The headline news from June 17, 2016

The archive of all headlines from June 17, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Obama: ’These Families Could Be Our Families’

NBC News  17/Jun/2016 00:45:06

Orlando Nightclub Massacre

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

The Guardian  17/Jun/2016 00:45:07

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

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 02:30:11

'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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Dozens of U.S. Diplomats Urge Strikes in Syria Against Assad

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 03:00:05

The internal cable, critical of Obama administration policy, says military action is necessary to stop violations of a cease-fire. Such a step would represent a radical shift in the administration’s approach to the country’s civil war, and there is little evidence that President Obama has plans to change course.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 03:00:11

Sanders waged a far stronger than expected challenge to Clinton, carrying 22 states and winning more than 12 million votes. But he fell short of denying her the delegates she needs to win the nomination at next month's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. NATION

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Dozens of U.S. Diplomats Urge Obama to Strike Assad in Syria

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 03:15:05

The internal cable, critical of Obama administration policy, says military action is necessary to stop President Bashar al-Assad’s violations of a cease-fire. Such a step would represent a radical shift in the administration’s approach to the country’s civil war, and there is little evidence that President Obama has plans to change course.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 03:15:10

Sanders waged a far stronger than expected challenge to Hillary Clinton, carrying 22 states and winning more than 12 million votes. But he fell short of denying her the delegates she needs to win the nomination at next month's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 04:30:10

Sanders' thick Brooklyn baritone became a clarion call for the angry and the economically aggrieved, his rallies a sprawling coast-to-coast spectacle that blended the hippie vibe of Woodstock with the militancy of Occupy Wall Street.Bernie Sanders signals he's winding down his campaign, but doesn't quit

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Bernie Sanders Offers No Concessions

NBC News  17/Jun/2016 05:15:06

U.S. news

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Dozens of U.S. Diplomats Urge Obama to Strike Assad in Syria

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 06:30:07

The internal cable, critical of Obama administration policy, says military action is necessary to stop President Bashar al-Assad’s violations of a cease-fire. There is little evidence that President Obama has plans to change course.

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

The Guardian  17/Jun/2016 06:30:10

Husband calls for fight against ‘the hatred that killed her’ as UK mourns representative who was shot and stabbed after meeting constituents

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 06:45:11

The blaze is spreading deeper into the Los Padres National Forest as crews struggle to find hilltops and trailheads where they can mount a strong defense, officials say. NBA

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 07:00:15

The blaze is spreading deeper into the Los Padres National Forest as crews struggle to find hilltops and trailheads where they can mount a strong defense, officials say.

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Dozens of U.S. Diplomats Urge Obama to Strike Assad in Syria

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 11:15:04

The internal cable, sharply critical of the Obama administration’s policy, says military action is necessary to stop President Bashar al-Assad’s violations of a cease-fire. There is little evidence that President Obama has plans to change course.

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PennsylvaniaCatholic church using ’mafia-like’ tactics to fight sex abuse bill

The Guardian  17/Jun/2016 12:15:06

Church accused of using ‘mob boss approach’ to pressure lawmakers who support bill that would give victims of sexual abuse more time to sue abusers

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 13:45:10

Activists say feminism has become a «sensitive» political topic, and authorities have begun treating them not as socially conscious youth, but as threats to state security. L.A. Now

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Bernie SandersThe upstart who pointed the way toward a political revolution

The Guardian  17/Jun/2016 14:30:08

His campaign was appealing for its unconventional vibe, but it was his message about the economic injustices of modern America that resonated with millions

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Dozens of U.S. Diplomats Urge Obama to Strike Assad in Syria

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 15:00:10

An internal cable, sharply critical of the Obama administration’s policy, says military action is necessary to stop President Bashar al-Assad’s violations of a cease-fire. There is little evidence that President Obama has plans to change course.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 15:15:09

So far this year, wildfires have burned more than 30,000 acres on state and federal land. That is about equal or slightly higher than the same period in 2015, a particularly destructive year of fire.Highway 101 reopens in area of Sherpa fire

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Iraqi Forces Retake Center of City Longest Held by ISIS

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 15:30:08

Iraqi forces met little resistance as they made rapid gains in central Falluja, according to officers and state television.Thousands of civilians fled in a new wave of a displacement that has overwhelmed aid agencies.

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Ryan Lets GOP Follow Their ’Conscience’ on Trump

NBC News  17/Jun/2016 16:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 16:15:09

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Watch as a dangerous fire jumps Highway 101 and firefighters seek shelter

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 16:30:15

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Santa Barbara fire bad omen for dangerous California fire season

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 16:45:10

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Watch as Santa Barbara fire jumps 101 Freeway; firefighters seek shelter, chopper drop water on hiighway

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

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Los Padres National Forest fire

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Russian Track and Field Team Barred From Rio Olympics

New York Times  17/Jun/2016 17:15:10

A far-reaching doping conspiracy led to the decision, announced on Friday by the I.A.A.F., track and field’s governing body.The extraordinary punishment might be without precedent in Olympics history.

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

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Watch as the Santa Barbara fire jumps Highway 101 and firefighters seek shelter

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Los Angeles Times  17/Jun/2016 18:00:10

Pushed by 40 mph winds, the Sherpa fire crawled toward the 101 between El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota, forcing the California Highway Patrol to shut down the coastal route overnight.Santa Barbara fire explodes with the help of dangerous 'sundowner' winds

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Donald Trump Can’t Stop Splitting the Republican Party

NBC News  17/Jun/2016 20:15:08

2016 Election

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Orlando shootingFunerals for victims begin as city continues to grieve

The Guardian  17/Jun/2016 20:45:06

Relatives and friends of those killed in nation’s deadliest mass shooting mourn as FBI investigates the motives and movements of gunman Omar Mateen

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