The headline news from March 04, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 04, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Netanyahu warns against Iran nuclear deal but offers no 'viable' options

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 00:40:07

As Republican members of Congress applaud loudly, and many Democrats glare, Netanyahu lays out his case for opposing the administration's course.  

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Racist emails cited in federal report on Ferguson police prompt outrage

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 01:30:07

The full report portrays a troubled, overwhelmingly white department policing a predominantly black city where racism is prevalent.  

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House passes legislation to fully fund DHS

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 02:10:07

The measure does not target Obama’s executive actions on immigration, giving Democrats what they have long demanded and potentially enraging conservatives bent on fighting the president on immigration.

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Homeless man killed by LAPD stole Frenchman's identity, officials say

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 02:20:08

French officials discovered the identity theft after the man who called himself Charley Saturmin Robinet was convicted of a bank robbery in 2000 and U.S. officials were preparing to deport him.  

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Alabama Supreme Court Orders Judges to Stop Gay Marriages

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 03:10:08

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Alabama Supreme Court Orders Halt to Gay Marriages

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 03:15:06

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India gag order

CNN  04/Mar/2015 03:35:02

India bans publication of rapist’s comments

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Passage of DHS funding deals a blow to Boehner

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 03:35:10

House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to hold the vote, effectively ceding the immigration fight, could further strain his relationship with hard-line conservatives, whose dissent threatens the future of the unified GOP majority.

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Speech Raises Burden for Obama on Iran Nuclear TalksNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 03:45:05

The president must now overcome not only the animosity of Republicans but also the words of the leader of Israel.

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Boehner blinks on DHS funding, riles hard-liners

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 04:00:12

House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to hold the vote and effectively cede the immigration fight could further strain his relationship with conservatives, whose dissent threatens the future of the unified GOP majority.

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Obama dismisses Netanyahu speech

BBC  04/Mar/2015 05:10:03

The US President Barack Obama reacts scathingly to a speech given by Israel’s prime minister, saying it offers no viable alternative to his Iran policy.

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Obama dismisses Netanyahu speech

BBC  04/Mar/2015 05:50:03

US President Barack Obama reacts scathingly to a speech by Israel’s prime minister, saying it offers no viable alternative to his Iran policy.

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The Best Way to Back Up Your Computer

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 06:55:09

Personal Technology: Geoffrey A. Fowler reviews four cloud storage services that archive your digital life.

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Tech Firms Buy Up Property

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 07:25:09

Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies are on a real-estate buying binge, paying premium prices to make sure they have enough space for future expansion.

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Backers of election charter amendments declare victory

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 07:35:06

Backers of two measures to shift Los Angeles city and school board votes to higher-turnout election years declare victory after an initial count show the measures had lopsided leads in absentee ballots.  

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Car Makers Gear Up to Take On Silicon Valley

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 07:50:08

The old-school auto makers are gearing up to take on the threat posed by emerging competitors Google and Apple in a technological and financial gunfight.

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Backers of election charter amendments declare victory

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 08:05:11

Charter Amendments 1 and 2 would move L.A. elections from odd to even-numbered years to coincide with presidential and gubernatorial election cycles. The count of votes cast Tuesday, as well as late-arriving absentee ballots, continues.  

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Huizar declares victory as other L.A. Council incumbents build leads

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 08:45:11

Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar represents the 14th District, which includes downtown and Eagle Rock, and holds a 3 to 1 margin over former county Supervisor Gloria Molina with almost 70% of the votes counted.  

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Tight race for LaBonge City Council seat looks headed for runoff

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 09:30:09

The only mystery remaining in Los Angeles' City Council election is which two of several tightly bunched contenders will land in the May 19 runoff to succeed termed-out Councilman Tom LaBonge.  

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Hillary Clinton Dodges Email Scandal, Hints at Presidential Run

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 09:55:08

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India minister vows rape film probe

BBC  04/Mar/2015 10:25:03

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Speech Raises Burden for Obama on Iran Nuclear TalksNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 10:30:04

President Obama must now overcome not only the animosity of Republicans but also the words of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

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Tech Firms Buy Up Property

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 10:45:10

Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies are on a real-estate buying binge, paying premium prices to make sure they have enough space for future expansion.

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Car Makers Gear Up to Take On Silicon Valley

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 10:50:08

The old-school auto makers are gearing up to take on the threat posed by emerging competitors Google and Apple in a technological and financial gunfight.

