The headline news from May 23, 2015

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

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Police: Suspect in 4 killings might not have acted alone

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 00:45:07

The trove includes nearly 900 pages of e-mails from her private account during her time as a secretary of state about the Libya and Benghazi attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 01:30:11

California water regulators have accepted an unprecedented proposal from Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta farmers to voluntarily cut water use by 25% -- or fallow a quarter of their cropland -- in an effort to avoid harsher, government-imposed cuts. Middle East A walk through the monumental ruins of ancient Palmyra — before Islamic State swept in

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 01:45:10

More funding would carry the Metropolitan Water District's program, which pays homeowners and businesses to replace grass, through the fall. L.A. Now Delta farmers agree to cut water use by 25% in bid to avoid harsher cuts

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Clinton e-mails on Benghazi attacks released

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 02:30:09

The trove includes nearly 900 pages of e-mails from her private account during her time as a secretary of state about the Libya and Benghazi attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 02:30:11

More funding would carry the Metropolitan Water District's program, which pays homeowners and businesses to replace grass, through the fall. Nation Senate Republicans signal growing consensus that NSA program must change

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G.M. Inquiry Said to Find Criminal Wrongdoing

New York Times  23/May/2015 02:45:04

As the investigation draws to a close, prosecutors are said to be negotiating a penalty that is likely to eclipse the $1.2 billion paid last year by Toyota.

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California accepts historic offer by farmers to cut water usage by 25%

The Guardian  23/May/2015 02:45:08

In a twist not even imagined in the film Chinatown, the drought-stricken state accepts a voluntary offer from farmers who hope to stave off mandatory cuts

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G.M. Inquiry Said to Find Criminal Wrongdoing

New York Times  23/May/2015 03:00:06

Justice Department investigators are said to be negotiating a penalty that is likely to eclipse the $1.2 billion paid last year by Toyota.

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Hope for Maya

CNN  23/May/2015 04:00:05

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Senate approves fast-track bill for Pacific trade deal

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 04:15:07

President Obama won a significant victory as nearly 50 Republicans and more than 10 Democrats voted for legislation that could make it easier for him to complete a wide-ranging pact with several nations across the Pacific Rim.

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US Senate poised for all-night voting session on NSA reform bill

The Guardian  23/May/2015 04:15:09

Rand Paul filibuster scuppers Republican leadership’s attempts to push through an extension of surveillance powers and release senators for holiday weekend

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 04:15:11

Analysis: For Democrats, familiar divisions are emerging. For Republicans, family ties are mixed with the challenge of sounding tough but not belligerent. L.A. Now Amid huge demand, water agency considers $350 million for more grass replacement

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 04:30:12

Analysis: For Democrats, familiar divisions are emerging. For Republicans, family ties are mixed with the challenge of sounding tough but not belligerent. NFL Carson, Inglewood jockey for position in the race to build NFL stadium

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California accepts historic offer by farmers to cut water usage by 25%

The Guardian  23/May/2015 04:45:08

In a twist not even imagined in the film Chinatown, the drought-stricken state accepts a voluntary offer from farmers who hope to stave off mandatory cuts

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California droughtState accepts historic offer by farmers to cut water usage by 25%

The Guardian  23/May/2015 05:15:07

In a twist not even imagined in the film Chinatown, the drought-stricken state accepts a voluntary offer from farmers who hope to stave off mandatory cuts

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NSAUSA Freedom Act fails as senators reject bill to scrap bulk collection

The Guardian  23/May/2015 07:00:11

The legislation fails for the second time after its supporters were unable to overcome Republican concerns about the role of telecom companies

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Senate rejects compromise bill on surveillance

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 07:15:06

The bill, passed by the House last week and supported by the White House, failed 57-42 early Saturday.

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Senate rejects compromise bill on surveillance

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 07:30:09

The measure would have ended the NSA’s bulk collection of private phone records. The legal authority for the existing program is set to expire June 1.

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Senate Blocks Bill on N.S.A. Collection of Phone Records

New York Times  23/May/2015 08:15:05

The Senate voted 57-42, short of the 60 votes needed to move ahead on a House bill that would have ended the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of domestic phone records.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 08:15:10

Analysis: For Democrats, familiar divisions are emerging. For Republicans, family ties are mixed with the challenge of sounding tough but not belligerent. Nation Senate fails to resolve standoff over Patriot Act

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NSAUSA Freedom Act fails as senators reject bill to scrap bulk collection

The Guardian  23/May/2015 08:30:09

Bill fails for the second time after vote in the small hours of Saturday morning, but Rand Paul thwarts Republican leaders’ attempts to extend Patriot Act

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 08:45:10

The Senate pulls an all-nighter but fails to resolve a standoff over the system of collecting and storing U.S. telephone records. The program is set to expire June 1. NFL Carson, Inglewood jockey for position in the race to build NFL stadium

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What’s the answer, Ireland?

