The headline news from February 25, 2015

The archive of all headlines from February 25, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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F.C.C. IsExpected toEnforce NetNeutralityNYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 00:00:06

The Republican resistance in Congress surrendered to President Obama’s call to protect an open Internet, with rules likely to be approved by regulators on Thursday.

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Mall Terror: Lone Wolf Threat Is Real, Say Officials

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 00:05:06

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Truck driver says pickup got stuck on the tracks

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 00:45:08

While authorities rushed to help the injured, a police officer found the 'disoriented' driver more than a mile away from the crash.  

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Kill the Wireless Contract! Buy Your Own Phone

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 01:00:08

It’s now surprisingly easy to live a fruitful mobile life, free of carrier contracts, thanks to unlocked phones, writes columnist Joanna Stern.

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BBC  25/Feb/2015 01:27:09

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Questions arise about Villaraigosa's political future

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 01:27:15

Analysis: The former L.A. mayor won't run for Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat. Is he thinking of running for governor instead, or are his days in politics over?  

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Eurozone backs Greece reform plans

BBC  25/Feb/2015 01:30:04

Eurozone finance ministers approve reform proposals submitted by Greece in order to obtain a four-month extension of its bailout.

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Obama vetoes oil pipeline bill

BBC  25/Feb/2015 01:45:02

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Man arrested by LAPD died of effects of cocaine, arrest

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 02:15:08

The release of the L.A. County coroner's autopsy marks the first time in about six months that authorities have offered information in the incident that left Omar Abrego dead.  

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Teens enter Syria

CNN  25/Feb/2015 03:20:04

Blame game starts as girls beat security net

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F.C.C. Is Expected to Enforce Net NeutralityNYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 03:40:02

The Republican resistance in Congress surrendered to President Obama’s call to protect an open Internet, with rules likely to be approved by regulators on Thursday.

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25 Facts About the Pharmaceutical Industry, Vaccines and “Anti-Vaxers”

Globalresearch  25/Feb/2015 04:00:12

During the recent measles outbreak, the mainstream media blamed the epidemic solely on non vaccinated children, even though people who were vaccinated caught the disease.

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Surrender the UN veto, says Amnesty

BBC  25/Feb/2015 04:10:03

Amnesty International urges the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to give up their power of veto in cases of mass atrocities.

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Through the net

CNN  25/Feb/2015 04:15:02

Blame game starts as British girls enter Syria

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Texas Jury Returns Verdict in ’American Sniper’ Trial

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 04:15:11

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Eddie Ray Routh Found Guilty in ’American Sniper’ Murder Trial

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 04:25:07

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Ex-Marine guilty in murder of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 04:35:08

Eddie Ray Routh is convicted of shooting Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield during a trip to a gun range.  

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’American Sniper’ trial: Eddie Ray Routh found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 04:40:07

Texas jury rejects argument that troubled former marine was insane when he shot and killed Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

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’Sniper’ killer guilty

CNN  25/Feb/2015 04:50:02

Life sentence for ’American Sniper’ shooter

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’American Sniper’ trial Eddie Ray Routh found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 05:25:07

Texas jury rejects argument that troubled former marine was insane when he shot and killed Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

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’American Sniper’ killer Eddie Ray Routh found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 05:30:11

Texas jury rejects argument that troubled former marine was insane when he shot and killed Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

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Senate moves closer to a deal on DHS funding

Washingtonpost  25/Feb/2015 06:35:08

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was prepared to move swiftly on a bill to extend DHS funding, but the plan faces an uncertain path in the House.

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Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 06:40:09

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Kill the Wireless Contract! Buy Your Own Phone

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 06:45:09

It’s now surprisingly easy to live a fruitful mobile life, free of carrier contracts, thanks to unlocked phones, writes columnist Joanna Stern.

