The headline news from June 02, 2015

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

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FIFA Chief’sTop Aide Tiedto $10 MillionBank Transfer

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 00:00:07

Law enforcement officials said that Jérôme Valcke, FIFA’s secretary general, is the person who prosecutors say made a 2008 bank transfer to a soccer official accused of taking a bribe.

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FIFA Chief’sTop Aide Tiedto $10 MillionBank Transfer

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 00:15:04

Law enforcement officials said that Jérôme Valcke, FIFA’s secretary general, was the person who prosecutors say made a 2008 bank transfer to a soccer official accused of taking a bribe.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 00:15:10

The ruling makes it harder to punish people who post threatening comments online and is a setback for domestic violence victims, who say prosecutors need leeway to go after ex-spouses and boyfriends. Nation James Holmes murder trial includes gruesome evidence, tears

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 01:30:10

As jurors weigh whether the 27-year-old killer deserves the death penalty, their experience raises a thorny legal question: When it comes to the gory evidence of a terrible crime, how much is too much for a jury to hear? Nation Man who ranted on Facebook about estranged wife wins Supreme Court ruling

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 02:15:09

As jurors weigh whether the 27-year-old killer deserves the death penalty, their experience raises a thorny legal question: When it comes to the gory evidence of a terrible crime, how much is too much for a jury to hear? L.A. Now Brush fire in Coachella Valley spreads to 75 acres; 20 homes evacuated

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Hundreds feared drowned

CNN  02/Jun/2015 03:00:04

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Europe’s appetite for U.S. wood fuels controversy

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 03:30:08

American pellet mills are helping European nations meet mandates to cut coal use, but critics say the switch to wood could create more carbon pollution and endanger U.S. wildlife habitats.

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Spying BillAwaits Verdictson AmendmentsFrom Senate

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 03:45:04

The debate over restarting the government surveillance program is expected to reach its final Senate showdown on Tuesday. The House could reject the Senate’s approach, meaning that the program would remain largely blacked out for a time.

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Weighing Risksvs. Liberty inDebate OverPatriot Act

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 04:00:06

Even if Congress restricts domestic surveillance, the counterterrorism infrastructure built in recent years has become firmly embedded in society.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 04:15:08

As jurors weigh whether the 27-year-old killer deserves the death penalty, their experience raises a thorny legal question: When it comes to the gory evidence of a terrible crime, how much is too much for a jury to hear? PolitiCal California Senate votes to raise minimum wage to $13 in 2017, tie it to inflation

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TSA Chief Out After Agents Fail 95 Percent of Breach Tests

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 04:30:09

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LiveShip carrying 400 passengers sinks in China’s Yangtze river

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 04:45:07

More than 400 people are missing after a Chinese passenger boat sank on the Yangtze river as it was hit by what the captain described as a cyclone

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Hundreds AreFeared DeadAfter Ship Sinkson Yangtze

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 05:15:04

China’s official news agency said the sinking occurred Monday night in a storm and that as of Tuesday morning, only eight people had been rescued.

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Sounds heard in ship

CNN  02/Jun/2015 05:30:03

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Hundreds AreFeared DeadAfter Ship Sinkson Yangtze

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 05:45:04

China’s official news agency said the sinking occurred Monday night in a storm and that as of Tuesday morning, fewer than a dozen people had been rescued.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 06:00:12

As jurors weigh whether the 27-year-old killer deserves the death penalty, their experience raises a thorny legal question: When it comes to the gory evidence of a terrible crime, how much is too much for a jury to hear? POLITICS State Senate backs $13 minimum wage, disclosure of who provides free trips

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Trapped!

CNN  02/Jun/2015 06:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 06:30:10

Supreme Court tells employers that they have an «affirmative» duty under federal anti-discrimination law to accommodate the religious practices of employees and job applicants. Nation James Holmes murder trial includes gruesome evidence, tears

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Captain detained

CNN  02/Jun/2015 06:45:03

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Hundreds AreFeared DeadAfter Ship Sinkson Yangtze

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 06:45:05

China’s official news agency said that the sinking occurred Monday night in a storm and that as of Tuesday morning, most of the people aboard were still missing.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 06:45:15

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of the hijab-wearing applicant who was turned down for an Abercrombie & Fitch job. Nation James Holmes murder trial includes gruesome evidence, tears

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 07:30:10

A Chinese ferry carrying 458 people on the Yangtze River sank on Monday night after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins. Nation Supreme Court sides with Muslim girl denied a job over head scarf

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NBC News  02/Jun/2015 07:45:08

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TSA Chief Out After Agents Fail 95 Percent of Breach Tests

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 08:00:09

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Hundreds missing

CNN  02/Jun/2015 08:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 08:15:09

A Chinese ferry carrying 458 people on the Yangtze River sank on Monday night after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins.