CNN  23/May/2015 10:00:04

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Senate rejects compromise bill on surveillance

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 10:30:09

The measure would have ended the NSA’s bulk collection of private phone records. Senators aren’t convening again until May 31, just hours before the legal authority for the existing program expires.

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As ISIS Gains Momentum, Is ’Clearly Weakened’ Assad on Way Out?

NBC News  23/May/2015 11:15:07

ISIS Terror

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Tensions Rise After U.S. Flies Over Chinese Project at Sea

New York Times  23/May/2015 11:30:05

The continued American surveillance flights in areas where China is creating new islands in the South China Sea are intended to challenge the Chinese government’s claims of expanded territorial sovereignty.

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As ISIS Gains Momentum, Is ’Weakened’ Assad on Way Out?

NBC News  23/May/2015 11:30:09

ISIS Terror

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 12:45:09

The Senate pulls an all-nighter but fails to resolve a standoff over the system of collecting and storing U.S. telephone records. The program is set to expire June 1. Europe Both sides say Ireland has voted to legalize gay marriage; ballot count still underway

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A ’big fat’ yes?

CNN  23/May/2015 13:30:04

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In Early Vote, Ireland Appears Set to Legalize Gay Marriage

New York Times  23/May/2015 13:30:06

Opinion polls and high turnout in urban areas favored a yes vote on the referendum, which would make Ireland the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote.

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Senate paralyzed by measure on NSA surveillance

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 13:30:11

The measure would have ended the NSA’s bulk collection of private phone records. Senators aren’t convening again until May 31, just hours before the legal authority for the existing program expires.

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In Early Count, Ireland Appears Set to Legalize Gay Marriage

New York Times  23/May/2015 14:30:05

Opinion polls and high turnout in urban areas favored a yes vote on the referendum, which would make Ireland the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 14:45:10

Scientists assessing the damage from the spill along the Santa Barbara County coast warn that the crude could harm the marine environment for years. Nation Senate fails to resolve standoff over Patriot Act

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War Propaganda. “Planting Stories” in the News Chain

Globalresearch  23/May/2015 15:00:10

The blatant distortion of the truth and the systematic manipulation of all sources of information is an integral part of war planning. In the wake of 9/11, Donald Rumsfeld created to the Office of Strategic Influence (OSI), or “Office of Disinformation” as it was labeled by its critics

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Iraq fights back

CNN  23/May/2015 15:15:03

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’It Feels Brilliant’: Ireland Poised to Legalize Gay Marriage

NBC News  23/May/2015 15:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 15:30:11

Scientists assessing the damage from the spill along the Santa Barbara County coast warn that the crude could harm the marine environment for years. Mexico & the Americas In Panama, corruption inquiries grow after president's tenure ends

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Senate rejects compromise bill on surveillance

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 15:45:07

The measure would have ended the NSA’s bulk collection of private phone records. Senators aren’t convening again until May 31, just hours before the legal authority for the existing program expires.

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NSABulk phone records collection to end despite USA Freedom Act failure

The Guardian  23/May/2015 15:45:08

After USA Freedom Act fails in early hours after long Senate session, administration confirms it has not applied to secret court for 90-day extension

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Ireland Appears Set to Legalize Gay Marriage by Popular Vote

New York Times  23/May/2015 16:00:08

Opinion polls and high turnout in urban areas favored a yes vote on the referendum, which would make Ireland the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 16:15:08

Scientists assessing the damage from the spill along the Santa Barbara County coast warn that the crude could harm the marine environment for years. Mexico & the Americas Panamanians' view of ex-president remains mixed as his allies are investigated

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 16:30:10

Most large community drinking water systems rely at least partially on contaminated groundwater sources, report says. Aquifers underneath the ground in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys have been polluted. L.A. Now Feds order company involved in California oil spill to test, study pipe

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 16:45:10

Most large community drinking water systems rely at least partially on contaminated groundwater sources, report says. Aquifers underneath the ground in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys have been polluted. Europe Ireland has voted to legalize gay marriage, both sides say

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Cleveland Officer Found Not Guilty in Car Hood Shooting

NBC News  23/May/2015 17:15:10

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 17:30:12

More funding would carry the Metropolitan Water District's program, which pays homeowners and businesses to replace grass, through the fall. Nation Ohio patrolman acquitted in two deaths amid 137-shot barrage

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Gay marriage bound for clear victory in Ireland

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 18:00:09

The nation — which became the first to put legalization of the issue to a public vote — is poised to amend its constitution for same-sex marriages.

