The headline news from July 21, 2015

The archive of all headlines from July 21, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Trump surges to big lead in GOP presidential field

Washingtonpost  21/Jul/2015 00:00:05

The poll, largely completed before the businessman disparaged Sen. John McCain’s war record on Saturday, showed Trump with nearly twice the backing of his nearest Republican rival, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 00:30:07

The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation in 2011 into allegations that minorities living in federally subsidized housing were being harassed and discriminated against by L.A. County sheriff's deputies and county housing agency officials. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 01:30:07

The settlement follows a Justice Department investigation of allegations that minorities -- particularly African Americans -- living in subsidized housing were harassed and discriminated against by L.A. County sheriff's deputies and housing officials. L.A. Now

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Why Haven’t 70,000 Rape Kits Been Tested for DNA?

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 01:45:05

U.S. news

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Stories of Drugsand DepressionBefore Attack inChattanooga

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 03:45:03

Mohammod Abdulazeez, who fatally shot five servicemen last week, struggled with mental illness and drug abuse as he found himself alienated from U.S. policies in the Arab world, according to officials, friends and his family.

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Stories of Drugsand DepressionBefore Attack inChattanooga

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 04:15:03

Mohammod Abdulazeez’s past included drug abuse, mental illness and trouble keeping work. The authorities also found that he viewed material connected to Anwar al-Awlaki, the radical U.S.-born cleric.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 04:45:07

The action is the first of its kind against an agency with senior water rights. The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District serves farmers and a master-planned community.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 05:45:07

The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District serves farmers and a master-planned community. The rare action could be followed by penalties against other districts.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 06:00:08

The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District serves farmers and a master-planned community. The rare action could be followed by penalties against other districts. L.A. Now

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’Irreversible Step’: Kerry Says No Going Back on Cuba Relations

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 06:15:05

Iran Nuclear Talks

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Republican criticism not so vigorious when John Kerry’s war record was slurred

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 06:30:05

As the presidential candidates defend John McCain and other US veterans, the 2004 attacks on secretary of state’s war record tells another story

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Will America’s New Deal With Iran Leave Russia Out In The Cold?

Globalresearch  21/Jul/2015 07:15:05

It is no coincidence that as the nuclear talks progressed, chatter about a resumption of business ties between Iran and the United States flared up on Wall Street and in Tehran’s bazaars.

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Trump surges to big lead in GOP presidential field

Washingtonpost  21/Jul/2015 07:45:05

The poll, largely completed before Trump disparaged Sen. John McCain’s war record, showed Trump with nearly twice the backing of his nearest rival.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 08:15:07

California Highway Patrol officials said Monday they were investigating numerous complaints about high towing fees from drivers who had to abandon their cars and flee for safety. L.A. Now

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The Bosnian Serb “Death Camp” Fabrication. Pretext for R2P “Humanitarian Intervention” (1992) in Yugoslavia

Globalresearch  21/Jul/2015 10:45:05

The fabricated photos were broadcasted worldwide starting on August 6th, accompanied by captions and comments comparing Trnopolje to Nazi death cemps. It was a big lie.

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ISIS Becoming Functioning State That Uses Terror as Tool

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 11:15:04

The Islamic State is gaining a capacity to govern. But while it still relies on brutality, the shift may have the West rethinking a military-first strategy.

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Shark Attack Surfer Hails ’Superhero’ Pal Who Swam to Aid

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 11:15:08

World

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 11:30:08

Although there is still some debate about how strong an effect this year's El Niño will have on California, flood control officials are beginning to plan for the worst. CALIFORNIA

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’Faces were blown off, arms scattered’

CNN  21/Jul/2015 12:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 12:45:09

Although there is still some debate about how strong an effect this year's El Niño will have on California, flood control officials are beginning to plan for the worst. Nation

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ISIS Becoming a Functioning State That Uses Terror as a Tool

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 13:00:04

The Islamic State is gaining a capacity to govern. But while it still relies on brutality, the shift may have the West rethinking a military-first strategy.

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IranWhy Republican promises to scrap nuclear deal may not be met

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 13:15:06

If Iran is complying with terms of the nuclear accord then any future Republican president may find dismantling it a very difficult task

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 13:30:08

Although there is still some debate about how strong an effect this year's El Niño will have on California, flood control officials are beginning to plan for the worst. Crime & Courts

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ISIS Becoming a Functioning State That Uses Terror as a Tool

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 15:00:03

The Islamic State is gaining a capacity to govern. But while the group still relies on brutality, its shift may have the West rethinking a military-first strategy.