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Latest updatesShip carrying more than 450 sinks in Yangtze river

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 08:30:08

More than 400 people are missing after a Chinese passenger boat sank on the Yangtze river as it was hit by what the captain described as a cyclone

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Latest updatesShip carrying more than 450 sinks in Yangtze river

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 09:15:08

More than 400 people are missing after a Chinese cruise ship sank on the Yangtze river as it was hit by what the captain described as a cyclone

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Trapped inside?

CNN  02/Jun/2015 10:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 10:15:08

A Chinese ferry on the Yangtze River sank after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins.

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Trapped inside

CNN  02/Jun/2015 10:45:02

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Survivor Freed After 12 Hours in Capsized Ship; 400 Missing

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 11:00:09

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Rescuers Search Capsized Ship in Yangtze as Relatives Wait

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 11:30:05

The vast majority of the 458 people on board the cruise ship Oriental Star were still missing as rescue crews searched for survivors more than 18 hours after the ship capsized amid high winds.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 11:30:11

A ferry carrying 458 people sinks after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 11:45:10

A ferry carrying capsizes after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins.

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Desperate search

CNN  02/Jun/2015 13:15:03

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Risk Weighed Against Liberty in Debate Over Patriot Act

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 13:15:06

Even if Congress restricts domestic surveillance, the counterterrorism infrastructure built in recent years has become firmly embedded in society.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 14:00:11

A ferry carrying capsizes after getting stuck in a cyclone. Hundreds are feared dead, and rescue workers are scrambling to reach survivors stuck inside their cabins. Asia South Korea reports 2 deaths from MERS

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Any more survivors?

CNN  02/Jun/2015 14:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 14:15:10

Jesus Lozano's business card advertised a range of legal services next to a picture of the scales of justice. His bookshelves were lined with two sets of the California Penal Code. 'People trusted him,' an investigator says of the man convicted of legal fraud. Asia Hundreds missing after ship sinks in China's Yangtze River

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ChinaShip carrying more than 450 people sinks in Yangtze river

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 15:00:09

Ship’s captain and chief engineer detained by police, as rescuers find five bodies in search for survivors

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 15:30:10

Jesus Lozano's business card advertised a range of legal services next to a picture of the scales of justice. His bookshelves were lined with two sets of the California Penal Code. 'People trusted him,' an investigator says of the man convicted of legal fraud. BUSINESS L.A., Long Beach ports losing to rivals amid struggle with giant ships

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Bomb Threats Made Against at Least Five Airliners

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 15:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 16:15:07

The ports are scrambling to respond to rapid changes in global shipping, most notably the advent of giant cargo ships now clogging the docks with massive loads. CALIFORNIA Man posing as attorney lied to immigrants seeking legal help

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Poll: Clinton ahead of field, but image erodes

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 16:30:10

The Post-ABC News poll shows Hillary Clinton leading in the Democratic nomination contest. No front-runner has emerged for the Republicans.

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 16:45:08

The ports are scrambling to respond to rapid changes in global shipping, most notably the advent of giant cargo ships now clogging the docks with massive loads. Asia Hundreds missing after ship sinks in China's Yangtze River

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Senate HawksPlan Last Standon Spy Powersas Vote Nears

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 17:00:07

The White House pressed the Senate to refrain from making substantive changes to the legislation, so that the N.S.A. surveillance program could be reinstated.

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Poll: Clinton ahead of field, but image erodes

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 17:00:10

The Post-ABC News poll shows Hillary Clinton dominating the Democratic nomination contest. No front-runner has emerged for the Republicans.

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Anyone left alive?

CNN  02/Jun/2015 17:15:02

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Spy Bill ClearsSenate Hurdle,but Hawks PlanLast Stand

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 17:15:04

Defense hawks are seeking to roll back proposed controls on government spying contained in a surveillance bill passed by the House that is now before the Senate.

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Breaking newsUS senators call for mandatory reporting of police killings

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 17:15:08

Plan, announced one day after Guardian investigation, would force all US law enforcement agencies to report officer-involved killings

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Bill to limit spy powers clears Senate hurdle

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 17:30:09

The Senate advanced a sweeping remake of U.S. surveillance powers, two days after an internal split among Republicans caused the legal authority for key counterterrorism programs to temporarily expire.

