The headline news from March 05, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 05, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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U.S. Calls onFerguson toOverhaul ItsJustice SystemNYT Now

New York Times  05/Mar/2015 00:00:11

A Justice Department report said the city had engaged in so many constitutional violations in its handling of the Michael Brown case that big changes were needed: better training, new policies and outside oversight.

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House Benghazi Committee Subpoenas Clinton’s Personal Emails

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 00:05:06

Hillary Clinton

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Aston Martin, McLaren Vie for Hypercar Crown

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 00:05:07

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Benghazi Committee Subpoenas Clinton’s Personal Emails

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 00:10:08

Hillary Clinton

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U.S. Calls onFerguson toOverhaul ItsJustice SystemNYT Now

New York Times  05/Mar/2015 00:15:02

The Justice Department said that the city engaged in so many constitutional violations that oversight was needed.

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Police: Razor attack

CNN  05/Mar/2015 00:45:05

U.S. ambassador attacked in S. Korea

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U.S. Ambassador in South Korea Attacked With Knife

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 01:30:07

World

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U.S. Ambassador in South Korea Attacked With Razor

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 01:55:06

World

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Aston Martin, McLaren Vie for Hypercar Crown

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 02:10:07

Increasingly frustrated with how much time their children spend in front of computer and mobile screens, more parents are willing to pay up for family vacations at resorts where the most attractive perk is limited or unavailable Wi-Fi.

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US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert injured in razor attack

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 02:15:08

Ambassador left bloodied after attack in Seoul by man who shouted about reunifying the divided peninsula

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Ambassador slashed

CNN  05/Mar/2015 03:10:02

Man attacks U.S. ambassador to South Korea

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Ambassador slashed

CNN  05/Mar/2015 03:20:05

Man attacks U.S. ambassador in South Korea

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L.A. election demonstrates the power of the few

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 03:35:08

If you voted on Tuesday, your ballot counted for at least 10 people. The rest just didn't bother to show up.  

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China premier unveils economic goals

BBC  05/Mar/2015 05:00:06

China’s Premier Li Keqiang unveils a lower growth target and vows tighter environmental controls as he opens parliament’s annual session.

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Knife attack

CNN  05/Mar/2015 06:30:03

Suspect slashes U.S. envoy to South Korea

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U.S. Calls onFerguson toOverhaul ItsJustice SystemNYT Now

New York Times  05/Mar/2015 07:20:04

A report examining the deadly shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., said that the city had engaged in multiple constitutional violations.

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’Senseless Act’: U.S. Ambassador in S. Korea Slashed With Razor

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 07:45:06

World

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’Senseless Act’: U.S. Ambassador in S. Korea Slashed With Knife

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 07:55:05

World

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Germany Aims to Foster Startups

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 07:55:07

Germany’s government is pushing to expand tax breaks for startups and trying to ease their path to the stock market, in an effort to buck a trend that worries policy makers: a decline in entrepreneurialism.

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Election sets stage for L.A. Unified battle

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 08:10:09

Union-backed incumbent Bennett Kayser finished 2nd to charter school founder Ref Rodriguez. The two will be matched in a May runoff. But charter-backed incumbent Tamar Galatzan also faces a runoff.  

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US envoy to S Korea in knife attack

BBC  05/Mar/2015 08:15:02

The US ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, is slashed on his face and hand in Seoul by a man demanding Korean reunification.

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’Senseless’: U.S. Ambassador in South Korea Slashed With Knife

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 08:20:06

World

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’Senseless’: U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Slashed With Knife

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 09:15:08

World

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Activist slashes US envoy to S Korea

BBC  05/Mar/2015 09:25:02

A militant Korean nationalist slashes the face of the US ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, at a breakfast meeting in Seoul.

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Protester slashes envoy

CNN  05/Mar/2015 09:30:04

Suspect attacks U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

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Protester slashes envoy

CNN  05/Mar/2015 09:45:02

U.S. ambassador to S. Korea attacked

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5 Points to Watch During the ECB’s March Meeting

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 10:00:10

Here’s what to look for when the ECB holds its second policy meeting of the year, on Thursday in Cyprus.

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Protester slashes envoy

CNN  05/Mar/2015 11:10:02

North Korea applauds ’knife attack of justice’

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N. Korea Calls Knife Attack on U.S. Ambassador ’Punishment’

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 11:50:07

World

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Activist slashes US envoy to S Korea

BBC  05/Mar/2015 12:00:07

A militant Korean nationalist slashes the face of the US ambassador to South Korea, with the North calling it a «knife shower of justice».

