The headline news from February 19, 2015

The archive of all headlines from February 19, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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US ’war on those perverting Islam’

BBC  19/Feb/2015 00:05:03

President Barack Obama tells a summit on violent extremism that the US is not at war with Islam, but with «terrorists who pervert it».

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Obama: We Must Confront ’Twisted Ideologies’

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 00:10:07

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Forecast from: The Weather Channel

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 00:20:10

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Obama: We Must Confront ’Twisted Ideologies’

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 00:25:06

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Ukraine, America’s “Lebensraum”. Is Washington Preparing to Wage War on Russia?

Globalresearch  19/Feb/2015 00:55:06

Ukraine was and remains a breadbasket of the world, not much mentioned in Western reports as US-led corporate globalization now sweeps East.

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Guantánamo torturer led brutal Chicago regime of shackling and confession

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 00:55:09

Exclusive: Detective Richard Zuley’s tactics exported from Chicago to Guantánamo as minority Americans allege abuse at hands of urban police officer

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More than 100 UCLA patients may have been exposed to deadly bacteria

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 01:00:12

The patients may have been exposed to a potentially deadly bacteria from contaminated medical scopes after similar outbreaks at other hospitals across the country.  

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More than 100 UCLA patients may have been exposed to deadly bacteria

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 01:05:08

The Times has learned that seven UCLA patients have been infected by the drug-resistant superbug known as CRE, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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More than 100 UCLA patients may have been exposed to deadly bacteria

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 01:10:09

Exclusive: The Times has learned that seven patients have been infected by the drug-resistant CRE superbug, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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Exclusive: More than 100 UCLA patients may have been exposed to deadly bacteria

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 01:20:11

The Times has learned that seven patients have been infected by the drug-resistant CRE superbug, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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Exclusive: Superbug linked to 2 deaths at UCLA hospital; 100 potentially exposed

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 01:45:10

The Times has learned that seven patients have been infected by the drug-resistant CRE superbug, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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A new atrocity?

CNN  19/Feb/2015 02:10:03

Official: ISIS burned up to 40 people alive in Iraq

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Molecule Shows Ability to Block AIDS Virus

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 03:10:09

Scientists have engineered a new molecule they say can block infection with the virus that causes AIDS, a discovery that could lead potentially to a new therapy for patients as well as an alternative to a vaccine.

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The Billion Dollar Startup Club

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 03:20:09

The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones VentureSource are tracking venture-backed private companies valued at $1 billion or more. See how the club has expanded.

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Obama: ’We Are Not at War With Islam’

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 03:30:08

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From Russia With Cold: Arctic Air Bringing Record Lows to U.S

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 03:35:06

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Exclusive: Superbug linked to 2 deaths at UCLA hospital; 179 potentially exposed

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 03:35:09

The Times has learned that seven patients have been infected by the drug-resistant CRE superbug, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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Superbug linked to 2 deaths at UCLA hospital; 179 potentially exposed

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 03:40:11

The Times has learned that seven patients have been infected by the drug-resistant CRE superbug, and the bacteria may have contributed to two of those patients' deaths.  

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Rout has Ukraine pleading for peacekeepers

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 04:00:09

The president’s call for an international peacekeeping mission after Ukrainian troops retreated from a key hub was a stark admission that government forces can’t repel pro-Russian rebels.

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Obama Tells ofPrograms toFight the Drawof Extremists NYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 04:25:04

The president outlined his administration’s efforts to counter what he called “violent extremism” in a speech to law enforcement, community and religious leaders.

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ISIS harvesting organs?

CNN  19/Feb/2015 06:40:05

United Nations investigates claim of ISIS organ theft

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Obama tells Muslims: don’t let Isis hijack your religion and identity

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 08:00:08

Islamic State does not speak for you and ‘we are not at war with Islam’, declares US president at counter-extremism summit

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BBC  19/Feb/2015 08:15:02

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US ’war on those perverting Islam’

BBC  19/Feb/2015 08:20:01

President Barack Obama tells a summit on violent extremism that the US is not at war with Islam, but with «terrorists who pervert it».

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’No war with Islam’

CNN  19/Feb/2015 08:30:03

Obama: War is with those who perverted Islam

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Despite Libya's turmoil, Western intervention unlikely

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 09:05:28

In the view of U.S. officials and allies in Europe and the Middle East, an outside force would be costly, hard to organize and deploy, and could deepen Libya's divisions.  

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Russian Chill: ’Siberian Express’ Behind Extreme Lows in U.S.

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 09:50:06

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ISIS harvesting organs?

