The headline news from May 16, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 16, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 00:30:10

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. World U.S. considers options to counter Chinese moves in South China Sea

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Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 01:00:09

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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Survivors React to the VerdictNYT Now

New York Times  16/May/2015 01:45:04

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  16/May/2015 02:00:11

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. World U.S. looking at strategy for countering China's moves in South China Sea

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New York Times  16/May/2015 02:30:06

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  16/May/2015 03:00:12

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. World With tensions rising in South China Sea, U.S. looking at strategy for countering China's moves

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 03:30:10

Many victims of the Boston Marathon bombing welcome the outcome, saying it will bring healing to a city still coping with the tragedy. World With tensions rising in South China Sea, U.S. looking at strategy for countering China's moves

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 03:45:08

Many victims of the Boston Marathon bombing welcome the outcome, saying it will bring healing to a city still coping with the tragedy. POLITICS Brown is relying on funds from California's cap-and-trade program, but it faces challenges

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 04:30:12

In urging the FDA to do more to protect patients, the agency's committee stops short of calling for a halt to further use of the scopes. Nation Death sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev brings relief to many in Boston

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 05:15:08

In urging the FDA to do more to protect patients, the agency's committee stops short of calling for a halt to further use of the scopes. POLITICS Brown is relying on funds from California's cap-and-trade program, but it faces challenges

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Tsarnaev GivenDeath Sentencefor Bombings atMarathonNYT Now

New York Times  16/May/2015 05:30:05

The federal jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for the Boston Marathon bombing rejected the defense case that his brother had led him to commit the crimes.

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Boston marathon bombingFacing death, yet Dzhokhar Tsarnaev remains an enigma

The Guardian  16/May/2015 05:45:08

During a gruelling five-month trial, defence lawyers struggled to reconcile the image ‘Jahar’ Tsarnaev’s friends painted with the horrific attack they admit he carried out – and they presented his brother Tamerlan as the mastermind

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 08:00:11

In urging the FDA to do more to protect patients, the agency's committee stops short of calling for a halt to further use of the scopes. Nation FBI asked to investigate whether something hit doomed Amtrak train

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 08:30:10

It's a snowpack drought, not a rain drought, and it's expected to hit rural areas hard. The state predicts crop losses, danger for salmon and a nasty fire season. Nation Albuquerque police get public reprimand from state attorney general

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 11:45:10

It's a snowpack drought, not a rain drought, and it's expected to hit rural areas hard. The state predicts crop losses, danger for salmon and a nasty fire season. Middle East Egypt court sentences ousted President Morsi to death

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Death for jailbreak

CNN  16/May/2015 12:00:05

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ISIS Is Looting Ancient Syrian Sites ’Into Oblivion’

NBC News  16/May/2015 12:00:09

ISIS Terror

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 12:45:09

It's a snowpack drought, not a rain drought, and it's expected to hit rural areas hard. The state predicts crop losses, danger for salmon and a nasty fire season. Middle East Egypt's ousted President Morsi sentenced to death

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 13:00:11

Investigators ask the FBI to examine what appears to be circular damage in the left-hand lower portion of the Amtrak train¿s windshield. Middle East Egypt's ousted President Morsi sentenced to death

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 14:15:09

The indictments of Paul Tanaka and William «Tom» Carey on charges of obstructing an FBI investigation come as Jim McDonnell is assessing how to remake the 18,000-person agency. Nation FBI asked to investigate whether something hit doomed Amtrak train

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SyriaUS special forces kill Isis commander and capture wife in raid

The Guardian  16/May/2015 15:00:09

White House says Abu Sayyaf killed and wife Umm Sayyaf captured as defense secretary Carter calls operation a ‘significant blow to Isis’

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 15:00:11

The Pentagon says U.S. commandos have mounted a rare raid in eastern Syria, killing the Islamic State commander in charge of oil fields in a firefight and capturing his wife. CALIFORNIA Indictments underscore McDonnell's challenges as L.A. County sheriff

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Senior ISIS Leader Dies in U.S. Special Ops Raid

NBC News  16/May/2015 15:15:06

ISIS Terror

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ISIS commander killed

CNN  16/May/2015 15:30:03

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Top ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 15:30:20

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the death of Abu Sayyaf “represents another significant blow.” Sayyaf’s wife is being detained in Iraq.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 15:30:28

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that U.S. Special Operations Forces commandos killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. CALIFORNIA Indictments underscore McDonnell's challenges as L.A. County sheriff

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Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Suspect Drives Nail in the Coffin of US Justice System

Globalresearch  16/May/2015 15:45:06

With the jury’s verdict now in sentencing an innocent man to death, the US justice system is sinking ever lower in its moral decay. So many giant holes in the prosecution’s case were simply ignored.

