The headline news from August 27, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 27, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 00:00:10

The man believed to have shot two journalists during a live broadcast dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement officials say.USA postpones 'Mr. Robot' finale, citing similarities to Virginia TV crew shooting

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How the West Colonized China

Globalresearch  27/Aug/2015 01:30:06

The “Chinese dragon” of the last two decades may be faltering but it is still hailed by many as an economic miracle. Far from a great advance for Chinese workers, however, it is the direct result of a consolidation of power in the hands of a small clique of powerful families.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 01:30:10

The man believed to have shot two journalists during a live broadcast dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement officials say.Decrying Virginia killings, Hillary Clinton vows to 'do something' as president about gun violence

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 02:00:02

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’Human powder keg’ kills on live TV

CNN  27/Aug/2015 02:15:02

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Journalists shot, killed on live TV

CNN  27/Aug/2015 02:30:02

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 03:15:02

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Journalists shot, killed on live TV

CNN  27/Aug/2015 03:30:02

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China Falters, and the Global Economy Is Forced to Adapt

New York Times  27/Aug/2015 04:15:03

With deepening economic fears about China, corporations and countries are having to respond to a new reality as a once sure bet becomes uncertain.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 04:15:08

Television critic: Some complain that by watching, we are giving the shooter what he wants. But viewing or sharing an image of tragedy is not an endorsement of it.Suspect in killing of Virginia TV crew said he was 'just waiting to go BOOM'

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Gunman kills reporters live on air

CNN  27/Aug/2015 04:45:02

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 05:00:02

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Gunman kills reporters live on air

CNN  27/Aug/2015 05:15:02

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 05:30:02

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 05:45:09

Television critic: Some complain that by watching footage of the slayings of a reporter and cameraman, we are giving the shooter what he wants. But viewing or sharing an image of tragedy is not an endorsement of it.Suspect in killing of Virginia TV crew said he was 'just waiting to go BOOM'

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Gunman kills reporters on air

CNN  27/Aug/2015 06:00:02

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 06:30:02

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 06:30:09

Television critic: Some complain that by watching footage of the slayings , we are giving the shooter what he wants. But viewing or sharing an image of tragedy is not an endorsement of it.

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Gunman kills reporters on air

CNN  27/Aug/2015 06:45:02

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 07:00:02

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’Human Powder Keg’: Gunman Says Discrimination Fueled Him

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 09:00:07

Virginia TV Shooting

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’Magical’: Slain Reporter’s Boyfriend on Love Story Cut Short

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 11:45:05

Virginia TV Shooting

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 11:45:08

The 21% reduction compared with July 2013 means that for the second straight month, Angelenos have met their state target and will avoid fines and other penalties for non-compliance. TELEVISION

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Victims of a rage-filled killer

CNN  27/Aug/2015 12:00:02

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Slain Reporter’s Boyfriend on ’Magical’ Love Story Cut Short

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 12:00:08

Virginia TV Shooting

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 12:45:01

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Virginia shootingVester Flanagan – the man who forced America to be his audience

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 12:45:06

The shocking killing of two television journalists, live on air, was a crime calculated to find an audience – and then be amplified

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Victims of a rage-filled killer

CNN  27/Aug/2015 13:00:03

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 13:45:07

The loaded term has become a lightning rod of the 2016 presidential campaign. The debate comes at a time when some mainstream Republicans have urged the party to court Latino and Asian voters. L.A. Now

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Economic Destabilization, Financial Meltdown and the Rigging of the Shanghai Stock Market?

Globalresearch  27/Aug/2015 14:15:05

Financial markets are rigged by the megabanks. Powerful financial institutions including JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, et al and their affiliated hedge funds have the ability of “pushing up” the stock market and then “pulling it down”.

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’That’s Vester’: Chilling Image Alerted Station to Killer

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 14:30:07

Virginia TV Shooting

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Globalresearch  27/Aug/2015 14:45:04

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Economic Destabilization, Financial Meltdown and the Rigging of the Shanghai Stock Market?

