The headline news from May 24, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 24, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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ClevelandCity calm but wary as protesters react to acquittal of officer

The Guardian  24/May/2015 00:00:11

Michael Brelo not guilty on two counts in deaths of unarmed pair

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Vote Hailed Decades After Hate Crime 5:34 PM ET

New York Times  24/May/2015 00:15:04

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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NSABulk phone records collection to end despite reform failure

The Guardian  24/May/2015 00:15:08

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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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 01:00:12

Lawmakers are off for the next week after failing to reach a deal but say they'll try to reform or reauthorize the program when they return. Europe Ireland becomes first country to legalize gay marriage through a popular vote

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Cleveland officer acquitted for role in fatal shootings

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 01:30:08

Michael Brelo fired on Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were unarmed, when their car’s backfire was mistaken for gunshots in 2012. After the ruling, the Justice Dept. said it would review the case.

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’It Feels Brilliant’: Ireland Legalizes Gay Marriage

NBC News  24/May/2015 01:45:06

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Cleveland officer acquitted for role in fatal shootings

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 01:45:07

Michael Brelo fired on Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were unarmed, when their car’s backfire was mistaken for gunshots in 2012. After the ruling, the Justice Department said it would review the case.

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Cleveland officer acquitted for role in fatal shooting

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 02:30:10

Michael Brelo fired on Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were unarmed, after their car’s backfire was mistaken for gunshots in 2012. In the wake of the ruling, the Justice Department said it would review the case.

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 02:30:12

Lawmakers are off for the next week after failing to reach a deal but say they'll try to reform or reauthorize the program when they return. Sports NBA treads lightly but significantly into world of legalized gambling

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A ResoundingVote for GayMarriage inIreland

New York Times  24/May/2015 02:45:04

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 victory Saturday for the gay rights movement.

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 02:45:10

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says. State Legislature advances vaccine, carpooling bills, other measures

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Cleveland officer acquitted for role in fatal shooting

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 03:30:09

Michael Brelo fired repeatedly on Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were unarmed, after their car’s backfire was mistaken for gunshots in 2012. In the wake of the ruling, the Justice Department said it would review the case.

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Crossing the DMZ

CNN  24/May/2015 04:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 04:00:12

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says. Revised charges against Baltimore officers raise questions about case

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 04:15:11

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says. State Legislature advances vaccine, carpooling bills, other measures

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Protesters Take to Streets After Cleveland Cop Acquitted

NBC News  24/May/2015 04:45:08

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Cleveland officer acquitted for role in fatal shooting

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 04:45:09

Michael Brelo fired repeatedly on Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, who were unarmed, after their car’s backfire was mistaken for gunshots in 2012. The Justice Dept. said it will review the case.

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Protesters Take to the Streets After Cleveland Cop Acquitted

NBC News  24/May/2015 05:00:09

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 06:00:14

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says. Salvadoran Angelenos celebrate Archbishop Oscar Romero’s beatification

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A ResoundingVote for GayMarriage inIreland

New York Times  24/May/2015 07:30:05

Ireland became 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 for the gay rights movement.

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 07:30:10

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members gather at UC Santa Barbara one year after Elliot Rodger embarked on a killing spree that left six dead before he took his own life. Salvadoran Angelenos celebrate Archbishop Oscar Romero’s beatification

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Korean peace call

CNN  24/May/2015 08:15:03

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’Catastrophic’ Flooding Hits Oklahoma and Texas

NBC News  24/May/2015 11:15:09

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With Victories, Islamic State Dispels Hope of a Swift Decline

New York Times  24/May/2015 12:15:03

Confounding declarations of ISIS’ decline, twin offensives in Ramadi and Palmyra have become a sudden showcase for the terrorist group’s disciplined adherence to its core philosophies.

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 13:00:11

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members gather at UC Santa Barbara one year after Elliot Rodger embarked on a killing spree that left six dead before he took his own life. Women activists cross Demilitarized Zone into S. Korea amid heavy security, criticism

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Russia’s new reality?

CNN  24/May/2015 14:00:05

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ClevelandMultiple arrests after officer in case of 137 shots is acquitted

The Guardian  24/May/2015 14:15:08

Protesters over deaths of unarmed pair boil over

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 14:30:10

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says. Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio asks public’s help with legal fees

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Los Angeles Times  24/May/2015 14:45:08

Despite civilians' widespread admiration for troops, there's little overlap between their worlds. 'We've disconnected the consequences of war from the American public,' one expert says.

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ClevelandWith rising anger, Tamir Rice case could be new protest flashpoint

The Guardian  24/May/2015 15:00:09

City marks police officer’s manslaughter acquittal with largely peaceful protest but community awaits decision on 12-year-old’s shooting by police

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’No will to fight’ ISIS

CNN  24/May/2015 16:15:03

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Cleveland police arrest 71 as protests over acquittal ’cross the line’

The Guardian  24/May/2015 16:15:10

Mayor praises most demonstrators for largely peaceful protestCharges include assault, obstruction of justice and aggravated rioting

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Defense chief: Iraqis showed ‘no will to fight’

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 17:15:07

Ashton Carter, in an interview with CNN, rejected calls for sending U.S. ground troops into Iraq to fight Islamic State militants. He also said U.S.-led airstrikes have been effective.

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ClevelandPolice arrest 71 as protests over acquittal ’cross the line’

The Guardian  24/May/2015 18:00:10

Mayor praises most demonstrators for largely peaceful protestCharges include assault, obstruction of justice and aggravated rioting

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Islamic StateJohn McCain mocks Obama for calling climate change a threat while Isis advances

The Guardian  24/May/2015 18:15:09

Republicans blame Obama after fall of Syrian and Iraqi cities: ‘The president is saying the biggest problem we have is climate change’

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Bird Flu’s Rapid Spread Has Experts Flummoxed

NBC News  24/May/2015 19:45:08

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Iraqi Forces toBlame for ISISVictory,Secretary Says

New York Times  24/May/2015 21:00:06

In some of the administration’s strongest remarks yet, Ashton B. Carter said Iraqi troops “failed to fight,” blaming them for a retreat that led to the fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State.

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Iraqis to Blamefor ISIS Victoryin Ramadi,Secretary Says

New York Times  24/May/2015 21:15:04

In some of the administration’s strongest remarks yet, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said Iraqi troops “failed to fight,” blaming them for a retreat that led to the fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State.

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Defense Chief Blames Iraqis for ISIS Victory in Ramadi

New York Times  24/May/2015 23:00:06

In some of the administration’s strongest remarks yet, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said Iraqi troops “failed to fight,” blaming them for a retreat that led to the fall of Ramadi to the Islamic State.

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Defense chief: Iraqis don’t have ‘will to fight’ ISIS

Washingtonpost  24/May/2015 23:45:06

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s comments about the shakiness of Iraq’s troops reflect deep frustration and surprise inside some quarters of the Obama administration.

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