The headline news from January 19, 2015

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

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How safe is your hospital? Some in L.A. rank below average

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 01:10:10

A detailed look at performance data shows many California hospitals continue to struggle with medical errors and injuries to patients despite industrywide efforts to remedy those problems. Seahawks beat Packers, 28-22, in overtime of NFC championship game

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 01:30:09

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. Seahawks beat Packers, 28-22, in overtime of NFC championship game

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U.S.-built Ebola centers in Africa are nearly empty

Washingtonpost  19/Jan/2015 01:55:08

The new treatment facilities in Liberia, part of an aggressive American response to the epidemic, were completed after the disease drastically subsided. Several centers haven’t seen a single patient infected with the virus.

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 01:55:10

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. Obama to talk ’middle-class economics’ in State of the Union address

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U.S.-built Ebola centers in Africa are nearly empty

Washingtonpost  19/Jan/2015 02:00:09

The epidemic in Liberia had drastically subsided by the time the first new treatment facilities were finished. Several American-built centers haven’t seen a single patient infected with the virus.

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 02:00:11

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. Police tase man who urged them to shoot him on golf course

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U.S.-built Ebola centers in Liberia are nearly empty

Washingtonpost  19/Jan/2015 02:20:07

The epidemic had drastically subsided by the time the first new treatment facilities were finished. Several American-built centers haven’t seen a single patient infected with the virus.

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 02:45:10

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. ’Two Guys and a Girl Bandits’ may have struck South Bay again

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Ice Pelts Northeast, Triggering Bridge Closures, Accidents

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 03:00:08

Weather

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U.S. BreachedNorth KoreanSystem BeforeSony AttackNYT Now

New York Times  19/Jan/2015 03:10:04

Evidence gathered by software hidden by the N.S.A. to monitor North Korean activities proved critical in persuading President Obama to accuse the government of ordering the cyberattack on Sony, officials said.

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U.S. BreachedNorth KoreanSystem BeforeSony AttackNYT Now

New York Times  19/Jan/2015 03:20:04

Evidence gathered by software hidden by the National Security Agency to monitor North Korean activities proved critical in persuading President Obama to accuse the government of Kim Jong-un of ordering the cyberattack on Sony, officials said.

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 03:35:08

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. Germany, France cancel anti-Islamic rallies; Belgian search continues

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NFL billionaire's L.A. bid is no bluff, associates say

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 03:55:09

Once the unassuming but tenacious Stan Kroenke, owner of the St. Louis Rams, decides on a course of action, he is hellbent on finishing, friends and associates say. North Korea defector who fled prison camp changes story

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Mass effect

CNN  19/Jan/2015 05:00:04

Protesters march for peace in Kiev

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Ukraine conflict

CNN  19/Jan/2015 05:05:02

Protesters march for peace in Kiev

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Storms known as atmospheric rivers could end drought

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 05:15:10

A torrent of winter storms that stream across the Pacific could dump much of the year's rain and snow in a few fast-moving and potentially catastrophic downpours over California. Homeless man doused with lighter fluid, set on fire in Ventura

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Defector changes story

CNN  19/Jan/2015 05:55:02

’Camp 14’ escapee admits inaccuracies

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U.S. Blamed N. Korea in Sony Hack After Accessing Network

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 05:55:08

Sony Hack

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EU holds talks over terrorism threat

BBC  19/Jan/2015 06:30:03

EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the threat of terrorism in Europe in the wake of recent deadly attacks in France.

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Storms known as atmospheric rivers could end drought

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 06:30:12

A torrent of winter storms that stream across the Pacific could dump much of the year's rain and snow in a few fast-moving and potentially catastrophic downpours over California. Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

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Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 06:35:09

Five hotbeds of lower vaccination rates are found. High percentages of residents with graduate degrees increase a neighborhood's odds of under-immunization; so does a higher percentage of poverty. Storms known as atmospheric rivers could end drought

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Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 07:35:08

Five hotbeds of lower vaccination rates are found. High percentages of residents with graduate degrees increase a neighborhood's odds of under-immunization; so does a higher percentage of poverty. Suspension of licenses sought for private eyes in Costa Mesa case

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Soccer’s Squad-Player Syndrome

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 08:05:08

What’s the Story With Players Who Draw Their Pay but Rarely Make It Onto the Pitch?

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Half global wealth held by the 1%

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 08:10:08

Warning of widening inequality gap days ahead of global economic summit

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Millions Attend Pope’s Manila Mass

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 08:10:09

Pope Francis wrapped up a week-long tour of Asia with a rousing Mass in Manila, attended by millions, on a day in which he addressed the issues of climate change and population control—two sensitive topics in a country with high birthrates and one that is vulnerable to natural disaster.