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’American Sniper’ trial Killer Eddie Ray Routh found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 08:00:07

Texas jury rejects argument that troubled former marine was insane when he shot and killed Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

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’American Sniper’ trial Killer Eddie Ray Routh found guilty and sentenced to life in prison

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 10:45:07

Texas jury rejects argument that troubled former marine was insane when he shot and killed Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield

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A Rare Moment of Consensus During Greek Economic Crisis NYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 10:50:03

Conflict between a new generation of populist Greek leaders and their European creditors was put aside as an agreement was reached to extend the country’s bailout program four months.

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Ferrari: Stuck in the Slow Lane

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 10:50:09

Months away from a much-anticipated IPO, Ferrari SpA faces a problem with its famous red racing cars: They just don’t run very fast.

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ISIS ’takes 150 hostages’

CNN  25/Feb/2015 11:10:02

More Christians held than previously thought

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No World Cup compensation - Fifa

BBC  25/Feb/2015 11:10:03

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Ex-Marine Found Guilty in ’American Sniper’ Murder Trial

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 11:10:08

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Rare, Vintage NASA Photos Up for Auction

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 12:00:10

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Trials Show HIV Drugs to Be Effective

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 12:35:09

New findings from clinical trials show how well drugs meant to treat the AIDS virus can protect people, but the trials also show the limits of certain prevention methods.

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Obama Adviser Calls Visit by Netanyahu ‘Destructive’NYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 13:00:03

The remarks by Susan E. Rice, President Obama’s national security adviser, were the administration’s strongest public rebuke since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel agreed to speak to Congress.

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Chicago ’black site’ Ex-justice officials call for Homan Square inquiry

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 13:30:08

Two ex-senior Justice Department officials say allegations about police operation are ‘very disturbing’ and raise serious questions about constitutional violations

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Ferrari: Stuck in the Slow Lane

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 14:15:09

Months away from a much-anticipated IPO, Ferrari faces a problem with its famous red racing cars: They just don’t run very fast.

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Watch: Chris Kyle’s Widow Describes Their Last Moments

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 14:20:07

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Chris Kyle’s Widow Describes Last Moments Together

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 14:25:07

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Fears grow for Christians held by IS

BBC  25/Feb/2015 15:20:02

There are fears that more Assyrian Christians were abducted by Islamic State in north-east Syria than at first thought, as fighting in the area rages.

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US-NATO Military Convoy of Tanks and Armored Vehicles at Russia’s Doorstep, Rolling Along the Estonia-Russia Border

Globalresearch  25/Feb/2015 15:20:07

Is it an act of provocation. The convoy of US tanks and armored vehicles harboring American flags is crossing the Estonian city of Narva within less than a kilometer from the Russian border.

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Trials Show HIV Drugs to Be Effective

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 16:00:08

New findings from clinical trials show how well drugs meant to treat the AIDS virus can protect people, but the trials also show the limits of certain prevention methods.

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Actions of truck driver in train crash baffle officials

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 16:00:09

Early reports suggested the truck got stuck at a crossing, but an NTSB later said it appeared the driver had been traveling down the tracks just before the collision.  

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Ex-NFL Star Sues to Have Family’s Killer Executed

NBC News  25/Feb/2015 16:50:06

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Truck driver in train crash had previous DUI conviction

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 17:00:09

Jose Alejandro Sanchez-Ramirez, arrested in Tuesday's Metrolink crash in Oxnard, was previously cited for multiple driving violations that include driving under the influence.  

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ISIS ’takes 150 hostages’

CNN  25/Feb/2015 17:20:02

Abducted Christians face ISIS threat

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DHS shutdown Boehner says House in ’wait-and-see mode’ as deadline looms

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 17:25:10

Boehner demands Senate vote on DHS funding bill but block Obama’s executive actions on immigration, advancing prospect of partial shutdown

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The Eurozone’s Prospects Brighten

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 17:25:12

Whisper it quietly, but things are looking up in the eurozone.

