The headline news from May 18, 2017

The archive of all headlines from May 18, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Senate Panel Asks Comey to Testify on Flynn and Trump

New York Times  18/May/2017 00:15:03

The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos that have engulfed the White House since the abrupt firing last week of the F.B.I. director. The stakes are now higher for President Trump in the multiple investigations into his campaign’s ties to the Russians.

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Special Counsel Will Take Over FBI Russia Investigation

NBC News  18/May/2017 00:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 00:15:08

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Here Are the Options for an Independent Inquiry (May 9)

New York Times  18/May/2017 00:30:06

The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos that have engulfed the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. The stakes are now higher for President Trump in the multiple investigations into his campaign’s ties to the Russians.

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Former FBI head Robert Mueller to oversee Trump-Russia investigation

The Guardian  18/May/2017 00:30:09

Mueller appointed as special counsel to head federal investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 00:30:10

Mueller led the FBI from 2001 to 2013, a tenure second in length only to FBI founder J. Edgar Hoover.

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Senate Panel Asks Comey to Testify on Flynn and Trump

New York Times  18/May/2017 01:15:03

The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos that have engulfed the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. The stakes are now higher for President Trump in the multiple investigations into his campaign’s ties to the Russians.

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Senate Panel Asks Comey to Testify on Flynn and Trump

New York Times  18/May/2017 01:45:03

The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos that have engulfed the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. The stakes are now higher for President Trump, who said in a statement that the process would show that “there was no collusion.”

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Trump-Russia Former FBI head Robert Mueller to oversee investigation

The Guardian  18/May/2017 02:00:09

Mueller appointed as special counsel to head federal investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 02:15:09

The move heightens the legal and political stakes for the president and his young administration.

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Senate Panel Asks Comey to Testify on Flynn and Trump

New York Times  18/May/2017 03:00:07

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney to pursue an investigation. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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The Options for an Independent Investigation (May 9)

New York Times  18/May/2017 03:15:04

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney to pursue an investigation. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Rod Rosenstein’s Letter Appointing Mueller

New York Times  18/May/2017 03:30:07

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney to pursue an investigation. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Why It’s So Hard to Have an Independent Investigation

New York Times  18/May/2017 04:15:04

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney to pursue an investigation. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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What Mueller’s Autonomy Means for the President 9:39 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 04:45:05

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Obstruction of Justice: What It Is and Why Trump Should Care

NBC News  18/May/2017 06:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 07:15:07

The move heightens the legal and political stakes for the president and his young administration. Who is Robert Mueller?

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 07:45:07

Mueller, a top U.S. attorney in San Francisco and Boston, was appointed in 2001 by President George W. Bush to serve a 10-year term as FBI director. He served 12 years because President Obama asked him to stay on. Special counsel to take over Russia investigation

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 08:00:11

Robert Mueller, a top U.S. attorney in San Francisco and Boston, was appointed in 2001 by President George W. Bush to serve a 10-year term as FBI director. He served 12 years because President Obama asked him to stay on. Special counsel to take over Russia investigation

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What Mueller’s Autonomy Means for the President

New York Times  18/May/2017 08:30:11

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 11:15:07

The move heightens the legal and political stakes for the president and his young administration. Here’s what you need to know about the new special counsel for the Trump-Russia inquiry

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 11:30:09

Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod Rosenstein says the appointment of Robert Mueller is necessary in order for the “American people to have full confidence in the outcome” of the investigation. Here’s what you need to know about the new special counsel for the Trump-Russia inquiry

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Mueller, New Special Counsel, Is Known for Independence

New York Times  18/May/2017 11:45:10

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 12:30:12

The deputy attorney general will brief the Senate on his appointment of Robert Mueller, the firing of FBI Director James B. Comey and reports that President Trump asked Comey to end a criminal investigation.

