The headline news from March 23, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 23, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 00:25:10

Lee Kuan Yew, who dominated Singapore politics for more than half a century and transformed the former British outpost into a global trade and finance powerhouse, has died at 91.

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Saudi Justice,Harsh but OftenWilling to Sparethe SwordNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 01:00:05

A confessed murderer’s life was spared because of little-known checks in a judicial system regularly condemned by human rights groups for violating due process, lacking transparency and applying punishments like beheading.

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Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s Founding Father, Dies at 91

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 02:40:08

Lee Kuan Yew, who dominated Singapore politics for more than half a century and transformed the former British outpost into a global trade and finance powerhouse, has died at 91.

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Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 02:55:07

Lee Kuan Yew, who dominated Singapore politics for more than half a century and transformed the former British outpost into a global trade and finance powerhouse, has died at 91.

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A $35-million tear-down: L.A.'s unreal estate has plenty of buyers

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 03:10:09

Tearing down a multimillion-dollar house in a region where the middle class is disappearing and affordable housing is scarce -- not to mention the thousands living on the streets -- is the kind of thing that makes you think the world is about to end. Ministry of GossipKerry Washington, Roland Emmerich push for diversity at GLAAD awards

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Iran nuclear talks: Kerry says ’substantial progress’ made towards deal, but gaps remain

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 03:25:07

Diplomats confirm provisional agreement has been reached on Iran’s enrichment capacity, but UN sanctions remain possible obstacle as major deadline approaches

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First out of the gate: Cruz to annnounce 2016 candidacy

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 03:30:06

The Texas Republican will announce his entry into the presidential race, an adviser said, launching an outright bid rather than forming an exploratory committee.

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Obama’s lobbyist edict only slowed ‘revolving door’

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 03:40:08

The administration says it has curbed the influence of special interest. Critics say the bias against hiring lobbyists keeps experienced people out of government.

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 03:55:07

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. CALIFORNIAA $35-million tear-down: L.A.'s unreal estate has plenty of buyers

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Obama’s lobbyist edict only slowed ‘revolving door’

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 04:10:12

The administration says it curbed special interests’ sway. But a bias against hiring lobbyists keeps talent away, critics say.

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 04:55:07

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. Lakers NowLive updates: Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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Legacy of ’Singapore’s father’

CNN  23/Mar/2015 05:20:02

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 05:25:07

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. L.A. NowGranada Hills wins state Academic Decathlon

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First In: Ted Cruz Announces 2016 Presidential Bid

NBC News  23/Mar/2015 05:35:06

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Granada Hills wins state Academic Decathlon

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 05:45:08

Granada Hills Charter High, a perennial contender, wins the California 2015 Academic Decathlon title in a weekend competition in Sacramento. EuropeA day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

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South by Southwest regains edge, with emphasis back on emerging talent

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 06:00:11

Fewer brands lead to fewer boldface names ¿ with the notable exception of Snoop Dogg, who delivered the festival's keynote address. EuropeA day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

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It’s official: Cruz annnounces 2016 White House bid

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 06:05:07

Hours ahead of an expected Monday morning announcement at Liberty University, Ted Cruz told supporters just after midnight that he was launching a White House bid.

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I’m running for president, says Ted Cruz

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 06:15:07

Conservative senator becomes the first candidate to declare an intention to run for the White House after Twitter message on Sunday night

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South by Southwest regains edge, with emphasis back on emerging talent

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 06:20:08

Fewer brands lead to fewer boldface names — with the notable exception of Snoop Dogg, who delivered the festival's keynote address. EuropeA day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

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It’s official: Cruz announces 2016 White House bid

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 06:40:07

Hours ahead of an expected Monday morning announcement at Liberty University, Ted Cruz told supporters just after midnight that he was launching a White House bid.

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South by Southwest regains edge, with emphasis back on emerging talent

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 07:00:09

Fewer brands lead to fewer boldface names — with the notable exception of Snoop Dogg, who delivered the festival's keynote address. LakersLakers beat 76ers as fans pine for lottery

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 08:10:08

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. DodgersDodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu out for opening day, so who'll step in?

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It’s official: Cruz announces 2016 White House bid

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 08:30:07

Hours ahead of an expected Monday morning announcement at Liberty University, Ted Cruz told supporters via a tweet just after midnight that he was launching a White House bid.

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The ISIS Described by the US Media as a “Sunni Muslim Militia” is “Made in America”. It has Nothing to Do with Sunni Islam

Globalresearch  23/Mar/2015 08:45:06

If ISIS is not a Sunni militia, then who are they working for? Who employed them to wreck havoc in the Middle East? Why is it that US-NATO cannot seriously fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria? ISIS is a “U.S.-made Caliphate” with no binding authority whatsoever over worldwide Muslims.

