The headline news from August 15, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 15, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 00:00:16

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officers Times Editorial Board: Trump finally denounces racism by name — tepid, mealy mouthed and two days late Merck CEO resigns from White House council — then Trump slams him A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in Charlottesville Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions says Virginia attack meets legal definition of 'domestic terrorism'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 01:15:10

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Times Editorial Board: Trump finally denounces racism by name — tepid, mealy mouthed and two days late Merck CEO resigns from White House council — then Trump slams him A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in Charlottesville Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officersAfternoon Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 02:15:11

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Times Editorial Board: Trump’s first response to Charlottesville was tepid and mealy mouthed. His second was too late Merck CEO resigns from White House council — then Trump slams him A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in Charlottesville Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officersAfternoon Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Trump, Bowing to Pressure, Rebukes White Supremacists

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 02:30:11

After his initial response was widely criticized, President Trump gave in to calls that he personally denounce the white supremacists who incited violence on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.Yet even Mr. Trump’s allies worried that his measured remarks came too late to reverse the self-inflicted damage on his moral standing as president.

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 02:45:11

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Trump attacks the media over criticism of Charlottesville response: ’will never be satisfied … truly bad people!’ Jamil Smith: Why would Charlottesville racists do so much to protect a Robert E. Lee statue? Times Editorial Board: Trump’s first response to Charlottesville was tepid and mealy mouthed. His second was too late Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officers Merck CEO resigns from White House council — then Trump slams him A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in CharlottesvilleEvening Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 03:00:15

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Trump attacks the media over criticism of Charlottesville response: ’will never be satisfied … truly bad people!’ Robin Abcarian: When is a condemnation of white supremacist violence meaningless? When it takes President Trump two days to do it Times Editorial Board: Trump’s first response was tepid and mealy mouthed. His second was too late Merck CEO resigns from White House council — then Trump slams him Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officers A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in CharlottesvilleEvening Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Charlottesville Second CEO quits Donald Trump’s advisory council over response

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 03:30:13

Kevin Plank of Under Armour says his company ‘engages in sports, not politics’ after facing pressure to step down after the president’s controversial response

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 03:30:15

President Trump makes his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. Trump attacks the media over criticism of Charlottesville response: ’will never be satisfied … truly bad people!’ Robin Abcarian: When is a condemnation of white supremacist violence meaningless? When it takes President Trump two days to do it Times Editorial Board: Trump’s first response was tepid and mealy mouthed. His second was too late Two top CEOs quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversy Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officers A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in CharlottesvilleEvening Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 03:45:11

The moves by the chief executives of Merck & Co. and Under Armour Inc. came after Trump was criticized for not explicitly condemning white supremacists in Charlottesville, Va. Trump attacks the media over criticism of Charlottesville response: ’will never be satisfied … truly bad people!’ Robin Abcarian: When is a condemnation of white supremacist violence meaningless? When it takes President Trump two days to do it Times Editorial Board: Trump’s first response was tepid and mealy mouthed. His second was too late Trump condemns racist groups for deadly Virginia violence after days of criticism for failing to do so Cole White, man photographed at white supremacist rally, is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery Charlottesville car attack suspect denied bail; police chief defends performance of his officers A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in CharlottesvilleEvening Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 04:00:15

The moves by the chief executives of Merck & Co. and Under Armour Inc. came after Trump was criticized for not explicitly condemning white supremacists in Charlottesville, Va. Trump attacks the media over criticism of Charlottesville response: ’will never be satisfied … truly bad people!’ Trump condemns racist groups after days of criticism for failing to do so Car attack suspect denied bail, as police chief defends performance of his officers Man photographed at white supremacist rally is out of a job at Berkeley hot dog eatery A guide to some of the far-right symbols seen in CharlottesvilleEvening Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Trump Must Confront Hate Groups That Love Him, Experts Say

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 04:15:08

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 05:15:11

North Korea said Kim Jong Un could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions,” in which case the country’s artillerymen would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks.” BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 06:00:16

Kim Jong Un could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions,” in which case the country’s artillerymen would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks,” according to a statement. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 06:30:16

Kim Jong Un could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions,” in which case the country’s artillerymen would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks,” according to a statement.President Trump might be right that North Korea's threat to Guam will boost tourism BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 06:45:10

Kim Jong Un could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions,” in which case the country’s artillerymen would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks,” according to a statement.President Trump might be right that North Korea's threat to Guam will boost tourism NATION

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Charlottesville String of CEOs quit Donald Trump’s advisory council over Charlottesville

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 07:15:08

Bosses from Intel, Merck and Under Armour distance themselves from administration after president’s reluctance to denounce white nationalists

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New York Times  15/Aug/2017 09:45:07

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Charlottesville CEOs quit Trump council over protest response

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 09:45:10

Bosses from Intel, Merck and Under Armour distance themselves from administration after president’s reluctance to denounce white nationalists

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Trump, Bowing to Pressure, Rebukes White Supremacists

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 10:00:13

After his initial response was widely criticized, President Trump gave in to calls that he personally denounce the white supremacists who incited violence on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.Yet even Mr. Trump’s allies worried that his measured remarks came too late to reverse the self-inflicted damage on his moral standing as president.

