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. NFLNFL strongly considers extra-point changes

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NBC News  26/Mar/2015 05:25:06

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One Pilot Was Locked Out of Cockpit in Alps Crash: Report

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 05:30:07

German Plane Crash

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 06:05:09

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. BusinessHerbalife fights critics with TV ads, downtown L.A. rally

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 06:30:11

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. Pop & HissRihanna has a new single (not an album) dropping Thursday

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 06:35:09

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. BusinessHerbalife fights critics with TV ads, downtown L.A. rally

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Airstrikes in Yemen

CNN  26/Mar/2015 06:40:04

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USC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 07:10:08

'We are extremely disappointed and dismayed at the way the NCAA investigated, judged and penalized our university throughout this process,' a university statement says. OBITUARIESRoger Mayer dies at 88; movie exec was key player in film preservation

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Lakers' overtime win is no help in lottery

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 07:15:09

Many fans will be disappointed by the 101-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. If the Lakers somehow lose their top-five-protected pick, this will be one of the games they remember. USCUSC says documents in McNair defamation case prove NCAA bias

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Saudi Arabia launches heavy strikes in Yemen

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 08:55:07

Saudi Arabia began airstrikes Thursday, heading a coalition of Arab nations in an effort to dislodge Houthi rebels sweeping through Yemen. President Obama authorized U.S. forces to provide logistical and intelligence support.

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Jeremy Clarkson Dropped From ‘Top Gear’

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 09:45:08

Jeremy Clarkson, the irascible British television presenter whose suspension as host of the popular automotive series “Top Gear” led to street protests and mass petitions for his reinstatement, has been fired.

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Germanwings Pilot Locked Out of Cockpit Before Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 10:00:11

One of the two pilots flying the Germanwings Airbus A320 jet that crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday with 150 people on board left the cockpit just before the plane began its decent, according to a person familiar with evidence from the plane’s recovered black box.

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Germanwings Pilot Locked Out of Cockpit Before Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 10:35:10

One of the two pilots flying the Germanwings Airbus A320 jet that crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday with 150 people on board left the cockpit just before the plane began its descent, according to a person familiar with evidence from the plane’s recovered black box.

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Pilot Was Locked Out of Cockpit Before Crash in France NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 10:55:04

As officials struggled to explain why a Germanwings jet with 150 people on board crashed, an investigator said evidence indicated that one pilot left the cockpit and was unable to get back in.

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Mayor faces fire over who benefits as S.F. booms

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 11:10:10

Ed Lee is trying to stoke the city's racing economic engine while directing new wealth «right back into our neighborhoods." Critics say he's been bought by the tech elite. LakersLakers' overtime win is no help in lottery

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Germanwings Pilot Locked Out of Cockpit Before Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 11:25:07

One of the two pilots flying the jet that crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday left the cockpit just before the plane began its descent.

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U.S. StrikesIslamic State inTikrit, ShiftingRole in Iraq NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 11:30:05

American warplanes began airstrikes against Islamic State positions in the Iraqi city, aiding a three-week offensive by a coalition of Shiite militias and Iraqi security forces.

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Cockpit Mystery: Who Was at Controls of Doomed Jet?

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 11:55:08

German Plane Crash

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Mayor faces fire over who benefits as S.F. booms

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 12:00:11

Ed Lee is trying to stoke the city's racing economic engine while directing new wealth «right back into our neighborhoods." Critics say he's been bought by the tech elite. L.A. NowGarcetti says state should give tax breaks for quake retrofits

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Saudi Airstrikes Pound Yemen in Bid to Stop Rebel AdvanceNYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 12:10:04

Iran, the Saudis’ regional rival and the Houthi rebels’ main ally, denounced the assault as a U.S.-backed attempt “to foment civil war in Yemen or disintegrate the country.”

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Mayor faces fire over who benefits as S.F. booms

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 12:15:09

Ed Lee is trying to stoke the city's racing economic engine while directing new wealth «right back into our neighborhoods." Critics say he's been bought by the tech elite. SportsNCAA tournament a showdown of coaches: Calipari, Izzo, Pitino et al.

