The headline news from August 20, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 20, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 00:45:07

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

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Scores of Western Fires Threaten to Overwhelm Crews

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 02:00:06

Western Wildfires

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Jeb Bush getting squeezed on both sides in N.H.

Washingtonpost  20/Aug/2015 02:00:07

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.

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As Prices KeepPlummeting,Oil Drillers Siton Their Hands

New York Times  20/Aug/2015 03:00:04

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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Three Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Spread Across West

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 03:00:08

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 03:15:08

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

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As Prices KeepPlummeting,Oil Drillers Siton Their Hands

New York Times  20/Aug/2015 04:00:05

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.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 06:00:10

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 06:30:10

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 06:45:08

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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’Tragic Loss’: 3 Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Spread Across West

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 08:00:07

Western Wildfires

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3 Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Ravage 1.1M Acres of West

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 09:00:06

Western Wildfires

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3 Firefighters Killed as Blazes Ravage 1.1M Acres of the West

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 09:15:05

Western Wildfires

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3 Firefighters Killed in ’Hellstorm’ as Blazes Ravage the West

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 13:15:05

Western Wildfires

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 13:15:07

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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’Hellstorm’ Kills 3 Firefighters as 1.1 Million Acres Scorched

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 13:45:05

Western Wildfires

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Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats have the votes to back Iran nuclear deal

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 14:00:08

Conservative Joe Donnelly becomes 24th Democratic senator to back deal with Republicans short of votes to override potential presidential veto

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Climate ChangeShown to MakeDrought Worsein California

New York Times  20/Aug/2015 14:15:03

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.

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Iran nuclear deal has votes to pass Congress, says Nancy Pelosi

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 14:15:07

Conservative Joe Donnelly becomes 24th Democratic senator to back deal with Republicans short of votes to override potential presidential veto

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3 Firefighters Killed as ’Hellstorm’ Blaze Turns Deadly

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 14:30:07

Western Wildfires

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Iran nuclear deal has votes to pass Congress, says Nancy Pelosi

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 14:30:08

House minority leader says Republicans will not have enough votes to block deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for president

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Iran nuclear deal has votes to pass Congress, says Nancy Pelosi

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 15:00:06

House minority leader says Republicans will not have enough votes to block deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama

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Congress does not have votes to block Iran deal, says Nancy Pelosi

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 15:15:06

House minority leader says Republicans will not be able to veto the deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama

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What About Joe? New Polls Boost Biden 2016 Run

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 15:30:10

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 15:30:13

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

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Warming made Calif. drought worse, study says

Washingtonpost  20/Aug/2015 16:00:07

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.

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Ten years after Katrina‘I thought that was it for New Orleans’

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 16:00:07

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

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Congress does not have votes to block Iran deal, says Nancy Pelosi

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 16:15:07

House minority leader says Republicans will not be able to veto the deal in the House, as Senate also seems secure for Barack Obama

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Breaking newsJimmy Carter announces cancer has spread to his brain

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 16:30:06

Former US president says he will be undergoing radiation treatment to fight melanoma and that he has ‘complete confidence’ in medical team

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 16:30:08

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

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Carter has cancer spots on brain

CNN  20/Aug/2015 16:45:01

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Warming made Calif. drought worse, study says

Washingtonpost  20/Aug/2015 16:45:06

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.

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President Carter: I Have Cancer Spots on My Brain

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 17:00:05

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Former President at first thought he had only weeks to live

CNN  20/Aug/2015 17:15:02

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Doubts Raisedon Surgery forEarly-StageBreast Lesion

New York Times  20/Aug/2015 17:15:03

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.

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Jimmy Carter announces cancer has spread to his brain

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 17:15:07

Former US president says he will be undergoing radiation treatment to fight melanoma and that he has ‘complete confidence’ in medical team

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Carter has cancer spots on brain

CNN  20/Aug/2015 17:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 18:15:59

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

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Surge in close calls between planes, drones

Washingtonpost  20/Aug/2015 19:15:06

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.

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Close calls surge between planes, drones in U.S.

Washingtonpost  20/Aug/2015 19:30:07

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.

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Greek bailoutAlexis Tsipras ’to resign and force snap elections’

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 19:30:07

Prime minister set to make imminent announcement, with 20 September predicted as most likely date for a poll

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Bangkok attack: Woman hunted

CNN  20/Aug/2015 19:45:01

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CNN  20/Aug/2015 20:00:02

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LiveGreek PM resigns to trigger snap elections

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 20:00:07

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

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Bangkok attack: Woman hunted

CNN  20/Aug/2015 20:15:01

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LiveGreek PM resigns to trigger snap elections

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 20:30:08

Greece will head back to the polling booths as Alexis Tsipras asks for a new mandate to implement the third Greek bailout

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CNN  20/Aug/2015 21:15:01

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 21:15:11

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

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Bangkok attack: Woman hunted

CNN  20/Aug/2015 21:30:02

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GreeceAlexis Tsipras steps down to trigger new elections

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 21:45:09

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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CNN  20/Aug/2015 22:15:01

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Why Trump’s Immigration Talk Is Awkward for These Candidates

NBC News  20/Aug/2015 22:15:06

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California can blame drought on global warming, scientists say

The Guardian  20/Aug/2015 22:15:07

Latest report finds climate change intensified the drought in California from 2012 to 2014 and predicts ‘enhanced drought’ throughout 21st century

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Bangkok attack: Woman hunted

CNN  20/Aug/2015 22:30:04

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CNN  20/Aug/2015 22:45:01

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 22:45:11

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

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Bangkok attack: Find this man

CNN  20/Aug/2015 23:00:03

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Los Angeles Times  20/Aug/2015 23:30:10

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.

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