The headline news from May 29, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 29, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Former House speaker Hastert is indicted on bank charges

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 00:00:09

The 73-year-old Illinois Republican, who rose to become the third in line for the presidency before becoming a lobbyist, was accused of making false statements regarding bank withdrawals of more than $1.7 million dollars and lying to the FBI.

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 00:00:11

California would be the first state to officially legalize the practice, which is already widely tolerated by state law enforcement officials. The bill will now go to the Senate. Science Now Study finds huge benefit to starting HIV drug treatment quickly

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Former House speaker Hastert is indicted on bank charges

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 00:15:06

The Illinois Republican, 73, was accused of violating banking laws in a bid to pay $3.5 million because of “past misconduct” against an unnamed individual from their hometown west of Chicago.

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 00:30:11

California would be the first state to officially legalize the practice, which is already widely tolerated by state law enforcement officials. The bill will now go to the Senate. L.A. Now Man charged with arson in massive downtown L.A. fire pleads not guilty

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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Indicted Over Withdrawals

NBC News  29/May/2015 00:45:06

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Ex-Speaker Hastert Indicted Over Alleged Hush Money Withdrawals

NBC News  29/May/2015 01:00:09

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Chief of FIFA Shows No Signs of Political Damage

New York Times  29/May/2015 01:45:04

Sepp Blatter, who is seeking a fifth term as FIFA president, is still expected to be re-elected in a vote Friday even though Europe and the United States have pledged to support Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.

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China: ’Let’s work together’

CNN  29/May/2015 02:15:03

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Ex-Speaker Hastert Indicted Over Alleged Hush Money Withdrawals

NBC News  29/May/2015 02:15:08

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INSIDE CHINA’S SPACE CITY

CNN  29/May/2015 02:30:03

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U.S. Accuses Hastert of Paying to Hide ‘Misconduct’

New York Times  29/May/2015 02:30:06

Dennis Hastert, the Illinois politician and former speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of lying to the F.B.I. and structuring cash withdrawals to avoid bank reporting requirements.

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Hastert indicted over alleged secret payments

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 02:45:06

The longest-serving Republican speaker in the history of the U.S. House faces charges that he violated banking laws in a bid to pay $3.5 million to an unnamed individual to cover up “past misconduct.”

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 02:45:08

California would be the first state to officially legalize the practice, which is already widely tolerated by state law enforcement officials. The bill will now go to the Senate. L.A. Now Feds search home of man charged with arson in massive L.A. fire

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 03:00:12

Dawud Abdulwali's last known address is on 73rd Street in South L.A. He has pleaded not guilty, and his bail was set at $1 million. L.A. Now Senators call Santa Barbara oil spill response 'insufficient'

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Fifa crisisAustralian police to look into $500,000 paid to Jack Warner

The Guardian  29/May/2015 04:45:06

Australian federal police confirms it has been asked to investigate the payment to the former soccer powerbroker

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 04:45:08

Dawud Abdulwali's last known address is on 73rd Street in South L.A. He has pleaded not guilty, and his bail was set at $1 million. COMPANY TOWN California's share of big-movie filming falls again

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CNN  29/May/2015 05:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 05:00:13

The U.S. Senate has until midnight Sunday to decide whether to let the NSA surveillance program expire. L.A. Now Feds search home of man charged with arson in massive L.A. fire

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Fifa leadership contestDefiant Sepp Blatter refuses to resign

The Guardian  29/May/2015 05:31:40

President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses executives

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 05:45:13

The tale of the two Henrys —Henry Samueli and Henry T. Nicholas III — is a study in contrasts: one man reserved, the other brash. Nation If surveillance program ends, NSA won't destroy phone record database

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Corruption scandalDefiant Sepp Blatter refuses to resign, vowing to fix Fifa

The Guardian  29/May/2015 07:00:25

President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses executives

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 07:00:27

The tale of the two Henrys —Henry Samueli and Henry T. Nicholas III — is a study in contrasts: one man reserved, the other brash. L.A. Now Video shows man at Da Vinci apartment site at time of fire, source says

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LiveFifa to vote on Sepp Blatter leadership amid corruption scandal

The Guardian  29/May/2015 07:45:08

Embattled Fifa president expected to triumph against challenger Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein despite arrests of nine senior officials on bribery charges

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 08:30:11

Their approach to closing the gap between Interstate 10 and the nexus of the 210 and 134 includes expanding bus service, improving surface streets and adding bicycle routes. BUSINESS $37-billion Broadcom deal: the formidable team behind an O.C. tech behemoth

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LiveFifa to vote on Sepp Blatter leadership amid corruption scandal

The Guardian  29/May/2015 09:00:10

Embattled Fifa president expected to triumph against challenger Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein as Greg Dyke threatens European World Cup boycott

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Next power in space?

