The headline news from May 17, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 17, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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China MakingLong-RangeMissiles MorePowerfulNYT Now

New York Times  17/May/2015 00:15:04

The shift is particularly notable because the technology of miniaturizing warheads and putting three or more atop a single missile has been in Chinese hands for decades.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 00:15:08

At the state Democratic Convention in Anaheim, she makes caustic remarks about the deal, saying it would benefit multinational corporations and 'leave American workers in the dirt.' Freewheeling Senate hopeful Loretta Sanchez rallies for support on her home turf

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 01:45:08

Her speech in Anaheim gives the fullest glimpse yet of what her priorities would be if she wins the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. Elizabeth Warren takes swipe at Obama’s trade deal

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

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 02:15:06

U.S. Special Operations killed Abu Sayyaf early Saturday, 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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U.S. kills senior Islamic State leader in Syria

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 02:45:07

Special Operations forces staged an overnight ground raid that ended with Abu Sayyaf dead, along with about a dozen militants, and Sayyaf’s wife captured, the White House and the Pentagon said.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 03:00:10

Her speech in Anaheim gives the fullest glimpse yet of what her priorities would be if she wins the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. Kamala Harris calls Loretta Sanchez’s Native American ’war cry’ shocking

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Large GOP field has party leaders anxious about ’16

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 03:45:04

Republicans worry that a long primary battle will pull candidates to the right and drain their war chests, weakening their chances of defeating the Democrats’ nominee in the general election.

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Who was Abu Sayyaf?

CNN  17/May/2015 04:15:02

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NBC News  17/May/2015 04:15:06

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

NBC News  17/May/2015 04:30:07

ISIS Terror

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’Dark and dangerous times’Republican hopefuls focus on fear of Islam at Iowa summit

The Guardian  17/May/2015 04:45:06

Trump, Jindal, Cruz and Santorum address rightwing event at which organiser attacks Clinton adviser and warns of ‘civilisational jihad’

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 04:45:08

Two decades ago, William Rader began selling unproven treatments to desperate patients. Last fall, California authorities permanently revoked his medical license. Middle East U.S. special forces kill a leader of Islamic State in a raid in Syria

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

Globalresearch  17/May/2015 06:00:08

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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Globalresearch  17/May/2015 06:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 06:30:10

Two decades ago, William Rader began selling unproven treatments to desperate patients. Last fall, California authorities permanently revoked his medical license. National Politics Republicans speaking in Iowa don't limit their jabs to Democrats

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China MakingLong-RangeMissiles MorePowerfulNYT Now

New York Times  17/May/2015 07:15:03

The shift is particularly notable because the technology of miniaturizing warheads and putting them atop a single missile has been in Chinese hands for decades but has gone unused.

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At Least 19 Tornadoes Touch Down From Texas to Minnesota

NBC News  17/May/2015 07:15:05

Weather

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

Globalresearch  17/May/2015 08:00:10

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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Globalresearch  17/May/2015 08:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 08:15:07

Sen. Rand Paul highlights former Gov. Jeb Bush's stumbles over Iraq. Sen. Lindsey Graham castigates Paul's concerns about privacy rights. Several speak fondly of the Hawkeye State. CALIFORNIA Doctor with revoked license continues to sell unproven stem cell treatments

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Raid kills ISIS leader

CNN  17/May/2015 08:45:03

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

Globalresearch  17/May/2015 10:00:07

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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Globalresearch  17/May/2015 10:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 10:45:08

Sen. Rand Paul highlights former Gov. Jeb Bush's stumbles over Iraq. Sen. Lindsey Graham castigates Paul's concerns about privacy rights. Several speak fondly of the Hawkeye State. Afghanistan & Pakistan 3 killed, 18 injured in suicide bombing near Kabul airport

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’Bad news for our planet’

CNN  17/May/2015 11:15:03

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

Globalresearch  17/May/2015 11:15:07

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  17/May/2015 11:15:10

Two decades ago, William Rader began selling unproven treatments to desperate patients. Last fall, California authorities permanently revoked his medical license. Europe Pope canonizes 2 nuns from 19th-century Palestine

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Brown’s Arid California, Thanks Partly to His FatherNYT Now

New York Times  17/May/2015 11:45:04

Gov. Jerry Brown is coping with the modern-day California, and its demands for water and energy, that his father, Edmund G. Brown Sr., helped to create as governor in the 1960s.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 13:15:07

