The headline news from May 27, 2015

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

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 00:00:12

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. L.A. Now Southland water district OKs $350 million more for lawn-replacement rebates

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’Too Much, Too Soon’: Torrential Rain Leaves 10 Dead, 16 Missing

NBC News  27/May/2015 00:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 00:45:08

The Metropolitan Water District has received more than $330 million in applications for rebates. The program's original $100-million budget was depleted this month due to a surge in demand. L.A. Now L.A. sidewalk repair costs should shift to property owners, city report says

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’Too Much, Too Soon’: Torrential Rain Leaves 18 Dead, 16 Missing

NBC News  27/May/2015 01:15:07

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’Too Much, Too Soon’: Relentless Storms Leave 18 Dead, 16 Missing

NBC News  27/May/2015 01:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 01:30:12

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. L.A. Now Southland water district OKs $350 million more for lawn-replacement rebates

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Appeals court blocks Obama on immigration

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 01:45:07

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

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 02:45:10

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. BUSINESS Airline food company ordered to pay living wages to employees

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VaticanCardinal says Ireland gay marriage vote is ’defeat for humanity’

The Guardian  27/May/2015 03:30:08

Vatican diplomat seen as second only to the Pope insists Saturday’s referendum result shows ‘the church must strengthen its commitment to evangelisation’

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VaticanCardinal says Ireland gay marriage vote is ’defeat for humanity’

The Guardian  27/May/2015 03:45:08

Roman Catholic diplomat seen as second only to the Pope insists referendum result shows ‘the church must strengthen its commitment to evangelisation’

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South China tensions

CNN  27/May/2015 04:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 04:45:08

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. POLITICS Supreme Court could deal California 'a one-two punch' on redistricting

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’Too Much, Too Soon’: Relentless Storms Leave 18 Dead, 14 Missing

NBC News  27/May/2015 05:15:07

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ImmigrationAppeals court rules against Obama’s plan to shield five million from deportation

The Guardian  27/May/2015 05:45:09

Federal court refuses to lift temporary hold on president’s plan to shield 5 million undocumented immigrants, which was imposed by a Texas judge in February

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 05:45:11

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. CALIFORNIA Southland water importer OKs $350-million boost in lawn-removal rebates

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Strict Rules Seton the Use ofForce by Policein Cleveland

New York Times  27/May/2015 06:00:06

An investigation, which yielded charges against at least 10 current and former officials that include wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering, involve bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals, according to three law enforcement officials with direct knowledge of the case.

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’Too Much, Too Soon’: Relentless Storms Leave 19 Dead, 14 Missing

NBC News  27/May/2015 06:00:11

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Strict Rules Seton the Use ofForce by Policein Cleveland

New York Times  27/May/2015 06:15:05

An investigation yielded charges against at least 10 current and former officials. The charges include wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering that involved bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals, according to law enforcement officials.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 06:15:10

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. Middle East Amnesty International says Hamas tortured, killed Palestinians

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FIFA Officials to Be Charged With Corrupution

NBC News  27/May/2015 06:45:06

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FIFA Raided

CNN  27/May/2015 07:00:04

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FIFA RAIDED

CNN  27/May/2015 07:15:03

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Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges – reports

The Guardian  27/May/2015 07:15:08

Several figures from the world soccer body detained in early-morning police operation in Zurich, according to reports

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Strict Rules Seton the Use ofForce by Policein Cleveland

New York Times  27/May/2015 07:30:05

An investigation yielded charges against several top soccer officials. The charges include wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering that involved bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals, according to law enforcement officials.

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FIFA Officials to Be Charged With Corruption Over Host Selections

NBC News  27/May/2015 07:30:09

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Strict Rules Seton the Use ofForce by Policein Cleveland

New York Times  27/May/2015 08:00:08

Swiss authorities conducted an early-morning raid at the organization’s annual meeting after the U.S. filed federal charges alleging corruption, involving bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals, over the past two decades.

