The headline news from April 12, 2015

The archive of all headlines from April 12, 2015, organized by time of publication.

Back to archive list

Obama to Discuss Meeting With Cuban President Castro

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 00:15:06

U.S.-Cuba Relations

Go to website

Obama in historic talks with Castro but Cuban leader in no mood for love-in

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 00:30:10

Leaders of US and Cuba meet for first time in more than 50 years and discuss steps to improve relations at Summit of the Americas

Go to website

Obama Discusses Meeting With Cuban President Castro

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 00:35:07

U.S.-Cuba Relations

Go to website

Summit of the AmericasObama in historic talks with Castro but Cuban leader in no mood for love-in

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 00:45:07

In Panama, leaders of US and Cuba meet for first time in more than 50 years and discuss steps to improve relations

Go to website

Here comes Hillary’Convince us you’re not just the anointed one’: Iowa waits for Clinton

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 01:25:08

As the former secretary of state prepares to begin her run for president, Democrats in the Hawkeye state – likely opponents as well as voters – insist she will not have it easy

Go to website

Obama, Raul Castro strike optimistic tone at historic sit-down meeting

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 01:30:12

It is the most substantive contact between the two men to date, and the first sit-down meeting between an American and Cuban president in more than half a century. L.A. Now Doctors at University of California health clinics go on strike

Go to website

’Cuba Is Not a Threat’: Obama Recaps Historic Castro Talk

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 02:30:10

U.S.-Cuba Relations

Go to website

Obama slams GOP lawmakers as trying to 'short-circuit' Iran talks

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 02:30:13

The president says he is 'absolutely positive' that the diplomatic course he has pursued is 'the best way to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.' Mexico & the Americas Obama, Raul Castro strike optimistic tone at historic sit-down meeting

Go to website

A new era

CNN  12/Apr/2015 02:40:03

Go to website

Obama slams GOP lawmakers as trying to 'short-circuit' Iran talks

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 03:25:11

The president says he is 'absolutely positive' that the diplomatic course he has pursued is 'the best way to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.' Mexico & the Americas Obama calls for respect, Raul Castro for patience in historic talks

Go to website

Obama calls for respect, Raul Castro for patience in historic talks

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 03:30:14

For the first time in more than half a century, the presidents of the United States and Cuba meet face to face. Middle East Obama slams GOP lawmakers as trying to 'short-circuit' Iran talks

Go to website

Stockholm’s Secret Island Escapes

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 03:35:10

As spring returns to Sweden’s capital, locals ferry off to favorite idylls like Utö and Finnhamn in the city’s sprawling archipelago.

Go to website

Tenants of Hollywood high-rise fear eviction amid legal dispute

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 03:50:11

The disagreement between the city of Los Angeles and developer CIM Group goes back to a 2012 decision. But residents fear they have mere days left in their homes. Mexico & the Americas Obama calls for respect, Raul Castro for patience in historic talks

Go to website

Tenants of Hollywood high-rise fear eviction amid legal dispute

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 03:55:09

The disagreement between the city of Los Angeles and developer CIM Group goes back to a 2012 decision. But residents fear they have mere days left in their homes. Mexico & the Americas Historic meeting: President Obama calls for respect, Raul Castro for patience

Go to website

Obama: U.S. can ‘turn the page’ on history with Cuba

Washingtonpost  12/Apr/2015 04:05:07

After a historic meeting with Cuban President Raúl Castro, Obama said the nations’ immediate task is to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana after decades of official estrangement.

Go to website

Summit of the AmericasObama in historic talks with Castro but Cuban leader in no mood for love-in

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 05:20:09

In Panama, leaders discuss steps to improve relations in first such meeting for more than 50 years

Go to website

Tenants of Hollywood high-rise fear eviction amid legal dispute

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 05:25:10

The disagreement between the city of Los Angeles and developer CIM Group goes back to a 2012 decision. But residents fear they have mere days left in their homes. Middle East Saudi-led strikes do little to reverse Houthi gains, Yemenis say

Go to website

’Unsafe’ intercept

CNN  12/Apr/2015 06:20:02

Go to website

French Cycling Fans Strive to Keep Cobbles

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 08:20:08

This Sunday will be the 113th running of the Paris-Roubaix bike race. A small army of volunteers has been working to make sure cobblestone stretches of the race’s route are preserved.

