The headline news from February 11, 2015

The archive of all headlines from February 11, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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‘Aibo’ Dog Owners Feel Abandoned

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 01:45:07

Aibo enthusiasts are running in circles seeking help for their aged robotic pets, many of which are suffering from failing joints.

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More Democrats say they'll skip Netanyahu's speech to Congress

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 01:55:10

Furor continues to grow over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's agreement to address a joint session of Congress.  

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Syrian ‘Monuments Men’ Race to Protect Antiquities as Looting Bankrolls Terror

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 02:10:09

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Brian Williams NBC suspends news anchor for six months over helicopter story

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 02:20:07

Network says actions of TV host were ‘wrong and completely inappropriate’ and he is being taken off-air without pay

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Brian Williams suspended amid Iraq war scandal

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 02:20:09

The 'NBC Nightly News' anchor is suspended for six months without pay as a public relations crisis for the network continues to escalate.  

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NBC SuspendsBrian Williamsfor 6 MonthsWithout PayNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 02:25:02

The suspension, which came after he acknowledged exaggerating his role in a helicopter incident in Iraq, culminated a rapid and startling fall from grace for Mr. Williams, who at age 55 was the head of the highest-rated evening news show.

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NBC suspends Brian Williams for 6 months

Washingtonpost  11/Feb/2015 02:35:06

The network announced the immediate suspension, without pay, as questions swirl around statements Williams made about his reporting in Iraq, New Orleans and other places in the past decade.

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Brian Williams suspended over exaggerated war tale

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 02:40:09

The 'NBC Nightly News' anchor is suspended for six months without pay as a public relations crisis for the network continues to escalate.  

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Brian Williams NBC suspends news anchor for six months over helicopter story

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 03:05:06

Network says actions of TV news anchor were ‘wrong and completely inappropriate’ and he is being taken off-air without pay

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Obama to Seek War Power Bill From Congress, to Fight ISISNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 03:25:06

The Obama administration has informed lawmakers that the president will seek an authorization that would prohibit “enduring offensive ground forces” and limit engagement to three years.

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Last US Islamic State hostage killed

BBC  11/Feb/2015 03:55:03

The US confirms the death of aid worker Kayla Mueller, the last US hostage known to be held by Islamic State militants in Syria.

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Syrians Race to Save Art as Looting Bankrolls Terror

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 04:00:08

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Israelis wonder if Netanyahu's tussle with Obama is too big a risk

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 04:15:08

A former ambassador calls the breach of protocol 'the sort of thing that leaves scars.' But the prime minister downplays any chance of long-term problems.  

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Israelis wonder if tussle with Obama is too big a risk

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 04:20:08

A former ambassador calls Netanyahu's breach of protocol 'the sort of thing that leaves scars.' But the prime minister downplays any chance of long-term problems.  

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Israelis second-guess Netanyahu's tussle with Obama

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 04:25:09

A former ambassador calls Netanyahu's breach of protocol 'the sort of thing that leaves scars.' But the prime minister downplays any chance of long-term problems.  

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Kayla Mueller mourned

CNN  11/Feb/2015 04:30:04

Kayla Mueller’s body identified in ISIS photo

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US warns Putin before Ukraine talks

BBC  11/Feb/2015 04:35:01

President Obama warns Russia that it will face greater costs if it continues its «aggressive actions» in Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Belarus.

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U.S. may slow exit of troops from Afghanistan

Washingtonpost  11/Feb/2015 05:05:06

In a sign of the significant security challenges for Afghan forces following the end of U.S. and NATO combat missions, the Obama administration is examining a change to the goal of cutting troop levels in half by the end of this year.

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Kayla’s Friends and Family: The World is Better Because of Her

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 05:10:08

ISIS Terror

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Kayla Mueller mourned

CNN  11/Feb/2015 05:40:03

Hostage’s body identified in ISIS photo

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Syrians Race to Save Art as Looting Funds Terror

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 06:15:07

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Handwriting Isn’t Dead—Smart Pens and Styluses Are Saving It

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 07:25:07

New connected pens and improved styluses make your handwritten notes available on all your devices. Joanna Stern tries out the leading implements.

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Syrians Race to Save Art as Looting Funds Terror

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 08:05:09

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Minsk summit

CNN  11/Feb/2015 08:10:02

Leaders gather in Minsk for further Ukraine talks

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Syrians Race to Protect Antiquities

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 08:10:08

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Brian Williams NBC suspends news anchor for six months over helicopter story

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 08:30:07

Network says actions of TV news anchor were ‘wrong and completely inappropriate’

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An end to bloodshed?

