The archive of all headlines from August 21, 2015, organized by time of publication.
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.Rough fire burns 32,000 acres of Sierra forest in march toward Hume Lake
The GOP presidential hopeful and former executive touts common sense and mass input for finding answers to big issues. “You know how to solve these problems,” she said,“so I’m going to ask you.”
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.California's Rough fire burns 32,000 acres of Sierra forest in march toward Hume Lake
The GOP presidential hopeful and former executive touts common sense and mass input for finding answers to big issues. “You know how to solve these problems,” she said, “so I’m going to ask you.”
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The amounts of money involved are much smaller than what former officials collected in Bell. But one of the methods — extra pay for brief commission meetings — is the same. Compton mayor
In a letter to Congress, aimed at Democrats with concerns about the deal, President Obama emphasized steps the administration could take outside the nuclear agreement with Iran to enforce its provisions.
Democratic hopeful lays out white paper with goal of ensuring within two terms of office that 50% of Americans have enough retirement savings
Democratic hopeful lays out white paper with goal of ensuring within two terms of office that 50% of Americans have enough retirement savings
US could take action if Iran rushed to develop a weapon, says president in letter to New York Democrat Jerrold Nadler, in bid to shore up Congress support
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Asia Pacific markets mimic heavy selling in US and Europe as latest data adds to expectations that Beijing will have to give its spluttering economy another boost
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First responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died. Says Gov. Jay Inslee: «These are three big heroes protecting small towns." L.A. Now
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First responders and state officials mourn three firefighters who died. Says Gov. Jay Inslee: «These are three big heroes protecting small towns." Asia
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The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. Nation
Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.
The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. L.A. Now
Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.
The move comes one day after the two countries exchanged artillery fire in a spat over propaganda-spewing loudspeakers. The North wants the broadcasts halted by 5 p.m. Saturday. Nation
Concluding that the billionaire has staying power in the presidential race, his Republican rivals are planning strategies to attack or embrace the front-runner.
Leaders of influential civil rights movement release most comprehensive set of policy proposals yet calling for federal and state laws to combat police killings
Iranian officials have gone out of their way to emphasize that once Western sanctions are lifted, nothing stands in the way of foreigners snapping up assets.
The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods. Asia
Leaders of influential civil rights movement release most comprehensive set of policy proposals yet calling for federal and state laws to combat police killings
European businesses have been salivating over the prospects of a nuclear deal, with leaders readying themselves to sign contracts as soon as possible.
St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account
St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account
The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods.How social media is reshaping policing and conversations about violence
The systematic militarization of police state USA has used terror to recklessly and maliciously abuse its own citizenry, particularly those of color in cities across this nation.
St Louis police reveal Mansur Ball-Bey, 18, was killed by gunshot wound to the back, adding weight to witnesses who had challenged official account
The LAPD of the 1970s and '80s raided poor neighborhoods and rounded up anyone in sight. Now officers are urged to think of themselves as watching over those neighborhoods.How social media are reshaping policing and conversations about violence
As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. Crime & Courts
A remarkable run-up in stock prices probably needed a breather at a time when a range of markets had been starting to look a little bubbly.
As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. L.A. Now
In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad selloff during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.
Australia and New Zealand sending emergency workers to join thousands of firefighters in Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho and California
In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad selloff during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.
The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index dipped below the psychologically significant 2,000 mark as worries persist about China and other emerging markets.
The plunge in stock prices has threatened to end one of the longest bull runs in the history of the United States stock market.
The downturn threatens to end one of the longest bull runs in the history of the United States stock market.
As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges. Nation
As the selling gathered steam Friday afternoon, benchmark indexes were sinking close to 10 percent below their recent peaks — a “correction” in Wall Street parlance.
Most major markets around the world suffer bruising losses as investors worldwide become increasingly concerned about Chinese economy
In one week, the year’s gains were wiped out by a broad sell-off during a period of global uncertainty as the economies of China and Greece grow more precarious.
As protesters call for the organization to be defunded, Planned Parenthood kicks off its own public relations offensive to debunk what its leaders decry as spurious charges.L.A. judge lifts one ban against antiabortion group releasing video
Stocks on U.S. markets fall sharply for the second straight day along with major indexes worldwide as continued worries about the slowdown of China's economy and the devaluation of its currency weigh on traders. Nation