The headline news from April 13, 2015

The archive of all headlines from April 13, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Pope Calls Armenian Deaths ‘Genocide’

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 00:50:09

Pope Francis referred to the 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Turks as the “first genocide of the 20th century,” entering into a tense historical debate with wider implications for the Vatican’s relations with Turkey and Islam.

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

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 01:15:05

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

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Pope Calls Armenian Deaths ‘Genocide’

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 01:45:09

Pope Francis described the 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Turks as the “first genocide of the 20th century” on Sunday, touching off a diplomatic furor with Turkey.

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

Globalresearch  13/Apr/2015 02:00:09

Thhis has put big pharma in a position where it is running roughshod over informed choice and dictating vaccine policies that have little-if-any basis in scientific research yet will greatly contribute to that industry’s already gargantuan profits.

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 02:15:09

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Nation Oklahoma reserve deputy thought he was using a Taser, not a gun: 'I shot him; I'm sorry'

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In video, Clinton gives a preview of her strategy

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 02:35:09

The deliberately low-key announcement of Hillary Clinton’s White House run tries to avoid the pitfalls of her 2008 attempt and suggests her campaign will focus on economic opportunity.

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

Globalresearch  13/Apr/2015 03:40:07

This has put big pharma in a position where it is running roughshod over informed choice and dictating vaccine policies that have little-if-any basis in scientific research yet will greatly contribute to that industry’s already gargantuan profits.

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 04:00:15

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. CALIFORNIA 15 years after 'Erin Brockovich,' town still fearful of polluted water

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Case of Citizenof U.S. RenewsDebate OverDrone StrikesNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 04:05:05

An American citizen who was once considered a possible target to be killed in Pakistan is now in custody in the United States, bolstering an argument that it is feasible to capture terrorism suspects, even in remote parts of the world.

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In video, Clinton gives a preview of her strategy

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 05:20:08

The deliberately low-key announcement of Hillary Clinton’s White House run tries to avoid the pitfalls of her 2008 attempt and suggests her campaign will focus on economic opportunity.

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 05:35:12

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Politics Now Heading to Iowa by van, Hillary Clinton gets attention while claiming to shun it

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 05:45:11

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Politics Now Clinton ditches reporters, road trips to Iowa by van

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Case of Citizenof U.S. RenewsDebate OverDrone StrikesNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 05:50:05

An American once considered a possible target to be killed in Pakistan is in custody in the United States, bolstering an argument that it is feasible to capture terrorism suspects, even in remote parts of the world.

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By the Numbers: When America Loved and Hated Hillary

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 07:10:10

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By the Numbers: When America Loved and Loathed Hillary

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 07:20:09

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ISIS’ brutality

CNN  13/Apr/2015 07:45:02

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Police Video Shows Traffic Stop Before Scott Shooting

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 08:20:10

Jordan Spieth won the Masters on Sunday, tying Tiger Woods’s tournament record with an 18-under-par 270.

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Race relations in California better than elsewhere in U.S., voters say

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 09:25:08

Most voters think race relations in California are stable or improving, and less than a quarter believe they are getting worse, according to results from a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Politics Now Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign for president: It's not about me

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Hillary Clinton begins presidential push with Iowa visit

The Guardian  13/Apr/2015 09:35:06

After announcing her decision to seek the Democratic nomination, Clinton will visit state whose initial lack of support undermined her entire campaign in 2008

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Congress Takes Up Iran-Oversight Fight

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 09:35:08

Lawmakers determined to claim a larger role in foreign policy will challenge President Obama over his nuclear talks with Iran, taking up legislation this week that would give them the power to review—and potentially reject—a final deal.

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Fleeing terror

CNN  13/Apr/2015 09:40:02

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Hillary ClintonPresidential push begins with Iowa visit

The Guardian  13/Apr/2015 10:10:07

After announcing her decision to seek the Democratic nomination, Clinton will visit state whose initial lack of support undermined her entire campaign in 2008

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Pope Calls Armenian Deaths ‘Genocide’

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 10:15:09

Pope Francis described the 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Turks as the “first genocide of the 20th century” on Sunday, touching off a diplomatic furor with Turkey.

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 10:45:10

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Politics Now Clinton ditches reporters, road trips to Iowa by van

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Seeking a Voice in Iran Deal, Lawmakers Are Set to ActNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 11:05:04

A Senate panel is prepared to draft legislation this week that would give Congress some authority over lifting sanctions against Iran, a measure that President Obama fears would disrupt diplomacy over the future of the country’s nuclear program.

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In Iowa, Hillary Clinton Returns to Her Waterloo

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 11:35:07

Meet the Press

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

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 12:25:09

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Nation Justice Department in partial limbo as Loretta Lynch awaits confirmation

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Haunted by screams

CNN  13/Apr/2015 12:30:04

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NBC News  13/Apr/2015 13:45:08

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Police Video Shows Traffic Stop Before Scott Shooting

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 13:45:11

Lawmakers determined to claim a larger role in foreign policy will challenge President Obama over his nuclear talks with Iran, taking up legislation this week that would give them the power to review—and potentially reject—a final deal.

