The headline news from March 09, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 09, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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France Casts Fate With Ex-Banker

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 00:15:08

French President François Hollande’s shift away from tax-the-rich policies is heavily influenced by economy minister Emmanuel Macron, who vows to be ‘more confrontational.’

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The Relationship between Washington and ISIS: The Evidence

Globalresearch  09/Mar/2015 00:30:06

Reports that US and British aircraft carrying arms to ISIS have been shot down by Iraqi forces have been met with shock and denial in western countries. Few in the Middle East doubt that Washington is playing a ‘double game’ with its proxy armies in Syria

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'We Shall Overcome' rings out on Edmund Pettus Bridge

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 00:40:08

Thousands march in Selma to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a brutal police assault on civil-rights demonstrators that spurred the passage of the Voting Rights Act.  

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Anti-terror operation

CNN  09/Mar/2015 00:55:02

Chad, Niger launch offensive against Boko Haram

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Fissures Showin RepublicanCaucus AfterEarly TestNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 01:25:04

Pay cuts for Medicare physicians, the Highway Trust Fund and the federal Export-Import Bank are among the budget measures that a Republican-controlled Congress will be faced with passing this year.

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Cal State campuses limit admissions as demand surges

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 01:45:08

Cal State Northridge is the latest to make it more difficult to get in. Only 5 of the 23 campuses do not restrict applications.  

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Cal State campuses limit admissions as demand surges

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 01:50:07

Cal State Northridge is the latest to make it more difficult to get in. In 2009, it had 35,000 students. This fall, 58,000 wanted to attend.  

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The Islamic State is starting to fray from within

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 02:05:11

Reports of rising tensions and aggressive recruitment tactics suggest that the militants are struggling to hold together their foreign and local supporters while absorbing battlefield losses.

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The Islamic State appears to fray from within

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 02:20:08

Reports of rising tensions and aggressive recruitment tactics suggest that the militants are struggling to hold together their foreign and local supporters while absorbing battlefield losses.

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Doping in cycling ’still widespread’

BBC  09/Mar/2015 03:15:04

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Nemtsov suspect’s ’suicide’

CNN  09/Mar/2015 03:30:05

Nemtsov suspect kills himself after police standoff

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Solar plane begins epic journey

BBC  09/Mar/2015 04:15:04

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Nemtsov arrests made

CNN  09/Mar/2015 04:20:03

Nemtsov suspect kills himself after police standoff

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Solar plane begins epic journey

BBC  09/Mar/2015 04:25:03

A record-breaking attempt to fly around the world in five months in a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse-2, gets under way in Abu Dhabi.

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FBI Investigates Purported ISIS Hacks of Western Sites

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 04:30:06

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NBC News  09/Mar/2015 04:50:08

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Nemtsov arrests made

CNN  09/Mar/2015 04:55:02

Suspect kills himself after police standoff

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FBI Investigates Purported ISIS Hacks of Western Sites

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 04:55:07

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Race in Iraq and Syria to Shield Art from Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 06:20:06

Archaeologists and preservationists, used to battling mundane enemies like weather and development, lament that in areas held by the Islamic State there is little they can do but document the destruction.

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Doping in cycling ’still widespread’

BBC  09/Mar/2015 08:10:03

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FBI Investigates Possible ISIS Supporters’ Hack of Western Sites

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 09:05:06

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SAE Fraternity Closes Oklahoma Chapter After Racist Video

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 10:00:07

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MH370: Chaos, confusion

CNN  09/Mar/2015 10:20:03

Missing airliner report exposes incompetence

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Graphic video purportedly shows Suge Knight running over man

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 10:40:08

A gruesome security video purports to show former music mogul Suge Knight's truck running over two men in Compton in January, leaving one dead and another injured.  

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Clinton Faces Test of Record as a Women’s AdvocateNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 10:45:04

Donations to the Clinton Foundation from countries with poor records on the rights of women and girls have presented a special kind of appearance problem for Hillary Rodham Clinton, who embodies women’s aspirations to equality.

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Fraternity Closes Oklahoma Chapter After Racist Video

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 11:20:06

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Boris Nemtsov ally: Islamist speculation over murder ‘useful for Kremlin’

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 12:25:07

Ilya Yashin, co-leader of Nemtsov’s opposition party, says investigation of Islamist motives is nonsensical and ‘takes Vladimir Putin out of firing line’

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EPA begins testing air in homes near South Bay Superfund sites

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 12:55:12

Federal officials were prompted by worries that, through a process known as vapor intrusion, pollutants could be evaporating through the soil and into homes and putting residents at risk.  

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Putin reveals secret Crimea takeover

BBC  09/Mar/2015 13:15:03

Russian President Vladimir Putin reveals he planned the annexation of Crimea four days before unidentified gunmen appeared in the region.

