The headline news from January 15, 2015

The archive of all headlines from January 15, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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FBI arrests Ohio man accused in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 00:00:09

The FBI says the man came to the attention of authorities after he began posting online statements in support of Islamic State. Carbon monoxide suspected in Long Beach deaths

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FBI arrests Ohio man accused in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 00:10:09

The FBI says the man came to the attention of authorities after he began posting online statements in support of Islamic State. Man suspected in Valley shooting rampage pleads not guilty

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FBI arrests Ohio man accused in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 00:25:08

The FBI says the man came to the attention of authorities after he began posting online statements in support of Islamic State. Obama to order paid childbirth leave for federal workers

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Hollande hails ’reborn’ Charlie Hebdo

BBC  15/Jan/2015 00:30:03

French President Francois Hollande insists satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will grow stronger after the new edition sold out in hours.

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FBI arrests Ohio man accused in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 00:45:09

The FBI says the man came to the attention of authorities after he began posting online statements in support of Islamic State. Iran indicts Washington Post reporter on unspecified charges

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Secret Service forces four officials out of key positions

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 01:10:11

The move against four assistant directors follows White House security breaches and a prostitution scandal. FBI arrests Ohio man accused in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

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Ohio Man Charged With Plotting to Attack U.S. Capitol

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 01:15:08

U.S. news

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Man Charged in Capitol Bomb Plot Sought to Start ISIS Cell: FBI

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 01:20:08

U.S. news

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Obama to give federal employees six weeks maternity leave

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 01:25:07

Executive action aims to support planned Healthy Families Act and states will be offered $2.2bn to provide paid leave for sickness or childcare

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Secret Service forces four officials out of key positions

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 01:40:10

The move against four assistant directors follows White House security breaches and a prostitution scandal. Alligator found at San Fernando Valley home had lived there 40 years

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Obama to give federal employees six weeks’ maternity leave

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 01:50:07

Executive action aims to support planned Healthy Families Act and states will be offered $2.2bn to provide paid leave for sickness or childcare

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Secret Service forces four officials out of key positions

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 02:00:11

The move against four assistant directors follows White House security breaches and a prostitution scandal. Obama’s move to cut methane emissions may hinge on the economy

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Secret Service forces four officials out of key positions

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 02:15:11

The move against four assistant directors follows White House security breaches and a prostitution scandal. La Mesa clinic closes when 6 people arrive with measles symptoms

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Al Qaeda in Yemen Claims Paris Attack

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 02:25:09

A senior leader of al Qaeda’s Yemen branch said the organization financed and planned the attacks on Charlie Hebdo.

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Secret Service forces four officials out of key positions

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 03:00:09

The move against four assistant directors follows White House security breaches and a prostitution scandal. La Mesa clinic closes when 5 people arrive with measles symptoms

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Secret Service to oust four senior officials

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 03:10:10

The agency’s removal of its most senior officials and the retirement of two others would gut much of the Secret Service’s upper management, which has been criticized for a string of security lapses.

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Qaeda Claimsof Key Role inParis AttacksAre ExaminedNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 03:45:04

By claiming responsibility for the attack in Paris a week ago on Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical newspaper, the militant group is providing a reminder of its continued danger at a time when much of the attention has shifted to the Islamic State.

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Qaeda Claimsof Key Role inParis AttacksAre ScrutinizedNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 04:10:04

A fuller portrait of the Kouachi brothers has emerged as an international effort is focused on determining who may have been behind the attack on Charlie Hebdo, and what direct role terror organizations may have had in ordering the assault.

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 04:25:08

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. La Mesa clinic closes when 5 people arrive with measles symptoms

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 04:35:11

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. Ex-CalPERS official Villalobos commits suicide

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FBI arrests Ohio man who allegedly plotted attack on US Capitol

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 04:50:08

Christopher Cornell – who claimed to sympathize with Isis – is apprehended after buying two semi-automatic rifles and about 600 pounds of ammunition

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Obama to give federal employees six weeks’ maternity leave

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 04:55:07

Executive action aims to support planned Healthy Families Act and states will be offered $2.2bn to provide paid leave for sickness or childcare

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 05:05:21

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’Lone wolf’ arrested

CNN  15/Jan/2015 05:10:03

FBI: Man plotted U.S. Capitol attack

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 05:40:06

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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FBI arrests Ohio man who allegedly plotted attack on US Capitol

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 06:10:07

Christopher Cornell – who claimed to sympathize with Isis – is apprehended after buying two semi-automatic rifles and about 600 pounds of ammunition

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 06:20:05

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Qaeda Claimsof Key Role inParis AttacksAre ScrutinizedNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 06:40:03

A fuller portrait of the Kouachi brothers has emerged as an international effort is focused on determining who may have been behind the attack on Charlie Hebdo, and what direct role terror organizations may have had in the assault.