CNN  19/Feb/2015 10:30:02

U.N. investigates claim of ISIS organ theft

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Russia denounces ’peacekeeper’ call

BBC  19/Feb/2015 10:40:02

Ukraine’s call for the deployment of UN-mandated peacekeepers «aims to destroy» the Minsk accords, Russia’s UN ambassador says.

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Taliban to Hold Direct Talks With U.S.: Militant Sources

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 11:20:16

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Ukraine forces cede Debaltseve rail hub to separatists

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 11:20:19

The retreat, though cast by Kiev authorities as strategic, marks the latest setback in the Ukrainian government¿s yearlong battle against insurgents.  

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Ukraine’s call for UN peacekeepers runs into trouble

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 11:25:08

Separatist rebels and Russian officials said any such mission violates the peace deal reached last week.

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Ukraine’s call for peacekeepers runs into trouble

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 11:35:07

Ukraine’s president desired outside peacekeepers, but was rebuffed today by separatist rebels and Russian officials, who said any such mission violates the peace deal reached last week.

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Unlikely Cause Unites the Left and the Right: Justice ReformNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 11:45:04

A new coalition comprising groups across the political spectrum plans a multimillion-dollar campaign to help overhaul the criminal justice system.

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Harris 'makes no apologies' for fast start to Senate race

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 12:05:08

The attorney general disagrees with supporter Willie Brown's suggestion that Antonio Villaraigosa skip the contest.  

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UkraineNew attempt to enforce ceasefire

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 12:55:06

Putin, Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande agree by telephone that measures agreed last week should be implemented ‘strictly and in their entirety’

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ISIS: Gruesome new claims

CNN  19/Feb/2015 13:05:02

Organ harvesting among latest allegations

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Obama defends not saying 'Muslim terrorists'

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 13:10:08

«They are not religious leaders. They are terrorists," says the president. «And we are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam."  

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New attempt to enforce Ukraine ceasefire

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 13:20:07

Putin, Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande agree by telephone that measures agreed last week should be implemented ‘strictly and in their entirety’

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’Siberian Express’ Shatters 100-Year-Old Records

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 13:25:07

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’Siberian Express’ Plunges 100 Million Into Deep Freeze

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 13:50:07

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Germany rejects Greek loan request

BBC  19/Feb/2015 13:55:02

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Overlaps seen in Clinton political base and charity

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 14:00:09

Since its creation in 2001, the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation has raised close to $2 billion from a vast global network — and given entree to a possible future president.

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Donations to Clintons’ foundation soar

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 14:05:08

Since its creation in 2001, the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation has raised close to $2 billion from a vast global network — and given entree to a possible future president.

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Unlikely Cause Unites the Left and the Right: Justice ReformNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 14:15:04

Groups like Koch Industries and the Center for American Progress, usually bitter adversaries, are banding together to reduce prison populations and overhaul sentencing.

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Leaders discuss crumbling Ukraine ceasefire as fighting continues

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 14:25:07

Four-way phone call between leaders of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia comes after withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Debaltseve

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Germany rejects Greek loan request

BBC  19/Feb/2015 14:35:02

Germany rejects a Greek request for a six-month extension to its eurozone loan programme, after earlier signs that a compromise was possible.

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Billion Dollar Startup Club Includes Companies That Keep Quiet

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 14:35:08

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Plaid to the Bone: Scottish-Style Ales

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 14:40:08

Dark but not heavy, complex yet clean-tasting, and labeled with all manner of curious terms, Scottish-style ales remain terra incognita to many stateside craft-beer lovers. Here’s a map.

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’Siberian Express’ Shatters 100-Year-Old Records

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 15:00:07

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Donations to Clintons’ foundation soar

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 15:30:08

Since its creation in 2001, the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation has raised close to $2 billion from a vast global network — and given contributors entree to a possible future president.

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Obama defends not saying 'Muslim terrorists'

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 15:35:08

'They are not religious leaders. They are terrorists,' says the president. 'And we are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam.'  

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Obama: West at War With Extremists, Not Muslims

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 16:05:08

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Oscar Duel: Emotional ‘Boyhood’ vs. Cerebral ‘Birdman’

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 16:25:08

The battle over the best-picture Academy Award has boiled down to the emotional ‘Boyhood’ vs. the stylish, bravura ‘Birdman.’

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Obama call for global effort

CNN  19/Feb/2015 16:50:02

Obama urges world to focus on roots of ISIS

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FDA warns medical scopes may spread deadly bacteria

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 16:50:09

The news comes after The Times reports that nearly 180 patients at UCLA's Ronald Reagan Medical Center may have been exposed to deadly bacteria from contaminated medical scopes, and two have died.  