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Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges

The Guardian  27/May/2015 08:00:12

Several figures from the world soccer body detained in early-morning police operation in Zurich

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 08:15:08

As many as 14 high-ranking members of world soccer's governing body could face charges that are said to include wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering. L.A. Now Ex-LAPD officer suspected in slaying is arrested in Mexico, sources say

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Sports of The Times: FIFA Looks at Itself and Approves (Nov. 13)

New York Times  27/May/2015 08:30:07

Swiss authorities conducted an early-morning raid at the organization’s annual meeting after the U.S. filed federal charges alleging corruption, involving bids for World Cups as well as marketing and broadcast deals, over the past two decades. The organization’s president, Sepp Blatter, was not among those charged.

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Soccer Officials Arrested in $100M Corruption Probe

NBC News  27/May/2015 08:45:07

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LiveSix Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges

The Guardian  27/May/2015 09:30:10

Latest updates as reports say senior Fifa officials could face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges

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FIFA leaders busted

CNN  27/May/2015 09:45:02

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Sports of The Times: FIFA Looks at Itself and Approves (Nov. 13)

New York Times  27/May/2015 09:45:05

Swiss authorities raided the annual meeting of soccer’s governing body after the U.S. filed federal charges alleging corruption over two decades.

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LiveSix Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges

The Guardian  27/May/2015 10:15:12

Latest updates as six senior Fifa officials face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges

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Q. and A.: The Case Against FIFA 4:41 AM ET

New York Times  27/May/2015 11:00:06

Swiss authorities raided the annual meeting of soccer’s governing body after the U.S. filed federal charges alleging corruption over two decades.

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FIFA officials arrested in corruption probe

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 11:00:09

U.S. authorities requested the arrests at a posh Swiss hotel in conjunction with indictments against more than 10 current and former officials of FIFA, the governing body for world soccer.

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LiveSix Fifa officials arrested amid World Cup voting inquiry

The Guardian  27/May/2015 11:00:10

Latest updates as senior Fifa officials face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges, while Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings related to the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 11:00:12

After the shooting in a Pomona parking lot, Henry Solis allegedly dumped his Volkswagen Jetta a few blocks away, then rode with his father to El Paso, Texas, according to court documents. Sports FIFA leaders held in U.S. corruption probe

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FIFA Rocked by Raid, Arrests Over Alleged Corruption

NBC News  27/May/2015 11:15:07

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FIFA officials arrested in corruption probe

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 11:30:10

The arrests were made at a posh Swiss hotel in conjunction with charges being brought in the U.S. against more than 10 current and former officials of FIFA, the governing body for world soccer.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 11:30:13

As many as 14 high-ranking members of world soccer's governing body could face charges that are said to include wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering. L.A. Now Ex-LAPD officer suspected in slaying is arrested in Mexico, sources say

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FIFA Rocked by Raids, Arrests Over Alleged Corruption

NBC News  27/May/2015 11:45:07

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FIFA officials arrested in corruption probe

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 11:45:08

The arrests were made at a posh Swiss hotel in conjunction with charges being brought in the U.S. against 14 current and former officials of FIFA, the governing body for world soccer.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 11:45:10

Following a three-year FBI investigation, these high-ranking members of world soccer's governing body face charges in the U.S. Meanwhile, Swiss authorities open a probe into the votes that awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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FIFA Rocked by Raids, Arrests Over Alleged Soccer Corruption

NBC News  27/May/2015 12:00:10

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 12:00:13

Following a three-year FBI investigation, as many as 14 high-ranking members of world soccer's governing body face charges in the U.S. Meanwhile, Swiss authorities open a probe into the votes that awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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Q. and A.: The Case Against FIFA 6:00 AM ET

New York Times  27/May/2015 12:15:05

Swiss authorities raided the annual meeting of soccer’s governing body after the U.S. filed federal charges alleging corruption over two decades.