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In Fight AgainstISIS, U.S.IncreasinglyRelies on IranNYT Now

New York Times  05/Mar/2015 12:05:05

President Obama is under pressure to rein in Tehran’s nuclear ambitions at the same time he depends on Iranian fighters in an effort to contain the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria without committing American ground troops.

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What to Look for at the ECB Meeting

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 12:15:09

Policy makers at the European Central Bank are expected to provide details of an asset-purchase program aimed at spurring the economy. Here’s what to look for.

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U.S. diplomat tweets he's OK after knife attack in Seoul

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 12:45:09

Mark Lippert says he's «in great spirits." The South Korean government says it's appalled by the attack and vows to better ensure the safety of diplomats.  

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North Korea: US ambassador knife attack was expression of resistance

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 13:00:08

State media say attack in Seoul that left Mark Lippert needing 80 stitches was ‘just punishment’ for joint US-South Korea military drills

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North Korea: US ambassador knife attack was ’expression of resistance’

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 13:10:10

State media say attack in Seoul that left Mark Lippert needing 80 stitches was ‘just punishment’ for joint US-South Korea military drills

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Seoul knife attack may crimp U.S. diplomat's friendly style

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 13:25:08

Mark Lippert has been building a reputation as a warm guy interested in Korean culture. His approachable style may change after the slashing that left a four-inch gash on his cheek.  

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Questions mount over Clinton’s private email use

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 14:20:08

The former secretary of state says she wants the public to see her e-mails, but some Democrats are worried the controversy could damage her strength as a presidential candidate.

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North Korea: US ambassador knife attack was ’expression of resistance’

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 14:20:09

Attack in Seoul that left Mark Lippert needing 80 stitches was ‘just punishment’ for joint US-South Korea military drills, say state media

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Live: ECB News Conference

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 14:35:08

Follow live analysis as ECB President Mario Draghi answers press questions. He is expected to give details on the mechanics of quantitative easing.

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Live: ECB to Give Details on Bond Buys

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 14:40:07

Follow live analysis as ECB President Mario Draghi answers press questions. Mr. Draghi said the ECB will start purchasing government bonds March 9.

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Live: ECB Gives Details on Bond Buys

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 15:00:08

Follow live analysis as ECB President Mario Draghi answers press questions. The euro rose slightly on a higher eurozone growth forecast.

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Questions mount over Clinton’s use of e-mail

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 15:05:07

The former secretary of state says she wants the public to see her e-mails, but some Democrats are worried the controversy could damage her strength as a presidential candidate.

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Live: ECB Gives Details on Bond Buys

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 15:15:08

Follow live analysis as ECB President Mario Draghi answers press questions. Mr. Draghi said purchases of government bonds under its program of quantitative easing will start March 9.

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’Stoned to death’

CNN  05/Mar/2015 15:20:04

Gay Syrians tell of fear of ISIS persecution

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Germany Aims to Foster Startups

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 15:40:09

Germany’s government is pushing to expand tax breaks for startups and trying to ease their path to the stock market, in an effort to buck a trend that worries policy makers: a decline in entrepreneurialism.

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US envoy survives Korea knife attack

BBC  05/Mar/2015 15:45:03

A militant Korean nationalist slashes the face of the US ambassador to South Korea, with the North calling it a «knife shower of justice».

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North Korea: knife attack on US ambassador was ’expression of resistance’

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 16:35:08

Attack in Seoul that left Mark Lippert needing 80 stitches was ‘just punishment’ for joint US-South Korea military drills, say state media

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How Did Attacker Get Close Enough to Slash Ambassador?

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 17:25:06

World

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Michael Brown’s family to file wrongful death lawsuit

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 17:40:07

Lawyers for the family of 18-year-old killed in Ferguson said they would file a civil case, a day after DoJ said it would not bring charges against Darren Wilson

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Port workers' families denied medical claims, lawsuit says

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 17:45:08

Spouses of two West Coast dockworkers and a doctor have sued a union health insurance plan for longshoremen, alleging millions of dollars in legitimate unpaid claims in the last two years.  

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Lawmakers demand answers from FDA on superbug response

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 18:05:09

As more infections come to light from tainted scopes, members of Congress are demanding answers from the FDA about what it knew about the risk beforehand and for how long.  

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Thousands flee battle for Iraqi city

BBC  05/Mar/2015 18:20:03

A military operation to retake the Iraqi city of Tikrit from Islamic State forces about 28,000 people to flee their homes, the UN says.