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India minister vows rape film probe

BBC  04/Mar/2015 11:00:05

India’s home minister promises an inquiry into how a TV crew was allowed to interview a death-row prisoner convicted over the Delhi 2012 gang rape and murder.

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Deadly mine blast

CNN  04/Mar/2015 11:10:03

Explosion kills 32 miners in eastern Ukraine

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Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Set to Begin

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 11:10:08

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L.A. measures to shift election dates

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 11:15:08

In a campaign where the issue of voter participation was front and center, two measures to bolster turnout by combining Los Angeles elections with state and federal contests sails toward passage, early results show.  

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One Final Storm? Snow, Ice Threaten 47 Million Americans

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 11:25:05

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Car Makers to Take On Silicon Valley

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 11:25:08

The old-school auto makers are gearing up to take on the threat posed by emerging competitors Google and Apple in a technological and financial gunfight.

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Ban on free speech?

CNN  04/Mar/2015 12:05:02

Rape documentary ’incites violence’

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Solicitor General to Try to Keep Health Care Law AliveNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 12:05:04

Donald B. Verrilli Jr. drew harsh reviews for his defense in 2012 of the law. As he returns to the Supreme Court to defend the law again, he has reason to be nervous.

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Obamacare Supreme court fight over four words could affect healthcare for millions

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 12:20:12

Challenge with potential to fatally undermine president’s signature legislation sends Democrats scrambling ahead of oral arguments

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Supreme Court weighs health care once again

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 12:35:06

Today justices will consider the most serious challenge to the Affordable Care Act since they upheld it three years ago.

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Supreme Court weighs health care once again

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 12:40:07

Today justices will consider the most serious challenge to the Affordable Care Act since they upheld the law as constitutional three years ago.

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Rich Buyers Vie for London’s Trophies

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 12:50:08

The global superrich are making the purchase of trophy commercial properties in London much more competitive.

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Obamacare Fight over four words could affect healthcare for millions

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 13:00:08

Challenge has potential to fatally undermine president’s signature legislation

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Tech Firms Buy Up Property

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 13:20:07

Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies are on a real-estate buying binge, paying premium prices to make sure they have enough space for future expansion.

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Silicon Valley’s Land Rush

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 13:30:09

Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies are on a real-estate buying binge, paying premium prices to make sure they have enough space for future expansion.

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Solicitor General to Try to Keep Health Care Law AliveNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 13:45:04

As Donald B. Verrilli Jr. returns to the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning to defend the health law, he has reason to be nervous. His defense of the law in 2012 drew harsh reviews.

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India vows rapist interview inquiry

BBC  04/Mar/2015 14:00:02

India’s home minister promises an inquiry into how a TV crew was allowed to interview a death-row prisoner convicted over the Delhi 2012 gang rape and murder.

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Wireless Charging for Smartphones

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 14:45:09

A look at some of the wireless charging innovations at Mobile World Congress after Samsung announced its Galaxy S6 phone is compatible with IKEA’s new range of wireless charging furniture.

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Supreme Court weighs health care once again

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 14:50:10

After upholding the law three years ago, Justices consider the most serious challenge to the Affordable Care Act: whether those who receive tax subsidies to buy insurance are doing so illegally. Oral arguments begin at 10 a.m. ET.

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Justices’ SecondLook at theHealth Law:What to ExpectNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 14:55:04

The stakes and the options as the Supreme Court on Wednesday considers a challenge to the health care law that could end subsidies for nine million people and imperil the federal insurance exchanges.

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Boston Marathon bomb trial to begin

BBC  04/Mar/2015 15:30:04

The trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, accused of the Boston Marathon bombing two years ago, opens in the city shortly after exhaustive jury selection.

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Boston Marathon bomb trial begins

BBC  04/Mar/2015 15:50:03

The trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, accused of the Boston Marathon bombing two years ago, opens in the city shortly after exhaustive jury selection.

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Supreme Court weighs health care once again

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 16:00:10

After upholding the law three years ago, justices consider whether those who receive tax subsidies to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are doing so illegally. Oral arguments begin at 10 a.m. ET.

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Supreme Court weighs health care once again

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 16:05:07

After upholding the law three years ago, justices consider whether those who receive tax subsidies to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are doing so illegally.

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1 Council race heads to runoff, charter measures appear to pass

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 16:05:09

The May 19 runoff to replace Councilman Tom LaBonge in the 4th District will likely be between Carolyn Ramsay, a former LaBonge aide, and David Ryu.  