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Obama: Tackle ISIS roots

CNN  19/Feb/2015 16:55:02

Obama urges world to focus on extremism causes

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America on Ice: ’Siberian Express’ Demolishes Cold Records

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 17:10:05

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Oscar Duel: Emotional ‘Boyhood’ vs. Cerebral ‘Birdman’

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 17:30:09

The battle over the best-picture Academy Award has boiled down to the emotional “Boyhood” vs. the stylish, bravura “Birdman.”

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New Rules Spura HumblingOverhaul ofWall St. BanksNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 17:40:03

Wall Street appears to be in the middle of a transformation, as bonuses shrink, revenue growth stalls and entire business lines are cut, driven primarily by the efforts of the Federal Reserve and other regulators.

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Walmart to raise wages for half a million workers

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 18:40:08

About 40% of employee’s at US’s largest retailer will make at least $9 an hour – $1.75 above the minimum wage – with plans to increase it to $10 next year

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New Rules Spur a Humbling Overhaul of Wall St. BanksNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 19:05:04

Wall Street is in a transformation, as bonuses shrink, revenue growth stalls and business lines are cut, driven primarily by regulatory efforts.

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Key panel cites devastating toll of American diet

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 19:45:07

In recommending lots of fruits and vegetables, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee said about half of American adults have preventable chronic deseases related to poor diet and physical inactivity.

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U.S. MuslimsAct to CounterRecruiting Pushby Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 19:50:02

With the Islamic State and other groups deploying savvy online appeals to youths who feel alienated by life in the West, Muslim leaders are organizing prevention programs on countering violent extremism, often with assistance from law enforcement.

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Walmart to boost pay for half a million workers

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 19:50:08

About 40% of employee’s at US’s largest retailer will make at least $9 an hour – $1.75 above the minimum wage – with plans to increase it to $10 next year

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Key panel cites devastating toll of American diet

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 19:55:08

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee said about half of American adults have preventable chronic deseases related to poor diet and physical inactivity.

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Key panel cites devastating toll of American diet

Washingtonpost  19/Feb/2015 20:05:08

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee said about half of American adults have preventable chronic diseases related to poor diet and physical inactivity.

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How Chicago police condemned the innocent A trail of coerced confessions

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 20:10:08

Exclusive: Before his interrogation tactics got supercharged on detainees in Guantánamo, Richard Zuley extracted confessions from minority Americans in Chicago

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Ideological tensions overshadow Obama’s call to combat extremism

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 20:35:09

As US president calls on Arab world to reject notion there’s a clash with west, critics say ‘unwavering’ military intervention a factor in radicalisation

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U.S. MuslimsAct to CounterRecruiting Pushby Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 20:55:04

With the Islamic State and other groups deploying savvy online appeals to alienated youths, Muslim leaders are leading programs to counter their appeal, often with help from law enforcement.

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How Chicago police condemned the innocent A trail of coerced confessions

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 21:35:08

Exclusive: Before his interrogation tactics got supercharged on detainees in Guantánamo, Richard Zuley extracted confessions from minority Americans in Chicago

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How ISIS makes money

CNN  19/Feb/2015 21:40:02

Brutal ISIS has sophisticated cash flow

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U.S. MuslimsAct to CounterRecruiting Pushby Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  19/Feb/2015 21:55:03

With the Islamic State and other groups deploying savvy online appeals to youths who feel alienated by life in the West, Muslim leaders are organizing prevention programs on countering violent extremism, often with assistance from law enforcement.

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Sim card database hack gave US and UK spies access to billions of cellphones

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 22:10:06

Breach, revealed by The Intercept, could have given the NSA and GCHQ the power to secretly monitor a large portion of the world’s cellular communications

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Maker of scopes in deadly UCLA outbreak under federal probe

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 22:20:12

The manufacturer at the center of the outbreak is under investigation by federal officials for possible violations of laws that ban improper payments to doctors and other customers.  

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Sim card database hack gave US and UK spies access to billions of cellphones

The Guardian  19/Feb/2015 22:30:08

Breach could have given the NSA and GCHQ the power to secretly monitor a large portion of the world’s cellular communications

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Police Arrest Suspect in Las Vegas Mom Road-Rage Kill

NBC News  19/Feb/2015 22:35:07

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Maker of scopes in deadly UCLA outbreak is focus of federal probe

Los Angeles Times  19/Feb/2015 23:10:10

The manufacturer at the center of the outbreak is under investigation by federal officials for possible violations of laws that ban improper payments to doctors and other customers.  

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Greece Can Pay Its Debts in Full, but It Won’t

Wall Street Journal  19/Feb/2015 23:45:10

Brussels Beat: For Greece’s creditors, the signs aren’t propitious that Greece is willing to pay the political price needed to service its debts in full, writes Stephen Fidler.

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