The headline news from May 31, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 31, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 00:00:12

The Los Angeles entrepreneur's companies have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support, according to data compiled by The Times. Nation Now In flooded Texas, trying to aid stranded neighborhoods, cattle

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 01:00:11

The Los Angeles entrepreneur's companies have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support, according to data compiled by The Times. CALIFORNIA Under Prop. 47, former felons find themselves shedding a stifling label

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 03:00:11

A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. BUSINESS Elon Musk's growing empire is fueled by billions in government subsidies

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At least 385 killed by police so far this year

Washingtonpost  31/May/2015 03:15:08

A Post analysis reveals about 2.6 fatal police shootings a day in 2015, nearly twice the rate reported by the FBI in the past decade — a statistic based on incomplete data from police agencies.

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At least 385 killed by police so far this year

Washingtonpost  31/May/2015 03:30:09

A Post analysis reveals about 2.6 fatal police shootings a day in 2015, nearly twice the rate reported by the FBI in the past decade — a statistic based on incomplete data from police agencies.

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 04:15:08

A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. OBITUARIES Vice President Biden's son dies at 46

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Despair for refugees

CNN  31/May/2015 04:30:04

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Vice President Joe Biden’s Son Beau Dies After Cancer Battle

NBC News  31/May/2015 04:30:10

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Vice President Joe Biden’s Son Beau Dies of Brain Cancer

NBC News  31/May/2015 04:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 04:45:11

A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. OBITUARIES Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies at 46

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Beau Biden, Son of Vice President Joe Biden, Dies of Brain Cancer

NBC News  31/May/2015 05:00:09

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 05:00:12

Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. Some thought his achievements could have eclipsed his father's. CALIFORNIA Under Prop. 47, former felons find themselves shedding a stifling label

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Beau Biden dead at 46

CNN  31/May/2015 05:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 05:15:09

Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. His death is the latest tragedy to befall the vice president, whose wife and daughter were killed in a 1972 car accident. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda

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Student hailed hero

CNN  31/May/2015 08:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 08:45:10

Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. His death is the latest tragedy to befall the vice president, whose wife and daughter were killed in a 1972 car accident. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda

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The Guardian  31/May/2015 09:15:10

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South China SeaUS claims man-made islands are Chinese plan to militarise zone

The Guardian  31/May/2015 09:30:10

America has told China to stop work but Beijing says its aim is to make dangerous waters safer

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 10:30:11

By July, the number needed to fill the gap will be about 1,300. McDonnell is expanding recruitment, but he must avoid his predecessor's mistake: adding deputies with histories of misconduct. OBITUARIES Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies at 46

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Student hailed a hero

CNN  31/May/2015 11:15:02

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Democrats Seek Roster of Rich Donors to Match G.O.P.

New York Times  31/May/2015 12:30:06

While Republican presidential candidates can count on a stable of billionaires, none of the top Democratic donors have committed to supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton on a similar scale.

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NBC News  31/May/2015 13:15:27

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Beau Biden, Son of VP Joe Biden, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

NBC News  31/May/2015 13:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 13:30:13

For decades, National Guard units were chiefly mobilized to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies in their states. Guardsmen were 'weekend warriors.' That changed after Sept. 11, 2001. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda

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John Kerry injured in cycling accident in France

The Guardian  31/May/2015 14:00:09

US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva after suffering leg injury

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John Kerry breaks leg in cycling accident and scraps rest of four-stop Europe trip

The Guardian  31/May/2015 14:30:08

US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis

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John KerryBreaks leg in cycling accident and scraps rest of four-stop Europe trip

The Guardian  31/May/2015 14:45:07

US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 15:15:08

For decades, National Guard units were chiefly mobilized to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies in their states. Guardsmen were 'weekend warriors.' That changed after Sept. 11, 2001.

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John KerrySecretary of state breaks leg in cycling accident and scraps rest of Europe trip

The Guardian  31/May/2015 15:30:09

US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 16:15:09

Nearly 2,300 Saudis are believed to have joined the ranks of Islamic State and other groups fighting in Syria and Iraq. Hundreds have now returned home, bringing with them fighting skills honed on foreign battlefields and a lethal agenda.

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Soda can or ’weapon’?

CNN  31/May/2015 16:30:05

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 18:45:10

Political power might have changed hands 21 years ago, but much of South Africa's economic power remains in the hands of whites. White per capita income in 2008 was about $9,400, compared with $1,220 for blacks, according to the South African Institute of Race Relations. Mandela

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NSARand Paul under pressure over surveillance as deadline clock ticks

The Guardian  31/May/2015 19:30:08

A coalition of civil libertarians and security establishment call for swift passage of the compromise reform bill USA Freedom Act

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NSARand Paul under pressure over surveillance as deadline clock ticks

The Guardian  31/May/2015 19:45:06

An unprecented coalition of civil libertarians and security establishment call for swift passage of the USA Freedom Act

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LivePatriot Act reform: Senate debates NSA surveillance

The Guardian  31/May/2015 21:45:09

Patriot Act provisions covering bulk collection of phone records expire at midnight – will Rand Paul stand firm or can a compromise be reached?

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Senate Set for Last-Minute Showdown Over Patriot Act

NBC News  31/May/2015 22:00:10

NSA Snooping

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 22:45:10

The Senate seems all but certain to fail to renew the National Security Agency's legal authority to collect the records of millions of Americans' telephone calls. Africa In South Africa, continuing racism leads blacks to doubt Mandela's vision

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CNN  31/May/2015 23:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  31/May/2015 23:00:15

The Senate seems all but certain to fail to renew the National Security Agency's legal authority to collect the records of millions of Americans' telephone calls. Africa In South Africa, continuing racism leads blacks to doubt Mandela's vision

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Soda can or ’weapon’?

CNN  31/May/2015 23:15:02

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Senate Gathersas SurveillanceProgram Is Setto Expire

New York Times  31/May/2015 23:15:05

President Obama and intelligence leaders have called for approval of a House compromise, while Senator Rand Paul has vowed to block any program.

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Senate Gathersas SurveillanceProgram Is Setto Expire

New York Times  31/May/2015 23:45:04

President Obama and intelligence leaders have called for approval of a House compromise, while Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has vowed to block any program.

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