CNN  29/May/2015 10:00:04

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FIFA votes amid scandal

CNN  29/May/2015 10:15:03

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Dozens Rescued as Flash Floods Ravage Texas

NBC News  29/May/2015 11:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 11:45:10

The tale of the two Henrys —Henry Samueli and Henry T. Nicholas III — is a study in contrasts: one man reserved, the other brash. L.A. Now Opponents of 710 Freeway tunnel offer alternatives

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Major Flash Flooding Hits Texas, Dozens Rescued

NBC News  29/May/2015 12:30:08

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FIFA’s ’Mr Untouchable’

CNN  29/May/2015 12:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 13:30:14

Last year, Toyota's sales and marketing headquarters moved to suburban Dallas, Occidental Petroleum moved to Houston, and Irvine-based Allergan was taken over and its headquarters sent to Dublin. L.A. Now Opponents of 710 Freeway tunnel offer alternatives

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In Shadow of Scandal, FIFA to Vote Whether to Keep Leader

New York Times  29/May/2015 13:45:05

Despite anger in the world of soccer, where many hold Sepp Blatter, 79, responsible for the problems engulfing the organization, he is expected to defeat his rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan.

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Major Flash Flooding Hits Texas, Scores Rescued

NBC News  29/May/2015 13:45:08

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FIFA’s ’Mr. Untouchable’

CNN  29/May/2015 14:00:05

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 15:45:10

Last year, Toyota's sales and marketing headquarters moved to suburban Dallas, Occidental Petroleum moved to Houston, and Irvine-based Allergan was taken over and its headquarters sent to Dublin. BUSINESS Economy performed worse than initially thought in the 1st quarter

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Crunch time for Blatter

CNN  29/May/2015 16:00:05

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FIFA Expectedto Re-Elect BossJust Days AfterArrest of Aides

New York Times  29/May/2015 16:00:12

Despite anger in the world of soccer, where many hold Sepp Blatter, 79, responsible for the problems engulfing the organization, he is expected to defeat his rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, in the vote to lead FIFA.

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Indictment Demolishes Hastert’s ’Clean as a Whistle’ Reputation

NBC News  29/May/2015 16:00:15

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Here’s Why Politicos Are Shocked by the Hastert Indictment

NBC News  29/May/2015 16:30:08

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LiveFifa votes on Sepp Blatter leadership amid corruption scandal

The Guardian  29/May/2015 17:00:09

Embattled Fifa president expected to triumph against challenger Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein as Greg Dyke threatens European World Cup boycott

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Who are women of ISIS?

CNN  29/May/2015 17:30:04

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FIFA Expectedto Re-elect BossJust Days AfterArrest of Aides

New York Times  29/May/2015 18:00:08

Despite anger in the world of soccer, where many hold Sepp Blatter, 79, responsible for the problems engulfing the organization, he is expected to defeat his rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, in the vote to lead FIFA.

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 18:15:10

Cuba has long objected to the listing, and has made clear that it would not cooperate with the administration in steps to improve the relationship until the move was made. BUSINESS With Broadcom exit, headquarters flight from Southern Calif. continues

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LiveSepp Blatter promises to ’fix’ scandal-hit Fifa as presidential vote begins

The Guardian  29/May/2015 18:45:09

Embattled Fifa president expected to triumph against challenger Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein as Greg Dyke threatens European World Cup boycott

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Hastert built a reputation on being bulletproof

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 19:00:09

DEBRIEF | Republicans elected him House speaker in part because he could withstand scrutiny at a crucial time, but an indictment over alleged secret payments is chipping away at that image.

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LiveFifa presidential vote goes to second round

The Guardian  29/May/2015 19:15:09

Sepp Blatter gained 133 votes to Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein’s 73 in the first round of voting, not enough to secure a two-thirds majority

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Unsinkable Sepp

CNN  29/May/2015 19:30:04

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FIFA PresidentIs Re-electedDespite Arrestsof Top Aides

New York Times  29/May/2015 19:30:07

Despite anger in the world of soccer, where many hold Sepp Blatter, 79, responsible for the problems engulfing the organization, he emerged from a week of scandal and renewed public criticism with an easy victory.

