The headline news from May 26, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 26, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Joe Biden calls Iraqi PM to calm outcry over Carter remarks on fight against Isis

The Guardian  26/May/2015 00:45:07

Criticism of Iraqi forces based on ‘incorrect information’ says Baghdad, while Iranian military commander says US has ‘no will’ to fight Isis

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Justice Dept. settles probe into Cleveland police

Washingtonpost  26/May/2015 01:30:08

The settlement, which an official said is slated to be announced this week, comes more than six months after a scathing report in which the Justice Deptartment found Cleveland police engaged in a “pattern or practice” of unnecessary force.

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 03:00:13

Interest groups and wealthy individuals want to extend a sales tax, alter Prop. 13 and impose an oil extraction tax. And that's not the entire list, even though Brown has backed none of the plans. COMPANY TOWN Charter nears $55 billion deal to buy Time Warner Cable

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Charter Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Time Warner Cable

New York Times  26/May/2015 03:30:07

Charter Communications is close to buying Time Warner Cable, and a deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, people close to the talks said.

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7 Killed, 12 Missing in Deadly Floods — And More on the Way

NBC News  26/May/2015 03:30:11

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China’s ’Sin City’

CNN  26/May/2015 04:45:03

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 06:00:13

Interest groups and wealthy individuals want to extend a sales tax, alter Prop. 13 and impose an oil extraction tax. And that's not the entire list, even though Brown has backed none of the plans. Orange County Seal Beach, marking its centennial, was once a wild place

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 06:30:12

Interest groups and wealthy individuals want to extend a sales tax, alter Prop. 13 and impose an oil extraction tax. And that's not the entire list, even though Brown has backed none of the plans. Nation Cleveland reaches settlement with Justice Department over police conduct

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 06:45:09

The settlement comes after a series of incidents of alleged misuse of force by police, which culminated with the shooting death of a 12-year-old African American boy, Tamir Rice, who was playing with a toy gun. POLITICS California's revenue is up, but multiple tax hike proposals could be on the ballot

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 07:30:10

Charter Communications is poised to scoop up Time Warner Cable in a $55-billion deal that would make it the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California. Nation Federal officials likely to monitor Cleveland police

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 07:45:09

The acquisition would make Charter the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California and break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over the distribution of the L.A. Dodgers' TV channel. Nation Federal officials likely to monitor Cleveland police

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Inside Ramadi battle

CNN  26/May/2015 08:00:05

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8 Killed, 12 Missing in Deadly Floods — And More on the Way

NBC News  26/May/2015 08:15:06

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Biden calls Iraqi PM to calm outcry over Carter remarks on fight against Isis

The Guardian  26/May/2015 08:45:08

Criticism of Iraqi forces based on ‘incorrect information’ says Baghdad, while Iranian military commander says US has ‘no will’ to fight Isis

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Charter Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Time Warner Cable

New York Times  26/May/2015 10:00:07

Charter Communications is close to buying Time Warner Cable in a $55 billion deal that could be announced as early as Tuesday, people close to the talks said.

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Unprecedented Floods Submerge Houston; Eight States At Risk

NBC News  26/May/2015 11:00:09

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With ISIS in Crosshairs, U.S. Holds Back to Shield Civilians

New York Times  26/May/2015 11:15:04

Many Iraqi commanders and some American officers say that exercising caution with airstrikes has harmed the coalition’s larger effort to destroy the Islamic State.

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Texas floodsGovernor says storms had ’tsunami-type power’ as 12 reported missing

The Guardian  26/May/2015 11:30:10

Three reported dead as Texas and Oklahoma battered by storms while tornado kills 13 in Mexican border city of Ciudad Acuna

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Iraq’s ISIS fightback begins

CNN  26/May/2015 12:00:04

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In Targeting ISIS, U.S. Holds Back to Shield Civilians

New York Times  26/May/2015 12:00:05

Many Iraqi commanders and some American officers say that exercising caution with airstrikes has harmed the coalition’s larger effort to destroy the Islamic State.

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Unprecedented Floods Hit Houston; Eight States At Risk

NBC News  26/May/2015 12:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 12:30:11

Charter Communications reels in its big prize, agreeing to pay $78.7 billion for Time Warner Cable in an acquisition that would make it the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California. Nation Federal officials likely to monitor Cleveland police

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Unprecedented Floods Hit Houston; Seven States At Risk

NBC News  26/May/2015 13:00:10

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 13:00:14

Charter Communications reels in its big prize, agreeing to pay $78.7 billion for Time Warner Cable in an acquisition that would make it the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California. World From U.S. ally to prison to redemption in Afghanistan

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 13:45:09

Charter Communications reels in its big prize, agreeing to pay $78.7 billion for Time Warner Cable in an acquisition that would make it the largest pay-TV provider in Southern California. Nation Supreme Court to soon rule on 13 important cases

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 14:00:10

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. Nation Supreme Court to soon rule on 13 important cases

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Unprecedented Floods Hit Texas; Seven States At Risk