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 06:45:07

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 06:51:42

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Secret Service to oust four senior officials

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 06:55:07

The agency’s removal of its most senior officials and the retirement of two others would gut much of the Secret Service’s upper management, which has been criticized for a string of security lapses.

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 06:55:10

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. State puts limits on a pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 07:00:05

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 07:05:14

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 07:05:17

Analysis: Four years after the Arab Spring began, the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse.

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FBI ’foils plot to attack US Capitol’

BBC  15/Jan/2015 07:45:03

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 07:45:05

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 08:00:09

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 08:00:13

Analysis: Four years after the Arab Spring began—often spurred by liberal and secular activists—the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse.

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 08:00:14

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. Chicago Uber driver is 2nd in 3 weeks to be charged with sexual assault

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 08:10:09

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. Chicago Uber driver is second in 3 weeks to be charged with sexual assault

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 08:15:05

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Body camera video of Arizona police officer's killing stirs ethical debate

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 08:20:06

The video, which shows an officer fatally shot by a suspect who then kills himself, raises questions about the balance between the public's right to know and privacy concerns for officers. L.A. City Council embraces Garcetti’s quake retrofit plan

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 08:25:06

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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State limits pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 08:25:10

Hundreds of people have suffered respiratory ailments, skin irritation and headaches from the pesticide chloropicrin in recent years. Growers say the restrictions could drive up the price of produce. Body camera video of Arizona police officer’s killing stirs ethical debate

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 08:40:08

Middle East Crossroads: Four years after the Arab Spring began—often spurred by liberal and secular activists—the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse.

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State limits pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 08:45:09

Hundreds of people have suffered respiratory ailments, skin irritation and headaches from the pesticide chloropicrin in recent years. Growers say the restrictions could drive up the price of produce. Demolition permit for Norms restaurant spurs historic monument campaign

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Images ’show Boko Haram destruction’

BBC  15/Jan/2015 09:10:02

Satellite images of Nigerian towns attacked by Boko Haram earlier this month show widespread destruction and suggest a high death toll, Amnesty International says.

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State limits pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 09:20:08

Hundreds of people have suffered respiratory ailments, skin irritation and headaches from the pesticide chloropicrin in recent years. Growers say the restrictions could drive up the price of produce. Caesars Entertainment unit files for bankruptcy protection

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Child executioner?

CNN  15/Jan/2015 09:55:02

ISIS video: ’Boy executes spies’

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Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 10:15:09

A search of a house that attacker Amedy Coulibaly had rented turns up a scooter that points police to another potential accomplice in last week's violence. State limits pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

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Is Boko Haram Using Abducted ’Slave’ Girls as Suicide Bombers?

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 10:50:07

Missing Nigeria Schoolgirls

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Warning Signs Overlooked in Hiring for New York JailsNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 11:50:03

More than one-third of people that the city’s Correction Department recently hired had problems that should have disqualified them or needed further scrutiny, the Department of Investigation found.

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France ’to protect all religions’

BBC  15/Jan/2015 12:00:04

President Francois Hollande vows that France will protect all religions and says that Muslims are the main victims of fanaticism and intolerance.

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Oscars 2015: Who's in the running for best picture?

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 12:05:09

«The Imitation Game," «Boyhood," «Birdman» and «Grand Budapest Hotel» are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. State limits pesticide used for strawberries, other crops

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’I Don’t Hate Him’: Slain Baby’s Mom Opposes Execution

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 12:40:09

Lethal Injection

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Obama to give federal employees six weeks’ maternity leave

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 12:40:10

Executive action aims to support planned Healthy Families Act and states will be offered $2.2bn to provide paid leave for sickness or childcare

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Oscars 2015: Who's in the running for best picture?

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 12:40:12

«The Imitation Game," «Boyhood," «Birdman» and «Grand Budapest Hotel» are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. Pope Francis arrives in Philippines, its first papal visit in 20 years

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FBI: Plan was bomb, shoot

CNN  15/Jan/2015 12:45:02

U.S. man held over ’ISIS-inspired plot’ on Capitol

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Satellite images reveal devastation of Boko Haram massacre in Nigeria

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 12:50:07

Before-and-after photographs show more than 3,100 structures destroyed by fire in villages where hundreds, perhaps thousands, were killed

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Warning Signs Overlooked in Hiring for New York City JailsNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 13:10:04

More than one-third of people that the city’s Correction Department recently hired had problems that should have disqualified them or needed further scrutiny, the Department of Investigation found.