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US senators call for mandatory reporting of police killings

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 17:45:06

Plan, announced one day after Guardian investigation, would force all US law enforcement agencies to report officer-involved killings

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LiveSepp Blatter to address Fifa press conference amid latest corruption claims

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 18:15:08

Fifa has called a press conference at its Zurich HQ. Join Gregg Bakowski for updates

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Rand Paul allies vow USA Freedom Act will not be ’last word’ on surveillance

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 18:30:15

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Rand Paul allies plan new surveillance reforms to follow USA Freedom Act

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 18:45:06

Representative Thomas Massie has authored an amendment to block the NSA from undermining encryption and stop other agencies collecting US data in bulk

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FIFA PresidentStepping Down,Just Days AfterRe-election

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 19:00:06

In a news conference on Tuesday, Sepp Blatter said he would serve until a new election, and called for an extraordinary congress to elect a new president.

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FIFA President Will Resign Amid Soccer Corruption Scandal

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 19:00:09

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LiveSepp Blatter to resign as Fifa president

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 19:00:11

Fifa has called a press conference at its Zurich HQ. Join Gregg Bakowski for updates

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 19:00:13

The ports are scrambling to respond to rapid changes in global shipping, most notably the advent of giant cargo ships now clogging the docks with massive loads. Sports Now Sepp Blatter says he will step down as FIFA's leader

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BLATTER QUITS

CNN  02/Jun/2015 19:15:02

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Breaking newsSepp Blatter resigns as Fifa president

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 19:15:08

After 17 years as president of Fifa, Sepp Blatter is standing down from his position

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 19:15:10

At a news conference at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter says he will call a meeting of organization's congress to vote for a new president. Reaction to the stunning announcement

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BLATTER RESIGNS

CNN  02/Jun/2015 19:30:04

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N.S.A. Surveillance Bill Showdown Looms in Senate

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 19:30:06

In a news conference on Tuesday, Sepp Blatter said he would serve until a new election, and called for an extraordinary congress to elect a new president.

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Blatter’s surprise move comes days after reelection

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 19:30:11

On Monday, reports linked Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man to a $10 million payment sent to former FIFA vice president Jack Warner in exchange for what prosecutors say was a positive vote on South Africa’s bid for the 2010 World Cup.

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CNN  02/Jun/2015 19:45:01

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Rise and Fall of Sepp Blatter

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 20:00:05

In a news conference on Tuesday, Sepp Blatter said he would serve until a new election, and called for an extraordinary congress to elect a new president.

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NBC News  02/Jun/2015 20:15:06

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Blatter’s surprise move comes days after reelection

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 20:15:07

Sepp Blatter called for an “extraordinary congress” to elect a new leader, which will be at least four months away. The FIFA president won a fifth term Friday despite the indictment of a number of FIFA officials on corruption charges.

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LiveSepp Blatter resigns as Fifa president

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 20:15:08

After 17 years as president of Fifa, Sepp Blatter is standing down from his position

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FIFA President Will Resign Amid Soccer Corruption Scandal

NBC News  02/Jun/2015 20:30:11

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 20:45:10

At a news conference at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter says he will call a meeting of organization's congress to vote for a new president. Live reaction to the stunning announcement

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 21:15:10

At a news conference at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter says he will call a meeting of organization's congress to vote for a new president. What’s next for FIFA after Blatter’s resignation?

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BLATTER RESIGNS

CNN  02/Jun/2015 21:45:01

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FIFA president to step down amid scandal

Washingtonpost  02/Jun/2015 21:45:51

Sepp Blatter called for an “extraordinary congress” to elect a new leader, which will be at least four months away. The FIFA president won a fifth term Friday despite the indictment of a number of FIFA officials on corruption charges.

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N.S.A. Surveillance Bill Showdown Looms in Senate

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 22:15:04

In a news conference on Tuesday, Sepp Blatter said he would serve until a new election, and called for an extraordinary congress to elect a new president.

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Senate Votes toCurtail Spying,Altering CourseSet After 9/11

New York Times  02/Jun/2015 22:30:07

In a reversal of national security policy, the Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail the federal government’s sweeping surveillance of American phone records, sending the bill to President Obama for his signature.

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Breaking newsCongress passes surveillance reform in vindication for Edward Snowden

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 22:30:11

Bulk collection of Americans’ phone records to end as US Senate passes USA Freedom Act

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Threat ends in death

CNN  02/Jun/2015 22:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 23:00:11

At a news conference at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter says he will call a meeting of organization's congress to vote for a new president. Analysis: Sepp Blatter’s decision to step down as FIFA chief is a mystery

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Los Angeles Times  02/Jun/2015 23:15:09

At a news conference at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter says he will call a meeting of organization's congress to vote for a new president. The rise and fall of FIFA President Sepp Blatter

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USA Freedom ActCongress passes surveillance reform in vindication for Edward Snowden

The Guardian  02/Jun/2015 23:30:08

Bulk collection of Americans’ phone records to end as US Senate passes USA Freedom Act

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