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Lies and Deceptions on the Left: The Politics of Self Destruction

Globalresearch  23/Mar/2015 08:50:05

Over the past year, what appeared as hopeful signs, that Left governments were emerging as powerful alternatives to right-wing pro-US regimes, is turning into a historic rout, which will relegate them to the dustbin of history for many years to come.

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Singapore mourns founding father

BBC  23/Mar/2015 09:25:02

Singapore begins seven days of national mourning following the death of its founding father, Lee Kuan Yew.

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Singapore mourns founding father

BBC  23/Mar/2015 09:55:03

Singapore begins seven days of national mourning following the death of Lee Kuan Yew, founder of the modern city-state.

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It’s official: Cruz announces 2016 White House bid

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 10:00:11

Just hours ahead of an expected announcement at Liberty University, Ted Cruz told supporters via a tweet that he was launching a White House bid.

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Has The Great 401(k) Experiment Failed America?

NBC News  23/Mar/2015 10:15:09

Retirement

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U.S. Is Hobbled in Terror Fight as Advisers Leave YemenNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 10:35:04

The evacuation of Special Operations advisers from Yemen is the latest blow to the Obama administration’s counterterrorism campaign, which is already struggling with significant setbacks in the region, officials said.

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 11:15:14

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. L.A. NowL.A. prosecutor talked to Robert Durst without attorney's permission, lawyer says

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Medics ’brainwashed’

CNN  23/Mar/2015 11:40:04

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Has the Great 401(k) Experiment Failed America?

NBC News  23/Mar/2015 11:55:09

Retirement

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French Socialists Suffer Setback in Local Elections

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 12:40:13

French President François Hollande’s Socialist Party suffered an electoral setback Sunday as the center-right alliance of former President Nicolas Sarkozy came out on top in the first round of local elections.

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Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 13:10:12

Lee Kuan Yew, who dominated Singapore politics for more than half a century and transformed the former British outpost into a global trade and finance powerhouse, has died at 91.

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Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 13:55:13

Lee Kuan Yew, who dominated Singapore politics for more than half a century and transformed the former British outpost into a global trade and finance powerhouse, has died.

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 13:55:19

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. L.A. NowTutor accused of hacking school computers faces 16 more felony charges

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 14:00:16

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. OBITUARIESLee Kuan Yew dies at 91; stern leader built modern Singapore

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The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 14:10:08

Conservative senator becomes the first candidate to declare an intention to run for the White House after Twitter message on Sunday night

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Ted CruzRepublican announces run for president

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 14:20:11

Conservative senator becomes the first candidate to declare an intention to run for the White House after Twitter message on Sunday night

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ISIS ’lured medics’

CNN  23/Mar/2015 14:50:01

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BBC  23/Mar/2015 14:50:02

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 14:50:09

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. L.A. NowNFL star Darren Sharper to appear in court Monday to enter plea

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LiveRepublican Ted Cruz first to announce run for president

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 15:05:14

Texas senator announces that he will stand for the GOP in 2016, and is scheduled to speak in Virginia this morning

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 15:10:14

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. L.A. NowTutor accused of hacking school computers faces 16 more felony charges

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A day of pageantry and gallantry for King Richard III

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 15:25:11

Knights in shining armor accompany a coffin drawn by horses in the ceremony to finally give the former English king a proper burial. OBITUARIESLee Kuan Yew dies at 91; stern leader built modern Singapore

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It’s official: Cruz announces 2016 White House bid

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 15:35:08

Just hours ahead of his speech at Liberty University, Ted Cruz told supporters via a tweet that he was launching a White House bid.

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LiveRepublican Ted Cruz announces run for president

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 15:50:11

Texas senator announces that he will stand for the GOP in 2016 in speech to Virginia university this morning

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LiveTed Cruz announces presidential run: ’Imagine a new America’

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 15:55:12

Texas senator announces that he will stand for the GOP in 2016 in speech to Virginia university

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Cruz, Entering2016 Race 1st,Seeks Edge inCrowded FieldNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 16:00:04

By becoming the first candidate to officially enter the presidential race, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas hopes to reclaim the attention of those in the G.O.P.’s right wing.

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LiveTed Cruz announces he’ll run for president: ’Imagine a new America’

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 16:00:11

Tea Party favourite to stand in 2016 and calls on conservatives to ‘imagine a new America’

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LiveTed Cruz to run for president: ’Imagine a new America’

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 16:05:10

Tea Party favourite to stand in 2016 and says ’I believe in the power of courageous conservatives rising up’

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Cruz appeals to conservatives in campaign launch

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 16:10:09

By announcing early, Texas Republican Ted Cruz intends to seize the attention of tea-party-aligned voters and big donors.

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Cruz appeals to conservatives in campaign launch

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 16:15:08

By announcing early, Texas Republican Ted Cruz intends to seize the attention of tea-party-aligned voters and donors.

