The headline news from March 27, 2015

The archive of all headlines from March 27, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Germanwings crashDetails emerge of the co-pilot who crashed his plane

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 00:10:07

French prosecutor says co-pilot crashed plane deliberately as relatives of victims arrive in village near the crash site in French Alps

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Copilot showed no sign of distress, reports say

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 00:25:09

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Live updates: Someone in cockpit changed autopilot, data show

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Co-Pilot FlewPlane Into AlpsIntentionally,Prosecutor SaysNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 00:55:04

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the Alps was alone in the cockpit, having locked the pilot out, a French prosecutor said.

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’Deliberately crashed’

CNN  27/Mar/2015 02:00:04

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Egypt poised to join Saudi assault on Yemen rebels

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 02:35:06

Egypt said it would “send ground forces if necessary” in what has become a showdown between the region’s powers.

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Details of Germanwings copilot's life, death emerge; friends are shocked

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 04:05:09

Andreas Lubitz had flown with the Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings since September 2013, logging 630 flight hours without incident. Live updates: Someone in cockpit changed autopilot, data show

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Details of copilot's life, death emerge; friends are shocked

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 04:15:10

Andreas Lubitz deliberately locked the other pilot out of the cockpit and forced the plane down, French and German officials say. Live updates: Someone in cockpit changed autopilot, data show

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Germanwings crashDetails emerge of co-pilot who crashed his plane

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 05:40:07

French prosecutor says Andreas Lubitz put plane into mountainside deliberately as relatives of victims arrive in village near Alps disaster site

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Fatal Descent of Plane Was ‘Deliberate,’ Authorities SayNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 06:35:04

The co-pilot initiated the plane’s descent while he was alone in the cockpit, having locked the pilot out, a French prosecutor said.

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Co-pilot’s silence

CNN  27/Mar/2015 06:45:02

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Germanwings flight 4U9525Police search home of co-pilot who put plane into mountainside

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 07:15:08

Airlines rush in cockpit ’rule of two’ after investigators reveal captain was locked out before fatal descent into French Alps

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CNN  27/Mar/2015 07:30:03

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Search for answers

CNN  27/Mar/2015 07:40:03

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Some airlines change cockpit rules in response to crash

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 07:45:07

German carriers agree to new procedures, similar to those already in effect in the U.S., that would require two people in a plane's cockpit at all times. Details of copilot’s life, death emerge; friends are shocked

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Airlines move to require 2 people in the cockpit always

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 07:55:11

German carriers adopt the new procedures, similar to those already in effect in the U.S. Other carriers, including Air Canada, EasyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Icelandair, announce similar changes. Details of copilot’s life, death emerge; friends are shocked

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Germanwings flight 4U9525Police search homes of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, blamed for deliberate crash

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 08:30:09

Airlines rush in cockpit ‘rule of two’ after investigators reveal captain was locked out before deliberate plunge into French mountainside

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Main question: Why?

CNN  27/Mar/2015 08:40:02

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Timeline of Terror: Recorder Reveals Last Moments on Jet

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 08:45:08

German Plane Crash

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Egypt warships steam toward Yemen coast

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 09:40:06

Saudi Arabia continued it’s bombardment as Egypt prepared to join the Arab-led offensive against Shiite rebels in Yemen.

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GermanwingsBackground of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz’s under scrutiny

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 09:45:09

Investigators looking into the background of Lubitz for clues as to why he may have wanted to take his own life – and to kill 149 other people as he did so

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Key to tragedy?

CNN  27/Mar/2015 10:00:04

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Fatal Descent of Plane Was ‘Deliberate,’ Authorities SayNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 10:50:06

Andreas Lubitz, the flight’s 27-year-old co-pilot, initiated the plane’s descent while he was alone in the cockpit, having locked the pilot out, a French prosecutor said.

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Investigators Seize Items From Crash Co-Pilot’s Homes

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 11:05:06

German Plane Crash

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GermanwingsBackground of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz under scrutiny

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 11:05:07

Investigators looking into the background of Lubitz for clues as to why he may have wanted to take his own life – and to kill 149 other people as he did so

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Germanwings Co-Pilot Had Medical Condition

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 11:10:09

Andreas Lubitz, the German co-pilot who prosecutors say appeared to fly Germanwings Flight 9525 intentionally into the French Alps, had a medical condition noted in his pilot’s medical certificate, Germany’s Federal Aviation Office said.

