The archive of all headlines from September 17, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Join us for the second Republican presidential debate, including a first round with four candidates who did not qualify for the top-tier group
In the second debate, candidates may have fewer chances to establish themselves as viable alternatives to those leading the pack. Join us for real-time analysis of the “undercard” debate and the main event.
Join live coverage, analysis and commentary from the second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California
The compromise over who will pay for costly upgrades could clear the way for the most sweeping earthquake retrofitting laws in California history. TRAIL GUIDE
We’re chatting and analyzing the second G.O.P. debate. On now is the “undercard” (four candidates trailing in the polls), and later is the main event (11 leading candidates).
We’re analyzing and chatting about the second G.O.P. debate. On now is the “undercard” (four candidates trailing in the polls), and later is the main event (11 leading candidates).
We’re analyzing and chatting about the second G.O.P. debate as the 11 leading candidates square off in California.
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Join live coverage, analysis and commentary from the second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California
The Times is following the second Republican presidential debate. The candidates in the “undercard” clashed over immigration, religious liberty and other issues. The main event begins shortly.
Watch with us as the leading Republican presidential candidates debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley.
The Times is following the second Republican presidential debate. The candidates in the “undercard” clashed over immigration, religious liberty and other issues.
Tsunami warning issued for Chile, Peru and Hawaii after quake strikes near Santiago
Live updates: The leading Republican presidential candidates debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley.
The Times is following the second Republican presidential debate. The eleven candidates began by explaining why they deserved to lead the country.
Mass evacuations underway across Chile as tsunami warning issued for Peru and Hawaii
Watch with us: The leading Republican presidential candidates debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley.
The Times is following the second Republican presidential debate. The eleven candidates began by explaining why they deserved to lead the country.
A foreign policy divide was apparent among the candidates, including over whether to speak to Vladimir V. Putin. Jeb Bush fought with Donald Trump over bilingualism.
Jeb Bush fought with Donald Trump over bilingualism, the candidates discussed one another’s business backgrounds and a divide was apparent on foreign policy.
Mass evacuations under way and wave alerts issued for Peru, Hawaii and New Zealand after magnitude 8.3 shock off Pacific coast
Jeb Bush fought with Donald Trump over bilingualism, the candidates discussed one another’s business backgrounds and a divide was apparent on foreign policy.
Evacuations under way amid alerts for Peru, Hawaii and New Zealand
The Republicans debated the Iraq war, and Donald Trump blamed George W. Bush’s tenure for President Obama’s rise. Jeb Bush defended his brother: “He kept us safe.”
Donald J. Trump blamed George W. Bush’s tenure for President Obama’s rise, but Jeb Bush defended his brother: “He kept us safe.”
Several candidates showed new aggressiveness in lacing into Donald J. Trump, using their latest televised debate to shame, criticize and mock him.
Catch up with these and other takeaways from tonight's big event.
Several candidates showed new aggressiveness in lacing into Donald J. Trump, using the latest debate to shame, criticize and mock him.
Jeb Bush goes toe-to-toe with Trump over his business record. Carly Fiorina dismisses Trump as «an entertainer." And Gov. Scott Walker says: «We don't need an apprentice in the White House." Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, has been the focus of much of the GOP debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, has been the focus of much of the GOP debate at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Middle East
Several candidates showed new aggressiveness in lacing into Donald J. Trump, using the latest debate to shame, criticize and mock him.
Jeb Bush goes toe-to-toe with Trump over his business record. Carly Fiorina dismisses Trump as «an entertainer." And Gov. Scott Walker says: «We don't need an apprentice in the White House.«Recap: 5 takeaways from tonight's Republican debate
Mass evacuation triggered and communities from California to New Zealand on watch after massive shock off South American coastline
Jeb Bush goes toe-to-toe with Trump over his business record. Carly Fiorina dismisses Trump as «an entertainer." And Gov. Scott Walker says: «We don't need an apprentice in the White House.«Republican temperaments are tested in Simi Valley debate
Mass evacuation triggered and communities from California to New Zealand on watch after massive shock off South American coastline
The debate dustup may signal a more evenhanded brawling from this point forward, as the candidates move into a fall that will be crucial to the survival of many of their campaigns.Rivals target Trump in bid to gain traction in second Republican presidential debate
Several candidates showed new aggressiveness in lacing into Donald J. Trump, using the latest debate to shame, criticize and mock him.
Mass evacuation triggered and communities from California to New Zealand on watch after massive shock off South American coastline
The debate dustup may signal a more evenhanded brawling from this point forward, as the candidates move into a fall that will be crucial to the survival of many of their campaigns.Republican temperaments are tested in Simi Valley presidential debate
The debate dustup may signal a more evenhanded brawling from this point forward, as the candidates move into a fall that will be crucial to the survival of many of their campaigns.His Republican rivals stood up to Trump on immigration. Now what?
The debate dustup may signal a more evenhanded brawling from this point forward, as the candidates move into a fall that will be crucial to the survival of many of their campaigns.
Carly Fiorina’s solid debate performance on Wednesday could help lessen a problem that her party has struggled with: how to better entice female voters.
Coastal towns are devastated by the tremors and resulting tsunami surges but power and phone outages make extent of devastation difficult to assess
Mike Huckabee may have called the heavyweight field of five governors, three senators, two business leaders and a neurosurgeon ‘the A team’, but after two debates it’s time to wonder: will there ever be a serious discussion among them?
Mike Huckabee may have called the heavyweight field ‘the A team’, but after two debates it’s time to wonder: will there ever be a serious discussion among them?
Analysis: The debate dustup may signal a more evenhanded brawling from this point forward, as the candidates move into a fall that will be crucial to the survival of many of their campaigns.
Carly Fiorina’s solid debate performance on Wednesday could help lessen a problem that her party has struggled with: how to better entice female voters.
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America’s central bank will announce at 2pm EDT (7pm BST), whether it will raise borrowing costs for the first time since the financial crisis began
Carly Fiorina’s solid debate performance on Wednesday could help lessen a problem that her party has struggled with: how to better entice female voters.
America’s central bank will announce at 2pm EDT (7pm BST), whether it will raise borrowing costs for the first time since the financial crisis began
Fed officials said that they saw little risk in postponing an increase in interest rates.
Central bank announces it will not raise borrowing costs for the first time since the financial crisis began
Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream Federal Reserve officials just announced they are keeping the central bank’s benchmark short-term interest rate near zero as they assess the impact of tighter financial conditions and slower global growth on the domestic economy. The rate has not been raised… TRAIL GUIDE
Fed officials said that they saw little risk in postponing an increase in interest rates.
Policymakers hold a key interest rate near zero. They opt to wait to remove unprecedented economic stimulus while they determine if recent volatility in global financial markets has slowed the U.S. economy.Live updates: Yellen to explain why officials kept Fed rate near zero
Central bank announces it will not raise borrowing costs for the first time since the financial crisis began
Fed chair Janet Yellen says near-zero rate will be maintained because of concerns about stock market turmoil in China and lower-than-desired inflation
Policymakers hold a key interest rate near zero. They opt to wait to remove unprecedented economic stimulus while they determine if recent volatility in global financial markets has slowed the U.S. economy.Live updates: Yellen explains why officials kept Fed rate near zero
Fed officials said that they saw little risk in postponing an increase in interest rates.
Policymakers hold a key interest rate near zero. They opt to wait to remove unprecedented economic stimulus while they determine if recent volatility in global financial markets has slowed the U.S. economy. TRAIL GUIDE
'It's just as important to accurately predict these tsunamis as it is to forecast the 2011 tsunami. They're all very important,' National Weather Service meteorologist says.