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Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 08:15:08

Five hotbeds of lower vaccination rates are found. High percentages of residents with graduate degrees increase a neighborhood's odds of under-immunization; so does a higher percentage of poverty. Man fatally stabbed at Mojave Desert campsite

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Half of all global wealth held by the 1%

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 08:40:06

Warning of widening inequality gap days ahead of Davos global economic summit

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Soccer’s Squad-Player Syndrome

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 08:40:08

What’s the Story With Players Who Draw Their Pay but Rarely Make It Onto the Pitch?

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NSA Hacked N Korean Network Prior to Sony Incursion

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 08:55:07

Sony Hack

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NSA Hacked N. Korean Network Prior to Sony Incursion

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 09:00:08

Sony Hack

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Which Players Are Talking the Best Game at the Australian Open?

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 09:15:08

Find out what the players are saying and who is talking the best game at the Australian Open.

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Jihadists attack across border

CNN  19/Jan/2015 09:30:02

Boko Haram kidnaps dozens in raid into Cameroon

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U.S. Intel on N. Korean Hacking Gleaned During NSA Incursion

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 09:55:07

Sony Hack

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Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 10:10:08

Five hotbeds of lower vaccination rates are found. High percentages of residents with graduate degrees increase a neighborhood's odds of under-immunization; so does a higher percentage of poverty. Pro-Russia rebels claim to control Donetsk airport after battle

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EU holds talks over terrorism threat

BBC  19/Jan/2015 10:15:03

The EU’s foreign ministers are discussing the threat of terrorism in Europe, in the wake of recent deadly attacks in France.

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Greek Election Looms Amid Political Uncertainty

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 10:40:09

Greece’s future in the eurozone could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s national election.

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N. Korean Hacking Intel Gleaned By NSA During Incursion

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 10:45:07

Sony Hack

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Greek Vote Looms Amid Political Uncertainty

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 10:45:09

Greece’s future in the eurozone could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s national election.

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Greek Vote Looms Amid Uncertainty

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 10:50:07

Greece’s future in the eurozone could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s national election.

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Study shows clusters of under-immunization in Northern California

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 11:05:10

Five hotbeds of lower vaccination rates are found. High percentages of residents with graduate degrees increase a neighborhood's odds of under-immunization; so does a higher percentage of poverty. New California Assembly privacy panel is ’the key committee to watch’

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Video: Greek Vote Looms Amid Uncertainty

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 11:10:09

Greece’s future in the eurozone could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s national election.

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EU urges broad alliance on terrorism

BBC  19/Jan/2015 11:15:03

The EU’s foreign policy chief calls for a broad alliance to tackle terrorism, including with Muslim nations, at a ministerial summit in Brussels.

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Cloned Cattle With Human DNA Might Hold Ebola Cure

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 11:20:06

Ebola Virus Outbreak

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Scramble to halt jihadists

CNN  19/Jan/2015 11:25:03

European officials unite to try to thwart terrorism

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Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 11:35:08

The fighting marks the biggest challenge yet to the government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Many believe deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh has orchestrated the Houthi campaign. New California Assembly privacy panel is ’the key committee to watch’

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Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 11:40:10

The fighting marks the biggest challenge yet to the government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Houthis accuse Hadi of financing and harboring Al Qaeda militants. New California Assembly privacy panel is ’the key committee to watch’

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Clashes outside palace

CNN  19/Jan/2015 12:40:02

European officials unite to try to thwart terrorism

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Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

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

The fighting marks the biggest challenge yet to the government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Houthis accuse Hadi of financing and harboring Al Qaeda militants. China’s upcoming Year of the Sheep may trim the birthrate

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Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 13:15:09

The fighting marks the biggest challenge yet to the government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Houthis accuse Hadi of financing and harboring Al Qaeda militants. China’s upcoming year of the sheep may trim the birthrate

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The Greek Election Explained

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 13:25:10

Greece’s future in the eurozone could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s national election.

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights and states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 14:05:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 15:25:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Houthi rebels seize Yemen state media, battle soldiers

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Clashes outside palace

CNN  19/Jan/2015 15:30:04

Mystery DNA could lead to more terrorists in France

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 15:40:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Jury selection to begin in trial of James Holmes in Colorado theater massacre

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Truce agreed in Yemen

CNN  19/Jan/2015 15:55:02

Mystery DNA could lead to more terrorists in France

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The State of the Economy, in Eight Charts

Wall Street Journal  19/Jan/2015 15:55:09

In anticipation of President Barack Obama’s remarks, here’s a quick rundown of some of the most important economic data points that provide the context for the State of the Union.

