The archive of all headlines from January 16, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Kevin Jorgeson, one of two men to successfully free climb Yosemite's Dawn Wall, was clinging to a particularly treacherous stretch of granite when the pain and doubts began to set in. Undercover LAPD officer hurt in Valley hit-and-run; manhunt underway
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' Undercover LAPD officer hurt in Valley hit-and-run; manhunt underway
Humans are ‘eating away at our own life support systems’ at a rate unseen in the past 10,000 years, two new research papers say
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' L.A. County lifeguard dies during swimming exercise
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' Suspect arrested after LAPD officer injured in Valley hit-and-run
Boko Haram killed hundreds of people and burned down almost an entire town in Nigeria this month, Amnesty International said, citing satellite photos to offer the clearest indication to date of the damage the insurgency wrought.
Pope Francis is in the Philippines. Follow our live blog here.
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' Body found at Palm Desert hotel where AIG executive vanished
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' Ben Carson, looking at 2016 presidential race, urges GOP to adhere to beliefs
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' Mexican consulates begin issuing copies of birth certificates
The pair are the first to conquer the route to the top of El Capitan without using climbing aids. 'We are going to remember this for the rest of our lives.' California rejects UnitedHealth’s bid to sell Obamacare statewide
Americans can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. Yosemite climbers tell how bad it hurt, how much they love that rock
Americans tourists, for instance, can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. Yosemite climbers tell how bad it hurt, how much they love that rock
A Malaysian defense contractor admitted that he bribed U.S. Navy officials with $500,000 in cash, sex from prostitutes, Spanish suckling pigs and luxury goods.
A Malaysian defense contractor pleaded guilty to bribing U.S. Navy officials with $500,000 in cash, sex from prostitutes, Spanish suckling pigs and luxury goods.
Americans tourists, for instance, can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. Oklahoma and Florida execute prisoners after narrow Supreme Court approval
Americans tourists, for instance, can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. San Diego County has 10 measles patients; 9 weren’t vaccinated
Two suspected militants die in a gunfight as police in eastern Belgium move against jihadists said to be planning imminent attacks.
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.
A Malaysian defense contractor pleaded guilty to bribing U.S. Navy officials with $500,000 in cash, sex from prostitutes, Spanish suckling pigs and luxury goods.
Americans tourists, for instance, can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. U.S. judge rejects overtime for home health aides
Americans tourists, for instance, can simply put in writing that the reason for their visit is educational, and then travel to the island without prior approval. Three teens to stand trial in USC student’s killing
Pope Francis is in the Philippines for his first visit to the country as pontiff. Follow our live blog here.
Belgium is on its second-highest alert - a day after two suspected jihadists were killed in a major anti-terror raid in the east of the country.
In his first full day of a five-day visit to the Philippines, Pope Francis praised the resilience of the Philippine people in the face of tragedy and urged them to retain “respect for human dignity” as the nation develops.
Recent court cases in Paris have raised accusations of a double standard, with one set of rules for cartoonists who skewered religions of all kinds and another for supporters of the gunmen who killed them.
The suspects each face one count of murdering graduate student Xinran Ji as well as a special-circumstance allegation that the killing was committed during an attempted robbery. U.S. judge rejects overtime for home health aides
The suspects each face one count of murdering graduate student Xinran Ji as well as a special-circumstance allegation that the killing was committed during an attempted robbery. Effort would consolidate L.A. elections with state and federal voting
The suspects each face one count of murdering graduate student Xinran Ji as well as a special-circumstance allegation that the killing was committed during an attempted robbery. To boost turnout, activists back switching L.A. elections to June and November
The suspects each face one count of murdering graduate student Xinran Ji as well as a special-circumstance allegation that the killing was committed during an attempted robbery. Molina gains endorsements from Boxer, Villaraigosa in council race
Scientists find what they say are clear signs that humans are beginning to damage oceans and the animals living in them on a catastrophic scale, but there is still time to preserve their ecological health.
The suspects each face one count of murdering graduate student Xinran Ji as well as a special-circumstance allegation that the killing was committed during an attempted robbery. GOP’s Scott Walker proposes 2016 nominee like Scott Walker
Pair taken into custody accused of supporting terrorist group after series of morning raids on 11 residences in German capital
Pre-emptive raids in eastern town of Verviers against group suspected of preparing major attack
Belgian officials say deadly raid on suspected terror cell averted major atrocity, but was not linked to last week’s Paris shootings
Brussels Beat: Greece’s debt looks fairly manageable. It’s politics that makes it problematic.