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Boston Marathon bomb trial begins

BBC  04/Mar/2015 16:15:03

A federal prosecutor says that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had «murder in his heart» when he placed a bomb near the marathon finish line.

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Insurers’ Biggest Fear: A Health-Law Death Spiral

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 16:20:10

The latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act focuses on federal subsidies that help lower-income consumers purchase plans, and the High Court’s decision could unravel the marketplaces created by the law.

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Justices HearCase ImperilingVital Part ofHealth LawNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 16:30:03

After arguments are heard Wednesday, the court’s decision, expected by late June, will determine whether roughly seven million people in some three dozen states will continue to receive subsidies to help them buy health insurance.

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Live Analysis: Fed’s 2009 Transcripts

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 16:30:11

The WSJ’s Real Time Economics team analyzes the full transcripts released by the Federal Reserve today of its FOMC meetings in 2009.

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Battle for Tikrit

CNN  04/Mar/2015 17:10:02

Iraqi forces push on, seeking to dislodge ISIS

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Justices hear key challenge to health-care law

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 17:15:06

After upholding the law three years ago, justices are hearing arguments about whether those who receive tax subsidies to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are doing so illegally.

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Boston Marathon bomb trial begins

BBC  04/Mar/2015 17:30:02

Defence lawyers do not deny Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s involvement in the deadly bombing but argue that he was coerced by his brother.

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Police killed more than twice as many people as reported by US government

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 17:35:06

As Obama calls for better data and Justice Department exposes Ferguson, trusted FBI count of ‘justifiable homicides’ omits 545 people per year in study

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Obamacare Fight over four words could affect healthcare for millions

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 17:40:06

Challenge has potential to fatally undermine president’s signature legislation

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Stunning Start: Tsarnaev’s Lawyer Says ’It Was Him’

NBC News  04/Mar/2015 17:45:06

Boston Bombing Trial

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Boston accused ’had murder in heart’

BBC  04/Mar/2015 17:55:02

Defence lawyers do not deny Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s involvement in the deadly bombing but argue that he was coerced by his brother.

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Supreme court arguments in Obamacare challenge reveal no clear winner

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 17:55:08

Justice Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote in most close cases, says throwing out subsidies would induce ‘death spiral’ but adds challengers may still prevail

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Justices AppearSharply Split inHeated Debateon Health LawNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 18:00:04

Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in a case that will determine whether millions of people will continue to receive health insurance subsidies. The court’s decision is expected by late June.

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Supreme court arguments in Obamacare challenge reveal no clear winner

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 18:00:07

Justice Anthony Kennedy says throwing out subsidies would induce ‘death spiral’ but adds challengers may still prevail

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Dismal 8.6% voter turnout in L.A. as ballot count continues

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 18:00:09

Voter turnout has been declining rapidly over the last few decades, and two ballot measures designed to boost turnout in Los Angeles city and school board elections won.  

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Supreme court arguments in Obamacare challenge point to divisions

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 18:05:06

Justice Anthony Kennedy says throwing out subsidies would induce ‘death spiral’ but adds challengers may still prevail

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Justices appear divided over health-care law

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 18:10:05

If there was a reason for optimism for the Obama administration, it came when Justice Kennedy, a potential swing vote, questioned whether challengers’ reading of the law would cause “serious constitutional problems” of coercion.

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Boston bombing lawyer: ’It was him’

BBC  04/Mar/2015 18:15:02

Defence lawyers do not deny Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s involvement in the deadly bombing but argue that he was coerced by his brother.

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Obamacare challenge: supreme court arguments point to divisions

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 18:20:08

Justice Anthony Kennedy says throwing out subsidies would induce ‘death spiral’ but adds challengers may still prevail

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L.A. election turnout was less than 10%, but these people actually voted. Here's why.

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 18:20:09

The Times went out on election day and asked the people who bothered to vote what compelled them to be part of this tiny L.A. minority. Here¿s what motivated them.  

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Build Your Own Cloud: Hard Drives Get a Second Life

Wall Street Journal  04/Mar/2015 18:25:08

Seagate’s Personal Cloud and Western Digital’s My Cloud Mirror combine the convenience of the cloud with the value of external hard drives, Joanna Stern writes.

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Ferguson officer Darren Wilson will not face federal charges in Michael Brown shooting

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 18:40:13

Evidence that Wilson intentionally victimised Brown because of his race would have been needed for civil rights officials to prosecute the 28-year-old officer

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L.A. election turnout was less than 10%, but these people actually voted. Here's why.

