The headline news from January 25, 2015

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

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In Silver Case, U.S. Cites Link to Litigation Tied to AsbestosNYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 00:00:04

A doctor’s obsession with raising money for research on a rare form of cancer helped set off a chain of events that culminated in the arrest of Sheldon Silver, the New York State Assembly Speaker.

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After oyster farm closure, Drakes Estero on way to marine wilderness

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 00:25:08

The reclamation follows a years-long legal battle between the oyster farmer and the National Park Service, which fought restore the bay. Boy, 13, arrested in fatal stabbing at East Los Angeles middle school

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Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa feared beheaded by Isis captors

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 01:10:07

Man claiming to be surviving hostage Kenji Goto appears in video and pleads for his own life after saying his ‘cellmate’ is dead

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Video Appearsto Show Corpseof JapaneseCaptive of ISISNYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 02:20:03

The Japanese government expressed outrage at an image released Saturday that appeared to show the decapitated body of one of two Japanese hostages captured by Islamic State militants.

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Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa feared murdered by Isis

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 02:25:07

Man claiming to be captive journalist Kenji Goto announces killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa

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Mideast unrest brings U.S. closer to Saudi Arabia

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 02:30:06

The nations’ shared focus on the Islamic State has mollified Saudi Arabia’s frustration with U.S. policies in the region, a shift that Obama will try to solidify when he visits King Salman.

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After oyster farm closure, Drakes Estero on way to marine wilderness

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 02:50:08

The reclamation follows a years-long legal battle between the oyster farmer and the National Park Service, which fought to restore the bay. Boy, 13, arrested in fatal stabbing at East Los Angeles middle school

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Shinzo Abe: recording announcing Haruna Yukawa’s murder by Isis ’genuine’

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 02:55:08

Man claiming to be captive journalist Kenji Goto announces killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa

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Shinzo Abe: claims of Haruna Yukawa’s murder by Isis appear genuine

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 03:00:08

Man claiming to be captive journalist Kenji Goto announces killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa

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Greeks vote in ’make-or-break’ poll

BBC  25/Jan/2015 03:45:03

Greeks vote in general elections, with the anti-austerity Syriza and the centre-right New Democracy parties seen as front-runners in a tight race.

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George W. Bush and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia: Is Kissing a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” a “Terrorist Act”?

Globalresearch  25/Jan/2015 03:50:06

There are now “‘good guy terrorists” and “bad guy terrorists”. John Kerry concurs: financial aid to Syria’s Al Nusra, an affiliate of Al Qaeda is part of NATO’s “Responsibility to Protect” mandate.

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner — now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 03:50:09

The 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, which is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker, has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. Boy, 13, arrested in fatal stabbing at East Los Angeles middle school

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 03:55:09

The Bahia Emerald, a 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker. It has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. Boy, 13, arrested in fatal stabbing at East Los Angeles middle school

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Nuclear War: Three Minutes to Midnight

Globalresearch  25/Jan/2015 04:00:07

“The threat is serious, the time short. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists does not move the hands of the Doomsday Clock for light or transient reasons. The clock ticks now at just three minutes to midnight because international leaders are failing to perform their most important duty—ensuring and preserving the health and vitality of human civilization.”

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Mideast unrest brings U.S. closer to Saudi Arabia

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 04:05:07

The nations’ shared focus on the Islamic State has mollified Saudi Arabia’s frustration with U.S. policies in the region, a shift that President Obama will try to solidify when he visits King Salman.

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Japan’s Leader Condemns ISIS After Signs of Captive’s Death NYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 06:05:04

The Japanese government expressed outrage at an image released Saturday that appeared to show the decapitated body of one of two Japanese hostages captured by Islamic State militants.

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Greeks vote in ’make-or-break’ poll

BBC  25/Jan/2015 06:10:04

Greeks vote in a general election, with the anti-austerity Syriza and the centre-right New Democracy parties seen as front-runners in a tight race.

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Belichick Says Patriots Followed Rules ’To The Letter’

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 06:10:08

Super Bowl XLIX

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Why Is ISIS Demanding Release of This Female Prisoner?

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 06:15:08

ISIS Terror

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Greece: Austerity, Relief or Exit?

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 06:35:09

Greece’s elections on Sunday take place against the background of rising tensions between the small nation and its main creditors, eurozone governments and the IMF, about the country’s strict bailout regimen.