Go to website

Unlike whites, most Latinos back school testing

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 09:10:11

A poll finds that 55% of Latino voters in California say mandatory exams gauge student progress and give teachers vital info. Nearly the same percentage of white voters say such exams are harmful. L.A. Now Tenants of Hollywood high-rise fear eviction amid legal dispute

Go to website

How Much Is a Life Worth? Wrongly Accused Fight for Compensation

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 11:15:06

Crime & Courts

Go to website

What’s a Life Worth? Wrongly Accused Fight for Compensation

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 11:20:08

Crime & Courts

Go to website

Hillary Clinton to announce presidential candidacy

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 12:30:10

Low-key announcement on Twitter, video and email will serve as early test of ‘humble’ Clinton machine after 2008 loss to Obama – and before 2016 barrage

Go to website

Unlike whites, most Latinos back school testing

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 12:45:13

A poll finds that 55% of Latino voters in California say mandatory exams gauge student progress and give teachers vital info. Nearly the same percentage of white voters say such exams are harmful. Asia China cracks down on women's-rights protesters

Go to website

How Flavor Drives Nutrition

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 12:50:10

For more than 50 years, our food has been getting blander—but the best diets turn out to also be delicious.

Go to website

Obama won the West for Democrats, but now it's back in play

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 13:05:09

No GOP presidential candidate hails from the region, and it has no special fondness for Hillary Rodham Clinton, so the 2016 fight is likely to be close -- especially in Colorado. Education Unlike whites, most Latinos back school testing

Go to website

Obama won the West for Democrats, but now it's back in play

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 13:10:10

No GOP presidential candidate hails from the region, and it has no special fondness for Hillary Rodham Clinton, so the 2016 fight is likely to be close -- especially in Colorado. Asia China cracks down on women's-rights protesters

Go to website

Obama won the West for Democrats, but now it's back in play

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 13:55:08

No GOP presidential candidate hails from the region, and it has no special fondness for Hillary Rodham Clinton, so the 2016 fight is likely to be close -- especially in Colorado. Crime & Courts Ballistics tests are new twist in costly L.A. murder saga

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 15:25:05

Go to website

Boston Marathon Bombings’ Guilty Verdict Exposed as a Gross Travesty of Justice

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 15:35:05

Despite Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleading not guilty, his lead defense attorney Judy Clark conceded to the jury that her client was guilty in her closing argument.The defense team insisted that he was coerced and bullied by his older brother into committing alleged acts of terrorism.

Go to website

Pope’s genocide quote

CNN  12/Apr/2015 15:55:02

Go to website

How Flavor Drives Nutrition

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 16:05:12

Essay: For more than 50 years, our food has been getting blander—but the best diets turn out to also be delicious.

Go to website

Obama won the West for Democrats, but now it's back in play

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 16:05:13

No GOP presidential candidate hails from the region, and it has no special fondness for Hillary Rodham Clinton, so the 2016 fight is likely to be close -- especially in Colorado. Politics Now In Iowa, where 2008 dreams died, a new Hillary Clinton campaign looms

Go to website

Eight Rules for Dealing With a Rising China

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 16:10:15

Essay: Advice from former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr.: Speak with one voice, avoid surprises and compete from a position of strength.

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 16:50:07

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

Clinton Set to Announce Her 2016 Bid for PresidentNYT Now

New York Times  12/Apr/2015 16:55:04

The expected announcement will end two years of speculation and immediately establish Hillary Rodham Clinton as the likely Democratic nominee. It could also be the first time a woman captures a major party’s nomination.

Go to website

LiveHillary Clinton to announce 2016 presidential campaign

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 17:15:07

Clinton, the first Democrat to announce a bid, is en route to Iowa to begin a campaign blitz of primary states

Go to website

With cameras everywhere, who's protecting privacy?

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 17:45:13

Norms for the cameras-everywhere era haven't been developed -- nor are there well-thought-out legal structures that would keep inevitable abuse in check. Politics Now In Iowa, where 2008 dreams died, a new Hillary Clinton campaign looms

Go to website

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 17:52:20

Go to website

Eight Rules for Dealing With a Rising China

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 17:55:17

Essay: Advice from former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr.: Speak with one voice, avoid surprises and compete from a position of strength.

Go to website

LiveHillary Clinton to announce 2016 presidential campaign

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 18:15:08

Clinton, the first Democrat to announce a bid, is set begin a campaign blitz of primary states

Go to website

Genocide quote ’unacceptable’

CNN  12/Apr/2015 18:20:02

Go to website

With cameras everywhere, who's protecting privacy?

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 18:20:10

Norms for the cameras-everywhere era haven't been developed -- nor are there well-thought-out legal structures that would keep inevitable abuse in check. Europe Pope speaks out on Armenian 'genocide,' irking Turkey

Go to website

Ready to run?

CNN  12/Apr/2015 19:10:03

Go to website

Key bloc for 2016 traces its roots back to Cuba

Washingtonpost  12/Apr/2015 19:40:09

As U.S. relations with the island nation thaw, Cuban Americans — known as the most politicized Hispanic group — emerge as a constituency that Democrats and the GOP need to court.

Go to website

With cameras everywhere, who's protecting privacy?