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Nine men and three women with suspected ties to attacker Amedy Coulibaly are held. Police in Berlin also make arrests. Three teens to stand trial in USC student’s killing
The detainees are 9 men and 3 women with possible links to Amedy Coulibaly, who last week killed a policewoman before killing 4 at a kosher supermarket. Police in Berlin also make arrests. Three teens to stand trial in USC student’s killing
Counterterror officials fear sleeper cells could strike
Belgium Islamists prevented from killing police in the street and at a police station, prosecutors say after raids.
Islamist militants targeted in an anti-terror raid on Thursday were planning to kill policemen in the street and at police stations, Belgian prosecutors say.
Recent court cases in Paris have raised accusations of a double standard, with one set of rules for cartoonists who skewered religions of all kinds and another for supporters of the gunmen who killed them.
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Recent court cases in Paris have raised accusations of a double standard, with one set of rules for cartoonists who skewered religions of all kinds and another for supporters of the gunmen who killed them.
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Islamist militants targeted in a Belgian anti-terror raid were planning to kill policemen in the street and at police stations, prosecutors say.
’Second potential Paris has been averted’ federal prosecutor says
’Second potential Paris has been averted’ federal prosecutor says
The detainees are 9 men and 3 women with possible links to Amedy Coulibaly, who last week killed a policewoman before killing 4 at a kosher supermarket. Police in Berlin also make arrests. 15 arrested in Belgian counterterror raids
Counter-terror officers kill two and arrest 15 suspected jihadis in Belgium and France
Counter-terror officers kill two and arrest 15 suspected jihadis in Belgium and France
Europe remains under high alert as dozens suspected of supporting last week’s terrorist attacks or having other extremist ties were arrested. In Paris, police evacuated a train station after a bomb threat.
The detainees are 9 men and 3 women with possible links to Amedy Coulibaly, who last week killed a policewoman before killing 4 at a kosher supermarket. Police in Berlin also make arrests. Kerry visits Paris, says U.S. stands with France
Europe remained under high alert as dozens suspected of supporting last week’s terrorist attacks or having other extremist ties were arrested. In Paris, police evacuated a train station after a bomb threat.
The authorities in France, Germany and Belgium moved on a broad front, seeking suspected radicals accused of either supporting terror groups or plotting further attacks.
Europe remained under high alert as dozens suspected of supporting last week’s terrorist attacks or having other extremist ties were arrested.
Visit by US secretary of state was organised after White House admitted mistake in not already dispatching a senior figure
Europe remained under high alert as Belgian authorities said militants had obtained police uniforms and were plotting to kill officers on the street.
The crackdown of suspected terrorist cells apparently operating autonomously in Belgium, France and Germany highlights the mounting security risks of radicalized citizens returning from Syria.
Brussels Beat: Greece’s debt looks fairly manageable. It’s politics that makes it problematic.
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Paris police arrest 12 with suspected ties to terrorists
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Missing AIG executive Omar Meza dead, family statement says
Nasa and Noaa scientists report 2014 was the 38th consecutive year of above-average temperatures
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Paris police arrest 12 with suspected ties to terrorists
NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration agree that the planet just surpassed an ominous milestone — the hottest year measured since 1880.
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The report underscored scientific warnings about the risks of runaway emissions and undermined claims by climate-change contrarians that global warming had somehow stopped.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA say Earth has hit a milestone: Hottest year since 1880.
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Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Riverside college on edge after woman fights off would-be rapist in restroom
Last year ranked as the Earth’s warmest since 1880, US scientists say.
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Critics voice skepticism about LAPD body cameras
The 12 months of 2014 were the warmest on record, with global temperatures 0.68C (1.24F) above the long-term average, say US government scientists.
Whether you’re a style maven or a casual observer of clothing, there’s much to be learned from the seasonal runway circus.
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The explosion in the number of needy children in classrooms has profound implications for the nation.
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Officer hit by his own patrol car; man faces attempted murder charge
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Wet Seal files for bankruptcy protection
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In a hot moment of the Cold War, they won U.S. permission to stay until Cuba was free.