NBC News  26/May/2015 14:15:07

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Texas floodsGovernor says storms had ’tsunami-type power’

The Guardian  26/May/2015 15:15:08

Three reported dead as Texas and Oklahoma battered by storms while tornado kills 13 in Mexican border city of Ciudad Acuna

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 16:15:10

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. Nation Supreme Court to hear case that could change how voting districts are drawn

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Swept Away: Eight People in Vacation House Missing in Flood

NBC News  26/May/2015 16:45:06

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 17:15:08

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. Nation Justices to hear voting-district case that threatens Latinos' political clout

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Drive against ISIS

CNN  26/May/2015 17:45:02

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Texas stormsFlooding inundates roads and leaves thousands without power

The Guardian  26/May/2015 17:45:09

With at least four people reported dead and eight missing, Texas residents survey the damage, as the week’s forecast predicts second onslaught of storms

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 18:00:11

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. CALIFORNIA Inspection prompts testing in 4 other spots in ruptured oil pipeline

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China sets course to expand global military reach

Washingtonpost  26/May/2015 18:30:07

While declaring it does not seek confrontation despite neighbors’ “provocative actions” and U.S. “meddling,” China’s State Council issued a policy document underlining the growth of the country’s defense ambitions.

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 19:00:11

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. Nation Epic Texas rainfall floods parts of Houston, Austin, Dallas; thousands displaced

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 19:15:08

The proposed union of two of the Southland's biggest cable companies has the potential to break the logjam in the yearlong stalemate over distribution of the Los Angeles Dodgers' television channel. L.A. Now 'Staggering' overtime pay found in L.A. Department of Transportation unit

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 19:30:10

Charter Communications plans to soon begin offering the Los Angeles Dodgers TV channel, SportsNet LA, in Southern California, breaking the year-long impasse that has prevented thousands of baseball fans from watching their favorite team on TV. L.A. Now 'Staggering' overtime pay found in L.A. Department of Transportation unit

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Strict Rules Seton the Use ofForce by Policein Cleveland

New York Times  26/May/2015 19:45:04

The Cleveland police department has agreed to follow some of the most exacting standards in the nation over how and when its officers can use force, part of a settlement with the Justice Department.

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Cleveland announces historic second settlement over chronic police abuse

The Guardian  26/May/2015 19:45:08

‘Today marks a new way of policing in the city of Cleveland,’ says Mayor Frank Jackson after police department agrees to take steps to rein in abusive behavior

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 19:45:10

'We are going to get the Dodgers on…We want the Dodgers on every outlet and we are committed to making that happen,' Charter CEO Tom Rutledge said in an interview with the L.A. Times. L.A. Now 'Staggering' overtime pay found in L.A. Department of Transportation unit

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Hot, dry and deadly

CNN  26/May/2015 20:00:05

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ClevelandHistoric second settlement reached over chronic police abuse

The Guardian  26/May/2015 20:30:09

‘Today marks a new way of policing in the city of Cleveland,’ says Mayor Frank Jackson after police department agrees to take steps to rein in abusive behavior

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World War II: “Operation Unthinkable”, Churchill’s Planned Invasion of the Soviet Union, July 1945

Globalresearch  26/May/2015 20:45:07

Churchill had instructed the British Armed Forces’ to draw up “Operation Unthinkable”, a code name of two related plans of a conflict between the West and the Soviet Union. The generals were instructed to devise means to “impose upon Russia the will of the US and the British Empire”.

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Cleveland agrees to strict new rules on police

Washingtonpost  26/May/2015 20:45:08

The city’s agreement with the Justice Department calls for an independent monitor, stepped-up training and some of the toughest standards in the nation for the police department.

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 21:00:12

'We are going to get the Dodgers on…We want the Dodgers on every outlet and we are committed to making that happen,' Charter CEO Tom Rutledge said in an interview with the L.A. Times. Nation Federal court refuses to lift order halting Obama immigration programs

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 21:15:10

'We are going to get the Dodgers on…We want the Dodgers on every outlet and we are committed to making that happen,' Charter CEO Tom Rutledge said in an interview with the L.A. Times. Nation Federal court deals blow to Obama immigration overhaul

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Lure of ISIS

CNN  26/May/2015 21:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 22:15:15

'We are going to get the Dodgers on…We want the Dodgers on every outlet and we are committed to making that happen,' Charter CEO Tom Rutledge said in an interview with the L.A. Times. Nation Obama immigration overhaul, 'Dreamers' handed another legal setback

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Appeals court blocks Obama on immigration

Washingtonpost  26/May/2015 22:30:09

A federal judicial panel denied a request to lift an injunction on the president’s expanded deferred-action program for illegal immigrants, throwing into doubt whether the program will begin before the president leaves office.

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Los Angeles Times  26/May/2015 22:45:09

The recommendations are part of a package of proposals to guide a $1.4-billion, 30-year plan to tackle a massive backlog of sidewalk repairs. COMPANY TOWN Charter, in deal for Time Warner Cable, vows to soon broadcast Dodger games

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