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Oscars 2015: Who's in the running for best picture?

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 13:35:10

«The Imitation Game," «Boyhood," «Birdman» and «Grand Budapest Hotel» are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. Pope on Charlie Hebdo: There are limits to free expression

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Oscars 2015: Who's in the running for best picture?

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 13:50:09

«The Imitation Game," «Boyhood," «Birdman» and «Grand Budapest Hotel» are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. Academy Awards 2015: Watch a live stream of the Oscar nominations

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France ’to protect all religions’

BBC  15/Jan/2015 14:00:03

President Francois Hollande vows that France will protect all religions, as funerals are held for victims of the attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine.

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Two Men Reach Top of Yosemite’s El Capitan

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 14:05:08

A pair of Americans successfully used only their hands and feet to conquer a 3,000-foot vertical wall on El Capitan, the forbidding granite pedestal in Yosemite National Park.

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FBI: Plan to bomb, shoot

CNN  15/Jan/2015 14:20:02

U.S. man held over ’ISIS-inspired plot’ on Capitol

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Academy Awards 2015: Watch the nominations live

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 14:25:09

'The Imitation Game,' 'Boyhood,' 'Birdman' and 'Grand Budapest Hotel' are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. Live updates: Latest Oscar nominations news

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Watch Live: 87th Academy Award Nominations Announced

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 14:30:08

Awards

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’I Don’t Hate Him’: Slain Baby’s Mom Opposes Execution

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 14:50:07

Lethal Injection

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Academy Awards 2015: Watch the nominations live

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 14:50:10

'The Imitation Game,' 'Boyhood,' 'Birdman' and 'Grand Budapest Hotel' are clear favorites, having dominated the various guild nominations. Live updates: Academy snubs ’Lego Movie’ for animated film

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`Birdman,¿ `Boyhood,¿ `Selma¿ among best picture Oscar nominations

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 14:55:09

¿American Sniper,¿ ¿The Grand Budapest Hotel,¿ ¿The Imitation Game,¿ ¿The Theory of Everything¿ and ¿Whiplash¿ also receive best picture nominations. Live updates: Academy snubs ’Lego Movie’ for animated film

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Oklahoma to resume executions as inmates plead for court to intervene

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 15:00:09

Execution of Charles Warner will be first to go ahead since the botched death of Clayton Lockett in April as dispute swirls over lethal cocktail of drugs

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'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Selma' among best picture Oscar nominations

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 15:00:11

'American Sniper,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Whiplash' also receive best picture nominations. Live updates: Academy snubs ’Lego Movie’ for animated film

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And the Oscar Nominees Are…

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 15:06:47

Watch the 87th Academy Award nominations as they are presented by Chris Pine, J.J. Abrams, Alfonso Cuaron and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles.

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'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Selma' among best picture Oscar nominations

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 15:06:48

'American Sniper,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Whiplash' also receive best picture nominations. Complete list of Oscar nominees

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And the Oscar Nominees Are…

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 15:10:25

The 87th Academy Award nominations are in. Leading the charge is “Birdman,” which scored nine nominations including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and best acting for Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, and Emma Stone. Tied for nine nominations was Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” including Best Picture and Original Screenplay.

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Obama EasingDecades-OldRestrictions onTravel to CubaNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 15:15:07

Under the new regulations, to take effect Friday, Americans will be allowed to travel to Cuba for any of a dozen specific reasons without first obtaining a special license from the government.

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'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Selma' among best picture Oscar nominations

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 15:20:09

'American Sniper,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Whiplash' also receive best picture nods. Complete list of Oscar nominees

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 15:25:06

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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And the Oscar Nominees Are…

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 15:30:09

”Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” lead the pack at the 87th Academy Awards, scoring nominations each, including Best Picture.

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US to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 15:45:09

Slew of changes affecting US telecommunications, construction and financial services will take effect on Friday

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Pope on Paris attacks

CNN  15/Jan/2015 15:55:02

Francis: Free speech not right to insult others’ faith

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Starting Friday,U.S. Will EaseRestrictions onTravel to CubaNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 15:55:04

Under the new regulations, Americans will be allowed to travel to Cuba for any of a dozen specific reasons without first obtaining a special license from the government.

