The archive of all headlines from August 17, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The military leaders' rare foray into domestic politics indicated deep unease in the Pentagon with President Trump's views on race.
Photos of Guam. The American territory remains on high alert as a showdown between the U.S. and North Korea continues. EDITION: California | U.S. & World
President Trump’s main council of top corporate leaders disbanded after he equated white nationalist hate groups with the protesters opposing them.The president then said on Twitter that “rather than putting pressure” on the members, he would end his executive councils.
In the wake of his defense of white supremacists, the president was abandoned by executives, contradicted by military leaders and shunned by Republicans. According to close aides, the president said he felt liberated by his news conference and viewed it as his latest retort to a political establishment trying to tame his impulses.
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In the wake of his defense of white supremacists, President Trump was abandoned by executives, contradicted by military leaders and shunned by Republicans. According to close aides, the president said he felt liberated by his news conference and viewed it as his latest retort to a political establishment trying to tame his impulses.
The military leaders' rare foray into domestic politics indicated deep unease in the Pentagon with President Trump's views on race.
A student addresses the crowd, as many as 4,000 strong, and gives a stirring reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise." The vigil comes after days of confrontation, tragedy and healing in this college town.
This state committed genocide against Native Americans. For many decades, Japanese immigrants were barred from owning property and the Chinese couldn’t legally migrate here at all.
A student addresses the crowd, as many as 4,000 strong, and gives a stirring reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise." The vigil comes after days of confrontation, tragedy and healing in this college town.
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White House figure tells the American Prospect magazine there is no military solution to North Korea and warns of a China trade war
The Promise: the noise of the national debate over the president’s performance intrudes on the simple rituals of summer in a Pennsylvania county that flipped for Trump
The Promise: the noise of the national debate over the president’s performance intrudes on the simple rituals of summer in a Pennsylvania county that flipped for Trump
A student addresses the crowd, as many as 4,000 strong, and gives a stirring reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise." The vigil comes after days of confrontation, tragedy and healing in this college town. George Skelton: When it comes to racism and bigotry, California can’t be too smug As fallout continues, Trump tweets attacks on Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake and the media Joint Chiefs denounce racism in stark terms as Trump’s isolation growsMorning Reportlatest headlines NATION
A student addresses the crowd, as many as 4,000 strong, and gives a stirring reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise." The vigil comes after days of confrontation, tragedy and healing in this college town. George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry As fallout continues, Trump tweets attacks on Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake and the media Joint Chiefs denounce racism in stark terms as Trump’s isolation growsMorning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
A student addresses the crowd, as many as 4,000 strong, and gives a stirring reading of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise." The vigil comes after days of confrontation, tragedy and healing in this college town. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry Joint Chiefs denounce racism in stark terms as Trump’s isolation growsMorning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
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The president deepened his defense of Confederate war memorials, tweeting a series of messages that adopted the arguments of white nationalists who oppose their removal. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry Thousands march in Charlottesville against racism and violenceMorning Reportlatest headlines ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
The president deepened his defense of Confederate war memorials, tweeting a series of messages that adopted the arguments of white nationalists who oppose their removal. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry Thousands march in Charlottesville against racism and violence ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONBannon says his opponents are 'wetting themselves' and contradicts Trump on N. Korea ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPhoenix mayor calls on Trump to halt campaign-style rally next weekMorning Reportlatest headlines Television
In early-morning tweets, president likens statues of Confederate leaders to those of founding fathers
The president deepened his defense of Confederate war memorials, tweeting a series of messages that adopted the arguments of white nationalists who oppose their removal. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry Thousands march in Charlottesville against racism and violence ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONBannon says his opponents are 'wetting themselves' and contradicts Trump on N. Korea ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPhoenix mayor calls on Trump to halt campaign-style rally next weekMorning Reportlatest headlines World
The president deepened his defense of Confederate war memorials, tweeting a series of messages that adopted the arguments of white nationalists who oppose their removal. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry Thousands march in Charlottesville against racism and violence ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONBannon says his opponents are 'wetting themselves' and contradicts Trump on N. Korea ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPhoenix mayor calls on Trump to halt campaign-style rally next weekMorning Reportlatest headlines World
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The president deepened his defense of Confederate war memorials, tweeting a series of messages that adopted the arguments of white nationalists who oppose their removal. Trump jumps into Arizona primary battle against Sen. Jeff Flake, deepens feud with McCain Michael Hiltzik: Ranking the CEOs by how long it took them to bail on Trump George Skelton: Don’t be too smug, California. The state has its own shameful history of racism and bigotry ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONBannon says his opponents are 'wetting themselves' and contradicts Trump on N. Korea ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPhoenix mayor calls on Trump to halt campaign-style rally next weekMorning Reportlatest headlines World
Police confirm fatalities and say they are treating incident in Spanish city as terror attack
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The Spanish newspaper El Pais quoted unnamed police sources as saying the perpetrators of the crash were holed up in a bar. There was no immediate confirmation of the report.
The Spanish newspaper El Pais quoted unnamed police sources as saying the perpetrators of the crash were holed up in a bar. There was no immediate confirmation of the report. At least 32 people were injured, police say.
Police said 32 people were injured, 10 seriously. The Spanish newspaper El Pais quoted unnamed police sources as saying that armed perpetrators of the crash were holed up in a bar in Tallers Street. There was no immediate police confirmation of the latter report.
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Police confirm fatalities and say they are treating incident in Spanish city as terror attack
Police said 32 people were injured, many seriously. The Spanish newspaper El Pais quoted unnamed police sources as saying that armed perpetrators of the crash were holed up in a bar in Tallers Street. There was no immediate police confirmation of the latter report.
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Police said 32 people were injured, many seriously. Police launched a search amid reports that at least one perpetrator was holed up in a nearby bar. Spanish public broadcaster RTVE said that one suspect has been arrested.
The police said they were treating the incident, which happened in the heart of the city and also left 50 people injured, as a terrorist attack. One man had been taken into custody, Catalan officials said.
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Police confirm fatalities and say they are treating incident in Spanish city as terror attack
A van crashed into pedestrians in a popular tourist area in the center of the Spanish city in what the police were calling a terrorist attack.Witnesses described the driver of the van as weaving back and forth, apparently trying to hit as many people as he could.
A van hit pedestrians in the center of the Spanish city in what the police called a terrorist attack.Witnesses said the driver weaved back and forth, apparently trying to hit as many people as he could.
At least 50 are injured, said the regional interior minister. Police said one suspect has been apprehended. But local media reported that a second suspect could still be at large.
A van hit pedestrians in the center of the Spanish city in what the police called a terrorist attack.Witnesses said the driver weaved back and forth, apparently trying to hit as many people as he could.
A van hit pedestrians in the center of the Spanish city in what the police called a terrorist attack. Two men were in custody.Witnesses said the driver weaved back and forth, apparently trying to hit as many people as he could.
Police confirm fatalities and say they are treating incident in Spanish city as terror attack
At least 80 are injured, the president of Spain's Catalonia region said. The Islamic State said the van attack was in response to the 'coalition countries,' presumably those nations that are battling the militant group in Iraq and Syria.