The headline news from August 04, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 04, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 00:00:18

The current special counsel system is a legacy of the 1970s Watergate scandal and the Clinton impeachment in the late 1990s.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 01:45:10

Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III has convened a criminal grand jury that is focusing on Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting last year with a Russian lawyer who promised damaging information about the Democrats, according to a person familiar with the probe.

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Trump Rips Investigations: ’Are There Any Russians Here Tonight?’

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 03:00:15

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WannaCry ’Accidental hero’ who halted ransomware attack in May arrested by FBI

The Guardian  04/Aug/2017 03:00:16

Marcus Hutchins arrested over his alleged role in creating Kronos malware targeting bank accounts

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Russia investigation Trump blasts ’fake story’ at West Virginia rally

The Guardian  04/Aug/2017 04:15:09

Rally for thousands of diehard supporters held on same day Robert Mueller reportedly convened grand jury as part of investigation into alleged collusion

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Three Days In, Kelly Imposing Military Rigor at White House

New York Times  04/Aug/2017 04:30:12

In his six months as Homeland Security secretary, John F. Kelly described the White House as one of the most dysfunctional organizations he had ever seen.Now, suddenly and with force, the former Marine general is taking steps to rein in various White House players, if not President Trump himself.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 05:45:11

The Department of Justice said it's looking to investigate allegations of discrimination against Asian Americans in college admissions. Some in the community say it's unnecessary.Who benefits from discriminatory college admissions policies? White males Evening Reportlatest headlines POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 06:15:12

The Department of Justice said it's looking to investigate allegations of discrimination against Asian Americans in college admissions. Some in the community say it's unnecessary. Evening Reportlatest headlines POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 06:30:17

The Department of Justice said it's looking to investigate allegations of discrimination against Asian Americans in college admissions. Some in the community say it's unnecessary. POLITICS

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Russia investigation Trump blasts ’fake’ case as Robert Mueller convenes grand jury

The Guardian  04/Aug/2017 07:30:15

Rally for thousands of diehard supporters held on same day news emerged that special counsel has set up panel to examine evidence of alleged collusion

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 09:15:11

Through the end of July, Villaraigosa brought in about $887,000 from donors tied to the arts and entertainment sectors, a respectable haul, but far less than the $1.7 million Newsom raised from the same group. Politics

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Trump Rips Investigations: ’Are There Any Russians Here?’

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 10:00:13

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Former General Aims to Impose Military Rigor at White House

New York Times  04/Aug/2017 12:15:06

In his six months as Homeland Security secretary, John F. Kelly described the White House as one of the most dysfunctional organizations he had ever seen.Now, suddenly and with force, the former Marine general is taking steps to rein in various White House players, if not President Trump himself.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 12:15:10

The inmates had been brought from other parts of Syria for crimes that included smoking, using God’s name in vain, and wearing beards too short. Witnesses say warplanes hit the prison. ASIA

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Trump Mocks Investigations: ’Are There Any Russians Here?’

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 13:15:08

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Muslim Americans The people leading the push to ’stand up and be leaders’ in politics

The Guardian  04/Aug/2017 13:15:09

Religious discrimination and an increase in hate crimes has spurred more Muslims to run for office and adopt an active role in community organizing

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 14:30:27

The inmates had been brought from other parts of Syria for crimes that included smoking, using God’s name in vain, and wearing beards too short. Witnesses say warplanes hit the prison. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 14:45:14

Critics say a panorama of missing diplomats, analysts and bureaucrats is weakening the foreign policy mission and hurting efforts to project American values abroad. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 15:30:19

Critics say a panorama of missing diplomats, analysts and bureaucrats is weakening the foreign policy mission and hurting efforts to project American values abroad.So Trump wants the consumer watchdog sacked. Here's what's really going on BUSINESS

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Innocent Ex-Death Row Inmate Is Now Broke After ’30 Years of Hell’

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 16:00:16

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 16:30:18

Critics say a panorama of missing diplomats, analysts and bureaucrats is weakening the foreign policy mission and hurting efforts to project American values abroad.

