The archive of all headlines from May 12, 2016, organized by time of publication.
Move throws case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed into chaos as defense team says ‘fatally flawed’ Guantánamo military tribunal should be ended
Development of the nearly supersonic transportation system reaches a new milestone as entrepreneurs propel a small sled about 100 yards at half its eventual targeted speed. Politics
Guy St Onge, an anti-Muslim pastor, stands down 24 hours after a white nationalist resigns from same delegation
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Guy St Onge, who proselytizes on YouTube, stands down as a California Trump delegate 24 hours after a white nationalist resigns from same delegation
Development of the nearly supersonic transportation system reaches a new milestone as entrepreneurs propel a small sled about 100 yards at half its eventual targeted speed. L.A. Now
Steve Kinsey's surprise announcement comes a week after he acknowledged failing to publicly disclose a private meeting he attended with developers, saying he lost track of it during the holidays. Technology
Donald J. Trump has relied on his rallies to build support rather than a traditional, more inclusive approach to unite the Republican Party.“You win the pennant and now you’re in the World Series — you gonna change?” Mr. Trump said.
Speaker Paul D. Ryan may be forced to acquiesce to Donald J. Trump in the name of Republican unity or establish himself as an opposition voice.How Mr. Ryan manages Mr. Trump over the next six months will play a major role in shaping Mr. Ryan’s future, which may include a run for president.
Former neighbourhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of killing unarmed teenager touts firearm as a ‘piece of American history’
America's shrinking middle class, a growing concern for the economy and a central issue in the presidential race, cuts across virtually all communities from coast to coast, according to a study released today. Technology
Former neighbourhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of killing unarmed teenager touts weapon on firearms trading website
America's shrinking middle class, a growing concern for the economy and a central issue in the presidential race, cuts across virtually all communities from coast to coast, according to a study released today. CALIFORNIA
Former neighbourhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of killing unarmed teenager touts weapon on firearms trading website
Gov. Brown intends to make permanent some urban water rules that had been temporary, and he plans to give communities more flexibility. But it's basically hands off agriculture. Politics
Set to meet with Donald J. Trump on Thursday, Speaker Paul D. Ryan is increasingly at odds with Republicans willing to embrace Mr. Trump as their candidate.Mr. Ryan may be forced to acquiesce or establish himself as the leading voice of opposition in the party.
Gov. Brown intends to make permanent some urban water rules that had been temporary, but it's basically hands off agriculture -- which slurps up 80% of the state's water. Politics
The Senate voted to begin an impeachment trial against Dilma Rousseff, whose sagging fortunes embody widespread anger at corruption and a battered economy.
Brazil’s Senate has voted, 55 to 22, to suspend the president, Dilma Rousseff. She is accused of borrowing from state banks to conceal a deficit.Her impeachment trial could last six months.
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Rousseff, who faces charges of misleading fiscal accounting, will be removed for 180 days as the Senate decides on permanent removal, but her vice president has treated his ascendance as a fait accompli. NATIONAL POLITICS
First serious public split revealed among commissioners over the release of the secret ‘28 pages’ that detail Saudi ties to 2001 terrorist attacks
The Senate voted 55-to-22 to suspend President Dilma Rousseff. She is accused of borrowing from state banks to conceal a deficit.Her impeachment trial could last six months.
The well-documented 'achievement gap' in grades and graduation rates that separates rich and poor students at once affects and is affected by who gets into college. And by and large, those on one side of the gap get richer and those on the other get poorer. World
The well-documented 'achievement gap' in grades and graduation rates that separates rich and poor students at once affects and is affected by who gets into college. And by and large, those on one side of the gap get richer and those on the other get poorer.California's schools will soon be on the hook for things like suspensions, attendance and graduation rates
The Senate voted 55 to 22 to suspend President Dilma Rousseff. She is accused of borrowing from state banks to conceal a deficit.Her impeachment trial could last six months.
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Agence Ter's proposal calls for the walls, ramps and other barriers that line the edges of Pershing Square to be cleared away, replaced by an open rectangle of lawn facing the Biltmore Hotel and shaded by a giant pergola along Hill Street. Education
A former Russian official has detailed how a dark-of-night doping program powered his country to Olympic gold in 2014.The lab chief says at least 15 Sochi medal winners were part of a state-run doping program, meticulously planned for years.
Ryan and Trump issued a joint statement after meeting in Washington, saying ‘we are totally committed to working together’
Agence Ter's proposal calls for the walls, ramps and other barriers that line the edges of Pershing Square to be cleared away, replaced by an open rectangle of lawn facing the Biltmore Hotel and shaded by a giant pergola along Hill Street. L.A. Now
Agence Ter's proposal calls for the walls, ramps and other barriers that line the edges of Pershing Square to be cleared away, replaced by an open rectangle of lawn facing the Biltmore Hotel and shaded by a giant pergola along Hill Street. The Agence Ter plan.
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As news helicopters clattered overhead, students interlocked arms and chanted, 'it's not about race,' as others held up banners that read 'Hey media' and '#SHS United.' Hundreds of Sylmar High School students participate in ’peace rally’