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Trump-Russia Former FBI head Robert Mueller to oversee investigation

The Guardian  18/May/2017 14:15:07

Trump attacks ‘single greatest witch hunt of a politician’ in US history as Mueller appointed special counsel to head federal inquiry

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Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes Dies at 77: Network

NBC News  18/May/2017 15:00:10

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Roger Ailes Former Fox News chairman and CEO dies age 77

The Guardian  18/May/2017 15:00:11

Family announces news, describing loving husband and ‘patriot, profoundly grateful to live in a country that gave him so much opportunity’

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 15:00:13

His reaction undercut the carefully measured statement the White House issued last night after Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod J. Rosenstein announced that Robert Mueller, the former head of the FBI, would head the investigation.

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Roger Ailes Former Fox News chairman and CEO dies age 77

The Guardian  18/May/2017 15:30:09

Family announces death of channel’s ousted founder and former presidential adviser, a key force in shaping contemporary media and politics

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 15:30:11

The Fox News chairman was credited with turning the news channel into a ratings powerhouse over his 20 years at the helm. Their code was used to hack Sony and create ’WannaCry.’ Meet the ’Lazarus Group,’ the armed robbers of the Internet

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Latest Updates From Washington 9:35 AM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 16:00:10

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 16:15:10

His reaction undercut the carefully measured statement the White House issued last night after Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod J. Rosenstein announced that Robert Mueller, the former head of the FBI, would head the investigation.

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’Single Greatest Witch Hunt’: Trump Decries Special Counsel

NBC News  18/May/2017 17:15:06

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Latest Updates From Washington 11:40 AM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 17:45:07

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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’Witch hunt’ Trump appears at odds with White House over Robert Mueller

The Guardian  18/May/2017 17:45:10

White House statement welcomed FBI director’s appointment to oversee the Trump-Russia investigation, while the US president lashed out on Twitter

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 17:45:12

His reaction undercut the carefully measured statement the White House issued last night after Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod J. Rosenstein announced that Robert Mueller, the former head of the FBI, would head the investigation. OPINION

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Latest Updates From Washington 12:06 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 18:15:16

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 18:15:20

President Trump returned from a brief Twitter hiatus Thursday to call himself the victim of «the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!" illustrating his anger over the appointment of a special counsel to head the investigation of Russian interference in last year’s election…. OPINION

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Latest Updates From Washington 12:20 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 18:30:05

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 18:30:09

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. OPINION

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Latest Updates From Washington 12:28 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 18:45:04

The Justice Department’s appointment of Robert S. Mueller III follows days of chaos in the White House since the abrupt firing last week of James B. Comey. Mr. Mueller will have greater autonomy than any U.S. attorney. President Trump said the process would show “there was no collusion.”

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Breaking news Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in New York’s Times Square

The Guardian  18/May/2017 18:45:06

A Reuters witness said at least 10 people were being treated for injuries on the ground after the collision at the Midtown Manhattan tourist site

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New York Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in Times Square

The Guardian  18/May/2017 19:00:10

A Reuters witness said at least 10 people were being treated for injuries on the ground after the collision at the Midtown Manhattan tourist site

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 19:00:13

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. Michael Flynn’s lawyer says he won’t answer Senate committee’s subpoena, panel chairman says

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 19:15:10

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. No ’definitive answer’ yet from Michael Flynn’s lawyers on subpoena, contrary to earlier statement

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New York Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in Times Square

The Guardian  18/May/2017 19:30:10

Officials said incident at the popular tourist site didn’t appear to be linked to terrorism, and the suspected driver had prior convictions for drunk driving

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 19:30:13

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. Senate panel now says it has not received a subpoena response from Flynn’s lawyer, correcting earlier comments

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New York Speeding vehicle strikes pedestrians in Times Square, killing one

The Guardian  18/May/2017 19:45:07

Officials said incident at the popular tourist site didn’t appear to be linked to terrorism, and the suspected driver had prior convictions for drunk driving

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 19:45:10

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. Senate panel now says it has not received a subpoena response from Flynn’s lawyer after chairman’s contrary comments

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Latest Updates From Washington 2:03 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 20:15:04

President Trump took to Twitter after a special counsel was named to investigate ties between his presidential campaign and Russian officials.He claimed without evidence that the Clinton campaign and the Obama administration committed “illegal acts” and no special prosecutor was appointed.

