The archive of all headlines from August 20, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena says it has notified patients who may have been affected but doesn't immediately disclose the number of those involved or when the suspected infections may have occurred. Nation Now
In a state tailor-made for a center-right, business-friendly, establishment-approved candidate, Bush is caught uncomfortably between the rising forces on his right and left.
The low turnout was the clearest sign yet that the fortunes of oil companies are skidding so fast that they now must reduce plans for production well into the future.
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The drivers gave thousands of rides to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the two cities' district attorneys say. One of them spent 26 years in prison for second-degree murder. BUSINESS
The low turnout at an auction on the Gulf of Mexico for drilling leases was the clearest sign yet that the fortunes of oil companies are skidding so fast that they now must reduce plans for production well into the future.
The drivers gave thousands of rides to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the two cities' district attorneys say. One of them spent 26 years in prison for second-degree murder. Nation
Should the current drought extend for another two or three years, most California cities and much of the state's agriculture would be able to manage, but the toll on small rural communities dependent on well-water and on wetlands and wildlife could be extensive. L.A. Now
The toll on small rural communities dependent on well-water and on wetlands and wildlife could be extensive. L.A. Now
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A federal judge is expected to decide whether to dismiss the suit, but thanks to an amended complaint and a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Republican-backed case has a much better chance of proceeding. L.A. Now
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Conservative Joe Donnelly becomes 24th Democratic senator to back deal with Republicans short of votes to override potential presidential veto
A study released Thursday suggested that the current drought is primarily a consequence of natural climate variability, but said that warming caused by human emissions has most likely intensified it by 15 to 20 percent.
Conservative Joe Donnelly becomes 24th Democratic senator to back deal with Republicans short of votes to override potential presidential veto
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House minority leader says Republicans will not have enough votes to block deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for president
House minority leader says Republicans will not have enough votes to block deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama
House minority leader says Republicans will not be able to veto the deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama
A federal judge is expected to decide whether to dismiss the suit, but thanks to an amended complaint and a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Republican-backed case has a much better chance of proceeding. BUSINESS
Human-caused global warming has contributed to the dryness and heat caused by natural weather patterns by as much as 25 percent, data show. And reserachers predict a future of longer and more frequent droughts in the state.
It was predicted New Orleans would take a decade to recover from Katrina. On the 10th anniversary, four residents offer insights into the land, the music and whether that prediction has come true
House minority leader says Republicans will not be able to veto the deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama
Former US president says he will be undergoing radiation treatment to fight melanoma and that he has ‘complete confidence’ in medical team
A federal judge is expected to decide whether to dismiss the suit, but thanks to an amended complaint and a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Republican-backed case has a much better chance of proceeding. Nation
Human-caused global warming has contributed to the dryness and heat caused by natural weather patterns by as much as 25 percent, data show. And researchers predict a future of longer and more frequent droughts in the state.
Almost all women given a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ, considered a possible precursor to breast cancer, have a lumpectomy or mastectomy, but data show they may not benefit.
Former US president says he will be undergoing radiation treatment to fight melanoma and that he has ‘complete confidence’ in medical team
A federal judge is expected to decide whether to dismiss the suit, but thanks to an amended complaint and a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Republican-backed case has a much better chance of proceeding. Science
EXCLUSIVE | There have been 700 incidents of small drones disrupting air traffic across the country, including penetrations of some of the most guarded air space, according to FAA reports obtained by The Washington Post.
EXCLUSIVE | There have been 700 incidents of small drones disrupting air traffic across the country, including penetrations of some of the most guarded air space, according to FAA reports obtained by The Post.
Prime minister set to make imminent announcement, with 20 September predicted as most likely date for a poll
Greece will head back to the polling booths next month as Alexis Tsipras decides to resign to tackle dissent within his own party over the bailout
Greece will head back to the polling booths as Alexis Tsipras asks for a new mandate to implement the third Greek bailout
A growing number of scientists have made the claim that climate change is at least partly responsible. Now researchers have estimated the extent to which humans are to blame: between 8% and 27%.July was warmest month on Earth in 136 years, NOAA says
Prime minister announces his resignation and paves way for general election, with 20 September predicted as most likely date for a poll
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Latest report finds climate change intensified the drought in California from 2012 to 2014 and predicts ‘enhanced drought’ throughout 21st century
A growing number of scientists have made the claim that climate change is at least partly responsible. Now researchers have estimated the extent to which humans are to blame: between 8% and 27%.Report: July was warmest month on Earth since record-keeping began
There is very little good news in eastern Washington state fire country, as first responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died in the line of duty and fret about bad weather and growing blazes.