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And the Oscar Nominees Are…

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 15:55:15

”Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” lead the pack at the 87th Academy Awards, scoring nine nominations each, including Best Picture.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 16:00:12

'American Sniper,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Whiplash' also receive best picture nods. Live updates: Julianne Moore ’can barely breathe’ after nomination

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Charlie cartoonists’ funerals held

BBC  15/Jan/2015 16:05:02

Funerals are held for several journalists from satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killed in last week’s attack in Paris by militant Islamists.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 16:05:15

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Live updates: Julianne Moore ’can barely breathe’ after nomination

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’Don’t kill in God’s name’

CNN  15/Jan/2015 16:20:03

Pope: Free speech not right to insult others’ faith

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 16:20:13

Middle East Crossroads: Four years after the Arab Spring began, often spurred by liberal and secular activists, the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one, but worse.

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U.S. loosens travel and trade rules on Cuba

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 16:25:08

The Obama administration says new rules to significantly loosen the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and open up the communist island to greater American travel will go into effect Friday.

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US to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba as countries seek to normalise relations

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 16:25:09

Slew of changes – from reversing the ban on foreign ships entering US waters to allowing travelers to return with $100 worth of cigars – will take effect on Friday

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Charlie cartoonists’ funerals held

BBC  15/Jan/2015 16:30:03

Funerals are held for four people killed in last week’s attack in Paris on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo by militant Islamists.

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U.S. loosens travel and trade rules on Cuba

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 16:30:10

The Obama administration took its first major steps to chip away at the Cold War-era embargo against Cuba, easing the way for Americans to visit and loosening trade restrictions to allow the flow of goods ranging from telecommunications to Cuban cigars.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 16:35:09

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Live updates: Will 12th time be charm for ’Unbroken’ cinematographer?

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 16:40:09

Analysis: Four years after the Arab Spring began, the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse, Yaroslav Trofimov writes in the Middle East Crossroads column.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 16:45:13

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Live updates: Jubilant nominees react to Academy’s announcements

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Analysis: Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 16:50:09

Analysis: Four years after the Arab Spring began, the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse, Yaroslav Trofimov writes in the Middle East Crossroads column.

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’I Don’t Hate Him’: Slain Baby’s Mom Opposes Execution

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 17:10:06

Investigations

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Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 17:40:06

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What the Charlie Hebdo Execution Video Really Shows

Globalresearch  15/Jan/2015 17:45:06

Most of the MSM senior editors have watched the video. And either not one of them saw the problem, – that the video does not show what it is supposed to show – or some of them did see it but did not care. Either way, they simply regurgitated an official story that does not fit the available evidence.

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U.S. loosens travel and trade rules on Cuba

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 17:50:08

The Obama administration took its first major steps to chip away at the Cold War-era embargo against Cuba, easing the way for Americans to visit and loosening trade restrictions.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 18:15:11

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Live updates: Michael Keaton, Rosamund Pike react to their nominations

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Middle East Turns Back Clock

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 18:30:09

Analysis: Four years after the Arab Spring began, the new Middle East looks more and more like the old one—but worse, Yaroslav Trofimov writes in the Middle East Crossroads column.

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End of an Era: U.S. Reveals New Cuba Travel Rules

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 18:50:07

U.S.-Cuba Relations

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U.S. loosens travel and trade rules on Cuba

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 19:00:09

The Obama administration took its first major steps to chip away at the sanctions against Cuba, easing the way for Americans to visit and loosening trade restrictions, which will take effect Friday.

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U.S. to ease rules on travel to Cuba, starting Friday

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 19:05:07

The Obama administration took its first major steps to chip away at the sanctions against Cuba, easing the way for Americans to visit and loosening trade restrictions.

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 19:20:09

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

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Freedom of speech has limits - Pope

BBC  15/Jan/2015 19:25:02

Pope Francis defends freedom of expression after the Paris attacks but says it has to have limits, as the funerals of four victims are held.

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Belgium anti-terror op

CNN  15/Jan/2015 19:30:03

Several reported killed in anti-terror operation

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’Two die’ in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 19:30:04

Two people have been killed in an anti-terrorism operation in the Belgian town of Verviers, officials say.