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Clinton Faces Test of Record as a Women’s AdvocateNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 13:15:05

Donations to the Clinton Foundation from nations with poor records on women’s rights are causing problems for a candidate expected to run in part as the embodiment of women’s aspirations.

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Islamic State appears to fray from within

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 13:15:16

Reports of rising tensions and aggressive recruitment tactics suggest that the militants are struggling to hold together their foreign and local supporters while absorbing battlefield losses.

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Islamic State appears to fray from within

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 13:45:11

Reports of aggressive recruitment tactics and tensions suggest that the militants are struggling to hold together supporters while absorbing battlefield losses.

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What Are 5G Wireless Networks?

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 13:50:12

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Cycling Leaders Let Doping, Armstrong Flourish, Report Says

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 14:25:14

Cycling officials let doping flourish and broke their own rules so Lance Armstrong could cheat his way to becoming the superstar the sport badly needed, according to a scathing report into its drug culture.

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Solar Plane Takes Off on Global Flight

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 14:35:15

With its wings stretched wide to catch the sun’s energy, a Swiss-made solar-powered aircraft took off from Abu Dhabi just after daybreak, in a historic first attempt to fly around the world without a drop of fossil fuel.

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Fraternity Closes Oklahoma Chapter After Racist Video

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 14:45:16

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Putin reveals secret Crimea plot

BBC  09/Mar/2015 15:05:03

Vladimir Putin admits for the first time that Russia’s annexation of Crimea began weeks before its disputed referendum on self-determination.

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U.N. ReportCites AlarmingLevel of Attackson WomenNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 15:15:04

About 35 percent of women worldwide said they had experienced violence, whether physical, sexual, or both, a United Nations report finds.

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Twist in terror hunt

CNN  09/Mar/2015 15:50:01

Policewoman among 4 held over Coulibaly links

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’You Are Disgraceful’: Oklahoma Boots Frat After Racist Video

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 16:05:06

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AEG, falling behind in fight for NFL stadium, takes the gloves off

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 16:15:08

'The meek may inherit the earth, but they won't own a football team in Los Angeles,' says Marc Ganis, a Chicago-based stadium consultant who helped orchestrate the departure of the Rams and Raiders from L.A.  

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France Casts Fate With Ex-Banker

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 16:45:07

French President François Hollande’s shift away from tax-the-rich policies is heavily influenced by Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron, who vows to be “more confrontational.”

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Obamacare’s cost falling as fewer receive coverage

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 17:10:07

The Congressional Budget Office said the Affordable Care Act will cost 11 percent less over the next 10 years because fewer people will sign up for Medicaid and federally-subsidized insurance under the health-care law.

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Live: Apple Watch ‘Spring Forward’ Event

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 17:30:10

Apple’s “spring forward” announcement gets underway around 1 p.m. ET today. The Journal is live blogging the Apple Watch event with news and analysis.

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Obamacare’s cost to be 11% less than projections

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 17:35:06

The Congressional Budget Office said the Affordable Care Act will cost less over the next 10 years because fewer people will sign up for Medicaid and federally subsidized insurance under the health-care law’s marketplaces.

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Live: Apple Watch ‘Spring Forward’ Event

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 17:35:08

Apple’s “spring forward” announcement gets under way around 1 p.m. ET today. The Journal is live blogging the Apple Watch event with news and analysis.

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Live Apple Watch launches in San Francisco

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 17:45:07

Live coverage as Apple chief executive Tim Cook launches the Apple Watch at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. But is a new MacBook Air or rebranded Beats Music also on the cards?

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Live: Apple to Unveil Smartwatch

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 17:45:08

Apple’s gathering in San Francisco is aimed at shedding more light on the Apple Watch, including details about pricing for the higher-end versions. The Journal is live blogging the event with news and analysis.

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Dramatic turn in terror hunt

CNN  09/Mar/2015 17:50:02

Policewoman among 4 held over Coulibaly links

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Live Apple Watch launches in San Francisco

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 18:00:07

Live coverage as Apple chief executive Tim Cook launches the Apple Watch at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. Is a new MacBook Air or rebranded Beats Music also on the cards?

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U.N. ReportCites AlarmingLevel of Attackson WomenNYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 18:05:04

Despite progress for women on other fronts, violence is a persistent problem, with about 35 percent of women saying they have been attacked, a United Nations report says.

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Obamacare’s cost to be 11% less than projections

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 18:15:09

The Congressional Budget Office said the Affordable Care Act will cost less over the next decade 10 years because insurance premiums are rising more slowly and fewer people will sign up for the law.

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Live: Apple to Unveil Smartwatch Details

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 18:15:13

Apple’s gathering Monday is aimed at shedding more light on the Apple Watch, including details about pricing for the higher-end versions. The Journal is live blogging the event.