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Yemen terror fear

CNN  23/Mar/2015 16:25:02

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UCLA, beaten earlier by Gonzaga, to get new chance in NCAA tournament

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 16:25:10

The Bruins, who lost to the Bulldogs in December, will play them again on Friday. OBITUARIESLee Kuan Yew dies at 91; stern leader built modern Singapore

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Cruz Enters2016 Race FirstWith an Appealto G.O.P. BaseNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 16:35:04

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas asked conservatives to imagine a president who would abolish same-sex marriage, the Internal Revenue Service and the Affordable Care Act.

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LiveTed Cruz announces run for president: ’Imagine a new America’

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 16:40:07

Tea Party favourite to stand in 2016 and says ’I believe in the power of courageous conservatives rising up’

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UCLA, beaten earlier by Gonzaga, to get new chance in NCAA tournament

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 16:40:09

The Bruins, who lost to the Bulldogs in December, will play them again on Friday. L.A. NowRising temps to bring dry end to Southern California's poor rainy season

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Ted Cruz calls on ’courageous conservatives’ as he announces US presidential run

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 16:55:07

Firebrand Republican Texas senator becomes first official entrant to 2016 presidential race with address to Liberty University in Virginia

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ISIS online threat?

CNN  23/Mar/2015 18:35:01

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Cruz appeals to conservatives in campaign launch

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 18:45:08

By announcing early at Liberty University, the Republican senator from Texas intended to seize the attention of tea-party-aligned voters and donors.

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’It’s a disgrace’Civil liberties groups in frantic bid to stop Wisconsin voter ID law

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 18:50:08

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UCLA, beaten earlier by Gonzaga, to get new chance in NCAA tournament

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 19:20:10

The Bruins, who lost to the Bulldogs in December, will play them again on Friday. Sports NowBarcelona's Lionel Messi slammed for drab duds after win over Madrid

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UCLA, beaten earlier by Gonzaga, to get new chance in NCAA tournament

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 19:40:07

The Bruins, who lost to the Bulldogs in December, will play them again on Friday. Sports NowMo'Ne Davis asks for college player who insulted her to be reinstated

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Angelenos demand answers after their alley gets trashed

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 19:45:13

For years, officials have struggled to enforce the city's illegal dumping laws, letting culprits off the hook as they leave blight in their wake. Sports NowMo'Ne Davis asks for college player who insulted her to be reinstated

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Police Unable to Confirm Gang Rape at UVA

NBC News  23/Mar/2015 19:55:09

U.S. news

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Angelenos demand answers after their alley gets trashed

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 20:15:07

For years, officials have struggled to enforce the city's illegal dumping laws, letting culprits off the hook as they leave blight in their wake. Daily DishMark Peel's Bombo opens Thursday at Grand Central Market

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ISIS in Afghanistan

CNN  23/Mar/2015 20:35:02

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Angelenos demand answers after their alley gets trashed

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 20:45:09

For years, officials have struggled to enforce the city's illegal dumping laws, letting culprits off the hook as they leave blight in their wake. Dodgers NowDodgers sign Cuban pitcher to minor league deal for $8 million

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ISIS selling jihad

CNN  23/Mar/2015 21:00:04

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Cruz candidacy tests the limits of conservatism

Washingtonpost  23/Mar/2015 21:10:06

THE TAKE | The senator said Republicans failed to win the White House because they’re not conservative enough. He wants to change that.

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Inside ISIS

CNN  23/Mar/2015 21:35:02

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Cruz Enters 2016 Race First With an Appeal to G.O.P. BaseNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 21:45:04

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas asked conservatives to imagine a president who would abolish same-sex marriage, the Internal Revenue Service and the Affordable Care Act.

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Cruz Seen asSmart andSavvy, WithSharp ElbowsNYT Now

New York Times  23/Mar/2015 22:20:04

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, a Tea Party favorite who declared himself a presidential candidate on Monday, became known as an ambitious upstart who rubbed even some fellow Republicans the wrong way.

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White House insists Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories must end

The Guardian  23/Mar/2015 22:40:09

Chief of staff Denis McDonough reaffirms support for two-state solution but says Netanyahu remarks ‘raise questions’ about Israeli commitment to peace talks

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NASA Astronaut Twins Set for Space Study

Wall Street Journal  23/Mar/2015 23:00:14

Health clubs emulate the hard-core fitness program, whose adherents often deride health clubs.

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Angelenos demand answers after their alley gets trashed

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 23:10:08

For years, officials have struggled to enforce the city's illegal dumping laws, letting culprits off the hook as they leave blight in their wake. Sports NowMo'Ne Davis asks for college player who insulted her to be reinstated

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Young Jupiter wiped out solar system's early inner planets

Los Angeles Times  23/Mar/2015 23:45:10

A wandering Jupiter may have set the solar system's early inner planets on a course for destruction, a study says. CALIFORNIAAngelenos demand answers after their alley gets trashed

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