County water officials are looking into the possibility of purchasing water from a proposed Huntington Beach ocean desalination plant. CALIFORNIA Doctor with revoked license continues to sell unproven stem cell treatments

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 13:45:07

County water officials are looking into the possibility of purchasing water from a proposed Huntington Beach ocean desalination plant. National Politics California donors wait for a favorite to emerge from big GOP presidential field

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 14:15:07

County water officials are looking into the possibility of purchasing water from a proposed Huntington Beach ocean desalination plant. CALIFORNIA California water officials deliver sobering facts on depleted wells

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At Least 19 Twisters Touch Down from Texas to Minnesota

NBC News  17/May/2015 15:15:04

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

Globalresearch  17/May/2015 15:30:07

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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Tough crowd in Iowa as GOP ’cattle call’ ends with no clear party darling

The Guardian  17/May/2015 16:15:07

Republican presidential hopefuls in an already saturated field woo supporters at Lincoln Dinner but with eight months until Iowa caucuses it’s still anyone’s game

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Treasures threatened

CNN  17/May/2015 18:00:05

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 18:00:13

While dry wells represent far less than 1% of the state's wells, thousands of Californians have been left without well water and some parts of the San Joaquin Valley are sinking. Orange County Desalination is starting to look good to dry O.C.

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Police, military flee key Iraqi city seized by ISIS

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 19:00:10

The seriousness of the situation in Ramadi, the capital of the Anbar province, prompted the Iraqi premier to mobilize Iranian-backed Shiite militias to join the effort to retake the city.

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Police, military flee key Iraqi city seized by ISIS

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 19:15:08

The seriousness of the situation in Ramadi, the capital of the Anbar province, prompted the Iraqi premier to order Iranian-backed Shiite militias to join the effort to retake the city.

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U.S. Marines Killed in Copter Crash Over Nepal Named

NBC News  17/May/2015 19:30:09

Nepal Earthquake

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 19:45:10

While dry wells represent far less than 1% of the state's wells, thousands of Californians have been left without well water and some parts of the San Joaquin Valley are sinking. Nation Boston Marathon bomber's wait on death row likely to be a long one

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Key Iraqi City Falls to ISIS as Last of Security Forces FleeNYT Now

New York Times  17/May/2015 20:15:04

The fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State, despite intensified American airstrikes in recent weeks in a bid to save the city, represented the biggest victory this year for the extremist group.

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SyriaRaid yielded ’treasure trove’ of intelligence on Isis, insiders say

The Guardian  17/May/2015 20:15:09

Congressional committee members believe discovery could be more crucial than killing of Isis leader as documents may reveal structure of group

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SyriaSyria raid yielded ’treasure trove’ of intelligence on Isis, insiders say

The Guardian  17/May/2015 20:30:10

Congressional committee members say discovery could be more crucial than killing of Isis leader as documents may reveal structure of group

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SyriaRaid yielded ’treasure trove’ of intelligence on Isis, insiders say

The Guardian  17/May/2015 20:45:09

Congressional committee members say discovery could be more crucial than killing of Isis leader as documents may reveal structure of group

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 20:45:10

While dry wells represent far less than 1% of the state's wells, thousands of Californians have been left without well water and some parts of the San Joaquin Valley are sinking. PolitiCal Democratic convention: Loretta Sanchez apologizes for Native American 'war cry'

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 21:00:11

The legal battle over Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's case is certain to drag on for years before any execution is carried out, experts say. PolitiCal Democratic convention: Loretta Sanchez apologizes for Native American 'war cry'

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Ramadi falls to ISIS

CNN  17/May/2015 22:00:05

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Key Iraqi city falls to ISIS as defenders flee

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 22:15:08

The fall of Ramadi dealt a blow to Iraq’s U.S.-backed government and its military campaign to drive the extremist group out of the war-torn country.

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Key Iraqi city falls to ISIS as defenders retreat

Washingtonpost  17/May/2015 22:45:08

The fall of Ramadi dealt a blow to Iraq’s U.S.-backed government and its military campaign to drive the extremist group out of the war-torn country.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 22:45:10

The legal battle over Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's case is certain to drag on for years before any execution is carried out, experts say. Nation GOP hopefuls debate: Was Iraq a mistake?

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Iraqi City of Ramadi ’Has Fallen’ to ISIS: Official

NBC News  17/May/2015 23:15:07

ISIS Terror

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2015 23:15:10

Presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Scott Walker defend George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq. Rand Paul questions it. Clippers Now Live updates: History on the line as Clippers face Rockets

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