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InvestigatorsPursue Motiveof Co-Pilot inFatal CrashNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 11:45:04

Prosecutors are examining several theories on why the co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, 27, would deliberately crash the jet into a mountain, and are exploring theories like suicide or mass murder.

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Did pilot plan it?

CNN  27/Mar/2015 12:35:01

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Co-Pilot May Have Hid Evidence of Illness: Officials

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 12:50:06

German Plane Crash

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Co-Pilot May Have Hidden Evidence of Illness: Officials

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 12:55:06

German Plane Crash

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Co-pilot may have hid illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 12:55:09

German prosecutors say they have found evidence that the co-pilot of the Germanwings plane which crashed in the French Alps appears to have hidden evidence of an illness from his employers. Airlines move to require 2 people in the cockpit always

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Report: Co-pilot had medical condition

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 13:00:09

Andreas Lubitz had been treated for at least one “serious depressive episode” in the past and later suspended flight training because of psychological problems, a German newspaper reported.

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Doctor’s note found

CNN  27/Mar/2015 13:10:03

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Co-Pilot Is Saidto Have HiddenIllness From EmployerNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 13:10:06

Documents found in the home of Andreas Lubitz, who is believed to have deliberately crashed a Germanwings jet on Tuesday, included a torn-up doctor’s note allowing him time off from work.

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Germanwings Co-Pilot Had Medical Condition

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 13:10:11

The Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside this week, killing himself and 149 passengers and crew, received a note from a doctor excusing him from work but apparently tore it up, a German prosecutor said Friday.

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Report: Co-pilot had been treated for depression

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 13:15:12

Andreas Lubitz had been treated for at least one “serious depressive episode” in the past and later suspended flight training because of psychological problems, a German newspaper reported.

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Germanwings Co-Pilot Apparently Tore Up Doctor’s Note

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 13:15:14

The Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside this week, killing himself and 149 passengers and crew, received a note from a doctor excusing him from work but apparently tore it up, a German prosecutor said.

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Co-Pilot May Have Hidden Illness From Germanwings: Officials

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 13:20:07

German Plane Crash

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LiveGermanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz ’hid illness from employers’

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 13:20:08

French prosecutor says co-pilot crashed plane deliberately as relatives of victims arrive in village near the crash site in French Alps

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Crash Co-Pilot Apparently Tore Up Doctor’s Note

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 13:25:09

The Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside this week, killing himself and 149 passengers and crew, received a note from a doctor excusing him from work but apparently tore it up, a German prosecutor said.

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Co-Pilot Is Saidto Have HiddenIllness From His EmployerNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 13:30:05

Documents found in the home of Andreas Lubitz, who is believed to have deliberately crashed a Germanwings jet on Tuesday, included a torn-up doctor’s note allowing him time off from work.

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Co-pilot hid psychological issue from work

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 13:35:07

Andreas Lubitz had been treated for at least one “serious depressive episode” in the past and later suspended flight training because of psychological problems, a German newspaper reported.

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Co-Pilot Is Said to Have Hidden Illness From His EmployerNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 13:40:05

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Co-pilot hid psychological issues from work

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 13:40:10

Torn-up doctor’s notes, including at least one from the day of the crash, were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, adding to the suspicion that he had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years, a German prosecutor said.

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Pilot’s ’secret’ illness

CNN  27/Mar/2015 13:45:02

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Official: Co-pilot hid psychological issues from work

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 13:45:10

Torn-up doctor’s notes, including at least one from the day of the crash, were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, adding to the suspicion that he had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years, a German prosecutor said.

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Official: Co-pilot hid medical issues from work

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 14:05:08

Torn-up doctor’s notes, including at least one from the day of the crash, were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, adding to the suspicion that he had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years, a German prosecutor said.

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Live updates: Police make 'significant' discovery at co-pilot's home

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 14:10:08

Prosecutors in the western city of Duesseldorf say they seized medical documents from the home of Andreas Lubitz that indicate 'an existing illness and appropriate medical treatment.' Co-pilot may have hid illness from employers

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Official: Co-pilot hid illness from his employer

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 14:20:08

Torn-up doctor’s notes, including at least one from the day of the crash, were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, adding to the suspicion that he had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years, a German prosecutor said.

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Official: Co-pilot hid illness from his employer

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 14:30:07

Torn-up doctor’s notes, including at least one from the day of the crash, were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, a German prosecutor said, adding to the suspicion that Lubitz had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years.

