The headline news from August 08, 2016

The archive of all headlines from August 08, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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U.S. Women Make Gymnastics Debut: Follow the Action in Rio

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 00:00:07

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SharksGreat white feasts on minke whale carcass

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 01:00:08

Join us for continuous reporting on the 2016 Games in Rio, where 13 gold medals are at stake on day two

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 01:00:10

The International Olympic Committee has provided a small team of athletes who fled their homelands because of violence with coaches and financial support and allowed them to compete in Rio de Janeiro under the Olympic flag. L.A. Now

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Biles, Raisman Qualify for All-Around Final as Team USA Shines

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 01:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 03:00:13

See the best images from Times photographers Robert Gauthier and Wally Skalij PhotographyRoad trip along California's coast

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Ledecky Swims for Gold, Sets World Record in 400m Freestyle

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 04:15:08

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Ledecky Wins Gold, Smashes World Record in 400m Freestyle

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 04:45:06

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Phelps Wins 19th Gold as U.S. Reclaim 4x100m Freestyle Title

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 05:30:07

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Phelps Wins 19th Gold as U.S. Reclaims 4x100m Freestyle Title

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 05:45:10

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Ledecky Smashes World Record in 400m Gold Medal Swim

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 07:30:07

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SharksGreat white feasts on minke whale carcass

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 08:15:06

Join us for all of the action as Rio heads into day three of the Games, with Tom Daley in the synchronised diving and the men’s team gymnastics finals

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Emperor of Japan Asks to Abdicate His Throne

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 08:30:06

In an extraordinary televised address on Monday, Emperor Akihito spoke publicly about his retirement for the first time. Though his words were characteristically vague — he discussed his age, his rigorous daily schedule, and what he called his increasing physical limitations — the message was unmistakable.

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Emperor of Japan Raises Possibility of Retirement

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 08:45:12

In a televised address, Emperor Akihito, 82, spoke publicly for the first time about retiring, saying he fears it will become “more difficult” to fulfill his duties.If he steps down it could redefine the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. An abdication could also resurrect the debate over allowing a woman on the throne.

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Japan’s Emperor Hints at Handover in Rare TV Address

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 09:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 09:45:12

Akihito said that while he is healthy at the moment, he has undergone two surgeries in recent years and has begun to “feel weak.” L.A. Now

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Citing His Age, Emperor of Japan Hints at Leaving Throne

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 10:15:07

In a televised address, Emperor Akihito, 82, spoke publicly for the first time about retiring, saying he fears it will become “more difficult” to fulfill his duties.If he steps down it could redefine the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. An abdication could also resurrect the debate over allowing a woman on the throne.

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Delta System Outage Triggers Delays Worldwide

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 10:30:09

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 11:15:09

Akihito said that while he is healthy at the moment, he has undergone two surgeries in recent years and has begun to “feel a decline” in his fitness level. L.A. Now

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Delta System Outage Grounds Flights Worldwide

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 11:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 12:30:13

The owners of the property, including surfers, celebrities and successful professionals, have for decades fought to keep the coastline almost entirely to themselves. Now they're back in court seeking to derail the latest move to let non-residents onto beaches that are public by law. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 12:45:15

The owners, including surfers, celebrities and successful professionals, have for decades fought to keep the coastline almost entirely to themselves. Now they're back in court seeking to derail the latest move to let non-residents onto beaches that are public by law. ASIA

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Delta Resumes Flights With Delays After Worldwide Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 15:00:05

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Delta Warns of Airport Chaos After Worldwide Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 15:15:09

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Citing His Age, Emperor of Japan Hints at Leaving Throne

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 15:30:07

In a televised address, Emperor Akihito, 82, spoke publicly for the first time about retiring, saying he fears it will become “more difficult” to fulfill his duties.If he steps down, it could redefine the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. An abdication could also resurrect the debate over allowing a woman on the throne.

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SharksGreat white feasts on minke whale carcass

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 15:30:10

Join us for all of the action as Rio heads into day three of the Games, with diving, fencing and the men’s team gymnastics finals

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 15:30:12

The owners, including surfers, celebrities and successful professionals, have for decades fought to keep the coastline almost entirely to themselves. Now they're back in court seeking to derail the latest move to let non-residents onto beaches that are public by law. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 15:45:09

The owners, including surfers, celebrities and successful professionals, have for decades fought to keep the coastline almost entirely to themselves. Now they're back in court seeking to derail the latest move to let non-residents onto beaches that are public by law. TELEVISION

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At 82, Japan’s Emperor Wants to Retire. Will Japan Let Him?

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 16:15:06

In a televised address, Emperor Akihito, 82, spoke publicly for the first time about retiring, saying he fears it will become “more difficult” to fulfill his duties.If he steps down, it could redefine the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy. An abdication could also resurrect the debate over allowing a woman on the throne.

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Delta Cancels 300 Flights, Warns of Chaos After Global Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 16:30:11

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At 82, Japan’s Emperor Wants to Retire. Will Japan Let Him?

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 17:15:07

In a televised address, Emperor Akihito, 82, spoke publicly for the first time about retiring.If he steps down, it could redefine the world’s oldest hereditary monarchy and resurrect the debate over allowing a woman on the throne.

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With Economic Policy Speech, Trump Looks for a Reset

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 17:30:08

In Detroit, Donald J. Trump is expected to lay out plans for how he would revitalize America’s economy.The address represents an opportunity for him to change the subject after a week in which he was embroiled in controversy.

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Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down: the hip-hop origin story explained

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 17:30:10

Join us for all of the action as Rio heads into day three of the Games, with diving, fencing and the men’s team gymnastics finals

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 17:30:12

A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 17:45:08

A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. TELEVISION

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 18:15:10

A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. 90 seconds: 4 stories you shouldn’t miss

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With Economic Policy Speech, Trump Looks for a Reset

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 18:45:04

In Detroit, Donald J. Trump is laying out plans for how he would revitalize America’s economy.The address represents an opportunity for him to change the subject after a week in which he was embroiled in controversy.

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Delta Cancels 350+ Flights, Warns of Chaos After Global Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 18:45:06

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 19:00:10

A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. Pilot Fire

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With Economic Policy Speech, Trump Looks for a Reset

New York Times  08/Aug/2016 19:30:06

In Detroit, Donald J. Trump laid out plans for how he would revitalize America’s economy.The address was an opportunity for him to change the subject after a week in which he was embroiled in controversy.

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Delta Cancels 400+ Flights, Warns of Chaos After Global Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 19:30:08

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Delta Cancels 400+ Flights, Warns of Chaos After Outage

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 19:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 20:00:11

A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. Pilot Fire burns near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County

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Running From Exile: 5 Athletes Hoping to Make a Mark

NBC News  08/Aug/2016 20:30:10

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Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down: the hip-hop origin story explained

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 20:30:11

The US swimmer was so utterly dominant that the only time she wasn’t ahead was for 0.04sec, right off the platform. She bettered her own record by almost two seconds, powering home at 3:56.46

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Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down: the hip-hop origin story explained

The Guardian  08/Aug/2016 21:45:07

Who from China, USA, Russia, Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Ukraine or Germany will triumph?

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Los Angeles Times  08/Aug/2016 23:45:10

It remains unclear if the woman and her 4-year-old daughter were targeted or the victims of a random crime. Police dismiss notions that the shooting was linked to gang activity. 'It was at close range and very brutal,' says homicide Sgt. Robert Woods. L.A. Now

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