The headline news from May 28, 2015

The archive of all headlines from May 28, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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FIFA bribes ’top $150M’

CNN  28/May/2015 00:00:05

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U.S. Vows toPursue MoreIndictments inFIFA Inquiry

New York Times  28/May/2015 00:00:08

Officials 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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’Not Going to Stop’: Hope Remains as Body Found in Flood

NBC News  28/May/2015 00:00:11

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 00:00:14

Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into the world's most popular sport. $150 million in bribes alleged

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U.S.: Indictments are just the start of FIFA scrutiny

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 00:15:07

The indictments of 14 soccer figures allege decades of corruption, including a $10 million bribe to award the 2010 World Cup to South Africa and envelopes stuffed with cash to buy votes in a FIFA election.

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 00:15:10

Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into the world's most popular sport. FIFA corruption probe: 14 charged, and that number may grow

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 02:30:10

Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. FIFA corruption probe: 14 charged, and that number may grow

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 03:15:10

Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. L.A. Now Arrest made in downtown Da Vinci complex arson case, sources say

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U.S. Vows toRid GlobalSoccer ofCorruption

New York Times  28/May/2015 04:00:07

Officials 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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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 04:45:09

Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. L.A. Now Man, 56, arrested in connection to downtown Da Vinci arson, officials say

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 05:15:10

The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Nation FIFA case is expected to go deeper

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U.S. versus FIFA

CNN  28/May/2015 05:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 06:00:12

The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex.

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U.S. Vows toRid GlobalSoccer ofCorruption

New York Times  28/May/2015 07:30:05

American officials announced a sweeping indictment against 14 FIFA officials and marketing executives who they said had corrupted soccer through two decades of shadowy dealing and $150 million in bribes.

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 08:00:11

After a day of police raids and high-profile arrests that staggered the world of soccer, prosecutors in the U.S. and Switzerland say their probe into corruption at the sport's highest levels has only begun. CALIFORNIA Clumps of tar close beach from El Segundo to Redondo

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 08:15:09

After a day of police raids and high-profile arrests that staggered the world of soccer, prosecutors in the U.S. and Switzerland say their probe into corruption at the sport's highest levels has only begun. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo

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Fifa in crisisSoccer’s global president faces mounting calls to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 08:45:09

Sponsors including Visa express grave disappointment after arrests of officials, while Diego Maradona and English FA chairman Greg Dyke say Sepp Blatter must go

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FIFA President Left Unscathed Amid Arrests of Top Officials

New York Times  28/May/2015 11:00:07

As the longtime president of soccer’s governing body, Sepp Blatter has been praised for extending the sport’s reach to less developed nations but has also been widely criticized as tone-deaf and dictatorial.

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How Sepp Blatter Runs FIFA ’Like a Chicago Politician’

NBC News  28/May/2015 11:00:11

FIFA Corruption Scandal

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How FIFA Boss Runs World Soccer ’Like a Chicago Politician’

NBC News  28/May/2015 12:30:08

FIFA Corruption Scandal

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 12:30:11

Dogged for years by suspicions of corruption, the governing body for the world's most popular sport is now in the center of a sprawling, spiraling scandal. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 12:45:09

Dogged for years by suspicions of corruption, the governing body for the world's most popular sport is now at the center of a sprawling, spiraling scandal. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo

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Illegal border crossings at 20-year low

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 13:00:11

The slowdown — driven by tougher security and trends in Latin America — changes the dynamic of the border-security debate, an emerging flash point in the 2016 campaign.

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Washington wisdom on data collection shown up by Justice Department verdict

The Guardian  28/May/2015 13:15:06

The inspector general’s report undermines the Beltway consensus that expiring portions of Patriot Act are crucial counter-terrorism tools

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 13:15:09

The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Soccer FIFA corruption probe extends far beyond the average sports scandal

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Washington’s “Two Track Policy” to Latin America: Marines to Central America and Diplomats to Cuba

Globalresearch  28/May/2015 13:30:06

Washington’s negotiations with Cuba are one part of a two-track policy. There is a major US build-up in Latin America, with increasing reliance on ‘military platforms’, designed to launch military interventions in strategic countries.

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’The Car is Tipping’: Homecoming Queen’s Final Words to Dad

NBC News  28/May/2015 13:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 13:30:10

The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Soccer FIFA scandal dwarfs others in sports world

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 13:45:09

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now LAPD arrests suspect in massive downtown apartment arson

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’The Car Is Tipping’: Homecoming Queen’s Final Words to Dad

NBC News  28/May/2015 14:00:10

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 14:00:13

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Autos California could soon legalize motorcycle lane-splitting

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 14:15:08

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now Calif. Science Center wins last remaining space shuttle fuel tank

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FIFA President Meets With Soccer Leaders Over Crisis

New York Times  28/May/2015 14:30:06

Sepp Blatter, the president of global soccer’s governing body, led an emergency meeting on Thursday after American indictments were handed down for FIFA officials linked to graft.