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Blatter Secures New Term as FIFA Boss Despite Corruption ’Storm’

NBC News  29/May/2015 19:30:10

FIFA Corruption Scandal

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LiveSepp Blatter re-elected as Fifa president after Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein concedes defeat

The Guardian  29/May/2015 19:30:11

Sepp Blatter gained 133 votes to Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein’s 73 in the first round of voting, not enough to secure a two-thirds majority, but the challenger conceded defeat

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 19:30:13

At the end of a week in which soccer's world governing body was rocked by corruption charges, FIFA on Friday decided to remain with its current leader, giving President Sepp Blatter a fifth term over Jordan's Prince Ali bin al-Hussein. Mexico & the Americas U.S. removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

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FifaSepp Blatter re-elected for fifth term

The Guardian  29/May/2015 19:45:11

Blatter has been officially re-elected by the world governing body’s 209 member associations

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 19:45:12

At the end of a week in which the soccer's world governing body was rocked by corruption charges, FIFA decides to remain with its current leader, giving Sepp Blatter a fifth term. Mexico & the Americas U.S. removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

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FifaSepp Blatter re-elected as president for fifth term

The Guardian  29/May/2015 20:00:10

Blatter fails to get two-thirds majority of voting members in first round but is officially re-elected after Prince Ali concedes

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 20:30:10

At the end of a week in which the soccer's world governing body was rocked by corruption charges, FIFA decides to remain with its current leader, giving Sepp Blatter a fifth term. Nation Dennis Hastert paid to conceal sexual misconduct, sources say

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 20:45:09

At the end of a week in which the soccer's world governing body was rocked by corruption charges, FIFA decides to remain with its current leader, giving Sepp Blatter a fifth term. Nation Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert paid man to conceal sexual misconduct, sources say

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Blatter wins again

CNN  29/May/2015 21:00:05

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 21:00:13

The indicted former House Speaker was paying an individual from his past to conceal sexual misconduct, two federal law enforcement officials say. Europe Blatter wins new term as president of FIFA despite corruption scandal

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 21:15:09

The indicted former House Speaker was reportedly paying a man from his past, when Hastert was a high school wrestling coach and teacher, to conceal sexual misconduct. Europe Blatter wins new term as president of FIFA despite corruption scandal

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Feds Say Hastert Paid to Hide Sex Misconduct: Report

NBC News  29/May/2015 21:30:09

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Feds Say Hastert Paid to Conceal Sexual Misconduct: Report

NBC News  29/May/2015 21:45:06

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Women of ISIS

CNN  29/May/2015 22:00:04

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Hastert Case IsSaid to Be Tiedto Decades-OldSexual Abuse

New York Times  29/May/2015 22:00:07

Two people briefed on an F.B.I. investigation of the former House speaker said the payments were hush money to conceal misconduct during his years as a teacher.

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Hastert Paid to Hide Sexual Relationship With Student, Official Says

NBC News  29/May/2015 22:00:11

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Hastert Paid to Hide Sexual Misconduct With Student: Official

NBC News  29/May/2015 22:30:09

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Sex misconduct is alleged in Hastert case

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 22:30:10

The former House speaker’s suspected misconduct dates to when he was a teacher and involved a male student in Illinois, a law enforcement official said.

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Sex misconduct is alleged in Hastert case

Washingtonpost  29/May/2015 22:45:06

The former House speaker’s suspected misconduct dates to when he was a teacher and involved a male victim in Illinois, a law enforcement official said.

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 22:45:09

The indicted former House Speaker was reportedly paying a man from his past, when Hastert was a high school wrestling coach and teacher, to conceal sexual misconduct. Nation Supreme Court to decide whether to plunge back into abortion debate

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Los Angeles Times  29/May/2015 23:00:11

The indicted former House Speaker was reportedly paying a man from his past, when Hastert was a high school wrestling coach and teacher, to conceal sexual misconduct. BUSINESS Man behind Silk Road website sentenced to life in federal prison

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Rand Paul declares surveillance ’war’ and hints at filibuster for NSA reform

The Guardian  29/May/2015 23:15:07

Kentucky senator tells crowd ‘I can talk for a long time’ as privacy advocates feel momentum build against Patriot Act provision ahead of Sunday session

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