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Scorcher: Broiling Heat Grips East and South, Millions Under Alerts

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 15:45:06

Weather

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 16:15:07

Although there is still some debate about how strong an effect this year's El Niño will have on California, flood control officials are beginning to plan for the worst.#drylandsCA: A road trip with Times journalists through drought-stricken California

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IranRepublican promises to scrap nuclear deal may not be met

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 17:00:08

If Iran is complying with terms of the nuclear accord then any future Republican president may find dismantling it a very difficult task

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Trump’s party tells him: Enough!

CNN  21/Jul/2015 17:45:02

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7 States Arming National Guard After Chattanooga Attacks

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 17:45:07

Chattanooga Shooting

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John Kerry ‘walked away three times’ from nuclear talks with Iran

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 17:45:08

In an interview, the secretary denounced ‘dumbest’ accusation he and Obama relented on key demands because they were too eager to reach a historic deal

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Human rights activists alarmed by Obama trip

Washingtonpost  21/Jul/2015 18:00:08

The president heads to Africa this week with a controversial stop in Ethi­o­pia where the government has been criticized for how it handles political dissent.

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John Kerry ‘walked away three times’ from nuclear talks with Iran

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 18:00:09

Secretary denounces ‘dumbest’ accusation he and Obama relented on key demands because they were too eager to reach deal

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 19:45:07

Although there is still some debate about how strong an effect this year's El Niño will have on California, flood control officials are beginning to plan for the worst. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 20:00:09

The president says that opponents of the accord are already peddling 'shaky information' that recalls the 'policies and mindset that failed us in the past.' CALIFORNIA

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Obama Buoysthe CampaignAgainst SolitaryConfinement

New York Times  21/Jul/2015 20:15:02

An estimated 75,000 state and federal prisoners are held in solitary confinement in the United States, and for the first time in generations American leaders, including the president, are rethinking the practice.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 21:00:07

The president says that opponents of the accord are already peddling 'shaky information' that recalls the 'policies and mindset that failed us in the past.' L.A. Now

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Greece’s Parliament Cannot Override the NO Vote. The Agreement with the Creditors is Illegal

Globalresearch  21/Jul/2015 21:45:04

The important question for the Greek people. Does the vote of acceptance by the Greek parliament provide a legally binding green-light to the government to finalize debt negotiations AGAINST the Greek people, overriding the NO Vote in the Referendum. What is the role of a referendum under Greece’s constitution?

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 22:15:09

The restrictions, which still require approval from the City Council, would go into effect if the city fails to meet its mandatory conservation targets. Officials also recommend the use of pool covers to decrease the amount of water lost to evaporation and washing vehicles at car wash facilities. L.A. Now

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How the Media Is Fueling Donald Trump’s Campaign

NBC News  21/Jul/2015 22:30:06

2016 Election

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Pope FrancisPontiff links climate change to human trafficking and urges UN to take lead

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 23:00:07

Pontiff follows encyclical on fossil fuels with environmental summit of mayors and links climate change to migration, slavery and ‘uncurtailed growth of cities’

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ISIS singles out struggling Iraqi city as next target

Washingtonpost  21/Jul/2015 23:15:06

Haditha, with its nearly six-mile-long dam that is the country’s second-biggest producer of hydroelectric power, is a valuable prize for the Islamic State.

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Pope links human trafficking to climate change

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 23:15:06

Pontiff follows encyclical on fossil fuels with environmental summit of mayors and links climate change to migration, slavery and ‘uncurtailed growth of cities’

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Los Angeles Times  21/Jul/2015 23:15:08

The restrictions, which still require approval from the City Council, would go into effect if the city fails to meet its mandatory conservation targets. Officials also recommend the use of pool covers to decrease the amount of water lost to evaporation and washing vehicles at car wash facilities. Nation

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Pope laments ’meaningless lives’ in tying human trafficking to climate change

The Guardian  21/Jul/2015 23:30:06

Pontiff follows encyclical on fossil fuels with environmental summit of mayors and links climate change to migration, slavery and ‘uncurtailed growth of cities’

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