The archive of all headlines from August 08, 2015, organized by time of publication.
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In a stunning conclusion to a harrowing trial, jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, and the Aurora, Colo., gunman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. L.A. Now
Jurors deliberated for less than a day before deciding to spare James E. Holmes, who was convicted in July of killing 12 people, the death penalty.
Jurors spent two days deciding between life or death for man convicted in 2012 shooting rampage in Colorado movie theater
The shocking decision came after jurors in his trial for a 2012 movie theater shooting deliberated for two days and failed to reach a unanimous vote
In a stunning conclusion to a harrowing trial, jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, and the Aurora, Colo., gunman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. L.A. Now
On social issues from abortion to same-sex marriage, much of the 2016 Republican field has now taken positions that are at odds with mainstream American opinion, which may mean problems in the general election.
Many details of the Los Angeles-based architect's vision remain under wraps. What does that mean for public input and federal funding?
A jury deliberated for less than a day before rejecting the death penalty for James E. Holmes, who was convicted in July of killing 12 people.
Republican activist Erick Erickson, organiser of high-profile event, says mogul went ’bridge too far’ in suggesting Fox debate moderator had been menstruating
Republican activist Erick Erickson, organiser of high-profile event, says mogul went ’bridge too far’ in suggesting debate moderator had been menstruating
Conservative activist Erick Erickson, organiser of high-profile event, says mogul went ’bridge too far’ in suggesting debate moderator had been menstruating
The bid to boost achievement for students at low-performing schools apparently involves the Broad, Keck and Walton Family foundations. An expansion would likely face a political fight. L.A. Now
Conservative activist Erick Erickson, organiser of high-profile event, says mogul went ’bridge too far’ in suggesting debate moderator had been menstruating
The bid to boost achievement for students at low-performing schools apparently involves the Broad, Keck and Walton Family foundations. An expansion would likely face a political fight. TRAIL GUIDE
Several candidates took hard-line stances on abortion, and Donald Trump refused to renounce his past descriptions of women as “fat pigs.”
Southeast Asia is emerging as a new recruiting frontier for the Sunni Muslim extremist group. Says one admirer: «Now is the time to return to Islamic glory, like we experienced in the old days." Education
Several candidates took hard-line stances on abortion, and Donald Trump refused to renounce his past descriptions of some women as “fat pigs.”
Southeast Asia is emerging as a new recruiting frontier for the Sunni Muslim extremist group. Says one admirer: «Now is the time to return to Islamic glory, like we experienced in the old days." County Government
2016 Election
Thousands of inmates live in an environment described in a 2014 federal report as 'dimly lit, vermin-infested, noisy, unsanitary, cramped and crowded.' For people who already are mentally ill, the surroundings can push them closer to the edge of suicide. Men’s Central Jail
Donald J. Trump’s suggestion that Megyn Kelly, a Fox News journalist, had forcefully questioned him at the Republican presidential debate because she was menstruating cost him a speaking slot Saturday night at an influential gathering of conservatives in Atlanta.
Donald J. Trump’s suggestion that Megyn Kelly, a Fox News journalist, had forcefully questioned him at the Republican presidential debate because she was menstruating cost him a speaking slot Saturday at an influential gathering of conservatives in Atlanta.
The upstart West Coast studio is acting like no other Hollywood system before it -- emphasizing an experimental, quick-hit approach to filmmaking with a heavy assist from data science to spread its content across the Web. Buzzfeed videos are quick, cheap and experimental
Michael Brown Shooting
The upstart West Coast studio is acting like no other Hollywood system before it — emphasizing an experimental, quick-hit approach to filmmaking with a heavy assist from data science to spread its content across the Web. At the Buzzfeed offices in L.A
‘Frustrated’ prosecutor apologizes for life in prison sentence over death penalty for James Holmes but many express relief that three-year legal saga is over
Michael Brown Shooting
Departure of Nixon ‘dirty trickster’ follows controversy over Kelly remark as candidate says aide ‘wanted to use campaign for his own publicity’
Fifty years ago, when rioters set Watts on fire, the neighborhood was nearly all black. Today, Latinos make up more than 70% of the population. CALIFORNIA POLITICS
“We’ve crossed that Rubicon, where his behavior becomes about us, not just him,” the senator said of his fellow candidate.