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In Iowa, Hillary Clinton Returns to Her Waterloo

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 13:50:06

Meet the Press

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In video, Clinton gives a preview of her strategy

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 14:00:09

The deliberately low-key announcement of Hillary Clinton’s White House run tries to avoid the pitfalls of her 2008 attempt.

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Seeking Voice in Iran Deal, Lawmakers Are Set to ActNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 14:25:04

A Senate panel is prepared to draft legislation this week that would give Congress some authority over lifting sanctions against Iran, a measure that President Obama fears would disrupt diplomacy over the future of the country’s nuclear program.

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Hillary ClintonCandidate on 1,000-mile road trip in ’Scooby-Doo’ van

The Guardian  13/Apr/2015 14:50:10

Itinerary unclear for Democratic frontrunner, who has nicknamed her van ‘Scooby’, as she looks to put human touch on nascent presidential campaign

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Seeking Voice in Iran Deal, Lawmakers Are Set to ActNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 15:05:04

A Senate panel is prepared to draft legislation that would give Congress some authority over lifting sanctions against Iran, a measure that President Obama fears would disrupt diplomacy over the country’s nuclear program.

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Pope Calls Armenian Deaths ‘Genocide’

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 15:30:12

Pope Francis described the 1915 mass killings of Armenians by Turks as the “first genocide of the 20th century” on Sunday, touching off a diplomatic furor with Turkey.

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How Clinton 2016 will be different from Clinton 2008

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 15:30:13

Analysis: This time the focus will be on the needs and concerns of the American people, not on Clinton's reach for history. Nation Justice Department in partial limbo as Loretta Lynch awaits confirmation

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German Writer Günter Grass Dies

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 15:40:09

Günter Grass, the Nobel Prize-winning German writer who gained international fame with his book “The Tin Drum,” has died aged 87.

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Liberal donors work to weaken GOP at state level

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 16:00:12

The Democracy Alliance is urging members to give tens of millions of dollars to try to reverse a decades-long GOP effort that has reshaped statehouses.

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Does the GOP still see Marco Rubio as the answer to its problems?

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 16:15:11

As the 43-year-old Florida senator prepares to announce his presidential bid today, he finds himself just another name in an increasingly crowded field of 2016 rivals. Politics Now How Clinton 2016 will be different from Clinton 2008

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’Epic tragedy’

CNN  13/Apr/2015 16:25:02

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LiveMarco Rubio enters 2016 race as Clinton plots course to Iowa

The Guardian  13/Apr/2015 17:00:14

Hillary Clinton’s 1,000-mile road trip to Iowa under way after Sunday announcement as Republican Marco Rubio says he’s running for president

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Road Trip: Hillary Clinton Is on Her Way to Iowa — in a Van

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 17:15:09

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In Iowa, Hillary Clinton Returns to Her Waterloo

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 17:20:06

Meet the Press

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Rubio announces presidential bid to supporters

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 17:20:08

The Republican senator from Florida began calling backers to inform them he is entering the 2016 race, according to two people familiar with his plans.

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Rubio Makes ItOfficial: He’sRunning for theWhite HouseNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 17:25:03

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida announced his candidacy for president Monday morning in a call to donors, becoming the third Republican to officially enter the 2016 contest. Mr. Rubio will make a formal announcement Monday evening in Miami.

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Road Trip: Hillary Clinton Is on Her Way to Iowa — in a Van

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 17:25:08

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’Circle of hell’

CNN  13/Apr/2015 17:45:03

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Rubio Makes ItOfficial: He’sRunning for theWhite HouseNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 18:00:07

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida told his top donors Monday that he is running for president in 2016, becoming the third Republican to officially enter the contest. Mr. Rubio will make a formal announcement Monday evening in Miami.

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’Deepest circle of hell’

CNN  13/Apr/2015 18:10:02

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Teen Surfing Champion Killed in Shark Attack

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 18:35:06

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Does the GOP still see Marco Rubio as the answer to its problems?

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 19:00:13

As the 43-year-old Florida senator prepares to announce his presidential bid today, he finds himself just another name in an increasingly crowded field of 2016 rivals. Nation Marco Rubio enjoys Tupac and 5 other things you didn't know about the senator

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Hillary Clinton heads for small-town Iowa to put human touch on 2016 bid

The Guardian  13/Apr/2015 19:25:09

Democratic frontrunner to arrive in the small Iowa town of Monticello on Tuesday to challenge her reputation as distant and inaccessible

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Gnter Grass Dies at Age 87

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 19:35:10

Residential real estate is becoming the next frontier for speed-based investing.

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The Globalization of War. America’s “Long War” against Humanity

Globalresearch  13/Apr/2015 21:00:07

America’s hegemonic project in the post 9/11 era is the “Globalization of War” whereby the U.S.-NATO military machine –coupled with covert intelligence operations, economic sanctions and the thrust of “regime change”— is deployed in all major regions of the world.

