The archive of all headlines from January 28, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Chief Charlie Beck says the Waze app could be used by criminals to target police or evade officers. 'It is not always in the public's best interest to know where police are operating.' Fake furniture shop in Gilroy housed $2 million in marijuana, police say
The administration retreated after a strong backlash to the proposal that would have curtailed a major tax benefit of the college savings accounts used by families.
The administration retreated after a strong backlash to the proposal, which would have curtailed a major tax benefit of the college savings accounts used by families.
The administration retreated after a strong backlash to the proposal, which would have curtailed a major tax benefit of the popular college savings accounts used by many families.
Storm spared New York City to the ire of many residents but dumped upwards of 2ft on Long Island and many areas of New England, including hard-hit Nantucket
Militants attack a hotel in the Libyan capital Tripoli, killing at least nine people including five foreigners, officials say.
A Rochester-area assemblyman, Joseph D. Morelle, who has been Sheldon Silver’s No. 2 and is a top contender to succeed him permanently, will take over as interim speaker on Monday, officials said.
A Rochester-area assemblyman, Joseph D. Morelle, who has been Sheldon Silver’s No. 2 and is a top contender to succeed him permanently, will take over as interim speaker on Monday, officials said.
The president of the World Bank warns that the world is «dangerously unprepared» for future pandemics like the deadly Ebola outbreak.
PM Shinzo Abe condemns a «despicable» Islamic State threat to kill hostage Kenji Goto within 24 hours, saying Japan is working for his release.
Chief Charlie Beck says the Waze app could be used by criminals to target police or evade officers. 'It is not always in the public's best interest to know where police are operating.' Kern County declares a fiscal emergency amid plunging oil prices
Yahoo unveiled plans for a tax-free spinoff of its remaining holdings in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba as the company also reported declines in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue.
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. LAPD chief says traffic app could endanger officers
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. LAPD chief says traffic app could endanger officers
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. No jail for former CHP officer who shared explicit photos of suspects
The administration retreated after a strong backlash to the proposal, which would have curtailed a major tax benefit of the popular college savings accounts.
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. VA settles suit, will plan West L.A. housing for homeless vets
Personal Tech: Geoffrey A. Fowler analyzes the big screens to bring home now and the ones worth waiting for in 2015. This Sunday in particular, who could blame you for wanting 65 inches of HD splendor?
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. GoDaddy pulls its Super Bowl ad after online preview raises outcry
The weather laid bare the civic and political high wire that leaders in states and cities must tread during the modern snowstorm.
Blizzard ’15
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. USC ranks 3rd in nation for fundraising, bested by Harvard and Stanford
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. Former Stanford swimmer accused of raping unconscious woman on campus
Kern, the heart of oil production in California, could face a $61-million hole in its budget. Oil companies account for about 30% of the county's property tax revenues. Beverly Hills High principal to retire amid conflict with district
Junko Ishido begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Kern County declares fiscal emergency amid plunging oil prices
Junko Ishido, the mother of captured journalist Kenji Goto, begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Kern County declares fiscal emergency amid plunging oil prices
The mother of captured journalist Kenji Goto begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Kern County declares fiscal emergency amid plunging oil prices
PM Shinzo Abe condemns a «despicable» Islamic State threat to kill hostage Kenji Goto within 24 hours, saying Japan is working for his release.
The mother of captured journalist Kenji Goto begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Charles Townes, physicist who invented the laser, dies at 99
Yahoo unveiled plans for a tax-free spinoff of its remaining holdings in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba as the company also reported declines in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue.
Storm spared New York City but dumped upwards of 2ft on Long Island and areas of New England
New Greek PM Alexis Tsipras tells first cabinet meeting country will not default on its bailout debts
New Greek PM Alexis Tsipras tells his first cabinet meeting his country will not default on its bailout debts, but will negotiate with creditors.
After the storm largely spared New York City, local and state officials were left to defend the decision to effectively close a city, in light of an uncertain forecast..
The mother of captured journalist Kenji Goto begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Israel fires into Lebanon after missile strikes vehicle
The mother of captured journalist Kenji Goto begs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to work with the Jordanian government to save her son's life, adding, «Kenji has only a little time left." Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch may be grilled on Obama policies
After the storm largely spared New York City, local and state officials were left to defend the decision to effectively close a city, in light of an uncertain forecast.
Series of cross-border exchanges take place between Israeli forces and fighters in Syria and Lebanon including Hezbollah
As Obama’s pick to succeed Eric Holder begins two days of hearings, New York lawyer’s career has even old adversaries expecting her to ‘ace’ them
Jordan says it would swap terrorist for ISIS captive
Skip a handshake, don’t spray a colleague’s desk and other rules for getting through winter at work.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. Mother of Japanese hostage pleads for her son’s life as deadline nears
The administration retreated after a strong backlash to the proposal, which would have curtailed a major tax benefit of the popular college savings accounts.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. How Ukraine’s outgunned ’cyborgs’ lost Donetsk airport
Loretta E. Lynch is expected to present herself as an apolitical career prosecutor who is a departure from Eric H. Holder Jr. when the Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings on her nomination.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. China’s man-made islands in disputed waters raise worries
Skip a handshake, don’t spray a colleague’s desk and other rules for getting through winter at work.