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Big winners come from independent world, overseas

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 19:50:08

Column: If the Oscar nominations are any indication, the best of Hollywood movies aren't being made by Hollywood anymore. Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

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Belgium anti-terror op

CNN  15/Jan/2015 20:05:02

Two killed in ’anti-terror operation on ISIS group’

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Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 20:10:10

A search of a house that attacker Amedy Coulibaly had rented turns up a scooter that points police to another potential accomplice in last week's violence. Passenger on smoke-filled D.C. train: ’We didn’t see a way out of it’

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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest Hotel' lead the Oscar pack

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 20:15:10

They each get nine nominations and are joined in the lead picture race by 'Boyhood,' 'American Sniper,' 'Selma,' 'The Imitation Game,' 'Whiplash' and 'The Theory of Everything.' Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

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’Two die’ in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 20:25:03

Two people are killed in an anti-terror operation in the Belgian town of Verviers, officials say, with reports of raids in Brussels and elsewhere.

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Big winners come from independent world, overseas

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 20:40:11

Column: If the Oscar nominations are any indication, the best Hollywood movies aren't being made by Hollywood anymore. Paris police seek new suspect in terror attacks

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Belgium anti-terror op

CNN  15/Jan/2015 20:45:02

Anti-terror raid ’foils imminent major attacks’

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 21:00:05

Two people are killed in an anti-terror operation in the Belgian town of Verviers, officials say, with other raids taking place in Brussels.

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Secret US cybersecurity report: encryption vital to protect private data

The Guardian  15/Jan/2015 21:00:12

Newly uncovered Snowden document contrasts with British PM’s vow to crack down on encrypted messaging after Paris attacks

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 21:15:05

Two people are killed in an anti-terror operation in the Belgian town of Verviers against suspected militants returning from Syria, officials say.

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Top Oscar nominees come from independent world, overseas

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 21:15:12

Column: If the Oscar nominations are any indication, the best Hollywood movies aren't being made by Hollywood anymore. Belgian police kill two, capture one in anti-terrorism raid

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Top Oscar nominees come from independent world, overseas

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 21:20:09

Column: If the Oscar nominations are any indication, the best Hollywood movies aren't being made by Hollywood anymore. Wienerschnitzel burglary, steakhouse carjacking and a wild pursuit

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 21:50:02

Two suspected militants are killed in an anti-terror operation in the Belgian town of Verviers against jihadists returning from Syria, officials say.

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’ISIS cell’ cracked

CNN  15/Jan/2015 22:00:03

Anti-terror raid ’foils imminent major attacks’

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2 Dead, 1 Injured in Anti-Terrorism Raid in Belgium: Officials

NBC News  15/Jan/2015 22:00:08

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 22:05:03

Two suspected militants die after a gunfight breaks out during an operation in eastern Belgium to arrest jihadists returning from Syria.

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And the Oscar Nominees Are…

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 22:25:08

”Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” lead the pack at the 87th Academy Awards, scoring nine nominations each, including Best Picture.

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Gunfight ends terror plot

CNN  15/Jan/2015 22:35:03

Anti-terror raid ’foils imminent, major attacks’

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2 suspects in Belgium terror plot killed in raid

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 22:35:08

A Belgian prosecutor said Islamist extremists who had returned from Syria were planning “a major imminent attack.”

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Top Oscar nominees come from independent world, overseas

Los Angeles Times  15/Jan/2015 22:35:10

Column: If the Oscar nominations are any indication, the best Hollywood movies aren't being made by Hollywood anymore. Undercover LAPD officer hurt in Valley hit-and-run; manhunt underway

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 22:40:02

Two suspected militants die after a gunfight breaks out during an operation in eastern Belgium to arrest jihadists said to be planning «large-scale» attacks.

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Two die in Belgian anti-terror raid

BBC  15/Jan/2015 22:45:05

Two suspected militants die in a gunfight as police in eastern Belgium move against jihadists said to be planning «large-scale» attacks.

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2 suspects in Belgium terror plot killed in raid

Washingtonpost  15/Jan/2015 22:50:08

Belgian security officials said they averted a major and imminent attack by people who had just returned from fighting in the conflict in Syria.

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Gunfight at safe house

CNN  15/Jan/2015 22:55:03

Anti-terror raid ’foils imminent, major attacks’

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UnprecedentedLevel of HumanHarm to SeaLife Is ForecastNYT Now

New York Times  15/Jan/2015 23:30:05

Scientists find what they say are clear signs that humans are beginning to damage oceans on a catastrophic scale, but there is still time to preserve their ecological health.

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10 Takeaways From Lagarde’s Swipe at the Swiss National Bank

Wall Street Journal  15/Jan/2015 23:35:08

At least 10 lessons can be gleaned from International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde’s thinly veiled criticism of the Swiss National Bank’s action Thursday.

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