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 06:45:12

The Bahia Emerald, a 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker. It has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. Hawaii hopes to fend off invasion by coconut rhinoceros beetle

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 07:00:08

The Bahia Emerald, a 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker. It has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. Father held in death of 3-week-old Santa Clarita girl

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 07:55:07

The Bahia Emerald, a 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker. It has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. ’Birdman’ wins the Producers Guild’s top film prize

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Greeks vote in ’make-or-break’ poll

BBC  25/Jan/2015 08:15:03

Greeks vote in a general election, with the anti-austerity Syriza and the centre-right New Democracy parties seen as frontrunners in a tight race.

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Villa in Lebanon Purges Its Ghosts

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 08:15:10

Damaged during the country’s civil war and subsequent Syrian military presence, a home in the mountains gets a seven-year-long, $10 million transformation by a grandson

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An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 08:15:10

The Bahia Emerald, a 180,000-carat behemoth of a gem, is sitting in an L.A. County Sheriff's Department evidence locker. It has been the subject of a contentious court battle since 2009. Father held in death of 3-week-old Santa Clarita girl

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Obama's trip to India aims to revive 'pivot to Asia' policy

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 08:35:08

Announced in 2011, the pivot was meant to boost trade with Asia and counter the territorial ambitions of China. The strategy was put on hold to deal with Islamic State militants and Ukraine unrest. An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

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Obama says it's 'a great honor' to be back in India

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 09:05:08

Local media report that India and the U.S. are near a «breakthrough» that could lead to U.S. companies building nuclear power plants in India, reducing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. An 840-pound emerald has no owner? Now Brazil claims it

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Japanese PM: claims of murder by Isis appear genuine

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 09:30:07

Man claiming to be captive journalist Kenji Goto announces killing of Japanese hostage Haruna Yukawa

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Obama’s India trip

CNN  25/Jan/2015 10:10:02

Bear-hug sets tone for Obama’s Indian state visit

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Bitcoin and the Digital-Currency Revolution

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 10:10:08

The Saturday Essay: For all bitcoin’s problems, it represents the future of money. Currencies like it will disrupt global finance, revolutionize the way we pay for things and, just maybe, make the world a fairer place.

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Cold Case, Hot Tip: Will Weird Lead Solve 1990 Hit-Run?

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 11:05:06

Investigations

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ISIS hostage beheaded

CNN  25/Jan/2015 11:15:02

ISIS demands terrorist’s release to save hostage

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Obama says it's 'a great honor' to be back in India

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 11:15:08

Local media report that India and the U.S. are near a «breakthrough» that could lead to U.S. companies building nuclear power plants in India, reducing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Anti-bailout party is the favorite as Greeks cast critical vote

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Obama, Modi Promote Ties With Visit

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 11:55:08

President Barack Obama arrived in India to showcase what his administration sees as a deepening relationship, beginning a three-day visit that will be heavy on symbolism but likely will yield only modest tangible results.

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Republican Governors Buck Party Line on Raising TaxesNYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 12:00:04

There are proposals for raising the sales tax in Michigan, a tax on e-cigarettes in Utah and gas taxes in South Carolina and South Dakota, to name a few.

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Obama's India trip yields 'breakthrough' on nuclear power

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 14:35:08

Details aren't disclosed, but officials hope a civil nuclear deal will demonstrate U.S. commitment to improving ties. It would also help reduce India's reliance on fossil fuels. Anti-bailout party is the favorite as Greeks cast critical vote

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Obama's India trip yields 'breakthrough' on nuclear power

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 14:55:09

Details aren't disclosed, but officials hope a civil nuclear deal will demonstrate U.S. commitment to improving ties. It would also help reduce India's reliance on fossil fuels. Colorado seeks permission to grow pot at state universities

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’Historic’ Snowstorm, Blizzard Looms for Northeast

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 15:05:06

Weather

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Braced for Blizzard: ’Historic’ Snowstorm Looms for Northeast

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 15:10:06

Weather

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Obama and Modi agree to limit US liability in case of nuclear disaster

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 15:40:06

Decision set to lead to contracts worth billions of dollars but hopes for a US-China-style air pollution deal are dashed

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Obama's India trip yields 'breakthrough' on nuclear power

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 16:25:10

Details aren't disclosed, but officials hope a civil nuclear deal will demonstrate U.S. commitment to improving ties. It would also help reduce India's reliance on fossil fuels. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft zooms in on Pluto

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Austerity showdown?

