The archive of all headlines from May 31, 2015, organized by time of publication.
The Los Angeles entrepreneur's companies have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support, according to data compiled by The Times. Nation Now In flooded Texas, trying to aid stranded neighborhoods, cattle
The Los Angeles entrepreneur's companies have benefited from an estimated $4.9 billion in government support, according to data compiled by The Times. CALIFORNIA Under Prop. 47, former felons find themselves shedding a stifling label
A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. BUSINESS Elon Musk's growing empire is fueled by billions in government subsidies
A Post analysis reveals about 2.6 fatal police shootings a day in 2015, nearly twice the rate reported by the FBI in the past decade — a statistic based on incomplete data from police agencies.
A Post analysis reveals about 2.6 fatal police shootings a day in 2015, nearly twice the rate reported by the FBI in the past decade — a statistic based on incomplete data from police agencies.
A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. OBITUARIES Vice President Biden's son dies at 46
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A new law makes it possible to reduce years-old felony convictions to misdemeanors. OBITUARIES Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies at 46
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Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. Some thought his achievements could have eclipsed his father's. CALIFORNIA Under Prop. 47, former felons find themselves shedding a stifling label
Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. His death is the latest tragedy to befall the vice president, whose wife and daughter were killed in a 1972 car accident. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda
Elected Delaware attorney general in 2006, Beau Biden was a rising star. His death is the latest tragedy to befall the vice president, whose wife and daughter were killed in a 1972 car accident. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda
America has told China to stop work but Beijing says its aim is to make dangerous waters safer
By July, the number needed to fill the gap will be about 1,300. McDonnell is expanding recruitment, but he must avoid his predecessor's mistake: adding deputies with histories of misconduct. OBITUARIES Beau Biden, son of vice president, dies at 46
While Republican presidential candidates can count on a stable of billionaires, none of the top Democratic donors have committed to supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton on a similar scale.
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For decades, National Guard units were chiefly mobilized to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies in their states. Guardsmen were 'weekend warriors.' That changed after Sept. 11, 2001. CALIFORNIA Shortage of deputies could threaten L.A. County sheriff's reform agenda
US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva after suffering leg injury
US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis
US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis
For decades, National Guard units were chiefly mobilized to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies in their states. Guardsmen were 'weekend warriors.' That changed after Sept. 11, 2001.
US secretary of state in stable condition in hospital in Geneva on trip that was scheduled to include international conference on Isis
Nearly 2,300 Saudis are believed to have joined the ranks of Islamic State and other groups fighting in Syria and Iraq. Hundreds have now returned home, bringing with them fighting skills honed on foreign battlefields and a lethal agenda.
Political power might have changed hands 21 years ago, but much of South Africa's economic power remains in the hands of whites. White per capita income in 2008 was about $9,400, compared with $1,220 for blacks, according to the South African Institute of Race Relations. Mandela
A coalition of civil libertarians and security establishment call for swift passage of the compromise reform bill USA Freedom Act
An unprecented coalition of civil libertarians and security establishment call for swift passage of the USA Freedom Act
Patriot Act provisions covering bulk collection of phone records expire at midnight – will Rand Paul stand firm or can a compromise be reached?
The Senate seems all but certain to fail to renew the National Security Agency's legal authority to collect the records of millions of Americans' telephone calls. Africa In South Africa, continuing racism leads blacks to doubt Mandela's vision
The Senate seems all but certain to fail to renew the National Security Agency's legal authority to collect the records of millions of Americans' telephone calls. Africa In South Africa, continuing racism leads blacks to doubt Mandela's vision
President Obama and intelligence leaders have called for approval of a House compromise, while Senator Rand Paul has vowed to block any program.
President Obama and intelligence leaders have called for approval of a House compromise, while Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has vowed to block any program.