The archive of all headlines from May 08, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Rolling coverage of the results of the UK general election 2015, including the exit poll, the results as they come in, and all the best reaction, comment and analysis
Rolling coverage of the results of the UK general election 2015, including parties urging caution over first numbers putting the Conservatives ahead and Sunderland becoming first constituency to declare
Latest results as they come in from all 650 constituencies. First results in the 2015 UK general election are expected shortly after 11pm. We will have live summaries and full count details for every seat in the country, as they come in
The results suggested the Tories will win 316 seats in the 650-member Parliament, leaving them in need of allies to cobble together a majority and retain the prime minister’s seat.
The measure, which passed 98 to 1, is expected to succeed in the House, perhaps as early as next week. Only Sen. Tom Cotton cast a negative vote on final passage. BUSINESS L.A. Times parent to buy San Diego paper, expanding reach in Southern California
Tribune Publishing announces it will pay $85 million in a cash-and-stock deal for the U-T San Diego and eight community weeklies. Austin Beutner, right, will serve as publisher of both papers. Nation Senate passes bill to give Congress a say in any Iran nuclear deal
Tribune Publishing announces it will pay $85 million in a cash-and-stock deal for the U-T San Diego and eight community weeklies. Austin Beutner will serve as publisher of both papers. Nation Senate passes bill to give Congress a say in any Iran nuclear deal
Tribune Publishing announces it will pay $85 million in a cash-and-stock deal for the U-T San Diego and eight community weeklies. Austin Beutner will serve as publisher of both papers. L.A. Now California men charged as ringleaders of nationwide prescription drug plot
Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have agreed to update borrowers’ reports within the next three months to reflect the cancellation of debts after bankruptcy.
Exit polls and partial results after a vote to pick the next Parliament showed the Conservative Party with a commanding margin, just short of a majority and in a strong position to return to power.
Exit polls and partial results showed the Conservative Party with a commanding margin, and Labor leader Ed Miliband delivered what amounted to a concession speech early Friday morning.
Fourteen officers sent racist, sexist and homophobic texts. Investigators will determine whether some convictions must be overturned or pending cases dismissed. BUSINESS L.A. Times parent to buy San Diego paper, expanding reach in Southern California
Fourteen officers sent racist, sexist and homophobic texts. Investigators will determine whether some convictions must be overturned or pending cases dismissed. Crime & Courts Police denounced at Venice town hall session on homeless man's shooting
With most seats accounted for, the BBC forecast Friday morning that the Conservatives would win 325 total seats — enough for a working majority.
With most seats accounted for, the BBC forecast Friday morning that Conservatives would win 325 total seats — enough for a working majority.
With most seats accounted for, the BBC forecast Friday that Prime Minister David Cameron’s party would win 325 seats — enough for a working majority.
Even if his party falls short of a majority, David Cameron appears all but certain to remain prime minister, projections and partial results suggested.
With most of Britain’s seats accounted for, the BBC forecast that Prime Minister David Cameron’s party would win 325 seats — enough for a working majority.
Fourteen officers sent racist, sexist and homophobic texts. Investigators will determine whether some convictions must be overturned or pending cases dismissed. Europe Conservatives poised to return to power in Britain
With most seats accounted for, the BBC forecast Friday that Prime Minister David Cameron’s party would win 325 seats — enough for a working majority.
The Conservatives may have won 325 seats in Parliament, enough for a majority. The Guardian newspaper says the result «probably represents the biggest surprise in a general election since 1945." L.A. Now 3,000 cases possibly affected by S.F. police texting, D.A. says
With his party closing in on a majority, David Cameron appears all but certain to remain prime minister, according to projections and partial results.
Many residents limit their showers to three minutes, yet they see new attractions beckoning tourists with little apparent regard for water conservation. Europe Conservatives poised to return to power in Britain
David Cameron appears all but certain to remain prime minister, according to partial results, in a stunning disappointment for the opposition Labour Party and its leader, Ed Miliband, who stepped down.
The result defies pre-election opinion polls that suggested a tight race between the Tories and Labour, and it gives David Cameron a second term as prime minister.