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New York Times  04/Aug/2017 17:45:07

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Former General Aims to Impose Military Rigor at White House

New York Times  04/Aug/2017 18:00:12

In his six months as Homeland Security secretary, John F. Kelly described the White House as one of the most dysfunctional organizations he had ever seen.Now, suddenly and with force, the former Marine general is taking steps to rein in various White House players, if not President Trump himself.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 18:00:17

Sessions announced no new leak cases, but told reporters that the Department of Justice has tripled the number of leak investigations and created a new counterintelligence squad at the FBI to handle them.

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Trump Admin Has Tripled Leak Investigations, Sessions Says

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 18:15:08

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Jeff Sessions Attorney general bows to Trump pressure with crackdown on leakers

The Guardian  04/Aug/2017 18:30:13

Sessions says justice department has ‘tripled number of leak investigations’ and warns would-be leakers: ‘Don’t do it’

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 19:45:11

Sessions announced no new leak cases, but told reporters that the Department of Justice has tripled the number of leak investigations and created a new counterintelligence squad at the FBI to handle them. ’Death by a thousand cuts’: Empty State Dept. offices sap morale Analysis: These voters in Arizona are fed up with Democrats, Republicans and most of all, Trump David Lazarus: So Trump wants the consumer watchdog sacked. Here’s what’s really going on Why Dana Rohrabacher's name keeps coming up in the Russia investigation Michael Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to controversial data firmMorning Reportlatest headlines Boxing & MMA The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man Kevin Baxter

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Investigations on Leaks Triple Under Trump, Sessions Says

New York Times  04/Aug/2017 20:30:13

Jeff Sessions, the attorney general, vowed to bring criminal charges against those found to have given classified information to the news media.The announcement came days after President Trump accused Mr. Sessions of being weak on the issue.

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 20:45:11

It’s not surprising to find an Arizona Republican smack in the middle of a poke-in-the-eye dust-up with the powerful. The only surprise these days is that the Republican in question isn’t John McCain. McCain is in a fight of his own, having cast the final blow against the healthcare plan crafted… Sessions: ’This culture of leaking must stop’ ’Death by a thousand cuts’: Empty State Dept. offices sap morale On people’s right to sue, Trump’s hypocrisy matches that of businesses Why Dana Rohrabacher's name keeps coming up in the Russia investigation Michael Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to controversial data firmMorning Reportlatest headlines Boxing & MMA The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man Kevin Baxter

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’Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Found Guilty of Securities Fraud

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 21:00:16

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 21:00:19

Sen. Jeff Flake published a book, and not just any book. He vents about the Republican Party and says its «unnerving silence» would be as if Noah had watched the flood rising and decided to focus on other things. These voters in Arizona are fed up with Democrats, Republicans and, most of all, Trump Sessions: ’This culture of leaking must stop’ ’Death by a thousand cuts’: Empty State Dept. offices sap morale Why Dana Rohrabacher's name keeps coming up in the Russia investigation Michael Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to controversial data firmMorning Reportlatest headlines Boxing & MMA The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man Kevin Baxter

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 21:15:11

Sen. Jeff Flake published a book, and not just any book. He vents about the Republican Party and says its «unnerving silence» would be as if Noah had watched the flood rising and decided to focus on other things. These voters in Arizona are fed up with Democrats, Republicans and, most of all, Trump Sessions: ’This culture of leaking must stop’ ’Death by a thousand cuts’: Empty State Dept. offices sap morale Why Dana Rohrabacher's name keeps coming up in the Russia investigation Michael Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to controversial data firmAfternoon Reportlatest headlines Boxing & MMA The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man Kevin Baxter

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Los Angeles Times  04/Aug/2017 21:30:17

Sen. Jeff Flake published a book, and not just any book. He vents about the Republican Party and says its «unnerving silence» would be as if Noah had watched the flood rising and decided to focus on other things. These voters in Arizona are fed up with Democrats, Republicans and, most of all, Trump Why Dana Rohrabacher’s name keeps coming up in the Russia investigation Sessions says Justice Department will boost investigations of leaks, may pursue reportersAfternoon Reportlatest headlines Boxing & MMA The first U.S. boxer to fight as a woman, and then as a man Kevin Baxter

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Trump Kicks Off 17-Day Stay at His New Jersey Golf Club

NBC News  04/Aug/2017 23:45:09

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