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Co-Pilot Appears to Have Crashed Plane Intentionally: Officials

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 12:55:09

German Plane Crash

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Germanwings crashCo-pilot intended to destroy plane, prosecutor says

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 12:55:13

Marseille public prosecutor says most plausible interpretation is that co-pilot refused to open the door to the pilot and he took the plane down

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Germanwings Pilot Locked Out of Cockpit Before Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 13:00:15

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 was inside the cockpit while the captain remained locked outside minutes before the A320 crashed into an alpine mountain ridge, French Prosecutor Brice Robin said Thursday.

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Co-Pilot of JetDeliberatelyCrashed, FrenchProsecutor SaysNYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 13:05:04

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps initiated the plane’s descent for an unknown reason while he was alone in the cockpit, said the prosecutor.

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Germanwings Co-Pilot Deliberately Crashed Plane, Says Prosecutor

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 13:05:14

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

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Crash was deliberate

CNN  26/Mar/2015 13:10:03

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Live Coverage of the Crash Investigation NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 13:20:06

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps initiated the plane’s descent for an unknown reason while he was alone in the cockpit, said the prosecutor.

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Official: Co-pilot seemed to want to ‘destroy’ plane

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 13:20:16

A French prosecutor said the Germanwings co-pilot was alone at the controls of the plane and was conscious until the crash that killed 150 people in the French Alps on Tuesday.

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Germanwings crashCo-pilot intended to destroy plane, prosecutor says

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 13:20:17

• Andreas Lubitz crashed plane deliberately, says French prosecutor • Only one pilot in cockpit when plane crashed • No indication of terrorist action

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Co-Pilot Likely Seized Control to ’Destroy’ Crash Jet: Officials

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 13:30:08

German Plane Crash

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Co-Pilot Apparently Had ’Desire to Destroy’ Plane, Officials Say

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 13:35:08

German Plane Crash

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Celestial Fireworks or a Damp Squib?

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 13:40:12

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Co-Pilot Appears to Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 13:45:17

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

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Germanwings co-pilot 'intentionally' crashed plane, prosecutor says

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 13:55:14

The prosecutor says the co-pilot was alone at the controls of the Germanwings flight that slammed into an Alpine mountainside and 'intentionally' sent the plane into the doomed descent. How do you get through a locked cockpit door?

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Germanwings flight deliberately flown into mountain, says prosecutor

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 14:00:10

Prosecutor in France says co-pilot – named as 28-year-old Andreas Lubitz – crashed plane deliberately

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Co-Pilot Was Alone in Cockpit At Time of Crash

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 14:00:14

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

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Co-pilot 'intentionally' crashed plane, prosecutor says

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 14:00:17

The prosecutor says the co-pilot was alone at the controls of the Germanwings flight that slammed into an Alpine mountainside and 'intentionally' sent the plane into the doomed descent. How do you get through a locked cockpit door?

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Germanwings flight deliberately flown into mountain, says prosecutor

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 14:05:10

Police guard home of 28-year-old co-pilot as prosecutor says he crashed plane deliberately

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Prosecutor: Co-pilot deliberately crashed jet

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 14:10:14

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Germanwings flight deliberately flown into mountain, says prosecutor

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 14:15:08

Prosecutor in France says co-pilot – named as 28-year-old Andreas Lubitz – crashed plane deliberately

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Co-Pilot Alone at Crash Time

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 14:20:15

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

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DELIBERATE

CNN  26/Mar/2015 14:40:02

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Co-Pilot Alone in Cockpit

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 14:40:16

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

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Co-Pilot Alone in Cockpit

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 14:50:11

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Challenges Weigh Heavily on Recovery Efforts 4:13 AM ETNYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 14:55:05

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps initiated the plane’s descent for an unknown reason while he was alone in the cockpit, said the prosecutor.