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Top ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 15:45:08

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the death of Abu Sayyaf “represents another significant blow.” Sayyaf’s wife, a reported ISIS member, is being detained in Iraq.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 15:45:11

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that commandos from U.S. Special Operations Forces killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. CALIFORNIA Indictments underscore McDonnell's challenges as L.A. County sheriff

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Key ISIS figured killed

CNN  16/May/2015 16:00:03

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Top ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 16:00:08

Abu Sayyaf, who had a senior role in overseeing gas operations, was said to have “engaged U.S. forces” while resisting capture in Syria.

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Key ISIS figure killed

CNN  16/May/2015 16:30:03

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Top ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 16:30:11

The attempt to capture Abu Sayyaf was to get information about U.S. hostages, an official said. Sayyaf’s wife has been detained and is being questioned.

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ISIS OfficialKilled in U.S. Raid in Syria,Pentagon SaysNYT Now

New York Times  16/May/2015 17:15:06

The leader, Abu Sayyaf, who was involved in the Islamic State’s military operations and helped manage oil and gas sales, was killed during a raid in Syria on Friday, the Pentagon said.

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Key ISIS leader killed in raid by U.S. commandos

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 17:15:10

The attempt to capture Abu Sayyaf was to get information about U.S. hostages, an official said. Sayyaf’s wife has been detained and is being questioned.

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Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid in Syria

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 17:30:08

U.S. Special Operations killed Abu Sayyaf in a ground raid Friday, the White House said. About a dozen militants were reported killed in a nighttime operation that involved hand-to-hand fighting.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 18:00:11

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that commandos from U.S. special operations forces killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. CALIFORNIA Indictments underscore McDonnell's challenges as L.A. County sheriff

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 18:15:09

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that commandos from U.S. special operations forces killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. Asia South China Sea a friction point as Kerry meets counterpart in Beijing

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Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid in Syria

Washingtonpost  16/May/2015 18:30:07

U.S. Special Operations killed Abu Sayyaf in a ground raid Friday, the White House said. About a dozen militants are said to have been killed in a nighttime operation that involved hand-to-hand fighting.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 18:30:09

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that commandos from U.S. special operations forces killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. Asia Kerry urges China to reduce tensions in South China Sea

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SyriaDoubt cast over seniority of Isis leader killed by US special forces in raid

The Guardian  16/May/2015 19:00:09

Defense secretary hails ‘significant blow’ to militants but Iraq-based Isis specialist says man killed was ‘very close’ to chief spokesman

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 20:30:10

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Saturday that commandos from U.S. special operations forces killed a senior Islamic State militant leader and captured his wife during a night raid Friday in eastern Syria in a town called al-Amr. PolitiCal No love for Obama trade deal at California Democrats' protest

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 20:45:09

Union workers gathered for a demonstration on the second day of the California Democratic Convention harshly criticized President Obama, giving voice to the grassroots angst that has turned much of the president's own party against him on a signature trade deal. Middle East U.S. special forces kill Islamic State leader in raid in eastern Syria

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Globalresearch  16/May/2015 21:15:04

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 21:15:07

Union workers gathered for a demonstration on the second day of the California Democratic Convention harshly criticized President Obama, giving voice to the grassroots angst that has turned much of the president's own party against him on a signature trade deal. PolitiCal Live updates: Warren blasts trade deals that leave 'workers in the dirt'

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Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Suspect Drives Nail in the Coffin of US Justice System

Globalresearch  16/May/2015 21:30:08

With the jury’s verdict now in sentencing an innocent man to death, the US justice system is sinking ever lower in its moral decay. So many giant holes in the prosecution’s case were simply ignored.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 21:45:08

Union workers gathered for a demonstration on the second day of the California Democratic Convention harshly criticized President Obama, giving voice to the grassroots angst that has turned much of the president's own party against him on a signature trade deal.

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Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Suspect Drives Nail in the Coffin of US Justice System

Globalresearch  16/May/2015 22:00:07

With the jury’s verdict now in sentencing an innocent man to death, the US justice system is sinking ever lower in its moral decay. So many giant holes in the prosecution’s case were simply ignored.

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 22:30:09

Without calling the president out by name, she makes caustic remarks about the deal, saying it would benefit multinational corporations and 'leave American workers in the dirt.'

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 23:15:07

At the state Democratic Cnvention in Anaheim, she makes caustic remarks about the deal, saying it would benefit multinational corporations and 'leave American workers in the dirt.' Organized labor turns out to protest president’s trade policy

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Los Angeles Times  16/May/2015 23:30:08

At the state Democratic Cnvention in Anaheim, she makes caustic remarks about the deal, saying it would benefit multinational corporations and 'leave American workers in the dirt.' Senate hopeful Loretta Sanchez plies the constituencies at convention

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