The headline news from May 15, 2015

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

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Amtrak Says ItsSafety System WasNearly InstalledNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 00:30:07

The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 00:30:13

UC officials say the system will receive 4% increases in state funding in each of the next four years, for a cumulative total of $507 million, as well as $436 million over three years from the state's rainy day surplus. L.A. Now Indicted Paul Tanaka expected to ask for leave as mayor of Gardena

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NTSB: Train sped up for a minute before crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 00:45:06

Investigators focused on the Amtrak train’s engineer, even as his lawyer said he had no memory of the instant the train jumped the tracks, killing eight people.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 01:15:10

The engineer, who suffered a concussion in the deadly crash, does not recall deploying the emergency brake as he entered a curve at more than 100 mph, his attorney says. Nation Amtrak engineer in Philadelphia crash has supported better rail safety

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Amtrak Says Safety System Was Just Months AwayNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 01:30:04

The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.

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NTSB: Train sped up for a minute before crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 01:30:08

The Amtrak train quickly went from the 80 mph permitted limit to more than 100 mph before it reached the 50 mph bend where it derailed, killing eight people.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 02:00:12

The engineer, who suffered a concussion in the deadly crash, does not recall deploying the emergency brake as he entered a curve at more than 100 mph, his attorney says. Nation Now Victims of the Amtrak derailment: Who they were

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 02:15:09

The engineer, who suffered a concussion in the deadly crash, does not recall deploying the emergency brake as he entered a curve at more than 100 mph, his attorney says. Amtrak engineer in Philadelphia crash has supported better rail safety

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 02:45:09

The engineer, who suffered a concussion in the deadly crash, does not recall deploying the emergency brake as he entered a curve at more than 100 mph, his attorney says. What’s delaying the technology to prevent train crashes?

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Amtrak Train Was Gaining Speed as It Neared Curve: NTSB

NBC News  15/May/2015 03:00:09

Amtrak Crash

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Nowhere to go

CNN  15/May/2015 03:15:02

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NTSB: Train sped up for a minute before crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 03:30:08

The Amtrak train went from the 80 mph permitted limit to more than 100 mph in the 40 seconds before it reached the 50 mph bend where it jumped the track, killing eight people.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 03:30:10

The NTSB plans to meet with the engineer, Brandon Bostian, ¿in the next few days¿ to try to get his account of what happened. Asia Up to 6,000 desperate migrants stranded at sea in Southeast Asia

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Amtrak SaysShortfalls andRules DelayedSafety SystemNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 03:45:04

The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 03:45:09

The NTSB plans to meet with the engineer, Brandon Bostian, ¿in the next few days¿ to try to get his account of what happened. Nation Republicans block young immigrant 'dreamers' from military

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NTSB: Train sped up for a minute before crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 05:15:11

The Amtrak train that crashed and left eight people dead sped up from 70 mph to more than 100 mph in less than a minute before derailing, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 05:15:14

The NTSB plans to meet with the engineer, Brandon Bostian, ¿in the next few days¿ to try to get his account of what happened. PolitiCal UC system, K-12 among biggest winners in Brown's new budget proposal

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 06:00:08

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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’Game of ping pong’

CNN  15/May/2015 06:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 06:30:10

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. Nation Amtrak train sped up in its final minute before derailing, NTSB says

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 07:00:09

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. POLITICS Revised California budget plan helps schools and the poor

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 07:45:07

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. Clippers Rockets force a deciding Game 7 with 119-107 win over Clippers

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 08:15:05

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 08:15:08

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. latimes.com Blues guitarist B.B. King dies at 89

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BB King dies in Las Vegas aged 89

The Guardian  15/May/2015 08:30:10

King’s lawyer says the blues legend died in his sleep at home on Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 08:30:12

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. OBITUARIES Blues guitarist B.B. King dies at 89

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Breaking newsBB King dies in Las Vegas aged 89

The Guardian  15/May/2015 08:45:27

King’s lawyer says the blues legend died in his sleep at home on Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 09:15:07

In an unprecedented move, Mexico's federal government will help meet workers' demands for a minimum daily wage of 200 pesos, or about $13. Labor leaders are greeted by cheers in San Quintin. OBITUARIES B.B. King dies at 89; blues legend inspired generations of musicians