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ISIS ’trashes fresh site’

CNN  09/Mar/2015 18:40:03

First Mosul and now ancient site of Khorsabad

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Obamacare’s cost to be 11% less than projections

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 18:55:08

The Congressional Budget Office said the Affordable Care Act will cost less over the next decade because insurance premiums are rising more slowly and fewer people will sign up for coverage.

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Oklahoma fraternity’s ’racists and bigots’ condemned as campus protests grow

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 18:55:09

David Boren says Sigma Alpha Epsilon would not be welcome on campus after video emerged of fraternity members chanting racial slurs against black people

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Fraternity’s ’racists and bigots’ condemned as Oklahoma protests grow

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 19:00:08

David Boren says Sigma Alpha Epsilon would not be welcome on campus after video emerged of frat members chanting racial slurs

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Fraternity’s ’racists and bigots’ denounced as Oklahoma protests grow

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 19:05:06

David Boren says Sigma Alpha Epsilon would not be welcome on campus after video emerged of frat members chanting racial slurs

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’Racists and bigots’ denounced as Oklahoma protests grow

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 19:15:06

David Boren says Sigma Alpha Epsilon would not be welcome on campus after video emerged of frat members chanting racial slurs

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Live: Apple Unveiling Smartwatch Details

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 19:15:08

Apple’s gathering Monday is aimed at shedding more light on the Apple Watch, including details about pricing for the higher-end versions. The Journal is live blogging the event.

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Black campus activist group got racist fraternity video from tipster

Los Angeles Times  09/Mar/2015 19:20:08

The University of Oklahoma president vows Sigma Alpha Epsilon will never return. University and national fraternity officials immediately shut down the chapter.  

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Live: Apple Unveils Smartwatch Details

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 19:45:09

Apple’s gathering Monday is aimed at shedding more light on the Apple Watch, including details about pricing for the higher-end versions. The Journal is live blogging the event.

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Live: Apple Unveils Smartwatch Details

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 19:55:07

Apple on Monday showed off its much-anticipated watch, which goes on sale April 24 at prices ranging from $349 to more than $10,000.

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France Casts Fate With Ex-Banker

Wall Street Journal  09/Mar/2015 20:00:12

French President François Hollande’s shift away from tax-the-rich policies is heavily influenced by Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron, who vows to be “more confrontational.”

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Obama Angry as Republicans Contact Iran on Nuclear Talks NYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 20:20:04

The letter, signed by 47 Republican senators, warns Iran’s leaders that a nuclear agreement now being negotiated by the Obama administration may not last without congressional approval.

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Obama Angry as Republicans Contact Iran on Nuclear Talks NYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 20:25:03

A letter signed by 47 Republican senatorswarns Iran’s leaders that a nuclear agreement now being negotiated by the Obama administration may not last without congressional approval.

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Murder suspect’s medal

CNN  09/Mar/2015 20:35:02

Putin honors suspect in polonium poisoning

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G.O.P. SenatorsContact Iran onTalks; WhiteHouse Angry NYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 21:05:03

A letter signed by 47 Republican senatorswarns Iran’s leaders that a nuclear agreement now being negotiated by the Obama administration may not last without congressional approval.

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GOP letter to Iran angers White House

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 22:15:07

The Obama administration accused the 47 senators who signed the letter of conspiring with Iranian hard-liners, who oppose talks to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program, and suggested their goal was to push the U.S. into a military conflict.

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Obama mocks Congress letter to Iran

BBC  09/Mar/2015 22:25:02

US President Barack Obama criticises a letter from Republican senators to Iran, accusing them of «interfering» in ongoing nuclear talks.

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Hillary Clinton eyes campaign launch in early April with plans to staff up in Iowa

The Guardian  09/Mar/2015 22:30:09

Clinton campaign plans to hire as many as 40 staffers in Iowa at the start of April, sources tell Guardian

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GOP letter to Iran angers White House

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 22:45:08

The Obama administration accused the 47 senators who signed the letter of conspiring with Iranian hardliners, who oppose talks to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program, and suggested their goal was to push the U.S. into a military conflict.

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G.O.P. SenatorsContact Iran onTalks; WhiteHouse Angry NYT Now

New York Times  09/Mar/2015 22:55:04

A letter signed by 47 senators warns Iran’s leaders that a nuclear agreement now being negotiated by the Obama administration may not last without congressional approval.

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GOP letter to Iran deepens White House ire

Washingtonpost  09/Mar/2015 23:05:07

An already heated battle between the Obama administration and Republicans over negotiations to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program grew more tense when 47 Republican senators sent a letter to Iran designed to kill any potential deal.

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NBC/WSJ Poll: Nearly 60% Looking For Change in ’16. But Will They Get It?

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 23:40:07

Elections

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Poll: Nearly 60% Looking For Change in ’16. Will They Get It?

NBC News  09/Mar/2015 23:45:06

Elections

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