Labor Party leader Ed Miliband conceded defeat as Prime Minister David Cameron’s party won 326 seats in the 650-member parliament.
Labor Party leader Ed Miliband conceded defeat as Prime Minister David Cameron’s party won 326 seats in the 650-member parliament.
Many residents limit their showers to three minutes, yet they see new attractions beckoning tourists with little apparent regard for water conservation. Europe 6 lessons drawn from Cameron's knock-your-socks-off victory
Defying the polls, Cameron's Conservatives defeat Ed Miliband's Labor by 327-232 seats. BUSINESS U.S. economy adds 223,000 jobs in April; jobless rate dips to 5.4%
Baltimore Unrest
Prime Minister David Cameron secured a second term, with enough seats in the House of Commons to act on his agenda without having to rely on smaller parties.
Changes rippled across British politics Friday as Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron embraced a solid election victory and three opposition leaders found themselves out of jobs. Nation Justice Dept. opens civil rights investigation of Baltimore police
Baltimore Unrest
Cameron is expected in a new term as prime minister to face fresh challenges, including a vibrant separatist movement in Scotland, difficult taxing and spending questions at home and uncertainty surrounding Britain's role in Europe and the rest of the world. Nation Justice Dept. opens civil rights investigation of Baltimore police
A State Department viral video has become a flash point in a debate over how far the U.S. should go in engaging with a barbaric adversary online.
Cameron is expected in a new term as prime minister to face fresh challenges, including a vibrant separatist movement in Scotland, difficult taxing and spending questions at home and uncertainty surrounding Britain's role in Europe and the rest of the world. L.A. Now Hail, rain, snow and wind whip Southern California
The prime minister’s party won 331 seats of the 650-member Parliament, forcing his main political rivals to step down.
The prime minister’s Conservative Party won 331 seats, an outright majority, forcing his political rivals to step down.
California Drought
California Drought
Comar is now finishing up an appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, California arguing that claims of immunity don’t apply to political leaders who commit acts of aggression that are illegal under international law, particularly when those decisions were made under false WMD pretenses.
Los Angeles is set to become the first city in the nation to enact seismic standards for new cellphone towers, part of a new effort to strengthen communications infrastructure in preparation for the next big quake. Europe With Cameron's sweeping victory in Britain, 3 rivals quit party posts
Prime Minister David Cameron secured a second term, with enough seats in the House of Commons to act on his agenda without having to rely on smaller parties.
“Welcome to ISIS Land,” a State Department propaganda video that went viral, has become a flash point in a debate over how far the U.S. should go to engage a barbaric adversary online.
Los Angeles becomes the first city in the nation to enact seismic standards for new cellphone towers, part of a new effort to strengthen communications infrastructure in preparation for the next big quake. Europe With Cameron's sweeping victory in Britain, 3 rivals quit party posts
Prime Minister David Cameron faces severe challenges to his nation’s identity and place in the world.
For a third time, jurors said that they could not reach a verdict on the defendant accused of killing the six-year-old boy, whose case has haunted New York City since 1979.
Labour leader Ed Miliband and Lib Dems’ Nick Clegg resign after Conservative win as SNP wins 56 out of 59 seats in Scotland
For a third time, jurors said that they could not reach a verdict on the defendant accused of killing the six-year-old boy, whose case has haunted New York City since 1979.
Baltimore lieutenant Brian Rice used his position to threaten ‘heads will roll’ if officers did not arrest his ex-girlfriend’s husband, court documents reveal
A judge declared a mistrial in the Etan Patz case on Friday, and jurors later said a lone holdout would not vote to convict Pedro Hernandez.
Los Angeles becomes the first city in the nation to enact seismic standards for new cellphone towers, part of a new effort to strengthen communications infrastructure in preparation for the next big quake. L.A. Now Hail, rain, snow and wind whip Southern California
Los Angeles becomes the first city in the nation to enact seismic standards for new cellphone towers, part of a new effort to strengthen communications infrastructure in preparation for the next big quake. Afghanistan & Pakistan Helicopter carrying foreign diplomats crashes in Pakistan