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’The Thrill is Gone’

CNN  15/May/2015 09:30:04

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Missing U.S. Chopper’s Wreckage Found: Nepal Military

NBC News  15/May/2015 10:00:06

Nepal Earthquake

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

The Huey, with six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers aboard, was on a disaster relief mission taking supplies to stranded villagers. OBITUARIES B.B. King dies at 89; blues legend inspired generations of musicians

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Quake chopper found

CNN  15/May/2015 10:30:05

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Breaking newsBB King dies in Las Vegas aged 89

The Guardian  15/May/2015 10:45:07

King of the Blues who influenced a generation of musicians and won 15 Grammy awards, dies in his sleep at home

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 11:00:08

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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Missing U.S. Chopper’s Wreckage Is Found in Nepal

NBC News  15/May/2015 11:15:06

Nepal Earthquake

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 12:15:06

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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NTSB: Train sped up for a minute before crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 13:00:09

The Amtrak train that derailed and killed eight people had sped up from 70 mph to more than 100 mph in less than a minute, according to transportation officials.

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Vast Antarctic ice shelf a few years from disintegration, says Nasa

The Guardian  15/May/2015 13:15:04

Remnant of Larsen B Ice Shelf, about half the size of Rhode Island, is expected to break apart completely around the year 2020, adding to sea level rises

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Nasa: vast Antarctic ice shelf a few years from disintegration

The Guardian  15/May/2015 13:30:08

Remnant of Larsen B Ice Shelf, about half the size of Rhode Island, is expected to break apart completely around the year 2020, adding to sea level rises

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Iraq Haunts Potential Bush Run, as It Did Clinton in 2008NYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 13:45:04

Jeb Bush is determined to run his all-but-declared campaign on his own terms, but he appears deeply conflicted about his brother’s war legacy.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 14:00:12

If the pattern forming in the Pacific strengthens and persists, it could bring storms next winter that «would certainly provide what we would call genuine relief," says one climatologist. Asia Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed U.S. Marine chopper

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’No Indication’ Anyone Survived Marine Chopper Crash

NBC News  15/May/2015 15:00:08

Nepal Earthquake

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CNN  15/May/2015 15:15:02

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 15:15:07

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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Battle for control

CNN  15/May/2015 15:45:02

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Amtrak train accelerated in minute before deadly crash

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 15:45:06

The train that derailed and killed eight people had sped up from 70 mph to more than 100 mph in less than a minute, according to transportation officials.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 15:45:08

If the pattern forming in the Pacific strengthens and persists, it could bring storms next winter that 'would certainly provide what we would call genuine relief,' says one climatologist. Asia Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed U.S. Marine chopper

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Jeb Bush, the Mexican Drug Cartel and “Free Trade”. The Bush Family and Organized Crime

Globalresearch  15/May/2015 16:00:12

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush had close personal ties to Raul Salinas de Gortiari, brother of Mexico’s former president Carlos Salinas de Gortiari. In the 1990s, Raul the “drug kingpin”, according to Switzerland’s federal prosecutor Carla del Ponte, was one of the main figures of the Mexican Drug Cartel.

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No Survivors Likely After Marine Chopper Crash

NBC News  15/May/2015 16:00:13

Nepal Earthquake

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Israel to African refugees: A ticket home or prison

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 16:00:14

Officials in Israel are informing thousands of Eritrean and Sudanese refugees about a one-way ticket home or to an unnamed third country in Africa, or face prison.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 16:45:09

The Huey, with six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers aboard, was on a disaster relief mission taking supplies to stranded villagers. CALIFORNIA DROUGHT Drought relief, at last? New signs point to strengthening El Niño

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Asian migrant crisis grows as 800 asylum seekers rescued off Indonesia

The Guardian  15/May/2015 17:00:08

Call for all migrants at sea in south-east Asia to be allowed to land ‘in the name of humanity’, as Burma threatens to boycott summit

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Suicide attacks, explosive-rigged cars

CNN  15/May/2015 18:15:03

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Anybody’s Ballgame: Bush’s Stumbles Leave GOP Without Frontrunner

NBC News  15/May/2015 18:30:08

Meet the Press

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Anybody’s Game: Bush’s Stumbles Leave GOP Without Frontrunner

NBC News  15/May/2015 18:45:10

Meet the Press

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Passengers on migrant boat rescued off Indonesia recall horrific scenes

The Guardian  15/May/2015 19:00:10

Crisis escalates as nearly 800 people rescued from boat that was sinking off Indonesian coast

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Islamic State gaining control of Ramadi

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 19:15:06

Militants seized the government compound in the capital of Anbar, Iraq’s largest province, providing a major blow to U.S. strategy.