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U.S. indicts soccer officials in alleged $150M scandal

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 12:15:09

The Justice Department unsealed a 47-count indictment charging 14 world soccer figures, including officials of FIFA, with racketeering, bribery, money laundering and fraud.

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ImmigrationAppeals court rules against Obama’s plan to shield five million from deportation

The Guardian  27/May/2015 13:00:10

Federal court refuses to lift temporary hold on president’s plan to shield 5 million undocumented immigrants, which was imposed by a Texas judge in February

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U.S. indicts FIFA officials in corruption probe

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 13:15:07

The Justice Department unsealed a 47-count indictment charging 14 world soccer figures with racketeering, bribery, money laundering and fraud.

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U.S. indicts FIFA officials in soccer bribery scandal

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 13:30:09

The Justice Department unsealed a 47-count indictment charging 14 world soccer figures with racketeering, bribery, money laundering and fraud.

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Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched

The Guardian  27/May/2015 13:30:10

Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 13:30:12

Nine members of world soccer's governing body and five corporate executives are indicted in New York on charges that they corrupted world soccer, following a three-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president.

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Another Blow for FIFA, and Its Leader

New York Times  27/May/2015 13:45:04

Swiss authorities said they had opened criminal cases related to the bids for the 2018 and 2022 Word Cups after making arrests during a raid at the annual meeting of soccer’s governing body. The U.S. has filed federal charges alleging corruption over two decades.

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Fifa officials arrested on DoJ corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched

The Guardian  27/May/2015 13:45:08

Senior Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in morning raid as Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

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Another Blow for FIFA, and Its Leader

New York Times  27/May/2015 14:15:04

Swiss authorities said they had opened criminal cases related to the bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups after making arrests during a raid at the annual meeting of soccer’s governing body. The U.S. has filed federal charges alleging corruption over two decades.

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Another Blow for FIFA, and Its Leader

New York Times  27/May/2015 14:45:04

Swiss authorities arrested several top soccer officials on U.S. charges accusing them of widespread corruption over two decades, involving bids for World Cups and marketing and broadcast deals.

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US indicts Fifa officials with ’rampant, systemic and deep-rooted’ corruption

The Guardian  27/May/2015 14:45:08

Indictment containing 47 charges of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering unsealed against nine officials and five sports executives

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Fifa officials arrested on DoJ corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched

The Guardian  27/May/2015 15:00:11

Senior Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in morning raid as Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 15:30:11

Nine members of world soccer's governing body and five corporate executives are indicted in New York on charges that they corrupted world soccer, following a three-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. FIFA says it won’t re-vote for 2018, 2022 World Cup sites

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Fifa officials arrested on US corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched

The Guardian  27/May/2015 15:45:12

Senior Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in morning raid as Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 15:45:14

Top officials of world soccer's governing body are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. FIFA: No re-vote for 2018, 2022 World Cup sites

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LiveFifa officials face extradition to US on federal charges

The Guardian  27/May/2015 16:45:08

Latest updates as senior Fifa officials face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges, while Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings related to the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups

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LiveLoretta Lynch outlines charges against Fifa officials: ’They did this over and over’

The Guardian  27/May/2015 17:00:12

Latest updates as senior Fifa officials face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges, while Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings related to the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups

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U.S. indicts FIFA officials in soccer bribery scandal

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 17:15:08

FIFA has been infected by corruption that allowed members to enrich themselves through kickbacks “year after year,” U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said.

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LiveUS officials outline charges against Fifa: ’They did this over and over’

The Guardian  27/May/2015 17:15:09

Latest updates as senior Fifa officials face extradition from Switzerland to the US on federal corruption charges, while Swiss authorities launch criminal proceedings related to the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups

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’World Cup of Fraud’: Soccer Rocked by Corruption Arrests

NBC News  27/May/2015 17:30:07

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 17:30:11

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. FIFA: No re-vote for 2018, 2022 World Cup sites

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FIFA UNDER FIRE

CNN  27/May/2015 18:00:06

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Another Blow for FIFA, and Its Leader

New York Times  27/May/2015 18:15:05

Law enforcement officials raised the specter of more arrests but would not comment on whether they were investigating Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president, widely regarded as the most powerful person in sports.

