The headline news from April 05, 2016

The archive of all headlines from April 05, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 00:15:07

Chief Operating Officer Thomas Staggs had been seen as the favorite to replace Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Iger when his contract expires in 2018. The No. 2 job - once held by Iger - was seen as a way to groom Staggs for the top post. Politics

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How the Panama Papers Link a Wide Array of Crimes

NBC News  05/Apr/2016 00:45:07

U.S. news

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How the Panama Papers Link Notorious Events in History

NBC News  05/Apr/2016 01:15:06

U.S. news

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IcelandPrime minister faces no-confidence vote over Panama Papers disclosures

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 01:45:06

Protests outside parliament after documents show Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson’s wife owned offshore firm with large claim on collapsed banks

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 02:30:10

Chief Operating Officer Thomas Staggs had been seen as the favorite to replace Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Iger when his contract expires in 2018. The No. 2 job - once held by Iger - was seen as a way to groom Staggs for the top post. Dodgers

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 03:45:09

The blackout, which caught fans unaware, is required by the sports networks' contract with Major League Baseball, a spokesman said.Dodgers game blacked out? Live updates from Dodgers vs. Padres

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Cruz Is Fuming Because Kasich Won’t Bow Out of G.O.P. Race

New York Times  05/Apr/2016 04:15:04

As Senator Ted Cruz looks beyond Wisconsin, where he is favored to win on Tuesday, his frustrations with Gov. John Kasich of Ohio have increasingly been laid bare.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 05:00:11

The blackout, which caught fans unaware, is required by the sports networks' contract with Major League Baseball, a spokesman said.Dodgers dominant in 15-0 opening day win at San Diego

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 06:30:09

The blackout, which caught fans unaware, is required by the sports networks' contract with Major League Baseball, a spokesman said. Sports

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 06:45:10

The blackout, which caught fans unaware, is required by the sports networks' contract with Major League Baseball, a spokesman said.It's a smashing debut for Manager Dave Roberts as Dodgers crush Padres 15-0 in record opening-day blowout

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 09:00:12

Monday's game, in comparison, was one of the most dramatic title games in years. The lead changed hands nine times. The score was tied nine times. Neither team led by more than 10 points.Former Villanova coach Rollie Massimino witnesses another thriller

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SyriaLaw firm serviced ’poster boy for corruption’

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 09:15:07

Leaked documents show Rami Makhlouf, cousin to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, kept accounts open for months thanks to HSBC lobbying

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How the Panama Papers Link Notorious Events in History

NBC News  05/Apr/2016 10:15:04

Panama Papers

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What to Watch as Primary Voting Begins in Wisconsin

New York Times  05/Apr/2016 11:45:06

The state’s highly engaged voters will determine whether the front-runners in the Republican and Democratic races will lose any ground on Tuesday, and how much.

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Trump’s National Lead Dips After Controversial Week

NBC News  05/Apr/2016 12:15:04

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 13:45:08

Balloting resumes Tuesday in the presidential campaign with a high-stakes primary in Wisconsin, testing the two front-runners, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Sports

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Iceland president blocks embattled prime minister’s snap election call

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 15:45:06

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is embroiled in row over his family’s tax affairs after leaked documents revealed offshore company

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 15:45:08

Balloting resumes Tuesday in the presidential campaign with a high-stakes primary in Wisconsin, testing the two front-runners, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton.Delegate tracker: Who's winning the race to the nomination?

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Iceland president blocks embattled prime minister’s snap election call

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 16:45:13

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson embroiled in row over family’s tax affairs after leaked documents reveal offshore company

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 16:45:16

The resignation of Thomas Staggs, heir apparent to the top job at Walt Disney Co., shows once again that even the best-laid plans for CEO succession can go awry. NATIONAL POLITICS

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The Big Cheese: Who Will Win the Wisconsin GOP Primary?

NBC News  05/Apr/2016 17:15:06

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 17:15:11

The resignation of Thomas Staggs, heir apparent to the top job at Walt Disney Co., shows once again that even the best-laid plans for CEO succession can go awry.Stocks open lower; Disney slumps after a top executive plans to exit

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Iceland prime minister resigns amid offshore tax revelations

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 18:00:10

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson steps down amid allegations his family attempted to hide millions in offshore account

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 18:00:13

The resignation of Thomas Staggs, heir apparent to the top job at Walt Disney Co., shows once again that even the best-laid plans for CEO succession can go awry.Stocks fall; Disney slumps after a top executive plans to exit

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 18:15:07

The resignation of Thomas Staggs, heir apparent to the top job at Walt Disney Co., shows once again that even the best-laid plans for CEO succession can go awry.Stocks fall; Disney slumps after top executive says he'll exit

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Panama Papers Scandal Widens as Iceland’s Premier Resigns

New York Times  05/Apr/2016 18:30:06

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson resigned on Tuesday after an enormous leak of documents from a secretive Panamanian law firm about offshore shell companies and tax shelters.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 18:45:07

Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson steps down after allegations that he and his wealthy wife concealed millions of dollars worth of investments in an offshore company.Five key figures implicated in the 'Panama Papers' scandal

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Obama calls for international tax reform amid Panama Papers revelations

The Guardian  05/Apr/2016 19:15:07

Unscripted remarks come as Justice Department confirms it is examining US links to leaked documents from Panama-based tax firm Mossack Fonseca

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 20:30:11

The law claims to provide protections to people who believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman, that sexual relations should only take place inside such marriages, and that the terms 'male' or 'female' refer to individuals' 'immutable biological sex.'Some call it religious freedom, others call it anti-gay. Here’s a look at the battle in some states

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 20:45:09

The law claims to provide protections to people who believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman, that sexual relations should only take place inside such marriages, and that the terms 'male' or 'female' refer to individuals' 'immutable biological sex.'Get ready for more state-level showdowns over LGBT rights

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 22:45:08

State officials warn that California could experience as many as 14 days of blackouts this summer as a result of the massive methane leak in Aliso Canyon. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  05/Apr/2016 23:00:09

State officials warn that California could experience as many as 14 days of blackouts this summer as a result of the massive methane leak. Millions of customers could be affected in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. NATION

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