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Battle Over Confederate Monuments Renewed After Charlottesville Violence

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 10:15:09

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 10:30:15

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 12:30:16

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. World

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 13:45:10

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. NATION

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Do Trump’s Tweets Speak Louder Than His Teleprompter Words?

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 15:00:13

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

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more.Top CEOs from Intel, Merck and Under Armour quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversy NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 16:45:11

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more.

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 17:00:16

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir Facing sharp criticism, Trump calls out racists Top CEOs from Intel, Merck and Under Armour quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversyMorning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 18:00:14

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Justice Department wants data on anti-Trump protesters. An L.A. tech firm is resisting Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir CEOs of Intel, Merck and Under Armour quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversyMorning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 18:15:12

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Justice Department wants data on anti-Trump protesters. An L.A. tech firm is resisting Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir CEOs of Intel, Merck and Under Armour quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversy Michael HiltzikColumn: Pressure points? Here are the companies whose CEOs are still kissing up to Trump PoliticsFacing sharp criticism, Trump calls out racistsMorning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 18:30:15

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Justice Department wants data on anti-Trump protesters. An L.A. tech firm is resisting Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir CEOs of Intel, Merck and Under Armour quit Trump advisory panel over Charlottesville controversy Michael HiltzikColumn: Pressure points? Here are the companies whose CEOs are still kissing up to Trump ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump rips CEOs ditching his manufacturing council as 'grandstanders'Morning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Trump Must Confront Hate Groups That Love Him, Experts Say

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 18:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 18:45:10

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Justice Department wants data on anti-Trump protesters. An L.A. tech firm is resisting Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir A third CEO just quit Trump’s advisory panel Michael HiltzikColumn: Pressure points? Here are the companies whose CEOs are still kissing up to Trump ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump rips CEOs ditching his manufacturing council as 'grandstanders'Morning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 19:00:16

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Justice Department wants data on anti-Trump protesters. An L.A. tech firm is resisting Trump’s retweets -- and deletes -- cause a stir A third CEO just quit Trump’s advisory panel Michael HiltzikColumn: Pressure points? Here are the companies whose CEOs are still kissing up to Trump BUSINESSTrump rips CEOs ditching his manufacturing council as 'grandstanders'Morning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Trump Must Confront Hate Groups That Love Him: Experts

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 19:15:07

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Donald Trump CEOs urged to quit president’s jobs council as fourth executive steps away

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 20:00:15

Online customers lobby companies to take a stand against the president for failing to condemn far-right nationalists after the violence in Virginia

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 20:00:16

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Both sides are gearing up for more. Opinion

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Trump Blasts ’Grandstanders’ as Another Business Leader Quits Council

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 20:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 20:45:11

It remains unclear what will happen to the racist movement. But one thing seems certain: The fighting is not over. Opinion

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Walmart Chief Faults Trump on Response to Charlottesville

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 21:00:10

Doug McMillon said the president “missed a critical opportunity to help bring our country together.” His statement came amid a swirl of backlash. On Monday, the leaders of Merck, Under Armour and Intel said that they would step down from a presidential panel.

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 21:00:14

If the government stopped making the payments, insurers would likely raise premiums by 20% to 25% over the next couple of years, the budget office projects. Opinion

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Donald Trump CEOs urged to quit president’s jobs council as fourth executive resigns

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 21:15:09

Online customers lobby companies to take a stand against the president for failing to condemn far-right nationalists after the violence in Virginia

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Trump Rejects Criticism of His Response to Charlottesville

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 22:45:07

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following the violence in Virginia. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a park.

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Trump Defends ’All Sides’ Comment

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 22:45:08

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Donald Trump President blames ’both sides’ for Charlottesville at press conference

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 22:45:09

President defends far-right marchers and equates Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 22:45:11

Trump says the groups protesting against white supremacists in Charlottesville were 'also very violent.' Trump is calling those protesters the 'alt-left.' Opinion

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Trump Blames ’Two Sides’ for Charlottesville Violence

NBC News  15/Aug/2017 23:00:13

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 23:00:15

The president uses the term 'alt-left' to describe people protesting white supremacists in Virginia over the weekend and says they were 'also very violent.' Opinion

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Walmart C.E.O. Is Latest to Criticize Trump’s Remarks

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 23:15:06

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following the violence in Virginia. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a park.

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 23:15:10

The president uses the term 'alt-left' to describe people protesting white supremacists in Charlottesville over the weekend and says they were 'also very violent.' Opinion

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Los Angeles Times  15/Aug/2017 23:30:16

The president uses the term 'alt-left' to describe people protesting white supremacists in Charlottesville over the weekend and says they were 'also very violent.' He again says 'there is blame on both sides.' Opinion

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President Takes Aim at C.E.O.s Who Quit His Advisory Panel

New York Times  15/Aug/2017 23:45:07

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following the violence in Virginia. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a park.

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Donald Trump President blames ’both sides’ for Charlottesville

The Guardian  15/Aug/2017 23:45:10

President defends far-right marchers and equates Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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