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Co-Pilot Had Doctor’s Note For Day of Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 14:45:09

The Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside this week, killing himself and 149 passengers and crew, received a note from a doctor excusing him from work but apparently tore it up, a German prosecutor said.

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Prosecutors: Co-pilot may have hid illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 15:00:10

The co-pilot flying the Germanwings plane that crashed into the French Alps appears to have hidden evidence of an illness from his employers, German prosecutors say after authorities find a torn up sick note while searching his homes. Live updates: Police make ’significant’ discovery at co-pilot’s home

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Co-Pilot Had Doctor’s NoteFor Day of Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 15:05:11

The Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside this week, killing himself and 149 passengers and crew, received a note from a doctor excusing him from work but apparently tore it up, a German prosecutor said.

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Co-pilot may have hidden illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 15:05:12

The co-pilot flying the Germanwings plane that crashed into the French Alps appears to have hidden evidence of an illness from his employers, German prosecutors say after authorities find a torn up sick note while searching his homes. Live updates: Police make ’significant’ discovery at co-pilot’s home

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Co-pilot may have hidden illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 15:10:10

Authorities searching the homes of the co-pilot believed to have deliberately crashed his airliner into the French Alps say they found a torn up sick note from the man's doctor. Live updates: Police make ’significant’ discovery at co-pilot’s home

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Co-Pilot Had Doctor’s NoteFor Day of Plane Crash

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 15:15:10

Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside, was being treated for a medical condition he apparently concealed from his employer, Lufthansa, German prosecutors said.

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Co-Pilot Hid Illness From Airline, Says Prosecutor

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 15:45:08

Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside, was being treated for a medical condition he apparently concealed from his employer, Lufthansa, German prosecutors said.

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’Unfit to work’

CNN  27/Mar/2015 16:40:02

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Co-Pilot Tore Up Doctor’s Note Before Doomed Flight

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 17:15:08

German Plane Crash

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Official: Co-pilot hid illness from his employer

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 17:50:56

Torn-up doctor’s notes were found in Andreas Lubitz’s home, a German prosecutor said, adding to the suspicion that Lubitz had been undergoing psychological treatments over the years.

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Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 17:51:01

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Co-Pilot Hid Illness From Airline, Says Prosecutor

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 17:55:24

Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who appeared to intentionally crash an airliner into a French mountainside, was being treated for a medical condition he apparently concealed from his employer, Lufthansa, German prosecutors said.

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’UNFIT TO WORK’

CNN  27/Mar/2015 18:05:02

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Investigators find torn-up sick note at co-pilot’s home

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 18:10:08

Medical documents found that indicate an ongoing illness and suitable treatment, Düsseldorf prosecutors say

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Co-pilot may have hidden illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 18:30:10

Authorities searching the homes of the co-pilot believed to have deliberately crashed his airliner into the French Alps say they found a torn up sick note from the man's doctor. Live updates: Co-pilot treated at hospital March 10, but not for depression

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Official: Co-pilot hid illness from his employer

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 18:35:07

Andreas Lubitz tried hide treatments from the airline, including tearing up a “sick note” that covered the day of the crash, a German prosecutor said.

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Official: Co-pilot hid illness from his employer

Washingtonpost  27/Mar/2015 18:50:09

Andreas Lubitz tried to hide treatments from the airline, including tearing up a “sick note” that covered the day of the crash, a German prosecutor said.

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Copilot may have hidden illness from employers

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 19:15:09

Authorities searching the homes of the copilot believed to have deliberately crashed his airliner into the French Alps say they found a torn up sick note from the man's doctor. Live updates: Copilot treated at hospital March 10, but not for depression

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Investigators find torn-up sicknote at co-pilot’s home

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 19:20:06

Medical documents found that indicate an ongoing illness and suitable treatment, Düsseldorf prosecutors say

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Co-Pilot HidIllness FromEmployer,Prosecutors SayNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 19:40:04

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Co-pilot’s home town remains stunned as background begins to emerge

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 19:40:09

Possible mental-health problems at one time rendered Andreas Lubitz ‘not fit to fly’, but neighbours condemn rush to judgment

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Co-Pilot HidMental IllnessFrom Airline,Authorities Say NYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 20:15:04

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Co-Pilot Hid Depression From Airline

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 20:20:08

Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who crashed an airliner into a French mountainside, was being treated for depression, a fact he apparently successfully concealed from his employer, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

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Germanwings Co-Pilot Hid Depression From Airline

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 20:25:07

Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot who crashed an airliner into a French mountainside, was being treated for depression, a fact he apparently successfully concealed from his employer, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

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Co-pilot’s illness

CNN  27/Mar/2015 20:40:02

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Lee Kuan Yew, the Man Who Remade Asia

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 20:40:08

He preached “Asian values” and turned a tiny, poor city-state into an astonishing economic success. Is Lee’s “Singapore model” the future of Asia?