CNN  25/Jan/2015 16:40:01

Greeks vote in crucial election

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At least 10 killed in Egypt protests

BBC  25/Jan/2015 17:00:03

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Obama plans new wilderness area in Arctic refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 17:05:07

The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a fierce battle with the new Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee chairman, Lisa Murkowski, and other Alaska Republicans.

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Obama plans new wilderness area in Arctic refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 17:15:07

EXCLUSIVE | The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a fierce battle with the new Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee chairman, Lisa Murkowski, and other Alaska Republicans.

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Obama plans new wilderness area in Arctic refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 17:20:09

EXCLUSIVE | The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a battle with the new Senate Energy committee chairman, Lisa Murkowski, and other Alaska Republicans.

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Greeks vote in ’make-or-break’ poll

BBC  25/Jan/2015 17:45:03

Greeks vote in a general election, with the anti-austerity Syriza and the centre-right New Democracy parties seen as frontrunners in a tight race.

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Obama plans new wilderness area in Arctic refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 17:50:07

EXCLUSIVE | The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a battle with Senate energy Chair Lisa Murkowski and other Alaska Republicans.

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 17:50:09

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft zooms in on Pluto

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Latest Bid to Lift AirAsia Fuselage Fails

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 17:55:08

The latest attempt to lift the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia jet failed as the wreckage sank back to the ocean floor when a rope linking the lifting balloons broke.

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Greek exit polls suggest Syriza win

BBC  25/Jan/2015 18:10:02

Exit polls suggest clear victory for anti-austerity Syriza party in tightly fought Greek general election.

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Syriza Poised for Historic Victory in Greek Election

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 18:35:07

Greece’s radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win a historic victory in national elections as exit polls showed voters rejected a ruling party that had implemented Europe’s harsh austerity medicine.

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 18:45:11

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. Colorado seeks permission to grow pot at state universities

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Obama moves to protect more of Alaska refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 19:05:11

EXCLUSIVE | The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a battle with Senate energy Chair Lisa Murkowski and other Alaska Republicans.

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More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.'s skid row

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 19:20:08

Are L.A. County's homeless more numerous or simply more visible? A count this week could hold the answer. 2 dead after car slams through guardrail on 118 Freeway

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Syriza Party Poised to Win in Greece, Exit Polls Say

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 19:25:08

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared to win between 35.5% and 39.5% of the vote, according to exit polls issued after voting booths closed.

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Greek exit polls signal Syriza win

BBC  25/Jan/2015 19:35:02

Exit polls suggest a clear victory for the anti-austerity Syriza party in a tightly fought Greek general election.

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Anti-Austerity Party Appears Poised to Win Greek ElectionsNYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 19:35:04

Syriza’s victory would represent a dramatic milestone at a moment when Europe’s continuing economic crisis has stirred an angry, populist backlash from France to Spain to Italy.

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Syriza Party Poised to WinIn Greece, Exit Polls Say

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 19:40:08

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared to win between 35.5% and 39.5% of the vote, according to exit polls issued after voting booths closed.

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Japanese leader 'speechless' over apparent beheading by Islamic State

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 19:40:09

A video distributed shows what appears to be a Japanese hostage saying that a fellow Japanese captive had been executed and outlining a new militant demand for his release. More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.’s skid row

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Syriza Party Poised to WinIn Greece, Exit Polls Say

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 19:50:07

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared set to win between 35.5% and 39.5% of the vote, according to exit polls issued after voting booths closed.

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Anti-Austerity Party Poised to WinIn Greece, Exit Polls Say

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 20:10:09

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared set to win between 36% and 38% of the vote, according to the latest exit polls.

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Anti-Austerity Party Poised to Win Greece Election

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 20:15:08

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared set to win between 36% and 38% of the vote, according to the latest exit polls.

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Greek Party Against Austerity Poised to Win National Election

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 20:25:08

The radical leftist Syriza party was poised to win the Greek election as exit polls showed voters rejecting the ruling party that implemented harsh austerity. Syriza appeared set to win between 36% and 38% of the vote, according to the latest exit polls.

