The headline news from October 20, 2015

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 03:00:10

LAPD officials say officers take measures to keep the public safe during chases and that many of the injuries are minor. Much of the blame, they argue, falls on the city's sprawling web of multilane thoroughfares and highways. NFLNFL investigating Johnny Manziel's domestic dispute

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Migrant Deaths in Truck Reveal Ruthless Tactics of Smugglers

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 04:00:05

The deaths of 71 migrants in Austria raised questions about the cruelty of the smugglers and the desperation of their clients, who had paid extra to reduce the risks.

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LiveCanada election: networks call victory for Liberals and Trudeau

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 04:00:10

Follow updates as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau hopes to oust Conservative PM Stephen Harper

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LiveCanada election: networks call victory for Trudeau’s Liberals

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 04:15:08

Follow updates as Justin Trudeau appears likely to oust Stephen Harper and his Conservatives

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 04:15:10

After an Israeli Arab went on a shooting rampage, a crowd beat an Eritrean asylum seeker who was mistakenly shot by police. He later died. L.A. Now

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Is Paul Ryan Willing To Take on the Hardest Job in Washington?

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 04:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 04:30:12

After an Israeli Arab went on a shooting rampage, an Eritrean asylum seeker was killed ¿ shot by a security guard and beaten by a crowd, even though he was not the gunman. L.A. Now

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LiveCanada election: Trudeau’s Liberals set to defeat Conservatives

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 04:45:07

Follow updates as Justin Trudeau appears certain to oust Stephen Harper as prime minister

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 04:45:09

After an Israeli Arab went on a shooting rampage, an Eritrean asylum seeker was killed -- shot by a security guard and beaten by a crowd, even though he was not the gunman. L.A. Now

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LiveCanada election: Trudeau’s Liberals defeat Conservatives

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 05:00:10

Follow updates as Justin Trudeau appears certain to oust Stephen Harper as prime minister

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Surprise Win Projected for Justin Trudeau in Canada

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 05:15:04

Mr. Trudeau has unseated the Conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper, according to projections Monday night by Canadian broadcast networks.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 05:15:10

After an Israeli Arab went on a shooting rampage, an Eritrean asylum seeker was killed -- shot by a security guard and beaten by a crowd. Israelis react with horror. L.A. Now

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LiveJustin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canadian election

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 06:30:09

Son of Pierre Trudeau gives victory speech after Conservative leader Stephen Harper concedes defeat

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A Surprise Win in Canada for Justin Trudeau and His Party

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 07:00:05

Mr. Trudeau unseated the Conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper, in a sweeping victory for the Liberal Party on Monday.

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Stunning Rout in Canada by Justin Trudeau and His Party

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 07:30:05

Mr. Trudeau ended the nine-year reign of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservative Party in a sweeping victory for the Liberal Party on Monday.

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Is Paul Ryan Willing to Take On the Hardest Job in Washington?

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 08:15:06

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 08:30:10

Mayor Eric Garcetti's first town hall for South L.A. residents ended after Black Lives Matter protesters swarmed the altar at Holman United Methodist Church. One protester said he's 'neglected, disrespected and abused the black community.' Middle East

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LiveJustin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canadian election

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 09:00:09

Live updates as new Canadian PM Justin Trudeau promises change after Liberals rout Conservatives

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LiveJustin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canadian election

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 09:15:09

Son of Pierre Trudeau promises change as Conservative PM Stephen Harper concedes defeat after nearly a decade in power

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Stunning Rout in Canada by Justin Trudeau and His Party

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 09:30:04

Mr. Trudeau unseated the Conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper, in a sweeping victory for the Liberal Party on Monday.

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LiveJustin Trudeau’s Liberals win Canadian election

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 09:45:06

Live updates as new Canadian PM promises change after Liberals rout Conservatives

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Democrats Divided on Whether Biden Should Enter 2016 Race

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 12:15:07

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 12:30:11

Mayor Eric Garcetti's first town hall for South L.A. residents ended after Black Lives Matter protesters swarmed the altar at Holman United Methodist Church. One protester said he's 'neglected, disrespected and abused the black community.' National Politics

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Clinton Increases Big Lead Over Sanders, Poll Shows

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 12:45:10

Meet the Press

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Stunning Rout in Canada by Trudeau and Liberal Party

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 13:15:04

Justin Trudeau unseated the Conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper, in a sweeping victory for the Liberal Party on Monday.

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CanadaTrudeau triumphant as prime minister-designate

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 14:15:08

Liberal leader expected be sworn in before 15 November following dramatic victory over Conservative Stephen Harper

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 14:15:10

Mayor Eric Garcetti's first town hall for South L.A. residents ended after Black Lives Matter protesters swarmed the altar at Holman United Methodist Church. One protester said he's 'neglected, disrespected and abused the black community.' Nation

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CanadaJustin Trudeau begins first full day as prime minister-designate

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 14:30:07

Liberal leader expected be sworn in before 15 November following dramatic victory over Conservative Stephen Harper

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 15:15:10

Mayor Eric Garcetti's first town hall for South L.A. residents ended after Black Lives Matter protesters swarmed the altar at Holman United Methodist Church. One protester said he's 'neglected, disrespected and abused the black community.' BUSINESS

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Why Joe Biden’s Odds Are Getting Even Longer

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 15:45:07

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 15:45:10

The new plan would require the nation's largest pension fund to reduce its expected annual rate of investment return -- an estimate at the heart of determining just how expensive government pensions are for taxpayers. L.A. Now

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No, Joe: Odds Stack Up Against Biden as He Weighs Run

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 16:00:10

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 17:45:09

The new plan would require the nation's largest pension fund to reduce its expected annual rate of investment return -- an estimate at the heart of determining just how expensive government pensions are for taxpayers. Science Now

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Trudeau Offers Canada ‘Sunny Ways’ and a Liberal Agenda

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 18:00:06

Justin Trudeau has spoken not just of policy changes, including legalizing marijuana and dropping out of the U.S.-led bombing campaign against ISIS, but also of putting an end to Stephen Harper’s often belligerent style of politics and diplomacy.

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LiveJustin Trudeau prepares for first address as prime minster after dramatic victory

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 18:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 19:30:11

The new plan would require the nation's largest pension fund to reduce its expected annual rate of investment return -- an estimate at the heart of determining just how expensive government pensions are for taxpayers. Politics

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Meet the Man Canada Just Chose as Its Next Prime Minister

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 19:45:07

World

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Justin TrudeauAmbitious vision presents challenge to Canada’s new prime minister

The Guardian  20/Oct/2015 20:45:08

The Liberal leader promised a positive and hopeful vision with sweeping policy changes on drug laws, tax, climate change and electoral reform

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Trudeau Offers Canada ‘Sunny Ways’ and a Liberal Agenda

New York Times  20/Oct/2015 21:00:04

Justin Trudeau has spoken not just of policy changes but also of putting an end to Stephen Harper’s often belligerent style of politics and diplomacy.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Oct/2015 21:00:10

From an airplane 6,000 feet above the timberline, one scientist is using a spectrometer and other instruments to assess the effects of California's lingering drought. An estimated 120 million trees -- as much as 20% of the state's forest -- are at risk. BUSINESS

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Poll: Americans Unsatisfied With Clinton’s Benghazi Response

NBC News  20/Oct/2015 23:30:08

2016 Election

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

Biden's comments could be easily interpreted as politically infused given the ongoing speculation over whether he'll run. Autos

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