Skip a handshake, don’t spray a colleague’s desk and other rules for getting through winter at work.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. American Airlines’ fuel-buying bet pays off in record profit
Loretta E. Lynch is expected to present herself as an apolitical career prosecutor when the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings on her nomination.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. Jordan prepared to swap inmate for pilot held by Islamic State
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. Jordan prepared to swap inmate for pilot held by Islamic State
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. Jordan ready to swap terrorist prisoner for pilot held by Islamic State
Two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish UN peacekeeper are killed as Hezbollah militants trade fire with Israeli troops along the Lebanese border.
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder expected to take grilling from judiciary committee stacked with Republican senators
An Israeli military vehicle was hit by an antitank missile along the Lebanese border, the latest in a string of events that have raised the risk of a broader confrontation. Hezbollah claimed responsibility.
Skip a handshake, don’t spray a colleague’s desk and other rules for getting through winter at work.
The fighting marked one of the most serious flare-ups of violence in the area since a 50-day war in 2006 and raised tensions in a volatile tri-border zone.
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder expected to take grilling from judiciary committee stacked with Republican senators
Two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish UN peacekeeper are killed as Hezbollah militants trade fire with Israeli forces along the Lebanese border.
The region is tense during a cross-border fire involving Israel and Hezbollah, a dominant military and political force in Lebanon. As deadline passes, Jordan says it would swap prisoner for captive pilot
Two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish UN peacekeeper are killed as Hezbollah militants trade fire with Israeli forces along the Lebanese border.
Israel says seven other soldiers are wounded in the exchange of missile fire with Hezbollah at the country's northern border. As deadline passes, Jordan says it would swap prisoner for captive pilot
Jordan says it would swap terrorist for ISIS captive
The fighting marked one of the most serious flare-ups of violence in the area since a 50-day war in 2006.
Yahoo is creating a separate company just to hold its 15% stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Should Alibaba buy back those shares? Not necessarily.
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder expected to take grilling from judiciary committee stacked with Republican senators
Greek markets buckled with the aftermath of Syriza’s election victory continuing to shake investors’ confidence. Stocks traded down 9.5% and short-term bonds, a gauge of investor concern over the possibility of default, sank particularly heavily.
Seven other Israeli soldiers are wounded in the exchange of fire with Hezbollah that also claimed the life of a U.N. peacekeeper. As deadline passes, Jordan says it would swap prisoner for captive pilot
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder as attorney general testifies before Republican-stacked Senate committee
Greek markets continued to wilt in the wake of Syriza’s election victory, with stocks and bonds being particularly hard hit by fears that the antiausterity party could derail the terms of its financial support from its European partners.
Seven other Israeli soldiers are wounded in the exchange of fire with Hezbollah that also claimed the life of a U.N. peacekeeper. As deadline passes, Jordan willing to release militant for captive pilot
The fighting marked one of the most serious flare-ups of violence in the area since a war in 2006.
The vaccine establishment is desperate. The ghosts of their fraudulent science, manipulated research, misleading propaganda across mainstream media and in the blogosphere are returning to haunt them. The pro-vaccine pundits are rapidly losing credibility as parents and young adults educate themselves regarding the health risks.
The vaccine establishment is desperate. The ghosts of their fraudulent science, manipulated research, misleading propaganda across mainstream media and in the blogosphere are returning to haunt them. The pro-vaccine pundits are rapidly losing credibility….
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Republican asks Lynch ‘You’re not Eric Holder, are you?’ as nominee for attorney general is pressed on executive orders, torture and surveillance
Greek markets continued to wilt following Syriza’s election victory, with stocks and bonds hard hit by fears the antiausterity party could derail the terms of its financial support from its European partners.
The attorney general nominee emphasized the need for Congress and the Justice Department to foster a better relationship at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Seven other Israeli soldiers are wounded in the exchange of fire with Hezbollah that also claimed the life of a U.N. peacekeeper. Rick Perry vows to fight criminal case that judge refused to toss out
Senators peppered the attorney general nominee at her first confirmation hearing with questions on issues ranging from Obama’s immigration action to Holder’s decision not to defend DOMA.
Two Israeli soldiers and a U.N. peacekeeper are killed after an exchange of fire involving Israel and Hezbollah. Rick Perry vows to fight criminal case that judge refused to toss out
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder as attorney general testifies before Republican-stacked Senate committee
Obama’s nominee to succeed Eric Holder as attorney general testifies before Republican-stacked Senate committee
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Rick Perry vows to fight criminal case that judge refused to toss out
Binyamin Netanyahu says attackers will pay the ‘full price’ as fears grow of escalating confrontation on the border with Lebanon
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Fed keeps key rate near zero, will stay ’patient’ on raising it
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Cal State Long Beach student infected with measles; 20 others at risk
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Helmet cam shows Fresno firefighters rescue 3 children from fire
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor's questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. VIDEO: Helmet cam shows Fresno firefighters rescue 3 children from fire
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor's questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Second arrest made in connection to stabbing death at middle school
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Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor's questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Second arrest made in connection with stabbing death at middle school
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor's questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Deadly Maryland mansion fire began with electrical malfunction, Christmas tree
Though California's finances are 'roaring back,' a report from Wall Street ratings agency Standard & Poor's questions how sustainable the state's recovery will be. Deadly Maryland fire began with electrical glitch, Christmas tree