The headline news from May 13, 2017

The archive of all headlines from May 13, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Huge Cyberattack Triggers Ransom Demands in Dozens of Countries

NBC News  13/May/2017 00:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 01:00:09

To cybersecurity experts, the incident shows exactly why technology companies such as Microsoft, Google and Apple are so defensive about the idea of backdoors into their services and devices. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 02:00:11

To cybersecurity experts, the incident shows exactly why technology companies such as Microsoft, Google and Apple are so defensive about the idea of backdoors into their services and devices. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 03:45:09

To cybersecurity experts, the incident shows exactly why technology companies such as Microsoft, Google and Apple are so defensive about the idea of backdoors into their services and devices. Politics

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Global cyber-attack Massive ransomware attack hits 99 countries

The Guardian  13/May/2017 04:15:08

More than 45,000 attacks recorded in countries including the UK, Russia, India and China may have originated with theft of ‘cyber weapons’ from the NSA

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 04:30:10

A growing number of legal experts say President Trump has opened himself up to a charge of obstruction of justice. Technology

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 04:45:11

A growing number of legal experts say President Trump has opened himself up to a charge of obstruction of justice.The last time a president admitted he secretly taped conversations, he had to resign

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 08:15:07

If Trump does have tapes of his conversations with the fired FBI director, they are evidence and can be subpoenaed by Congress or a prosecutor, says one presidential historian. NATION

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Live Ransomware attack hits 99 countries – live updates

The Guardian  13/May/2017 09:30:08

This is not targeted at the NHS, it’s an international attack, says Theresa May

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Huge Global Cyberattack Triggers Ransom Demands

NBC News  13/May/2017 12:00:07

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Trump threatens ex-FBI head Comey with possible ’tapes’ of conversations

The Guardian  13/May/2017 12:15:08

President’s tweet suggests he had been secretly taping White House meetings, after the New York Times reported that he demanded ‘loyalty’ from Comey

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 12:15:10

Airlines are better at forecasting no-shows. Business travelers are more likely to miss a flight because they buy refundable tickets. Families on vacation buy cheaper, nonrefundable tickets. NATION

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Cybersecurity Experts Race to Contain Fallout From Attack

New York Times  13/May/2017 13:00:07

The efforts come less than a day after a global “ransomware” cyberattack that affected people in dozens of countries.Fears remain that victims of the malicious software may not be able to meet ransom demands before their data are destroyed.

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Cybercrime Massive ransomware cyber-attack hits nearly 100 countries around the world

The Guardian  13/May/2017 14:30:12

More than 45,000 attacks recorded in countries including the UK, Russia, India and China may have originated with theft of ‘cyber weapons’ from the NSA

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 14:30:14

The former L.A. County sheriff's three-year sentence capped a string of prosecutions by a team of attorneys headed by Brandon Fox. Their work led to convictions of more than 20 sheriff’s officials and deputies. BUSINESS

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Cybersecurity Experts Race to Contain Fallout From Attack

New York Times  13/May/2017 15:00:06

The global “ransomware” cyberattack affected people in dozens of countries, with the perpetrators demanding $300 or more to release encrypted files.Fears remain that victims of the malicious software may not be able to meet ransom demands before their data are destroyed.

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Comey, chaos … crisis? Trump enters new territory after most explosive week yet

The Guardian  13/May/2017 16:30:07

Trump’s decision to fire James Comey stunned Washington, upset the bureau, and gave fresh impetus to two investigations into Russia’s election meddling

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The Toughest Job in D.C.: Explaining President Trump

NBC News  13/May/2017 17:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 17:45:15

A growing number of legal experts say President Trump has opened himself up to a charge of obstruction of justice.The last time a president admitted he secretly taped conversations, he had to resign

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Drug Policy U-Turn Could Back Long Sentences

NBC News  13/May/2017 18:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 18:45:10

A growing number of legal experts say President Trump has opened himself up to a charge of obstruction of justice. Embattled Trump lashes out at ’pathetic’ critics and ’broken’ system

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Comey, chaos … crisis? Trump enters new territory after most explosive week yet

The Guardian  13/May/2017 19:00:10

President’s decision to fire James Comey stunned Washington, upset the bureau, and brought Russia back into focus. How much more can Republicans take?

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’180 Degrees Wrong’: Critics Slam Sessions’ Policy Reversal

NBC News  13/May/2017 19:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 20:30:11

The killing of Carina Mancera and her daughter Jennabel stunned the downtown Long Beach community and baffled investigators for months. World

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Cyberattack Shows Growing Danger of Ransomware

New York Times  13/May/2017 22:00:07

Computer criminals have found that ransomware, a decade-old internet scourge, is the best way to make money in a short amount of time.But new digital tools mean that hackers “don’t even need to have any skills to do this anymore.”

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 22:00:11

The killing of Carina Mancera and her daughter Jennabel stunned the downtown Long Beach community and baffled investigators for months. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  13/May/2017 23:00:09

The killing of Carina Mancera and her daughter Jennabel stunned the downtown Long Beach community and baffled investigators for months. L.A. Now

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’180 Degrees Wrong’: Critics Slam Sessions’ Drug Policy Reversal

NBC News  13/May/2017 23:30:10

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