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Does the GOP still see Marco Rubio as the answer to its problems?

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 21:20:17

As the 43-year-old Florida senator prepares to announce his presidential bid today, he finds himself just another name in an increasingly crowded field of 2016 rivals. Nation Marco Rubio turns up Tupac and 5 other things you didn't know about the GOP presidential candidate

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The Battle of Madrid

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 21:40:18

Real Madrid fans have taunted Atlético Madrid since Real’s victory over its crosstown rival in last year’s Champions League final. Atlético’s chance at revenge begins Tuesday in this year’s Champions League quarterfinal stage.

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Soccer’s Battle of Madrid

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 21:55:09

Real Madrid fans have taunted Atlético Madrid since Real’s victory over its crosstown rival in last year’s Champions League final. Atlético’s chance at revenge begins Tuesday in this year’s Champions League quarterfinal stage.

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15% cut in water deliveries approved by MWD committee

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:10:13

If approved by the full board on Tuesday, the plan would mean higher water costs for areas that don't take significant conservation measures. Politics Now Does the GOP still see Marco Rubio as the answer to its problems?

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Okla. Deputy Sheriff Robert Bates Charged in Suspect’s Shooting Death

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 22:15:07

U.S. news

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15% cut in water deliveries urged by MWD committee

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:15:11

If approved by the full board on Tuesday, the plan would mean higher water bills for areas that don't take significant conservation measures. Politics Now Does the GOP still see Marco Rubio as the answer to its problems?

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Okla. Deputy Sheriff Charged in Suspect’s Shooting Death

NBC News  13/Apr/2015 22:20:09

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15% cut in water deliveries urged by MWD committee

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:25:11

If approved by the full board on Tuesday, the plan would mean higher water bills for areas that don't take significant conservation measures. Jacket Copy Eduardo Galeano, author and journalist, dies at 74

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4 Ex-Employeesof BlackwaterGet Long Termsin Iraq KillingsNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 22:30:12

One former Blackwater security contractor received a life sentence on Monday and three others received 30-year sentences for killing unarmed Iraqi civilians in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in 2007.

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SoCal 15% water rationing plan could mean higher bills

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:30:18

If approved by the full board on Tuesday, the plan would mean higher water bills for areas that don't take significant conservation measures. Jacket Copy Eduardo Galeano, author and journalist, dies at 74

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4 Ex-Employeesof BlackwaterGet Long Termsin Iraq KillingsNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 22:35:04

One former Blackwater security contractor received a life sentence on Monday and three others received 30-year sentences for a shooting in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in 2007, which left 17 people dead.

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SoCal 15% water rationing plan could mean higher bills

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:35:13

The Metropolitan Water District's full board is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the water rationing plan, which would take effect July 1. Jacket Copy Eduardo Galeano, author and journalist, dies at 74

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Shooting charge

CNN  13/Apr/2015 22:40:03

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SoCal 15% water rationing plan could mean higher bills

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 22:55:17

The Metropolitan Water District's full board is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the water rationing plan, which would take effect July 1. Nation Blackwater guards sentenced in fatal Iraq shootings

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4 Ex-Employeesof BlackwaterGet Long Termsin Iraq KillingsNYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 23:00:11

One former Blackwater security contractor received a life sentence on Monday and three others received 30-year sentences for a shooting in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in 2007, which left 17 dead.

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Four Blackwater guards sentenced in Iraqis’ deaths

Washingtonpost  13/Apr/2015 23:10:10

Nicholas Slatten will spend life in prison for the shootings in Baghdad that killed 14 civilians. The other three defendants each received 30 years plus one day for their roles in the 2007 incident.

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Soccer’s Battle of Madrid Is Rejoined

Wall Street Journal  13/Apr/2015 23:15:08

Real Madrid fans have taunted Atlético Madrid since Real’s victory over its crosstown rival in last year’s Champions League final. Atlético’s chance at revenge begins Tuesday in this year’s Champions League quarterfinal stage.

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NYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 23:25:04

One former Blackwater security contractor, Nicholas A. Slatten, received a life sentence on Monday and three others received 30-year sentences for killing 17 unarmed Iraqi civilians in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in 2007, a shooting that was a gruesome nadir in the war in Iraq.

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Blackwater guards sentenced in fatal Iraq shootings

Los Angeles Times  13/Apr/2015 23:25:11

A federal judge sentences a former Blackwater security guard to life in prison and three others to 30 years each over a 2007 shooting that left 17 people dead in a public square in Baghdad. L.A. Now SoCal 15% water rationing plan could mean higher bills

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NYT Now

New York Times  13/Apr/2015 23:55:04

One former security contractor, Nicholas A. Slatten, received a life sentence on Monday and three others received 30-year sentences for the killings of civilians, a gruesome nadir in the war that transformed Blackwater into a symbol of unchecked and privatized military power.

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