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Co-pilot’s home town in shock as background begins to emerge

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 20:55:07

Possible mental-health problems at one time rendered Andreas Lubitz ‘not fit to fly’, but neighbours condemn rush to judgment

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NBC News  27/Mar/2015 21:15:06

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Co-Pilot Tore Up Doctor’s Note Before Doomed Flight

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 21:20:06

German Plane Crash

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Co-Pilot Hid Mental Illness From Airline, Authorities Say NYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 21:50:03

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The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:15:10

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CNN  27/Mar/2015 22:20:04

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Jury RejectsGender Bias Case Against Kleiner PerkinsNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 22:20:07

The lawsuit, which claimed that Ellen Pao was not promoted because of her gender, captivated Silicon Valley and renewed questions about the lack of diversity in the technology industry.

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Co-pilot’s home town in shock as background begins to emerge

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:20:12

Possible mental-health problems at one time rendered Andreas Lubitz ‘not fit to fly’, but neighbours condemn rush to judgment

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Co-pilot’s illness

CNN  27/Mar/2015 22:25:03

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Airstream's silver bullets still flying

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 22:25:11

About 65% of all Airstreams ever built are still on the road. At the company's Ohio factory, new Airstreams are being built at the rate of 50 a week. Sports NowOklahoma City's Kevin Durant to have season-ending foot surgery

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Amanda KnoxItalian high court to deliver verdict for American

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:40:14

Judges decide whether to confirm conviction of American for 2007 murder, deciding fate of woman facing possible extradition and 28 ½-year prison term

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Italian Court Throws Out Amanda Knox Murder Conviction

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 22:45:09

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LiveItalian high court to deliver verdict on Amanda Knox

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:45:11

Judges decide whether to confirm conviction of American for 2007 murder, deciding fate of woman facing possible extradition and 28 ½-year prison term

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italian court

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:50:09

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Knox’s room-mate, the British student Meredith Kercher

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction annulled by Italian court

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 22:55:09

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Knox’s room-mate, the British student Meredith Kercher

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Not guilty

CNN  27/Mar/2015 23:00:06

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italian court

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 23:00:16

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Knox’s room-mate, the British student Meredith Kercher

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Lee Kuan Yew, the Man Who Remade Asia

Wall Street Journal  27/Mar/2015 23:15:09

The Saturday Essay: He preached ’Asian values’ and turned a tiny, poor city-state into an astonishing economic success. Is Lee’s ’Singapore model’ the future of Asia?

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italian court

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 23:20:07

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Knox’s room-mate

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Airstream's silver bullets still flying

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 23:20:08

About 65% of all Airstreams ever built are still on the road. At the company's Ohio factory, new Airstreams are being built at the rate of 50 a week. Science NowWhat a cluster: When dark matter collides, things get weird

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction overturned

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 23:25:07

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Knox’s room-mate

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Silicon ValleyBias ClaimsRejected; JuryIs Sent BackNYT Now

New York Times  27/Mar/2015 23:30:04

A jury rejected Ellen Pao’s allegations of gender discrimination against Kleiner Perkins, a prominent venture capital firm, but the judge sent the jury back to deliberate on one of the claims.

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LiveAmanda Knox murder conviction overturned

The Guardian  27/Mar/2015 23:40:09

Knox and Raffaele Sollecito acquitted more than seven years after they were accused of murdering Meredith Kercher

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’Tremendously Relieved’: Amanda Knox Murder Conviction Tossed

NBC News  27/Mar/2015 23:45:07

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Town grieves for its native son: Germanwings copilot Andreas Lubitz

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 23:50:11

In this tiny, idyllic town tucked away in southwest Germany, the news hit like a bombshell: Four locals were dead in a plane crash on a French mountain, including a native son who had made good as a pilot, Andreas Lubitz. Copilot may have hidden illness from employers

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Town grieves for its native son

Los Angeles Times  27/Mar/2015 23:55:08

In this tiny, idyllic town tucked away in southwest Germany, the news hit like a bombshell: Four locals were dead in a plane crash, including Germanwings copilot Andreas Lubitz. Copilot may have hidden illness from employers

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