The archive of all headlines from August 08, 2016, organized by time of publication.
Join us for continuous reporting on the 2016 Games in Rio, where 13 gold medals are at stake on day two
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
See the best images from Times photographers Robert Gauthier and Wally Skalij PhotographyRoad trip along California's coast
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. TELEVISION
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
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.
A fire near Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino County has grown to 4,500 acres, with only 5% containment, officials said today. Pilot Fire
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.
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
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
Who from China, USA, Russia, Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Ukraine or Germany will triumph?
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