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Towards a Militarized Police State in America? Explosive New Revelations over “Jade Helm 15 Exercise” and Potential False Flags

Globalresearch  27/May/2015 18:15:07

A growing segment of the American population is waking up to the implications of the Jade Helm 15 military operation to be conducted by Special Forces in conjunction with local law enforcement, the FBI, DHS, the DEA and Border Patrol across the entire Southwest.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 18:15:12

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. Challenger to FIFA presidency says soccer needs leadership change

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FifaOfficials arrested on US corruption charges as World Cup inquiry launched

The Guardian  27/May/2015 18:30:10

Senior Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in morning raid as Swiss police open criminal investigation into 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 19:45:10

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. Chuck Blazer secret recordings at heart of probe

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Fifa officials pocketed $150m from ’World Cup of fraud’ – US prosecutors

The Guardian  27/May/2015 20:15:08

US attorney general alleges ‘rampant, systemic and deep-rooted’ racket as nine current or former officials charged alongside marking executives

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Globalresearch  27/May/2015 20:30:06

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Towards a Militarized Police State in America? Explosive New Revelations over “Jade Helm 15 Exercise” and Potential False Flags

Globalresearch  27/May/2015 20:45:45

A growing segment of the American population is waking up to the implications of the Jade Helm 15 military operation to be conducted by Special Forces in conjunction with local law enforcement, the FBI, DHS, the DEA and Border Patrol across the entire Southwest.

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FIFA indictment alleges ‘rampant’ corruption

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 20:45:47

The U.S. Justice Department charged 14 world soccer figures with racketeering, bribery, money laundering and fraud, and officials suggested the probe may widen.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 20:45:49

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. A look at the key players

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’Rampant, systemic’ bribery

CNN  27/May/2015 21:15:03

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U.S. indicts FIFA officials, hints at more probes

Washingtonpost  27/May/2015 21:45:07

The Justice Department charged 14 world soccer figures with racketeering, bribery, money laundering and fraud, and officials hinted the scrutiny may widen.

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Fabricating an Enemy. “The Threat of Al Qaeda” as a Justification to Wage War

Globalresearch  27/May/2015 23:00:08

Suspected terrorists are arrested on trumped up charges. Arrests of Arabs and Muslims are not motivated by security considerations. Their main function is to provide legitimacy to the “Global War on Terrorism” and the Homeland Security State.

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Towards a Militarized Police State in America? Explosive New Revelations over “Jade Helm 15 Exercise” and Potential False Flags

Globalresearch  27/May/2015 23:15:06

A growing segment of the American population is waking up to the implications of the Jade Helm 15 military operation to be conducted by Special Forces in conjunction with local law enforcement, the FBI, DHS, the DEA and Border Patrol across the entire Southwest.

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 23:15:09

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. Despite FIFA bribery scandal, soccer’s popularity still high in Europe

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FIFA bribes ’top $150M’

CNN  27/May/2015 23:30:04

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World Cup ’bribes’

CNN  27/May/2015 23:45:03

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Fabricating an Enemy. “The Threat of Al Qaeda” as a Justification to Wage War

Globalresearch  27/May/2015 23:45:07

Suspected terrorists are arrested on trumped up charges. Arrests of Arabs and Muslims are not motivated by security considerations. Their main function is to provide legitimacy to the “Global War on Terrorism” and the Homeland Security State.

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’Not Going to Stop’: Hope Remains Even as Flood Victim Found

NBC News  27/May/2015 23:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  27/May/2015 23:45:10

Nine soccer officials and five sports marketing or banking executives are charged following a 3-year FBI investigation that could cripple Sepp Blatter's run for a fifth term as FIFA president. FIFA case expected to go deeper

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