The headline news from August 02, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 02, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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After leader’s death, Taliban’s future uncertain

Washingtonpost  02/Aug/2015 00:45:06

The official named to replace Mohammed Omar has vowed to keep the religious war going in a desperate bid to unify the increasingly fractured movement.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 02:45:08

The city missed its state-mandated 8% water reduction by 17 million gallons in June. State officials plan corrective actions, which could mean fines of $500 to $10,000 a day. BUSINESS

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Taliban’s new leader vows to continue jihad

Washingtonpost  02/Aug/2015 03:00:08

In a bid to unify the increasingly fractured movement in the wake of Mohammed Omar’s death, he scoffs at peace negotiations as internal dissent grows.

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Suitcase Found By Plane Debris to Be Tested for DNA

NBC News  02/Aug/2015 03:30:07

Missing Jet

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 03:45:07

A decision is expected in September; aides had eyed Labor Day as the optimal time but don't rule out that it could stretch later. CALIFORNIA

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The US-China Standoff in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region

Globalresearch  02/Aug/2015 05:15:06

With help of its Asian allies the US are going to seal off the PLA Navy in the South China Sea and prevent its moving in operations space. Its eventual objective is aimed on establishing a ground coalition against China.

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Legacy in Mind,Obama WillUnveil TougherClimate Plan

New York Times  02/Aug/2015 06:15:02

President Obama will unveil on Monday a set of environmental regulations devised to sharply cut greenhouse gas emissions from the nation’s power plants and ultimately transform America’s electricity industry.

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Obama to adopt tough limits on greenhouse gases

Washingtonpost  02/Aug/2015 06:15:06

The administration’s revised Clean Power Plan would target coal-burning power plants and is certain to face legal challenges and fierce opposition from Republicans.

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Obama WillUnveil TougherPlan to CombatClimate Change

New York Times  02/Aug/2015 06:45:03

In the strongest action ever taken in the United States against climate change, President Obama will unveil on Monday a final set of rules to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transform the electricity industry. Advisers say the president sees the fight against climate change as central to his legacy.

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Obama WillUnveil TougherPlan to CombatClimate Change

New York Times  02/Aug/2015 07:00:03

In the strongest action ever taken in the United States against climate change, President Obama will unveil on Monday a final set of rules to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transform the electricity industry.

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Climate changeObama to hit US power plants with tougher than expected emissions cuts

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 07:00:07

The president will announce a 32% cut in greenhouse gases by 2030 in what he calls America’s biggest ever step against climate change

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 07:15:08

The order also prohibits the anti-abortion activists from disclosing the names or addresses of National Abortion Federation members, which the judge says could subject them to harassment. National Politics

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Climate changeObama to hit US power plants with tougher than expected emissions cuts

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 09:00:06

President to announce 32% cut in greenhouse gases by 2030 in what he calls America’s biggest ever step against climate change

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 10:30:08

The order also prohibits the anti-abortion activists from disclosing the names or addresses of National Abortion Federation members, which the judge says could subject them to harassment. Nation

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How Obama Is Reinventing the Bully Pulpit in ’Blue America’

NBC News  02/Aug/2015 11:00:06

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 11:30:19

The order also prohibits the anti-abortion activists from disclosing the names or addresses of National Abortion Federation members, which the judge says could subject them to harassment. Nation Now

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Flight MH370More debris found believed to be from missing plane

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 12:00:08

Metal sheet featuring Chinese symbols – possibly a door – discovered by passerby on Réunion 15 miles from first piece of debris

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 12:15:08

In Rick Perry's case, three super PACs account for nearly all the money raised for his campaign so far, and more than 80% of the money came from just three donors. World

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Flight MH370More debris found believed to be from missing plane

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 13:15:06

Metal sheet featuring Chinese symbols – possibly from a door – discovered by passerby on Réunion 15 miles from first piece of debris

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 13:15:08

Officials say the monitors ensure that released immigrants attend court hearings. Immigrants say they're uncomfortable and carry a stigma. «They feel like a criminal," says one aid worker. National Politics

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Obama to adopt tough limits on greenhouse gases

Washingtonpost  02/Aug/2015 13:30:06

The administration’s revised Clean Power Plan would target coal-burning plants and is certain to face legal fights and fierce opposition from Republicans.

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TortureReforms opposed within psychology group after damning report

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 13:30:07

Tempers rise within American Psychological Association, which independent review found was complicit in brutal military and CIA interrogation

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Donald Trump Surges in New NBC News/WSJ Poll

NBC News  02/Aug/2015 15:15:05

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 17:30:08

Officials say the monitors ensure that released immigrants attend court hearings. Immigrants say they're uncomfortable and carry a stigma. «They feel like a criminal," says one aid worker. Nation

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Flight MH370Malaysia appeals for help to widen search

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 18:00:07

Malaysian authorities appeal for help to find further wreckage after debris discovered last week confirmed as part of Boeing 777

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 18:45:06

'Dry thunderstorms' are the main cause of roughly two dozen blazes that have led to one firefighter's death and prompted Gov. Brown to declare a state of emergency. Immigration

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Los Angeles Times  02/Aug/2015 19:45:06

'Dry thunderstorms' are the main cause of roughly two dozen blazes that have led to one firefighter's death and prompted Gov. Brown to declare a state of emergency.

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Donald TrumpBacklash intensifies within GOP ahead of first 2016 debate

The Guardian  02/Aug/2015 20:00:07

Mogul leads NBC poll and hints again at possible third-party run as candidates fire broadsides and RNC chair defends debate participation limits

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Health Officialsin Puerto RicoBrace for Cutsto Medicare

New York Times  02/Aug/2015 20:45:03

More than 60 percent of Puerto Ricans receive Medicare or Medicaid, but cuts to a popular Medicare program highlight the disparity in federal funding for the island compared with the mainland.

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Tinderbox: Massive California Wildfire Swells Overnight

NBC News  02/Aug/2015 23:00:06

Western Wildfires

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Massive California Wildfire Grows, Dozens of Homes Destroyed

NBC News  02/Aug/2015 23:15:05

Western Wildfires

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