The headline news from August 06, 2016

The archive of all headlines from August 06, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Olympics opening ceremony liveRio kickstarts the 2016 Games

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 00:15:06

Athletes and fans are gathering in the Maracanã stadium for the official start of the Olympics. Join Tom Lutz for the latest

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 00:15:08

The charges come days after Baca withdrew an earlier guilty plea to a charge of lying during an FBI investigation into the county’s jails, opting instead to take his chances at a high-stakes trial. Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca

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Live: Olympics Open With Fanfare in Rio

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 01:30:07

Join us for a live discussion about the opening ceremony. New York Times reporters and photographers will be in the stadium and sharing their observations on the spectacle.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 01:30:12

The opening ceremonies won't be broadcast until 7:30 p.m. PT, but you can follow along live with our reporters and photographers. Anti-gay slur gets attention of U.S. soccer players at Olympics

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RIO CENTRAL: Olá, World! Summer Olympics Open in Brazil

NBC News  06/Aug/2016 01:45:06

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Olympics opening ceremonyRio kickstarts the 2016 Games

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 05:15:09

Athletes and fans are gathering in the Maracanã stadium for the official start of the Olympics. Here are all the highlights

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Olympics Open With Spectacle in Gritty Rio

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 05:30:06

The opening ceremony of the Games disguised Brazil’s wounds for a few hours and let the country celebrate its history.

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Olympics opening ceremonyRio kickstarts the 2016 Games – all the highlights from the opening ceremony

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 05:30:09

Athletes, fans and dignitaries from around the world gather in Maracanã stadium for spectacular event

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Rio 2016Opening ceremony a mix of pared patriotism and climate concern

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 06:00:09

Olympics off to untroubled start despite tumultuous build-up as Brazil shows world template for a more sustainable Games

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Opening ceremony delivers Brazil’s welcome to the world

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 06:15:08

Olympics off to untroubled start despite tumultuous build-up as Brazil shows world template for a more sustainable Games

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 06:15:10

Brazilian marathoner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lit the Olympic cauldron. Anti-gay slur gets attention of U.S. soccer players at Olympics

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 07:00:10

The opening bash had none of the high-tech wizardry of Beijing in 2008, nor the theatrical sets of London in 2012. Instead, organizers turned Maracana Stadium into an intimate party filled with spinning lights and wild dancing. Plaschke: Forget the problems, Brazilians open Games with a party

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 07:15:09

The opening bash had none of the high-tech wizardry of Beijing in 2008, nor the theatrical sets of London in 2012. Instead, organizers turned Maracana Stadium into an intimate party filled with spinning lights and wild dancing. Plaschke: Forget the problems -- Brazilians open these Games with a party

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Opening ceremony delivers Brazil’s welcome to the world – and a message on climate change

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 07:30:07

Olympics off to untroubled start despite tumultuous build-up as Brazil shows world template for a more sustainable Games

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Even on NBC, Sincerity and Hedonism Mingle at Party

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 08:30:05

The opening ceremony of the Summer Games Friday night was a salve for Brazil, the first South American country to host. The nation has been reeling from political upheaval and economic crisis.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 09:45:08

California has been at the forefront of a tough-on-crime movement that led to dramatically increased sentences for criminals but also presaged an era of prison overcrowding. SUMMER OLYMPICS

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Let the Games Begin! What to Watch on Day 1 of Rio Olympics

NBC News  06/Aug/2016 12:00:10

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 12:30:09

TV producer Dayna Bochco sticks up for her colleagues, saying the current commission has not been any more or less accommodating to development than previous commissions. Politics

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Opening ceremonyBrazil’s welcome to the world – and a message on climate change

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 13:45:39

Olympics off to untroubled start despite tumultuous build-up as Brazil shows world template for a more sustainable Games

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 14:00:09

Setbacks include dismissal of a case against 3 Irwindale officials, and an acquittal in a case involving a former L.A. City Council aide and his wife. And the case against assessor Noguez has bogged down. CALIFORNIA

