The headline news from May 13, 2016

The archive of all headlines from May 13, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 00:15:08

The donation matched the largest gift in Trojan history, which developed out of a relationship with a USC doctor who treated his nephew and several other close friends, including Apple founder Steve Jobs. L.A. Now

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U.S. Issues Edict on Transgender Access to School Bathrooms

New York Times  13/May/2016 04:00:04

The letter to school districts, signed by officials of the Justice Department and the Department of Education, doesn’t have the force of law. It does contain an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid if schools don’t comply.

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FacebookZuckerberg invites top conservatives to talk and denies political bias

The Guardian  13/May/2016 04:15:06

As Facebook battles a report accusing it suppressing conservative news, CEO says he plans to ‘invite leading conservatives … to share their point of view’

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 04:15:08

If a new U.S. administration blocks the flow of remittances -- the estimated $20 billion that Mexicans working in the U.S. send home each year --  then joint efforts to stop money laundering and other illicit forms of finance will be dealt a dangerous setback, a senior Mexican official warned today. CALIFORNIA

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U.S. Directs Public Schools on Transgender Bathroom Use

New York Times  13/May/2016 04:30:05

The letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid if schools don’t comply.

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FacebookZuckerberg invites top conservatives to talk and denies political bias

The Guardian  13/May/2016 04:30:07

As Facebook battles a report accusing it of suppressing conservative news, CEO says he plans to ‘invite leading conservatives … to share their point of view’

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Four Things We Learned From Trump’s Visit to the Hill

NBC News  13/May/2016 04:45:04

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 05:00:09

If a new U.S. administration blocks the flow of remittances -- the estimated $20 billion that Mexicans working in the U.S. send home each year --  then joint efforts to stop money laundering and other illicit forms of finance will be dealt a dangerous setback, a senior Mexican official warned today. NATION

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Transgender Students’ Right to Restrooms Is Backed by U.S.

New York Times  13/May/2016 05:30:06

The letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid if schools don’t comply.

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FacebookMark Zuckerberg replies to political bias scandal

The Guardian  13/May/2016 07:00:07

As Facebook battles claims it suppresses conservative news, CEO invites leading conservatives ’to share their point of view’

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 07:15:06

If a new U.S. administration blocks the $20 billion that Mexicans working in the U.S. send home each year -- as Donald Trump has advocated -- then joint efforts to stop money laundering will suffer, a senior Mexican official warns. NATION

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Transgender Students’ Right to Restrooms Is Backed by U.S.

New York Times  13/May/2016 08:00:06

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Transgender Students’ Right to Restrooms Is Backed by U.S.

New York Times  13/May/2016 08:15:04

The letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid if schools don’t comply.

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 08:15:08

If a new U.S. administration blocks the $20 billion that Mexicans working in the U.S. send home each year -- as Donald Trump has advocated -- then joint efforts to stop money laundering will suffer, a senior Mexican official warns. BUSINESS

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TransgenderObama orders public schools to allow transgender students access to restrooms

The Guardian  13/May/2016 08:45:03

Administration will send decree saying all students must have access to facilities consistent with their gender identity, even if others object

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 09:00:11

With sales of iPhones slowing on mainland China and Apple running into trouble with regulators there, the company may see its investment as a source of new revenue streams and goodwill. NATION

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Transgender Students’ Right to Restrooms Is Backed by U.S.

New York Times  13/May/2016 10:00:07

A letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid if schools don’t comply.

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HezbollahLeading commander and key Israel target killed in Syria

The Guardian  13/May/2016 10:30:07

Mustafa Badreddine, dubbed the ‘untraceable ghost’, had fought against Israel for decades and was killed in an explosion in Damascus

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Transgender Students’ Right to Restrooms Is Backed by U.S.

New York Times  13/May/2016 11:45:04

A letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 11:45:08

The 1.2-square-mile municipality -- one of the smallest in L.A. County -- has amassed $16 million in debt that it cannot repay. NATION

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Campaign May Use Donations to Pay Back Trump’s $36M Loan

NBC News  13/May/2016 12:15:13

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 12:15:16

The guitarist and his partners have enlisted scores of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants. What does his struggle illustrate: the excessive regulation facing developers, or the ability of the rich to get their way? Space

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Campaign Could Use Donations to Pay Back Trump’s $36M Loan

NBC News  13/May/2016 12:45:05

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 13:15:07

The guitarist and his partners have enlisted scores of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants. What does his struggle illustrate: the excessive regulation facing developers, or the ability of the rich to get their way? CALIFORNIA

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Declassified documents detail 9/11 commission’s inquiry into Saudi Arabia

The Guardian  13/May/2016 13:30:06

Newly released files may show connections between low-level Saudi officials and a terrorist support network in southern California led to the 9/11 attacks

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U.S. Backs Use of Bathrooms to Match Students’ Gender Identity

New York Times  13/May/2016 14:15:04

A letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.

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Trump Campaign Could Use Donations to Settle $36M Loan

NBC News  13/May/2016 14:15:05

2016 Election

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Restrooms Must Honor Gender Identity, U.S. Tells Schools

New York Times  13/May/2016 15:15:06

A letter to school districts orders them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. It does not have the force of law, but contains an implicit threat of possible lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 18:00:08

The guitarist and his partners have enlisted scores of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants. What does his struggle illustrate: the excessive regulation facing developers, or the ability of the rich to get their way? NATION

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 18:30:11

The guitarist and his partners have enlisted scores of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants. What does his struggle illustrate: the excessive regulation facing developers, or the ability of the rich to get their way? Malibu

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Trump on How Much Tax He Paid: ‘None of Your Business’

New York Times  13/May/2016 20:15:05

Donald J. Trump on Friday defended his decision not to release his tax returns. He said that he doesn’t believe voters have a right to see them, insisting that “people will learn nothing.”

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AppalachiaDonald Trump’s success sounds warning bell for Hillary Clinton

The Guardian  13/May/2016 20:30:06

Democratic frontunner may not be able to count on support in mountain states in the same way Barack Obama and her husband did

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Flight Fright: TSA Warns Travelers of Long Waits This Summer

NBC News  13/May/2016 21:45:04

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 22:00:09

Brown's $173.1 billion budget blueprint insists that lawmakers hold overall spending flat and reflects a noticeable erosion in state tax revenues. Even so, state government spending would rise by $2.4 billion compared to Brown's earlier budget plan. LOCAL

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Pfizer Shuts Off Last Official Source of Drugs for Executions

New York Times  13/May/2016 22:15:07

The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has imposed sweeping controls on its products to ensure that none are used in lethal injections. States must now go underground if they want to get hold of medicines for use in executions.

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2016 23:30:10

Brown's $173.1 billion budget blueprint insists that lawmakers hold overall spending flat and reflects a noticeable erosion in state tax revenues. Even so, state government spending would rise by $2.4 billion compared to Brown's earlier budget plan.GOP on the governor's budget: Restraint is good

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Pfizer Shuts Off Last Official Source of Drugs for Executions

New York Times  13/May/2016 23:45:05

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Sources: Navy SEAL Trainee Held Underwater Before Death

NBC News  13/May/2016 23:45:06

U.S. news

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