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 19:45:11

Norms for the cameras-everywhere era haven't been developed -- nor are there well-thought-out legal structures that would keep inevitable abuse in check. Europe Turkey pulls ambassador after pope speaks out on Armenian 'genocide'

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 19:50:30

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 19:55:08

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 19:55:12

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder convection that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Europe Turkey pulls ambassador after pope speaks out on Armenian 'genocide'

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:02:11

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 20:02:15

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder convection that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Europe Turkey pulls ambassador after pope speaks out on Armenian genocide

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:05:06

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 20:05:10

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder convection that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Politics Now Pre-butting the Hillary Clinton presidential announcement, GOP goes on the attack

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 20:15:29

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder conviction that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Politics Now Pre-butting the Hillary Clinton presidential announcement, GOP goes on the attack

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:20:06

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:25:07

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:31:15

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 20:35:05

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

Hillary Clinton running for president, says campaign chairman

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 21:00:18

Former secretary of state and first lady has begun her campaign for 2016 White House, John Podesta says in email

Go to website

Hillary Clinton to Run for President in 2016, Aides SayNYT Now

New York Times  12/Apr/2015 21:05:06

The announcement ends two years of speculation and immediately establishes Mrs. Clinton as the likely Democratic nominee.

Go to website

’It’s official’Hillary Clinton running for president, says campaign chairman

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 21:05:12

Former secretary of state and first lady has begun her campaign for 2016 White House, John Podesta says in email

Go to website

Clinton enters race

CNN  12/Apr/2015 21:10:02

Go to website

’It’s Official’: Top Aide Says Hillary Clinton is Running for President

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 21:10:08

Hillary Clinton

Go to website

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential bid starts today

Washingtonpost  12/Apr/2015 21:10:09

One of America’s best-known public figures makes another run for president, and she is currently far ahead of her competitors.

Go to website

’It’s official’Hillary Clinton: I’m running for president

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 21:10:10

Former secretary of state and first lady has begun her campaign for 2016 White House

Go to website

’I am running’

CNN  12/Apr/2015 21:15:03

Go to website

Hillary Clinton: ’I’m Running for President’

NBC News  12/Apr/2015 21:15:09

Hillary Clinton

Go to website

’I’m running for president’Hillary Clinton officially enters 2016 race

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 21:15:11

The Democrat and former secretary of state has begun her campaign for 2016 White House

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 21:15:14

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder conviction that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Politics Now Hillary Clinton announces she's running

Go to website

Hillary Clinton Announces, ‘I’m Running for President’NYT Now

New York Times  12/Apr/2015 21:25:05

The video announcement ends two years of speculation and immediately establishes Mrs. Clinton as the likely Democratic nominee. It could also be the first time a woman captures a major party’s nomination.

Go to website

’I’m running for president’Hillary Clinton officially enters 2016 race

The Guardian  12/Apr/2015 21:25:11

The Democrat and former secretary of state begins campaign for 2016 White House with launch of new website, ending years of speculation

Go to website

L.A. murder saga costs city $8 million

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 21:25:12

Obie Anthony spent 17 years behind bars for a murder conviction that was subsequently overturned. Anthony's lawsuit and other court documents portray an investigation and prosecution rife with problems. Politics Now Hillary Clinton announces she's running for president

Go to website

Hillary Clinton announces she's running for president

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 21:35:13

Unlike 2008, when she faced high-profile opponents, most viable rivals for the Democratic nomination have stepped aside, a sign of Clinton's political potency. Politics Now Pre-butting the Hillary Clinton presidential announcement, GOP goes on the attack

Go to website

Hillary Clinton announces she's running for president

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 22:10:12

Unlike 2008, when she faced high-profile opponents, most viable rivals for the Democratic nomination have stepped aside, a sign of Clinton's political potency. Politics Now As Hillary Clinton enters race, Republicans seek to cast aspersions

Go to website

Hillary Clinton announces she's running for president

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 22:15:13

Unlike 2008, when she faced high-profile opponents, most viable rivals for the Democratic nomination have stepped aside, a sign of Clinton's political potency. Politics Now As Hillary Clinton enters race, Republicans are ready with shots

Go to website

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 22:40:13

Go to website

Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Vaccines: Big Pharma has Captured the Scientific, Regulatory, Law-making Processes

Globalresearch  12/Apr/2015 22:45:06

In this address given on the California Capitol steps in Sacramento Robert Kennedy Jr. provides an inspired and detailed analysis of the extent to which the powerful pharmaceutical cartel has effectively captured the nation’s scientific, regulatory, and law-making processes.Combined…

Go to website

Would New Borders Mean Less Conflict?

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 22:45:10

Essay: The Middle East is living with the legacy of states artificially carved from the Ottoman Empire’s remains.

Go to website

Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign: It's not about me

Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2015 22:55:10

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Hillary Clinton announces she’s running for president

Go to website

Masters Final Round: Live Blog

Wall Street Journal  12/Apr/2015 23:00:11

The Journal provides analysis of the Masters final round where Jordan Spieth enters the day with the lead at -16.

Go to website