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 16:30:10

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Ukrainian officials deny Donetsk airport has fallen to rebels

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 16:35:08

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Ukrainian officials deny Donetsk airport has fallen to separatists

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Rising economy boosts Obama’s rating, poll finds 

Washingtonpost  19/Jan/2015 17:25:10

The president will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday with an overall approval rating of 50 percent, the highest in a Post-ABC poll since the spring of 2013.

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 17:25:13

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Car runs into horse on PCH in Malibu, forcing lane closure

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Scramble to halt jihadists

CNN  19/Jan/2015 17:55:03

France hunts mystery DNA on terrorist’s gun

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World Economic Forum publishes 14-point plan to tackle global inequality

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 18:05:08

Ahead of annual meeting in Davos, WEF says that more concrete policies are needed to bridge the widening gap between rich and poor

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DNA trail to terrorists?

CNN  19/Jan/2015 18:30:03

Mystery DNA found on terrorist’s gun magazine

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DNA clue to terror trail

CNN  19/Jan/2015 19:45:03

DNA traced to one suspect in France attacks

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Biden calls on America to ’repair the breach’ in wake of police shootings

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 19:45:09

Biden acknowledges tensions between police and some minority groups as Rev Al Sharpton prepares to lead New York march on Martin Luther King Day

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Attacks spur Europe anti-terror push

BBC  19/Jan/2015 19:50:02

EU states respond to the France terror attacks with plans to engage Muslim nations in counter-terror «projects», and boost Arabic-language skills.

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U.S. Support of New Diplomatic Efforts in Syria Signals Shift NYT Now

New York Times  19/Jan/2015 20:00:06

American support for two diplomatic initiatives in Syria underscores the West’s quiet retreat from its demand that Bashar al-Assad step down immediately.

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Get Ready, NYC and DC: Pope Francis Confirms He’s Coming

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 20:10:06

Investigations

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 20:10:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Report offers different account of golfer Robert Allenby mugging

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 20:45:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Social media erupts with tributes to hip-hop guru ASAP Yams, dead at 26

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 21:00:11

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Teen ’Bonnie and Clyde’ suspect in multi-state crime spree faces multiple felony charges

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 21:10:11

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. California teacher allegedly arranged beach trip for sex with students

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 21:30:09

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Patriots’ lineman Vince Wilfork pulls woman out of crashed vehicle

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De Blasio summons spirit of Dr King in call for unity after police shootings

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 21:35:09

New York mayor says ‘We are children of the King generation’ as leaders commemorate civil rights leader on national holiday

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De Blasio summons spirit of Martin Luther King in call for unity after police shootings

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 21:45:10

New York mayor says ‘We are children of the King generation’ as leaders commemorate civil rights leader on national holiday

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 21:45:11

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Cameroon’s military says it has rescued at least 2 dozen hostages

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Battles rage on Ukraine front line

BBC  19/Jan/2015 22:15:04

Dozens of people are killed or wounded as fighting escalates along the front line in eastern Ukraine and the battle for Donetsk airport continues.

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 22:25:07

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Autopsy: Argentine prosecutor probing 1994 bombing shot in head

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Gay marriage: a question of equal rights, states' rights

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 22:30:10

Supreme Court justices must determine if marriage for gays and lesbians is a matter of individual liberty, or a matter left to the states. Argentine prosecutor probing 1994 bombing shot in head, autopsy shows

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DreamWorks Animation plans substantial layoffs

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 22:55:13

Stung by a series of box office misfires and failed sale attempts, the Glendale studio intends to significantly reduce the size of its workforce. Argentine prosecutor probing 1994 bombing shot in head, autopsy shows

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DreamWorks Animation plans substantial layoffs

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 23:15:10

Stung by a series of box office misfires and failed sale attempts, the Glendale studio intends to significantly reduce the size of its workforce. Reality TV star hit by train was trying for action shot, friends say

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Poll: 7 in 10 African-Americans Say MLK ’Dream’ Not Realized

NBC News  19/Jan/2015 23:30:08

First Read

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DreamWorks Animation plans substantial layoffs

Los Angeles Times  19/Jan/2015 23:30:11

Stung by a series of box office misfires and failed sale attempts, the Glendale studio intends to significantly reduce the size of its workforce. Reality TV star hit by train was going for action shot, friends say

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New York mayor summons spirit of Martin Luther King in call for unity after police shootings

The Guardian  19/Jan/2015 23:50:07

New York mayor says ‘We are children of the King generation’ as leaders commemorate civil rights leader on national holiday

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