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ISIS seizes capital of Iraq’s largest province

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 19:30:08

Militants seized the government compound in Ramadi, the capital of Anbar, dealing a major blow to the U.S.-backed military campaign.

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Migrants on boat rescued off Indonesia recall horrific scenes

The Guardian  15/May/2015 20:15:08

Crisis escalates as nearly 800 people rescued from boat that was sinking off Indonesian coast

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Isis routs Iraqi troops from most of Ramadi

The Guardian  15/May/2015 20:30:10

Isis militants raise their flags over government compound in centre of city after using car bombs to breach blast walls

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LiveBoston Marathon jury reaches sentencing verdict for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

The Guardian  15/May/2015 20:45:07

Jurors in Boston to decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013

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Jury in BostonBombing Caseto AnnounceSentenceNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 21:00:06

The jury has reached a decision on whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will receive the death penalty. The New York Times has reporters in the courtroom, where the announcement is expected soon.

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Life or death?

CNN  15/May/2015 21:15:03

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Jury Reaches Verdict in Tsarnaev Death Penalty Phase

NBC News  15/May/2015 21:15:07

Boston Bombing Trial

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 21:15:10

The Huey, with six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers aboard, was on a disaster relief mission taking supplies to stranded villagers. Nation Jury to announce sentence shortly in Boston Marathon bomber trial

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Death sentence

CNN  15/May/2015 21:45:02

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Audio and Stories from the Marathon Bombing NYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 21:45:05

The federal jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev last month of 30 charges had to decide whether he would receive the death penalty or life in prison.

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Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death for Boston Marathon Bombing

NBC News  15/May/2015 21:45:10

Boston Bombing Trial

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Breaking newsBoston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death

The Guardian  15/May/2015 21:45:12

Jury votes unanimously to send Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 21:45:14

Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Friday was sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 attack, ending the biggest federal terror trial in the United States since the 9/11 attacks nearly 14 years ago. Nation Now Live coverage: Tweeting from the courtroom as Tsarnaev gets death sentence

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10 Trial Moments 3:41 PM ETNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 22:00:07

The federal jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the Boston Marathon bombing had to decide whether he would receive the death penalty or life in prison.

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Claims Tsarnaev was swayed by brother rejected

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 22:00:10

A federal jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombings, rejecting arguments that he had fallen under his brother’s influence and was remorseful.

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Boston Marathon bombingDzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death

The Guardian  15/May/2015 22:00:11

Jury sentences 21-year-old to death on some counts for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing

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Boston Marathon bombingDzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death

The Guardian  15/May/2015 22:15:09

Jury votes unanimously to send Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, which left three dead and more than 260 injured

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 22:15:11

Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Friday was sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 attack, ending the biggest federal terror trial in the United States since the 9/11 attacks nearly 14 years ago. Live coverage: Tweeting from the courtroom as Tsarnaev gets death sentence

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Death penalty

CNN  15/May/2015 22:30:03

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10 Trial Moments 4:30 PM ETNYT Now

New York Times  15/May/2015 23:00:04

The federal jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the Boston Marathon bombing had to decide whether he would receive the death penalty or life in prison.

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Los Angeles Times  15/May/2015 23:15:10

The convicted Boston Marathon bomber is sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 attack, ending the biggest federal terror trial in the United States since the 9/11 attacks nearly 14 years ago. Live coverage: Tweeting from the courtroom as Tsarnaev gets death sentence

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Claims Tsarnaev was swayed by brother rejected

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 23:30:09

A federal jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, rejecting arguments that he had fallen under his brother’s influence and was remorseful.

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Claims Tsarnaev was swayed by brother rejected

Washingtonpost  15/May/2015 23:45:07

A federal jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, rejecting arguments that he had fallen under his brother’s influence and was remorseful.

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