The headline news from April 18, 2016

The archive of all headlines from April 18, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Scenes of Ruin in Ecuador After Quake Kills Hundreds

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 00:15:04

At least 233 people were killed and hundreds more injured, President Rafael Correa said, in an earthquake that struck the Ecuador coast on Saturday evening.

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Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 246

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 01:00:08

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Scenes of Ruin in Ecuador After Quake Kills Hundreds

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 01:45:04

More than 2,500 people were injured, the government said, in an earthquake that devastated a large swath of the Ecuadorean coast.

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’Like a Dream’: Muslim Refugees Find Safe Haven With Vatican

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 01:45:07

Syria’s Suffering Families

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Bernie SandersRecord crowds in Brooklyn as Democratic race takes darker tone

The Guardian  18/Apr/2016 01:45:08

Vermont senator draws closer to former secretary of state in as she begins effort to court his voters and concentrate on Republican opponents

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Brazil’s Leader Is Impeached by Wide Margin in Lower House

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 04:30:04

The vote sends the case to the Senate, which will decide whether to hold a trial on charges that President Dilma Rousseff illegally used money from state-owned banks.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 06:30:12

Government archaeologists had to make a choice between saving vestiges of aboriginal culture or of the colorful counterculture that flourished in late 20th-century California. Only one could survive.

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Bernie SandersRecord crowds in Brooklyn as Democratic race takes darker tone

The Guardian  18/Apr/2016 08:00:07

Vermont senator draws closer to former secretary of state as she begins effort to court his voters and concentrate on Republican opponents

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The ISIS Files: What Leaked Docs Reveal About Recruits

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 11:15:07

ISIS UnCovered

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 14:15:07

San Francisco's Ferry Building withstood the great 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city 110 years ago today, but now, the popular Embarcadero area surrounding it faces a different kind of seismic threat.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 14:30:10

San Francisco's Ferry Building withstood the great 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city 110 years ago today, but now, the popular Embarcadero area surrounding it faces a different kind of seismic threat. MUSIC

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Justices Weigh Challenge to Obama’s Plan on Immigration

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 15:00:06

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a major challenge to President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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What’s at Stake in Immigration Case Before the Supreme Court

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 15:45:08

The justices on Monday will hear a major challenge to President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 16:00:07

San Francisco's Ferry Building withstood the great 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city 110 years ago today, but now, the popular Embarcadero area surrounding it faces a different kind of seismic threat. AT&T Park in San Francisco

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 16:15:07

The Ferry Building withstood the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city 110 years ago today, but now it faces a new threat: a massive sea wall along that famous stretch of expensive real estate could be shoved toward the bay by more than several feet in a massive earthquake.110 years ago today: Images from San Francisco's devastating 1906 earthquake

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What’s at Stake in Immigration Case Before the Supreme Court

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 16:30:05

The justices on Monday were hearing a major challenge to President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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What’s at Stake in Immigration Case Before the Supreme Court

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 17:00:05

The justices were hearing a major challenge to President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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Justices Sharply Question Plan by Obama for Immigrants

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 17:15:06

The Supreme Court was hearing a major challenge to President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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Justices Sharply Question Plan by Obama for Immigrants

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 17:45:02

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. repeatedly questioned the government’s arguments defending President Obama’s plan to shield millions from deportation. A 4-4 tie by the Supreme Court would leave in place a ruling blocking the plan.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 18:00:07

A 4-4- tie vote -- possible since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia -- would be a defeat for Obama since it would leave in place a lower court's ruling to block his program and make it almost impossible to implement before he leaves office. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 18:15:07

A 4-4- tie vote -- possible since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia -- would be a defeat for Obama since it would leave in place a lower court's ruling to block his program and make it almost impossible to implement before he leaves office.

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Supreme Court Sharply Divided on Obama Plan for Immigrants

New York Times  18/Apr/2016 19:15:03

During an extended argument, the justices occasionally paused to acknowledge realities outside the courtroom in connection with the president’s plan to shield millions from deportation.

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New York primarySanders’ buzz may not deliver enough votes as polls still favor Clinton

The Guardian  18/Apr/2016 20:00:06

Despite Bernie Sanders’ visibly enthusiastic support before the pivotal primary, Clinton’s campaign seems confident that Tuesday will be a night to celebrate

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’Like a Dream’: Muslim Refugees Find Safe Haven With Vatican

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 20:15:06

Syria’s Suffering Families

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The ISIS Files: What Leaked Docs Reveal About Recruits

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 20:30:07

ISIS UnCovered

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’Unprecedented’: Record-Breaking Rainfall Floods Houston

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 21:00:06

Weather

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 21:15:09

From shortly after the mass shooting took place until more than a week later, The Times live blog ran a steady stream of updates for readers. On the first day, officials in San Bernardino even pointed people to The Times for the latest information. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 21:30:08

From shortly after the mass shooting took place until more than a week later, The Times live blog ran a steady stream of updates for readers. On the first day, officials in San Bernardino even pointed people to The Times for the latest information. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 21:45:08

The staff won the 2016 breaking news prize for its work chronicling the chaotic, fast-breaking events of Dec. 2, when Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, a married Redlands couple, opened fire at a holiday potluck at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. NATION

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What’s next for Brazil?

CNN  18/Apr/2016 22:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2016 22:00:09

The staff won the 2016 breaking news prize for its work chronicling the chaotic, fast-breaking events of Dec. 2, when Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, a married Redlands couple, opened fire at a holiday potluck at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. CALIFORNIA

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Supreme courtObama’s immigration action prompts heated exchanges

The Guardian  18/Apr/2016 22:15:07

Justice Sotomayor challenges Republican-led case against executive actions to shield undocumented migrants

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’Unprecedented’: 2 Dead as Record Rainfall Floods Houston

NBC News  18/Apr/2016 22:45:06

Weather

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CNN  18/Apr/2016 23:00:04

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What’s next for Brazil?

CNN  18/Apr/2016 23:15:02

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