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Obama proposes expanding oil-drilling ban in Alaska wildlife refuge

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 20:35:08

The president wants to designate 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, setting off a battle with the GOP-controlled Congress over oil and gas drilling in Alaska. More homeless camps are appearing beyond downtown L.A.’s skid row

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Obama proposes expanding oil-drilling ban in Alaska wildlife refuge

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 20:40:07

The president wants to designate 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, setting off a battle with the GOP-controlled Congress over oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Teen arrested in East L.A. after allegedly pointing gun at deputies

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Obama proposes expanding oil-drilling ban in Alaska wildlife refuge

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 20:45:11

The president wants to designate 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, setting off a battle with the GOP-controlled Congress over oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Autopsy will be performed on body of 3-week-old girl found in pickup

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Greece’s Syriza heading for big win

BBC  25/Jan/2015 21:00:06

Official projections suggest a clear victory for the anti-austerity left-wing Syriza party in Greece’s general election.

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Obama moves to protect more of Alaska refuge

Washingtonpost  25/Jan/2015 21:20:08

The move to protect 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will spark a battle with the Senate energy committee chairman, Lisa Murkowski, and other Alaska Republicans.

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Greek Party Against Austerity Is Projected to Win Election

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 21:20:10

Greek leftist party Syriza is set to win Sunday’s election but may not have enough support to form a government on its own, according to an official projection from the interior ministry.

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Syriza May Not Have Enough Votes to Form Own Government

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 21:45:09

Greek leftist party Syriza is set to win the election but may not have enough support to form a government on its own, according to an official projection from the interior ministry.

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Syriza Had Backing of 36.5% of Voters, Interior Ministry Says

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 22:00:08

The antiausterity Syriza party is set to win the election but may not have enough support to form a government on its own, according to an official projection from the interior ministry.

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Greece’s Syriza headed for big win

BBC  25/Jan/2015 22:05:03

Official projections suggest a clear victory for the anti-austerity left-wing Syriza party in Greece’s general election.

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Obama proposes expanding oil-drilling ban in Alaska wildlife refuge

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 22:05:10

The president wants to designate 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, setting off a battle with the GOP-controlled Congress over oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Two Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified

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Syriza Heads for Victory but May Need Coalition Partners

Wall Street Journal  25/Jan/2015 22:20:08

The antiausterity Syriza party is set to win the election but may not have enough support to form a government on its own, according to an official projection from the interior ministry.

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’Crushed With Snow’: ’Historic’ Blizzard to Bomb Northeast

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 22:35:08

Blizzard 2015

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Greece’s Syriza headed for big win

BBC  25/Jan/2015 22:45:02

Official projections give a clear victory to the anti-austerity left-wing Syriza party in Greece’s general election.

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’Crushed With Snow’: ’Historic’ Blizzard to Bomb Northeast

NBC News  25/Jan/2015 22:45:07

Blizzard ’15

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Anti-Austerity Party Wins Decisive Victory in GreeceNYT Now

New York Times  25/Jan/2015 23:05:08

Syriza’s victory is a dramatic milestone at a moment when Europe’s continuing economic crisis has stirred an angry, populist backlash.

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WikiLeaks demands answers after Google hands staff emails to US government

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 23:05:13

Search giant gave FBI emails and digital data belonging to three WikiLeaks staffers under warrants served in March 2012

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WikiLeaks demands answers after Google hands staff emails to US government

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 23:15:07

Search giant gave FBI emails and digital data under warrants served in March 2012

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Anti-austerity party wins Greek poll

BBC  25/Jan/2015 23:20:01

The anti-austerity Syriza party wins the Greek general election promising to renegotiate the country’s bailout in a challenge to international creditors.

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WikiLeaks demands answers after Google hands staff emails to US government

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 23:20:07

Search giant gave FBI digital data under March 2012 warrants

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Google hands WikiLeaks emails to US government

The Guardian  25/Jan/2015 23:25:06

Search giant gave FBI digital data under March 2012 warrants

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Greece ’leaves behind austerity’

CNN  25/Jan/2015 23:50:03

Greece ’leaves behind austerity’ after vote

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Obama proposes expanding oil-drilling ban in Alaska wildlife refuge

Los Angeles Times  25/Jan/2015 23:55:08

The president wants to designate 1.4 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, setting off a battle with the GOP-controlled Congress over oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Cooler weather, light rain heading to Los Angeles area

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