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Ban on rape doc slammed

CNN  05/Mar/2015 18:45:02

Filmmaker: Missed chance to highlight abuses

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Breaking news Family of Alberto Nisman say Argentina prosecutor’s death was homicide

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 19:00:08

Nisman, whose mysterious death in January triggered a political earthquake in Argentina, was found shot dead on 19 January

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Republican Rocky Chavez enters U.S. Senate race in California

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 19:45:09

The assemblyman from Oceanside, a former U.S. Marine colonel, is the first major Republican to enter the race to succeed Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer.  

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Family of Alberto Nisman say Argentine prosecutor was murdered

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 19:55:07

Nisman, whose mysterious death in January triggered a political earthquake in Argentina, was found shot dead on 19 January

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Despite Bush, Rubio has his own wealthy fans

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 20:05:08

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been on his own national tour, quietly expanding his financial base with donors he met during his Senate campaign.

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Republicans accuse Clinton of ’scheme to conceal’ emails from public view

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 20:15:09

State Department officials do not expect 50,000 pages of email to be released for several months, as Clinton – a sole tweet aside – chooses to stay silent

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Wealthy fans could lift Rubio in 2016 race

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 20:20:08

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been on his own national tour, quietly expanding his financial base with donors he met during his Senate campaign.

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Republicans accuse Clinton of ’scheme to conceal’ emails from public view

The Guardian  05/Mar/2015 20:20:08

Officials do not expect 50,000 pages of email to be released for several months, as Clinton – a sole tweet aside – chooses to stay silent

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Despite cash flow to Bush, Rubio wins over donors

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 20:25:07

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been on his own national tour, quietly expanding his financial base with donors he met during his Senate campaign.

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Rubio wins over donors despite cash flow to Bush

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 20:40:07

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been reconnecting with donors he met during his last campaign and courting Sheldon Adelson.

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Are Americans Retiring Too Early?

NBC News  05/Mar/2015 21:20:06

Consumer

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Rubio wins over donors despite cash flow to Bush

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 21:30:07

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been reconnecting with donors from his last campaign and courting Sheldon Adelson.

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Indignant ’John’

CNN  05/Mar/2015 21:40:02

’Jihadi John’ links to London terror network

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’Jihadi John’s’ secrets

CNN  05/Mar/2015 21:55:02

’Jihadi John’ links to London terror network

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States Push toLet BusinessesRefuse to ServeGay CustomersNYT Now

New York Times  05/Mar/2015 22:00:07

Amid deep anxiety among conservatives that the Supreme Court will establish a nationwide right to same-sex marriage, states are taking up bills that would allow businesses and individuals to opt out of serving gay couples on religious grounds.

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Ferguson's black residents tell of fearing arrest when walking outdoors

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 22:00:12

One resident says police seemed to lie in wait. 'You would leave out of your house to go to the store, and might not make it back.'  

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Rubio wins over donors despite cash flow to Bush

Washingtonpost  05/Mar/2015 22:20:06

While Jeb Bush has been conquering the country’s money capitals with high-dollar fundraisers, Sen. Marco Rubio has been reconnecting with donors he met during his last campaign and courting Sheldon Adelson.

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Syria Nusra chief ’killed in strike’

BBC  05/Mar/2015 22:30:10

The military commander of Syria’s al-Nusra Front militant group, Abu Homam al-Shami, is reportedly killed in a suspected air strike.

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Ferguson residents tell of fearing arrest for 'walking black'

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 22:30:19

One black resident says police seemed to lie in wait: 'You would leave out of your house to go to the store, and might not make it back.'  

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Ferguson's black residents say they fear arrest for 'walking black'

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 22:35:10

One black resident says police seemed to lie in wait: 'You would leave out of your house to go to the store, and might not make it back.'  

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Greece vs. Germany: Two Competing National Narratives

Wall Street Journal  05/Mar/2015 22:40:07

Analysis: One reason behind the bitter turn in Greece’s negotiations with its creditors is how the two countries view themselves, writes Stephen Fidler.

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Syria Nusra chief ’killed in strike’

BBC  05/Mar/2015 23:15:03

The military commander of Syria’s al-Nusra Front militant group, Abu Homam al-Shami, is reportedly killed in an air strike.

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Is walking while black cause for arrest in Ferguson?

Los Angeles Times  05/Mar/2015 23:30:13

One black resident says police seemed to lie in wait: 'You would leave out of your house to go to the store, and might not make it back.'  

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India’s anguish

CNN  05/Mar/2015 23:45:02

Painful rape film try to expose big picture

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India’s anguish

CNN  05/Mar/2015 23:50:03

Painful rape film tries to expose big picture

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