The archive of all headlines from May 15, 2015, organized by time of publication.
The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.
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
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.
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
The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.
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.
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
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
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?
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.
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
The railroad said technical and regulatory roadblocks had delayed operation of the system, which might have prevented this week’s train derailment.
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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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.
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
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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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
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
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
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.
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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King’s lawyer says the blues legend died in his sleep at home on Thursday
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
King’s lawyer says the blues legend died in his sleep at home on Thursday
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
Nepal Earthquake
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
King of the Blues who influenced a generation of musicians and won 15 Grammy awards, dies in his sleep at home
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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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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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.
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
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
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.
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
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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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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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Crisis escalates as nearly 800 people rescued from boat that was sinking off Indonesian coast
Militants seized the government compound in the capital of Anbar, Iraq’s largest province, providing a major blow to U.S. strategy.
Militants seized the government compound in Ramadi, the capital of Anbar, dealing a major blow to the U.S.-backed military campaign.
Crisis escalates as nearly 800 people rescued from boat that was sinking off Indonesian coast
Isis militants raise their flags over government compound in centre of city after using car bombs to breach blast walls
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
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.
Boston Bombing Trial
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
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.
Boston Bombing Trial
Jury votes unanimously to send Tsarnaev to death for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing
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
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.
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.
Jury sentences 21-year-old to death on some counts for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.