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Day one – live!All the latest as the Games get under way

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 14:30:08

Rolling report: Join Nick Ames for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

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Day one – live!Men’s road race leads action on day one of Games

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 15:45:06

Rolling report: Join Nick Ames for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 16:00:08

The opening bash had none of the high-tech wizardry of Beijing in 2008, nor the theatrical sets of London in 2012. Instead, organizers turned Maracana Stadium into an intimate party filled with spinning lights and wild dancing. Plaschke: Forget the problems -- Brazilians open these Games with a party

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Day one – live!US shooter wins first gold medal of Games

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 16:15:06

Rolling report: Join Nick Ames for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

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First Gold to USA! Virginia Thrasher Wins 10m Air Rifle

NBC News  06/Aug/2016 16:30:12

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LiveUS shooter wins first gold medal of Games

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 17:00:08

Rolling report: Join Nick Ames for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games

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NYT VR: Visit Great Moments From Olympics Past

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 17:45:03

The opening ceremony of the Summer Games Friday night was a salve for Brazil, the first South American country to host. It put months of focus on the host city’s problems behind, and turned attention to the competition.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 17:45:09

Burdened with the most beleaguered Olympics forecast in history, Brazil opened its Games on Friday night with a carefully planned, prolonged response featuring a powerful two-syllable proclamation. Rio Olympics open with a ceremony both joyous and serious, all with a samba beat

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’A Black Lives Matter movement is necessary in the UK’

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 18:00:08

Rolling report: Join Nick Ames for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games

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A Luxury Liner Is Home for U.S. Basketball Stars

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 18:15:06

The opening ceremony of the Summer Games Friday night was a salve for Brazil, the first South American country to host. It put months of focus on the host city’s problems behind, and turned attention to the competition.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 18:45:11

Burdened with the most beleaguered Olympics forecast in history, Brazil opened its Games on Friday night with a carefully planned, prolonged response featuring a powerful two-syllable proclamation. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 19:30:10

What the ceremony lacked in terrifyingly synchronized drummers or parachuting monarchs, it made up for with joyful music and dancing, an earnest celebration of the country’s multicultural heritage and an unapologetic call to action on climate change. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 20:00:10

What the ceremony lacked in terrifyingly synchronized drummers or parachuting monarchs, it made up for with joyful music and dancing, an earnest celebration of the country’s multicultural heritage and an unapologetic call to action on climate change.Watch Gisele lose it during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony (and other musical highlights)

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 20:30:09

What the ceremony lacked in terrifyingly synchronized drummers or parachuting monarchs, it made up for with joyful music and dancing, an earnest celebration of the country’s multicultural heritage and an unapologetic call to action on climate change.Six California Olympians talk about their road to the Olympics

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 21:15:14

What the ceremony lacked in terrifyingly synchronized drummers or parachuting monarchs, it made up for with joyful music and dancing, an earnest celebration of the country’s multicultural heritage and an unapologetic call to action on climate change.Gisele's catwalk for the ages and a fashion fail for the Americans. Here are the standout styles of the Olympics opening ceremony

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A Luxury Liner Is Home for U.S. Basketball Stars

New York Times  06/Aug/2016 21:30:05

Lately, doom and gloom have been a part of the lead-up to every edition of the Games, but most of the time they unfold without any fears coming true. Brazil, despite a squeezed budget, did what it could to put on a good show, throwing a no-frills but irresistibly fun party.

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First Gold to USA! Follow the Latest From the Rio Olympics

NBC News  06/Aug/2016 21:45:07

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’A Black Lives Matter movement is necessary in the UK’

The Guardian  06/Aug/2016 21:45:08

Rolling report: Join our team for live news on the first full day of action at the 2016 Olympic Games

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Looks to Continue Olympic Dominance

NBC News  06/Aug/2016 22:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  06/Aug/2016 22:30:11

The booklet contains presidential guidelines that sets legal standards for deciding who to kill, where and under what circumstances. TELEVISION

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