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Lufthansa chief’Co-pilot’s actions have left us speechless’

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 14:55:13

Marseille public prosecutor says co-pilot of Airbus A320 deliberately forced the plane into a descent

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Challenges Weigh Heavily on Recovery Efforts NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 15:20:03

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps initiated the plane’s descent for an unknown reason while he was alone in the cockpit, said a French prosecutor.

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Co-pilot 'intentionally' crashed plane, prosecutor says

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 15:25:17

The prosecutor says the co-pilot was alone at the controls of the Germanwings flight that slammed into an Alpine mountainside and 'intentionally' sent the plane into the doomed descent. Live updates: ’We have to accept that the plane was crashed on purpose’

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Pilot Locked Out of Cockpit

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 15:45:14

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Official: Captain Locked Out

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 16:00:17

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 16:05:13

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Germanwings flightCo-pilot ’wanted to destroy aircraft’, says prosecutor

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 16:20:08

Police guard home of 28-year-old co-pilot after prosecutor says he crashed plane deliberately

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Captain Locked Out of Cockpit

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 17:00:11

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Live Updates NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 17:10:05

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps initiated the plane’s descent for an unknown reason while he was alone in the cockpit, said a French prosecutor.

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’Incomprehensible’: Co-Pilot Steered Plane Into Ground, Officials Say

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 17:25:05

German Plane Crash

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’Incomprehensible’: Co-Pilot Steered Plane Into Ground

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 17:40:07

German Plane Crash

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LiveLufthansa chief: ’Co-pilot’s actions have left us speechless’

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 17:40:09

Marseille public prosecutor says co-pilot of Airbus A320 deliberately forced the plane into a descent

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Timeline of Terror: Recorder Reveals Last Moments on Doomed Jet

NBC News  26/Mar/2015 19:00:10

German Plane Crash

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Co-Pilot Appears to Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 19:05:08

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Captain Locked Out of Cockpit

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 19:10:09

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Co-pilot showed no sign of distress, reports say

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 19:30:10

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Live updates: ’We have to accept that the plane was crashed on purpose’

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He wanted to destroy

CNN  26/Mar/2015 20:05:02

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LiveGermanwings crash: airliners change cockpit rules after co-pilot blamed

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 20:05:10

Marseille public prosecutor says co-pilot of Airbus A320 deliberately forced the plane into a descent

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Germanwings crashAirlines introduce cockpit ’rule of two’ after co-pilot blamed

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 20:30:09

Some airlines say they will change rules to ensure two crew are always in cockpit after Airbus A320 pilot is locked out before crash

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Germanwings crashAirlines change cockpit rules after co-pilot blamed

The Guardian  26/Mar/2015 20:35:09

Mystery of flight 4U9525 solved after prosecutor reveals Andreas Lubitz had locked pilot out of cockpit and activated descent into French Alps

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Co-pilot showed no sign of distress, reports say

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 21:00:09

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Q&A: How could a pilot get locked out of a cockpit?

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Copilot showed no sign of distress, reports say

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 21:45:11

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Q&A: How could a pilot get locked out of a cockpit?

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Why did he do it?

CNN  26/Mar/2015 21:50:03

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Copilot showed no sign of distress, reports say

Los Angeles Times  26/Mar/2015 22:15:09

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Some airlines change cockpit rules in response to crash

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Autopilot set to crash

CNN  26/Mar/2015 22:50:06

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Airline Says Co-Pilot ‘Was 100 Percent Flightworthy’ NYT Now

New York Times  26/Mar/2015 22:55:05

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps was alone in the cockpit, a French prosecutor said.

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Co-Pilot Intended to Crash Jet; A Strain to Grasp Motive

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 22:55:12

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Co-Pilot Intended to Crash Jet

Wall Street Journal  26/Mar/2015 23:10:10

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane—leaving 150 people dead—after locking himself alone inside the cockpit, according to French prosecutors.

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Egypt poised to join Saudi assault on Yemen rebels

Washingtonpost  26/Mar/2015 23:40:11

Egypt said it was willing “to send ground forces if necessary” to back an Arab-led offensive against Shiite rebels that has become a showdown between the major powers in the Middle East.

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