CNN  11/Feb/2015 09:45:01

Leaders gather in Minsk for further Ukraine talks

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Kayla’s Friends and Family: The World Is Better Because of Her

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 09:45:06

ISIS Terror

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Casualties climb before Ukraine talks

BBC  11/Feb/2015 10:35:02

More than 20 people have died in violence in eastern Ukraine as the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany prepare for peace talks.

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An end to bloodshed?

CNN  11/Feb/2015 11:10:02

Leaders gather in Minsk for Ukraine crisis summit

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Political Cloutin Mexico,Homes in theUnited StatesNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 11:10:05

The properties stand in contrast to the working-man image promoted by José Murat Casab, a longtime party insider, and his son, a top housing official.

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What You Need To Know About the ’American Sniper’ Trial

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 11:10:09

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What You Need to Know About the ’American Sniper’ Trial

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 11:20:06

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Mediterranean sinking kills 200

BBC  11/Feb/2015 11:40:03

More than 200 migrants are dead after their boats sank in the Mediterranean, in the second such tragedy in less than a week, the UN says.

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Political Cloutin Mexico,Homes in theUnited StatesNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 12:00:05

The properties contrast with the working-man image promoted by José Murat Casab, a longtime insider in the Institutional Revolutionary Party, and his son, a top housing official.

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Migrant sinking in Med kills 200

BBC  11/Feb/2015 12:25:04

More than 200 migrants are dead after their boats sank in the Mediterranean, in the second such tragedy in less than a week, the UN says.

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Syrians Race to Protect Antiquities

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 13:45:14

Ancient sites are being plundered and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates widespread trafficking in artifacts.

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Migrant sinking in Med ’kills 300’

BBC  11/Feb/2015 13:50:02

More than 300 migrants are feared dead after their boats sink in the Mediterranean, in the second such tragedy in less than a week, the UN says.

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Syrians Race to Protect Antiquities

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 13:50:09

Ancient sites are being looted and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates trafficking in artifacts. Syria’s “monuments men,” a group of academics, archaeologists and volunteers, are seeking to halt the plunder at its source.

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#MuslimLivesMatter: North Carolina shooting leaves three dead as suspect arrested

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 14:05:06

White man, 46, charged with murder after three students killed at housing complex near University of North Carolina campus

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North Carolina shooting leaves three dead as suspect arrested

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 14:10:08

White man, 46, charged with murder after three students killed at housing complex near University of North Carolina campus

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‘Monuments Men’ Seek to Halt Syrian Plunder

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 14:10:09

Ancient sites are being looted and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates trafficking in artifacts. Syria’s “monuments men,” a group of academics, archaeologists and volunteers, are seeking to halt the plunder at its source.

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Three Muslim students dead in North Carolina shooting as suspect arrested

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 14:15:07

White man, 46, charged with murder after three students killed at housing complex near University of North Carolina campus

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Three Muslim students dead in North Carolina shooting as suspect arrested

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 14:20:08

Hashtag #MuslimLivesMatter trends as man, 46, charged with murder after killing at housing complex near University of North Carolina campus

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Political Cloutin Mexico,Homes in theUnited StatesNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 14:25:03

The properties contrast with the working-man image promoted by José Murat Casab, a longtime insider in the Institutional Revolutionary Party, and his son, a housing official.

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Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 14:25:16

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Three Muslim students shot dead in North Carolina

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 14:30:08

Hashtag #MuslimLivesMatter trends as man, 46, charged with murder after killing at housing complex near University of North Carolina campus

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‘Monuments Men’ Seek to Halt Syrian Plunder

Wall Street Journal  11/Feb/2015 14:30:09

Ancient sites are being looted and damaged in battle as Islamic State escalates trafficking in artifacts. Syria’s “monuments men,” a group of academics, archaeologists and volunteers, are seeking to halt the plunder at its source.

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U.S. may change troop timeline in Afghanistan

Washingtonpost  11/Feb/2015 15:15:07

The options under discussion would not alter what is perhaps the most important date in President Obama’s plan: ending the U.S. military mission entirely by the time he steps down in 2017.

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Man Charged With Murder of Three Muslims Near UNC

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 15:25:08

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Three Muslims Killed Near UNC, Man Charged With Murder

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 15:30:07

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Migrant tragedy in Med ’kills 300’

BBC  11/Feb/2015 15:45:03

More than 300 migrants are feared dead after trying to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa just days after a similar tragedy.