Globalresearch  27/Aug/2015 15:00:06

Financial markets are rigged by the megabanks. Powerful financial institutions including JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, et al and their affiliated hedge funds have the ability of “pushing up” the stock market and then “pulling it down”.

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CNN  27/Aug/2015 15:30:02

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Austria FindsUp to 50 Bodiesin Truck Left onSide of Road

New York Times  27/Aug/2015 15:30:04

The bodies, assumed to be those of migrants being smuggled across Europe, were discovered after the police noticed the truck parked off the highway that links Budapest and Vienna, a police official said.

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Victims of a rage-filled killer

CNN  27/Aug/2015 15:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 16:00:10

The loaded term has become a lightning rod of the 2016 presidential campaign. The debate comes at a time when some mainstream Republicans have urged the party to court Latino and Asian voters.The many definitions of 'anchor baby'

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Husband saw horror unfold

CNN  27/Aug/2015 16:45:02

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Austrian police fear as many as 50 people dead inside truck

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 16:45:06

Migrants, who are thought to have suffocated, were discovered in lorry abandoned on hard shoulder of motorway in east of country

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’I ain’t dead yet’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 17:15:01

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Husband saw horror unfold

CNN  27/Aug/2015 17:45:02

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’I ain’t dead yet’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 18:00:02

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Trump: ’This isn’t a gun problem’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 18:15:01

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’I ain’t dead yet’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 18:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 18:45:10

For the last 23 years, ocean levels around the world have climbed by about 3 inches on average, and NASA scientists say the sea will continue to rise as warming temperatures cause ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica to melt. CALIFORNIA

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Trump: ’This isn’t a gun problem’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 19:00:02

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Father of Virginia TV shooting victimI’ll do ’whatever it takes’ to reform gun laws

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 19:15:07

Andy Parker, father of reporter Alison Parker, says he will ‘shame legislators’ if necessary, as WDBJ7’s morning anchors observe an on-air moment of silence

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 19:30:09

For the last 23 years, ocean levels around the world have climbed by about 3 inches on average, and NASA scientists say the sea will continue to rise as warming temperatures cause ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica to melt. Nation

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Gun controlVirginia shooting sparks renewed calls but old obstacles remain

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 19:45:08

Victim’s father slams politicians ‘that are cowards and in pockets of the NRA’ while campaigners hope horrific – and highly visible – shooting will change minds

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 20:00:11

«Millions of conscientious Californians are the real heroes here -- each stepping up to help local water resources last longer in the face of an historic drought with no certain end date." Nation

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Wig, To-Do List Found in Car of Journalists’ Killer

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 20:15:06

Virginia TV Shooting

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 20:15:08

«Millions of conscientious Californians are the real heroes here -- each stepping up to help local water resources last longer in the face of an historic drought with no certain end date." L.A. Now

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’I ain’t dead yet’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 20:30:02

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Trump: ’This isn’t a gun problem’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 20:45:01

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’I ain’t dead yet’

CNN  27/Aug/2015 21:15:02

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Gun controlVirginia shooting sparks renewed calls but old obstacles remain

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 21:15:09

Victim’s father slams politicians ‘that are cowards and in pockets of the NRA’ while campaigners hope horrific shooting will change minds

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Los Angeles Times  27/Aug/2015 21:15:11

«Millions of conscientious Californians are the real heroes here -- each stepping up to help local water resources last longer in the face of an historic drought with no certain end date." PolitiCal

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Grieving dad vows to fight

CNN  27/Aug/2015 21:30:03

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TV killer’s red flags

CNN  27/Aug/2015 22:30:03

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Obama Speaks in New Orleans 10 Years After Katrina

NBC News  27/Aug/2015 23:00:10

Hurricane Katrina Anniversary

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Katrina, 10 years onObama recalls ’natural disaster that became a manmade one’

The Guardian  27/Aug/2015 23:15:07

President to lament ‘failure of government to look out for its citizens’

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