The headline news from June 16, 2016

The archive of all headlines from June 16, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 00:15:02

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Orlando terror attackFBI asks public for help in investigation that may take years

The Guardian  16/Jun/2016 00:15:07

‘We’re going to go until we’re absolutely satisfied that we’ve uncovered every bit of evidence’ on Omar Mateen, US attorney for Florida said on Wednesday

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VICTIMS

CNN  16/Jun/2016 00:30:03

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 01:15:02

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 01:15:10

How do you grieve a son, a daughter, a sibling, taken suddenly from you? For scores of people who lost loved ones in the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, that question plagues them.

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Given a Tip on Doping, Global Watchdog Took No Action

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 04:15:05

In 2012, the World Anti-Doping Agency got an email from a Russian Olympian who said she’d been directed to take banned drugs.But the agency did not start an inquiry, and a subsequent examination of its tactics has raised serious questions.

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Hacked Documents Show DNC Attack Plan Against Trump

NBC News  16/Jun/2016 04:30:06

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 04:30:10

To her father-in-law, she is a 'sweet lady,' but many are wondering whether Omar Mateen's mysterious second wife is in fact more sinister.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 04:45:09

Recollections of those who knew him suggest that he underwent a change in recent months, seemingly becoming withdrawn and acting oddly.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 07:30:14

To her father-in-law, the California native is a «sweet lady." Yet as the FBI investigates Noor Zahi Salman, many are wondering whether she is more sinister.

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Detainees Add Their Voices to Record of C.I.A. Torture

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 08:00:04

The transcripts, from military hearings of former C.I.A. prisoners, were disclosed in response to a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.One detainee described standing for hours, naked and shackled, in a cold room and being waterboarded until he required resuscitation.

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Detainees Add Their Voices to Record of C.I.A. Torture

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 08:15:05

Transcripts from military hearings of former C.I.A. prisoners were disclosed in response to a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.One detainee described standing for hours, naked and shackled, in a cold room and being waterboarded until he required resuscitation.

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Senator Says GOP to Allow Gun Control Votes After Filibuster

NBC News  16/Jun/2016 08:30:06

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GOP to Allow Gun Votes After 15-Hour Filibuster: Senator

NBC News  16/Jun/2016 08:45:07

Orlando Nightclub Massacre

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C.I.A. Torture Described in Transcripts by Ex-Detainees

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 09:15:05

Transcripts from military hearings of former C.I.A. prisoners were disclosed in response to a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.One detainee described standing for hours, naked and shackled, in a cold room and being waterboarded until he required resuscitation.

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Gun controlMarathon filibuster ends with Democrat claiming victory after 14 hours

The Guardian  16/Jun/2016 09:45:27

In wake of Orlando massacre, Chris Murphy, who led party in holding Senate floor for more than 14 hours, says deal struck with Republicans for votes on background checks and terror watchlist

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Given a Tip on Doping, Global Watchdog Still Took No Action

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 13:30:31

In 2012, the World Anti-Doping Agency got an email from a Russian Olympian who said she’d been directed to take banned drugs.But the agency did not start an inquiry, and a subsequent examination of its tactics has raised serious questions.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 14:30:13

Aides anticipated that the president's address will be brief and focus on principles upheld by the victims and the responders: pluralism and unity, ideals the president wants to promote as more powerful than the extremism espoused by their killer.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 16:15:14

A brush fire that began in the mountains north of Goleta in Santa Barbara County exploded overnight and grew to 1,100 acres in just a few hours. Orlando Nightclub ShootingLive Updates NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 16:30:11

A brush fire that began in the mountains north of Goleta in Santa Barbara County exploded overnight and grew to 1,100 acres in just a few hours. Orlando Shooting NATION

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Orlando killings leave void among tightly knit friends

CNN  16/Jun/2016 16:45:03

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Family of AR-15 Inventor: He Didn’t Intend It for Civilians

NBC News  16/Jun/2016 16:45:11

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 17:00:10

A brush fire that began in the mountains north of Goleta in Santa Barbara County exploded overnight and grew to 1,100 acres in just a few hours. Orlando Nightclub Shooting live updates NATION

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Democrats Use Filibuster to Make a Point on Gun Control

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 17:15:02

Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut led a 15-hour effort to get Democrats votes on gun-violence amendments. Democrats probably would have gotten the votes anyway, but they declared victory after an agreement to consider the two measures.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 17:15:08

A brush fire that began in the mountains north of Goleta in Santa Barbara County exploded overnight and grew to 1,100 acres in just a few hours. Orlando Nightclub Shootinglive updates NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 17:45:09

In Orlando today, the president's address is expected to be brief and to focus on principles upheld by the victims and the responders: pluralism and unity, ideals the president wants to promote as more powerful than the extremism espoused by their killer.

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Democrats Use Filibuster to Make a Point on Gun Control

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 18:00:04

Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut led a 15-hour effort to allow votes on gun-related measures backed by Democrats. Republicans said Mr. Murphy and the Democrats were killing time to score political points.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 18:00:09

In Orlando today, the president's address is expected to be brief and to focus on principles upheld by the victims and the responders: pluralism and unity.

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 18:15:03

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Orlando killings leave void among tightly knit friends

CNN  16/Jun/2016 18:30:03

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Democrats Use Filibuster to Make a Point on Gun Control

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 18:30:04

Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut led a 15-hour effort to allow votes on gun-related measures backed by Democrats. Republican aides said Mr. Murphy and the Democrats were killing time to score political points.

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UKLabour MP Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed

The Guardian  16/Jun/2016 18:30:08

Fifty-two-year-old man arrested after incident in Birstall, near Dewsbury, in which a second person is also hurt

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 18:45:02

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Witnesses: Jo Cox shot, stabbed after public meeting

CNN  16/Jun/2016 19:15:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 19:15:10

The president is expected to focus on principles upheld by the victims and the responders: pluralism and unity.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 20:00:10

The president doesn't plan to address a large crowd, but will offer 'a few personal reflections' to the press after spending time with mourners.

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Witnesses: Attacker

CNN  16/Jun/2016 20:45:03

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Witnesses: Attacker yelled, ’Put Britain first’

CNN  16/Jun/2016 21:30:02

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 21:45:02

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Witnesses: Attacker yelled, ’Put Britain first’

CNN  16/Jun/2016 22:00:03

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Lawmaker in Britain Killed; E.U. Campaign Is Suspended

New York Times  16/Jun/2016 22:00:06

Jo Cox, a member of the Labour Party, died after she was attacked at a library in her district in northern England. No motive has been established, but people on each side of the “Brexit” issue immediately halted campaigning.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 22:15:11

The president is a reluctant veteran of memorial services for victims of mass killings, yet no single one of those he's presided over prepares him fully to mark the Orlando massacre.

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Jo CoxGrief and shock over death of ’MP with huge compassion’

The Guardian  16/Jun/2016 22:30:17

Husband of Batley and Spen Labour MP calls for fight against ‘the hatred that killed her’ as politicians mourn victim of shooting and stabbing outside constituency surgery

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Los Angeles Times  16/Jun/2016 22:30:20

'We can't anticipate or catch every single deranged person who may wish to do harm," Obama says. 'But we can do something about the amount of damage they can do.'

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 22:45:02

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Witnesses: Attacker yelled, ’Put Britain first’

CNN  16/Jun/2016 23:00:03

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CNN  16/Jun/2016 23:15:02

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