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ClevelandOfficer not guilty over deaths of two people shot at 137 times

The Guardian  23/May/2015 18:00:10

Michael Brelo was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the 2012 deaths of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 18:00:12

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. L.A. Now Amid huge demand, water agency considers $350 million for more grass replacement

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 18:15:11

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. Europe Ireland has voted to legalize gay marriage, both sides say

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ClevelandOfficer not guilty over deaths of two people shot at 137 times by police

The Guardian  23/May/2015 18:30:09

Michael Brelo was charged with involuntary manslaughter over the 2012 deaths of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 19:00:14

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two unarmed people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. Europe Ireland has voted to legalize gay marriage, both sides say

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 19:15:10

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two unarmed people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. CALIFORNIA Push grows to add Rim of the Valley lands to national recreation area

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Ireland Votes on Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

New York Times  23/May/2015 19:30:06

Opinion polls and high turnout in urban areas favored a yes vote on the referendum, which would make Ireland the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote.

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Ireland legalizes gay marriage in historic vote

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 19:30:09

The nation — which became the first to put legalization of the issue to a public vote — is poised to amend its constitution for same-sex marriages.

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ClevelandOfficer not guilty over deaths of two people shot at 137 times by police

The Guardian  23/May/2015 19:30:10

Mayor and councilmen call for calm after acquittal of Michael Brelo over death of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell in 2012

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Ireland says ’yes’

CNN  23/May/2015 19:45:02

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Ireland Votes on Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

New York Times  23/May/2015 19:45:05

Ireland has become the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by a popular vote, sweeping aside the opposition of the Roman Catholic Church in a resounding victory Saturday for the gay rights movement.

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Ireland legalizes gay marriage in historic vote

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 19:45:09

The nation — which became the first to put legalization of the issue to a public vote — is poised to amend its constitution for same-sex marriages.

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Ireland Votes

New York Times  23/May/2015 20:15:05

Ireland has become the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by a popular vote, sweeping aside the opposition of the Roman Catholic Church in a resounding victory Saturday for the gay rights movement.

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Ireland legalizes gay marriage in historic vote

Washingtonpost  23/May/2015 20:15:10

The referendum won a resounding 62 percent of the public vote as the nation became the first to put legalization of the issue to its citizens.

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 20:15:12

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two unarmed people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. L.A. Now Candlelight vigil, memorial walk to mark anniversary of Isla Vista shootings

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 20:30:14

Michael Brelo is acquitted of manslaughter charges after he shot two unarmed people at the end of a wild 2012 car chase in which officers unleashed 137 shots. Europe Ireland becomes first country to legalize gay marriage through a popular vote

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Ireland Reacts

New York Times  23/May/2015 20:45:04

Ireland has become the first nation to approve same-sex marriage by a popular vote, sweeping aside the opposition of the Roman Catholic Church in a resounding victory Saturday for the gay rights movement.

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

In a landslide victory, Irish voters have backed the legalization of gay marriage in a referendum to change the Roman Catholic country¿s constitution. Nation Now Cleveland officer found not guilty in killings that followed car chase

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 21:00:11

In a landslide victory, Irish voters have backed the legalization of gay marriage in a referendum to change the Roman Catholic country¿s constitution. Nation Now Cleveland officer found not guilty in killings that followed wild car chase

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 21:15:10

In a landslide victory, Irish voters back the legalization of gay marriage in a referendum to change the Roman Catholic country's constitution. Nation Now Cleveland officer found not guilty in killings that followed wild car chase

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ClevelandCity calm but wary as protesters react to acquittal of police officer

The Guardian  23/May/2015 23:00:11

LeBron James says ‘Violence is not the answer … it’s about trying to find a solution’ as city hopes to avoid repeat of riots in Baltimore

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Los Angeles Times  23/May/2015 23:30:12

In a landslide victory, Irish voters back the legalization of gay marriage in a referendum to change the Roman Catholic country's constitution. Nation Now Cleveland officer acquitted in killings after wild 2012 car chase

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