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’Everything feels like the future but us’ Tesla factory workers reveal pain, injury and stress

The Guardian  18/May/2017 20:15:06

Exclusive: CEO Elon Musk defends workplace, and declares his $50bn company overvalued

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 20:45:05

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. Health insurers and state officials say Trump is undermining Obamacare, pushing up rates

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 21:30:18

His tweets undercut the more measured official statement that the White House had issued the night before and illustrated the degree to which the investigation may distract and damage his presidency. Scandals won’t derail Trump’s overseas trip, officials insist

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Joe Lieberman Is ’Frontrunner’ for FBI Director: Officials

NBC News  18/May/2017 21:45:05

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Watch Live: Trump News Conference 3:51 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 22:00:06

President Trump took to Twitter after a special counsel was named to investigate ties between his presidential campaign and Russian officials.He claimed without evidence that the Clinton campaign and the Obama administration committed “illegal acts” and no special prosecutor was appointed.

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Live Trump claims ’witch hunt’ as special counsel appointed in Russia inquiry

The Guardian  18/May/2017 22:00:08

Trump campaign had ‘at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians’, says new report

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 22:00:10

Rosenstein was briefing senators at a closed-door meeting at the Capitol in the aftermath of Comey's firing and his own appointment of a special prosecutor to probe the Trump campaign's possible connection with Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump lashes out, calls Russia investigation a ’witch hunt’

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Trump: Joe Lieberman Is Top Pick for FBI Director

NBC News  18/May/2017 22:15:06

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 22:15:10

Rosenstein was briefing senators at a closed-door meeting at the Capitol in the aftermath of Comey's firing and his own appointment of a special prosecutor to probe the Trump campaign's possible connection with Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump is close to picking a new FBI director and he’s leaning toward Joe Lieberman

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 22:30:10

'He knew that Comey was going to be removed prior to writing his memo,' Sen. Claire McCaskill told reporters after emerging from the session. Watch live: Trump holds joint news conference with Colombian President Santos

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Latest Updates: Lieberman Is F.B.I. Chief Contender, Trump Says 4:38 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 22:45:04

President Trump took to Twitter after a special counsel was named to investigate ties between his presidential campaign and Russian officials.He claimed without evidence that the Clinton campaign and the Obama administration committed “illegal acts” and no special prosecutor was appointed.

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Live Trump: Russia inquiry distracts from running the US ’really, really well’

The Guardian  18/May/2017 22:45:06

Trump held a joint press conference with Colombia’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, and took questions from reporters Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 22:45:07

'He knew that Comey was going to be removed prior to writing his memo,' Sen. Claire McCaskill told reporters. Trump is close to picking a new FBI director and he’s leaning toward Joe Lieberman

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Trump Russia inquiry distracts from running the US ’really, really well’

The Guardian  18/May/2017 23:00:15

Trump held a joint press conference with Colombia’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, and took questions from reporters Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  18/May/2017 23:00:17

'He knew that Comey was going to be removed prior to writing his memo,' Sen. Claire McCaskill told reporters. Trump is close to picking a new FBI director, and he’s leaning toward Joe Lieberman

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Latest Updates: Lieberman Is F.B.I. Chief Contender, Trump Says 4:56 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 23:15:04

President Trump denied any contacts between Russia and his campaign, though he added, “I can only speak for myself.”Mr. Trump lamented that the issue was dividing the country.

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Latest Updates: Lieberman Is F.B.I. Chief Contender, Trump Says 5:19 PM ET

New York Times  18/May/2017 23:45:10

President Trump denied any contacts between Russia and his campaign, though he added, “I can only speak for myself.”Mr. Trump lamented that the issue was dividing the country.

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