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 18:40:14

The Times went out on election day and asked the people who bothered to vote what compelled them to be part of this tiny L.A. minority. Here's what motivated them.  

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Ferguson officer will not face federal charges in Michael Brown shooting

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 18:45:07

Evidence that Darren Wilson intentionally victimised Brown because of his race would have been needed for civil rights officials to prosecute

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Justices AppearSharply Split inHeated Debateon Health LawNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 18:55:03

Oral arguments were Wednesday in a case that will determine whether millions of people will continue to receive health insurance subsidies. The court’s decision is expected by late June.

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Justices AppearSharply Split inHeated Debateon Health LawNYT Now

New York Times  04/Mar/2015 19:15:03

Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in a case that will determine whether millions of people will continue to receive health insurance subsidies. The court’s decision is expected by late June.

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’It was him’

CNN  04/Mar/2015 19:35:02

Boston bombing suspect’s attorney admits he did it

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Justices appear divided over health-care law

Washingtonpost  04/Mar/2015 19:50:06

If there was a reason for optimism for the Obama administration, it came when Justice Kennedy questioned whether challengers’ reading of the law would cause “serious constitutional problems.”

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’It was him’

CNN  04/Mar/2015 20:10:02

Boston bombing suspect’s attorney: He did it

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Live Ferguson: federal reports show racist policing and clear Darren Wilson

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 20:15:07

Follow our live coverage as the Justice Department releases two reports related to Ferguson, with attorney general Eric Holder due to speak

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Roberts, savior of health law in last challenge, silent during new fight

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 20:55:06

Three years after he rescued the Affordable Care Act, Chief Justice John G. Roberts gave little hint how he might rule in the latest major challenge to the sweeping law.  

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Live Eric Holder addresses federal report showing racist policing in Ferguson

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 21:10:10

Follow our live coverage as the Justice Department releases two reports related to Ferguson, with attorney general Eric Holder speaking now

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Live Ferguson report finds ’disturbing’ and ’unconstitutional’ practices

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 21:20:07

Follow our live coverage as the Justice Department releases two reports related to Ferguson, with attorney general Eric Holder speaking now

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Live Ferguson report finds ’disturbing’ and ’unconstitutional’ practices

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 21:45:07

Follow our live coverage as the Justice Department releases two reports related to Ferguson

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Battle for Tikrit

CNN  04/Mar/2015 22:10:03

Iraq in 5-prong attack on ISIS city

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Ferguson Full extent of police bias laid bare in damning report

The Guardian  04/Mar/2015 22:20:08

Police department and court system ‘reflect and exacerbate existing racial bias’ as investigators outline 26 recommendations to reform city’s policing

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Superbug outbreak expands to Cedars-Sinai hospital, is linked to scope

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 22:35:08

Four of the hospital's patients were infected with a deadly bacteria from a contaminated medical scope, and 68 more people may have been exposed, officials say.  

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Superbug outbreak expands to Cedars-Sinai hospital, is linked to scope

Los Angeles Times  04/Mar/2015 22:55:08

Four of the hospital's patients were infected with a deadly bacteria from a contaminated medical scope, and 64 more people may have been exposed, officials say.  

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Boston bombing lawyer: ’It was him’

BBC  04/Mar/2015 23:25:03

Defence lawyers did not deny Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s involvement in the deadly bombing of the Boston Marathon but argued he was coerced by his brother.

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Boston bombing lawyer: ’It was him’

BBC  04/Mar/2015 23:40:05

Defence lawyers in the trial of one of the men accused of bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013 admit he carried out the attack but say he was coerced.

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Big Pharma’s Mass Vaccination Agenda: Propaganda Assault on Informed Consent

Globalresearch  04/Mar/2015 23:40:11

Major US news media have presented a grossly distorted interpretation of vaccines. This flagrant sensationalism has become a foundation for intense advocacy on behalf of Big Pharma, targeting “patient informed consent”—a founding principal of modern medical practice

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Berlin and Paris look East: How Close are we to a Common Economic Space?

Globalresearch  04/Mar/2015 23:45:07

The Eurasian Economic Union is a reality that may end up costing the US its “perch” in Eurasia’s western periphery as a Common Economic Space is formed. The “Middle Space” is clearly resurgent. Moscow is a major political, socioeconomic and cultural force in European affairs

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