Brussels Beat: Greece’s debt looks fairly manageable. It’s politics that makes it problematic.
Brussels Beat: Greece’s debt looks fairly manageable. It’s politics that makes it problematic.
Officials arrest 15 and search a dozen sites in a sweep overnight in Belgium and France that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Muslim center director ’sick to my stomach’ over prayer uproar at Duke
David Cameron and Barack Obama say the UK and US are to work more closely to combat «violent extremism», sharing expertise on tackling threats.
David Cameron and Barack Obama announce the UK and US are to work more closely to combat «violent extremism», sharing expertise on tackling threats.
David Cameron and Barack Obama say the UK and US are to work more closely to combat «violent extremism», sharing expertise on tackling threats.
Memoir serialised by Guardian tells how Mohamedou Ould Slahi endured savage beatings, death threats and sexual humiliation
The action represents the most sweeping check on police power to confiscate property since the seizures began.
President and prime minister speak after Oval Office meeting with counter-terrorism and cybersecurity top of the agenda
President and prime minister speak after Oval Office meeting with counter-terrorism and cybersecurity top of the agenda
The action represents the most sweeping check on police power to confiscate property since the seizures began three decades ago.
Officials arrest at least 29 and search sites in Belgium, France and Germany in a sweep that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. Muslim center director ’sick to my stomach’ over prayer uproar at Duke
The action represents the most sweeping check on the power of police to confiscate property under a federal program that began three decades ago.
Officials arrest at least 29 and search sites in Belgium, France and Germany in a sweep that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. 21 dogs seized from San Diego County home during eviction
Officials arrest at least 29 and search sites in Belgium, France and Germany in a sweep that leaves two suspects dead after clashes with police in the Belgian city of Verviers. California plant issues massive apple recall due to listeria
President and prime minister speak after Oval Office meeting with counter-terrorism and cybersecurity top of the agenda
British prime minister takes tougher line on internet companies than US president at White House talks on Islamist threats
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether all 50 states must allow same-sex couples to marry. The court’s announcement made it likely that it would resolve one of the great civil rights questions of the age before its current term ends in June.
Advocates and opponents of same-sex marriage have been anxious for once-and-for-all ruling after Defense of Marriage Act was struck down in 2013
The justices say they will decide cases from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, where state officials are defending laws that limit marriage to a man and a woman. California plant issues massive apple recall due to listeria
Advocates and opponents have been anxious for once-and-for-all ruling after Defense of Marriage Act was struck down in 2013
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether all 50 states must allow same-sex couples to marry. The court’s announcement made it likely that it would resolve one of the great civil rights questions of the age before its current term ends in June.
The justices say they will resolve the state-by-state battle over same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the high court's most significant ruling ever on gay rights. Teen arrested in fatal Sylmar stabbing, 2nd suspect sought
The action represents the most sweeping check on the power of police to confiscate property under a federal program that began three decades ago.
After ducking the issue in October, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether all 50 states must allow same-sex couples to marry. The court’s announcement made it likely that it would resolve one of the great civil rights questions of the age before its current term ends in June.
The high court announced it will make a historic decision this term about whether states must allow same-sex unions, a question left open when it last confronted the issue in 2013.
The justices say they will resolve the state-by-state battle over same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the high court's most significant ruling ever on gay rights. Teen arrested in fatal Sylmar stabbing, 2nd suspect sought
The high court announced it will make a historic decision this term about whether states must allow same-sex unions, a question left open when it last confronted the issue in 2013.
The court will make a historic decision this term about whether states must allow same-sex unions, a question left open in 2013.
Advocates and opponents have been anxious for once-and-for-all ruling after Defense of Marriage Act was struck down in 2013
After declining to take up the issue in October, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether all 50 states must allow same-sex couples to marry. The announcement made it likely that the court would resolve one of the great civil rights questions of the age before its term ends in June.
The justices say they will resolve the state-by-state battle over same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the high court's most significant ruling ever on gay rights. Plane loses power, flips trying to land near Santa Maria
The justices say they will resolve the state-by-state battle over same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the high court's most significant ruling ever on gay rights. Power not cut until 44 minutes after smoke reported on D.C. subway