The archive of all headlines from June 22, 2015, organized by time of publication.
The comments by California Rep. Devin Nunes and presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Sunday talk shows come a day after Republican presidential contenders squared off over whether the Confederate battle flag should be removed from South Carolina statehouse grounds. Nation Now
New York Prison Escape
Republicans have faced a precarious challenge as they seek to broaden their party’s appeal while also energizing conservatives who are uneasy about bowing to political correctness.
The resort town lays claim to one of the best water conservation records in the Southland. Its history of conservation may hold lessons for other upscale communities such as Beverly Hills and Rancho Santa Fe being forced to slash hefty consumption. Nation
The challenge for Republicans has been great as they seek to broaden their party’s appeal while trying not to risk offending the conservative white voters who venerate the emblem.
Earl Holt, president of Council of Conservative Citizens cited on website linked to suspect, gave to 2016 candidates Cruz, Santorum, Paul and more
With criticism of the flag flaring after the massacre in Charleston, S.C., Republicans have faced a precarious challenge in trying to broaden their party’s appeal.
Ted Cruz will return donation from Council of Conservative Citizens president Earl Holt, who also gave to 2016 hopefuls Santorum, Paul and more
Deputies once described as 'brutal, insensitive and discriminatory' have made significant progress, civil rights advocates say. But there are still some complaints in rougher neighborhoods. CALIFORNIA
THE FIX | The flag — a symbol of racism to some, of Southern pride to others — is an issue that has tripped up many Republicans, no matter what their view.
Ted Cruz will return donation from Council of Conservative Citizens president Earl Holt, who also gave to Santorum, Paul and more
New York Prison Escape
Don Wells spotted a trail of pooling water and slowed his van. Runoff from a sprinkler gone rogue streamed down a long block of thirsty brown lawns, watering the sidewalk. CALIFORNIA
The city is taking a more aggressive tack than most. In one month, it handed out 347 of the 838 waste penalties issued by all the water districts statewide. CALIFORNIA
New York Prison Escape
The city is taking a more aggressive tack than most. In one month, it handed out 347 of the 838 waste penalties issued by all the water districts statewide. Afghanistan & Pakistan
Ted Cruz will return donation from Council of Conservative Citizens president Earl Holt, who FEC shows also gave to 2016 hopefuls Santorum, Paul and more
The committee's report was prompted by a Feb. 28 article in The Times that described an array of problems, including the recruitment of foster children for prostitution and workers who said the operation was spiraling out of control. Afghanistan & Pakistan
Ted Cruz will return donation from Council of Conservative Citizens president Earl Holt, who FEC shows also gave to 2016 hopefuls Santorum, Paul and more
Greece offers concessions but signs that a breakthrough will not come before Thursday
Greece offers concessions but signs that a breakthrough will not come before Thursday
Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, who oversaw the training of Iraqi forces to fight the Islamic State, was reprimanded and could be demoted for steering a defense contract to a firm run by two of his former classmates.
Finance ministers say talks with Greece have resumed, in the hope of getting a bailout arrangement this week - but not today
Finance ministers say talks with Greece have resumed, in the hope of getting a bailout arrangement this week - but not at tonight’s emergency leaders summit
Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, who oversaw the training of Iraqi forces to fight the Islamic State, was reprimanded and could be demoted for steering a defense contract to a firm run by two of his former classmates at West Point.
New York Prison Escape
In a wide-ranging conversation about race, President Obama said that there was no question that race relations had improved but that racism was still deeply embedded in the United States.
New York Prison Escape
In a wide-ranging conversation about race, President Obama said that there was no question that race relations had improved but that racism was still deeply embedded in the United States.
The committee's report was prompted by a Feb. 28 article in The Times that described an array of problems, including the recruitment of foster children for prostitution and workers who said the operation was spiraling out of control. CALIFORNIA
As Eurogroup meeting breaks up after an hour, Jeroen Dijsselbloem says Greek reform proposals are a good basis for further discussions
Eurogroup agrees to develop first ’detailed and credible’ plan from Athens in five months of wrangling to help avert bankruptcy
The committee's report was prompted by a Feb. 28 article in The Times that described an array of problems, including the recruitment of foster children for prostitution and workers who said the operation was spiraling out of control. Nation
The head of a group cited by accused Charleston, S.C., gunman Dylann Roof made thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to prominent Republican candidates, including three who are running for president.
The debate continues to gain momentum as civil rights activists, President Obama and even the last GOP presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, all call for the flag to be taken down at the state capitol. Nation Now
The head of the Council of Conservative Citizens, which was cited by accused gunman Dylann Roof, made thousands of dollars in contributions to GOP candidates, including three who are running for president.
Pressure to remove flag from state capitol intensifies as politicians and activists say it continues to inflame racial tensions in the wake of Charleston shooting
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The head of the Council of Conservative Citizens, which was cited by accused gunman Dylann Roof, donated thousands to Republican campaigns.
Presidential hopeful joins Ted Cruz and Rick Santorum as latest Republican to give up money from group that may have influenced Charleston church shooter
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The South Carolina governor plans to call for the removal of the flag on statehouse grounds, two senior lawmakers said, signaling a significant shift in her position.
Charleston Church Shooting
The South Carolina governor and Sen. Lindsey Graham plan to call for the removal of the flag on statehouse grounds, signaling a significant shift for Republican leaders on the issue.
The debate continues to gain momentum as Gov. Nikki Haley meets with legislative leaders to find a way to remove the banner flying at the state capitol that has been denounced as a racist symbol. Nation Now
Gov. Nikki R. Haley and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina will call for the removal of a Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds after the massacre in Charleston, S.C., led to calls to remove it, according to people briefed on their decisions.
Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina on Monday called for the removal of a Confederate battle flag from the State Capitol grounds after the suspect in the Charleston church attack was seen brandishing that flag in widely circulated pictures.
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The South Carolina governor and other state leaders have called for the removal of the flag on statehouse grounds, signaling a significant shift for many Republicans on the issue.
Governor Nikki Haley makes abrupt about-face in wake of Charleston killings to call for removal of flag that has flown on statehouse grounds for 50 years
Gov. Nikki Haley joins a growing list of state and national political leaders and civil rights activists who say the flag is a racist symbol. Nation Now
The South Carolina Republican added a powerful voice to the growing chorus of calls for the flag’s removal from the state’s Capitol grounds after a gunman shot and killed nine people inside the Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston.
Governor Nikki Haley makes abrupt about-face in wake of Charleston killings to call for removal of flag that has flown on statehouse grounds for 50 years
Gov. Nikki Haley joins a growing list of state and national political leaders and civil rights activists who say the flag is a racist symbol. latimes.com
Republican Gov. Nikki Haley added a powerful voice to the growing chorus of calls for the flag’s removal from the state’s Capitol grounds after a gunman shot and killed nine people at the Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston.
Gov. Nikki Haley joins a growing list of state and national political leaders and civil rights activists who say the flag is a racist symbol. Nation Now
Gov. Nikki Haley Haley calls on the Legislature to act to change an existing law that allows the battle flag to fly on state grounds. That debate could go through the summer, she says. Nation Now