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Three People Killed Near UNC, Man Charged With Murder

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 15:50:07

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Obama, Netanyahu rift scaring Israelis

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 16:05:09

The escalating tension between the nations' leaders is beginning to heighten fear of long-term damage to Israel's most vital friendship.  

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Obama seeks war powers to fight Islamic State

Washingtonpost  11/Feb/2015 16:20:07

Calling the group “a grave threat to … national security,” the president asked Congress for authority to use the military, the first time he has requested approval for such action in his six-year presidency.

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Obama seeks sweeping Isis authority amid infighting over open-ended war

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 17:10:07

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Obama seeks Isis authority amid infighting over open-ended war

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 17:15:07

President faces mounting opposition from Republicans and Democrats to draft bill that requests three-year authorisation for use of military force against Isis

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Obama SeeksCongressionalAuthorizationfor ISIS FightNYT Now

New York Times  11/Feb/2015 17:30:05

President Obama’s proposal would avoid a large-scale invasion and occupation but could include limited ground operations by American forces.

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GOP leaders split on Homeland Security funding

Washingtonpost  11/Feb/2015 18:15:07

House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell disagree over how to avoid the department’s shutdown amid a fight with Obama over immigration reform.

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Rejoining the Fight: The Link Between Guantanamo and ISIS

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 19:30:07

ISIS Terror

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Edison's plans to cut jobs, hire foreign workers is assailed

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 19:35:07

The Southland's largest utility says it is laying off about 400 employees, with an additional 100 leaving voluntarily.  

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Edison's plan to lay off employees, hire foreign workers is assailed

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 19:45:09

The Southland's largest utility says it is laying off about 400 employees, with an additional 100 leaving voluntarily.  

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Costa captain guilty of manslaughter

BBC  11/Feb/2015 20:10:02

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is found guilty of the manslaughter of 32 people who died in the 2012 ferry sinking.

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Obama seeks Isis authority amid infighting over open-ended war

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 20:10:08

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Costa captain guilty of manslaughter

BBC  11/Feb/2015 20:20:03

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is found guilty of the manslaughter of 32 people who died in the 2012 cruise liner sinking.

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16 years for 32 deaths

CNN  11/Feb/2015 20:30:03

Costa Concordia captain gets 16 years in jail

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Keystone pipeline goes to vote in Republican defiance of Obama veto threat

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 20:40:08

Republicans in Congress are set to approve the controversial pipeline on Wednesday with a White House veto almost guaranteed after passage

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16 years for 32 deaths

CNN  11/Feb/2015 20:45:03

Costa Concordia disaster captain jailed

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Costa captain guilty of manslaughter

BBC  11/Feb/2015 20:45:03

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is jailed for 16 years for the manslaughter of 32 people who died when the cruise ship sank in 2012.

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Watch Live: Obama Speaks on ISIS War Powers Request

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 21:35:06

ISIS Terror

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Hostage’s horror

CNN  11/Feb/2015 21:40:02

Source: Kayla Mueller may have been ISIS bride

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Obama: ISIS Request Not About ’Another Ground War’

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 21:50:08

ISIS Terror

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Obama’s party threatens alliance against ’carte blanche’ power to wage Isis war

The Guardian  11/Feb/2015 22:15:08

Democrats raise prospect of joining with ‘strange bedfellows’ in the Republican party to challenge authorisation for war

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Obama asks Congress for ability to use ground troops against Islamic State

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 22:20:08

The president says a long-term ground deployment isn't necessary to defeat the terrorist organization.  

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Obama opens door to use of ground troops against Islamic State

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 22:25:08

The president is asking Congress for explicit authorization to fight the terrorist organization and says a long-term ground deployment isn't necessary.  

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Here’s How Obama Has Evolved on ISIS Threat

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 22:30:07

ISIS Terror

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Here’s How Obama’s Stance on ISIS Has Changed Over Time

NBC News  11/Feb/2015 22:45:07

ISIS Terror

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West Coast ports to stop unloading cargo for four days amid labor dispute

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 23:45:08

Shipping companies say they don¿t want to pay overtime to workers who they allege have deliberately slowed operations.  

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West Coast ports to stop unloading cargo for four days amid labor dispute

Los Angeles Times  11/Feb/2015 23:50:08

Shipping companies say they don't want to pay overtime to workers who they allege have deliberately slowed operations.  

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Costa captain gets 16-year sentence

BBC  11/Feb/2015 23:55:03

Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is jailed for 16 years for the manslaughter of 32 people who died when the cruise ship sank in 2012.

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