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DHS shutdown Boehner says House in ’wait-and-see mode’ as deadline looms

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 17:30:08

Speaker demands Senate vote on DHS funding bill but block Obama’s executive actions on immigration, advancing prospect of partial shutdown

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DHS shutdown Boehner says House in ’wait-and-see mode’ as deadline looms

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 17:35:08

Under spending deal struck in December, DHS funding is set to run out on Friday, leaving the majority of agency employees at risk of not receiving paychecks

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DHS shutdown Boehner says House in ’wait-and-see mode’ as deadline looms

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 17:40:08

Boehner demands Senate vote but block Obama’s executive actions on immigration, advancing prospect of partial shutdown

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Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic’s Power Moves

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 17:45:09

After winning, then losing, his world No. 1 rank, Novak Djokovic is back on top and as determined as ever. But now that he’s a father, there’s more to life than racking up trophies.

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Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 18:10:15

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Marijuana set to be legalized in D.C. at midnight

Washingtonpost  25/Feb/2015 18:15:09

Key Republicans in the House warned the city not to move forward but said they plan no court challenge.

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Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic’s Power Moves

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 18:20:10

After winning, then losing, his world No. 1 rank, Novak Djokovic is back on top and as determined as ever. But now that he’s a father, there’s more to life than racking up trophies.

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Kurds clash with ISIS

CNN  25/Feb/2015 18:30:03

Kurds and coalition airstrikes fight back against ISIS

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Fears grow for Christians held by IS

BBC  25/Feb/2015 18:45:03

There is growing concern over the fate of dozens of Christians abducted by Islamic State militants, amid continuing fighting in north-eastern Syria.

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Fears grow for Christians held by IS

BBC  25/Feb/2015 18:55:02

There is growing concern over the fate of dozens of Christians abducted by Islamic State militants, amid continuing fighting in north-east Syria.

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Supreme court looks set to side with Muslim woman in Abercrombie & Fitch case

The Guardian  25/Feb/2015 19:20:07

US supreme court hears arguments in religious discrimination case involving woman who was not hired because she wore a black headscarf to interview

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FBI: 3 tried to join ISIS

CNN  25/Feb/2015 19:40:02

Suspects attempting to get to Turkey

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Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 19:50:08

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3 N.Y. men arrested in alleged plot to aid Islamic State

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 19:55:08

The three, all natives of Uzbekistan, are charged with plotting to kill FBI agents in this country if they were prevented from joining the extremist group.  

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Tennis Champion Novak Djokovic’s Power Moves

Wall Street Journal  25/Feb/2015 20:00:09

After winning, then losing, his world No. 1 rank, Novak Djokovic is back on top and as determined as ever. But now that he’s a father, there’s more to life than racking up trophies.

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3 in Brooklyn Are Accused of Aiding the Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 20:45:04

One of the men was arrested early Wednesday at Kennedy Airport, bound for Syria, the authorities said; at least two men threatened to carry out attacks in the United States.

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FBI: 3 tried to join ISIS

CNN  25/Feb/2015 21:05:02

’Hijack’ plan of suspects trying to reach ISIS

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Senate leaders strike deal to fund Homeland Security, avoid shutdown

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 21:55:08

Senate leaders move toward a deal as President Obama heads to Miami to make the case for his policies before a powerful constituency - Latino voters.  

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Marijuana set to be legalized in D.C. at midnight

Washingtonpost  25/Feb/2015 23:15:10

House Republicans said that they are not preparing to take legal action against the city should it proceed in defiance of a congressional funding rider.

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’This is the lone wolf’

CNN  25/Feb/2015 23:25:03

’Hijack’ plan of suspects trying to reach ISIS

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3 in Brooklyn Are Accused of Aiding the Islamic StateNYT Now

New York Times  25/Feb/2015 23:30:06

One of the men was arrested early Wednesday at Kennedy International Airport, bound for Syria, the authorities said; at least two men threatened to carry out attacks in the United States.

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Globalresearch  25/Feb/2015 23:46:45

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L.A. County fire officials long ignored warnings that hiring was rigged

Los Angeles Times  25/Feb/2015 23:46:48

Officials ignored evidence of the sort of nepotism and cheating now fueling a widening scandal over the agency's hiring and promotion practices, according to records obtained by The Times.  

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