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Homecoming Queen’s Dad Shares Heartbreaking Last Words

NBC News  28/May/2015 14:30:10

U.S. news

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Washington wisdom on data collection shown up by DoJ verdict

The Guardian  28/May/2015 14:30:11

The inspector general’s report undermines the Beltway consensus that expiring portions of Patriot Act are crucial counter-terrorism tools

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 14:30:13

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now NASA gives California Science Center museum last remaining space shuttle fuel tank

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Fifa in crisisVisa sponsorship threat compounds calls for Blatter to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 14:45:07

Sponsors including Visa express grave disappointment after arrests of officials, while Diego Maradona and English FA chairman Greg Dyke say Sepp Blatter must go

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FIFA scandal

CNN  28/May/2015 15:15:03

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Illegal border crossings said to hit 20-year low

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 15:15:08

The slowdown — driven by tougher security and trends in Latin America — changes the dynamic of the border-security debate, an emerging flash point in the 2016 campaign.

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 15:45:09

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Soccer FIFA scandal dwarfs others in sports world

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Fifa crisisBlatter resolves to power on with bid for fifth presidential term

The Guardian  28/May/2015 16:00:11

After crisis meetings at Fifa HQ president resists calls to step down and Uefa decides to back his challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 16:00:13

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Autos California could soon legalize motorcycle lane-splitting

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Fifa crisisBlatter resolves to power on with bid for fifth presidential term

The Guardian  28/May/2015 16:15:07

President of football’s world governing body resists call to quit from Uefa president who is ‘disgusted’ by scandal gripping the organisation

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 16:15:09

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Europe FIFA corruption probe: President Sepp Blatter faces calls to resign

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Europe’s Soccer Group Won’t Boycott Vote on FIFA President

New York Times  28/May/2015 16:30:06

The vote is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.

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FIFA PresidentMakes Appealfor Re-ElectionAmid Scandal

New York Times  28/May/2015 17:30:06

A vote Friday is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.

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’Long shadow over football’

CNN  28/May/2015 17:45:02

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LiveUnder-fire Sepp Blatter makes speech to Fifa congress

The Guardian  28/May/2015 17:45:08

The latest news and updates on the crisis at Fifa, where Sepp Blatter is under increasing pressure to step down

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’I can’t watch everyone’

CNN  28/May/2015 18:00:07

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Amid Scandal,FIFA Boss SaysSoccer MustPolice Itself

New York Times  28/May/2015 18:00:10

A vote Friday is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.

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FIFA chief faces open dissent ahead of vote

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 18:00:14

Despite a call for his resignation and a worldwide probe that is roiling soccer, FIFA president Sepp Blatter is expected to extend his 17-year stewardship of the sport in Friday’s vote.

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 18:00:16

Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Europe FIFA president Sepp Blatter faces calls to resign

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Fifa crisisSepp Blatter rebuffs Platini plea to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 18:15:22

President of football’s world governing body resists call to quit from Uefa president who is ‘disgusted’ by scandal gripping the organisation

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Amid Scandal,FIFA Boss SaysSoccer MustPolice Itself

New York Times  28/May/2015 18:30:05

Sepp Blatter, who is seeking a fifth term as FIFA president and is expected to be re-elected in a vote Friday, made his first public comments since a corruption scandal shook his organization this week.

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FIFA chief faces open dissent ahead of vote

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 19:00:10

In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer, and called on the organization to aggressively root out corruption.

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Fifa crisisSepp Blatter rebuffs Platini plea to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 19:00:11

‘I can’t monitor everyone all of the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body

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FIFA chief faces open dissent ahead of vote

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 19:15:08

In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer, and called on the organization to root out corruption.

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Fifa crisisSepp Blatter rebuffs Platini plea to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 19:30:09

‘I can’t monitor everyone all the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body

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Fifa crisisSepp Blatter denies responsibility

The Guardian  28/May/2015 20:00:10

‘I can’t monitor everyone all the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body

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529 vs. 401(k): Save for College or Retirement?

NBC News  28/May/2015 20:30:09

Retirement

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Defiant Sepp Blatter vows to fix Fifa as pressure mounts to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 20:30:11

President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, acknowledging corruption charges but saying he ‘can’t monitor everyone all of the time’

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Defiant Sepp Blatter vows to fix Fifa as pressure mounts to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 20:45:08

President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses president

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Defiant Sepp Blatter vows to fix Fifa as pressure mounts to resign

The Guardian  28/May/2015 21:00:10

President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses executives

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Football at ’turning point’

CNN  28/May/2015 21:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 21:45:10

At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to deadly anthrax after an Army bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories in as many as nine states, officials say. CALIFORNIA Hopes rise for a strong El Niño to ease drought

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FIFA chief faces open dissent ahead of vote

Washingtonpost  28/May/2015 22:00:12

In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer and called on the organization to root out corruption.

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China: ’Let’s work together’

CNN  28/May/2015 22:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 22:15:11

At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to the deadly spores after a bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories. CALIFORNIA Hopes rise for a strong El Niño to ease drought

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 22:30:11

At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to the deadly spores after a bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories. Autos Lane-splitting bill moves closer to becoming law

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Los Angeles Times  28/May/2015 22:45:09

California would be the first state to officially legalize the practice, which is already widely tolerated by state law enforcement officials. The bill will now go to the Senate. Nation 26 people treated after Army's accidental anthrax shipments

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