The headline news from August 19, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 19, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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The Days Before Bannon’s Dismissal

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 00:00:15

Stephen K. Bannon’s exit was described in a White House statement as a mutual decision between Mr. Bannon and Chief of Staff John Kelly.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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

Trump's self-styled liaison to the far right has left the White House in the latest staff shakeup. Bannon ouster could be ’beginning of the end’ for Trump, Breitbart warns Bannon’s foes welcome his departure but pressure Trump for further shift away from far-right nationalism Scott Martelle: With Bannon out, does anything really change in the Trump White House?Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 00:15:11

Trump's self-styled liaison to the far right has left the White House in the latest staff shakeup. Bannon ouster could be ’beginning of the end’ for Trump, Breitbart warns Bannon’s foes welcome his departure but pressure Trump for further shift away from far-right nationalism Scott Martelle: With Bannon out, does anything really change in the Trump White House?Afternoon Reportlatest headlines ASIA

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Bannon Ousted: Inside His Controversial Tenure

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 00:30:12

Stephen K. Bannon’s exit was described in a White House statement as a mutual decision between Mr. Bannon and Chief of Staff John Kelly.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 00:30:16

Trump's self-styled liaison to the far right has left the White House in the latest staff shakeup.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 01:30:16

The number of Border Patrol officers has actually dropped, and immigration agents are on track to deport 10,000 fewer people this year than in President Obama’s last year in office.

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Trump Appoints Media Firebrand to Run Campaign (August 2016)

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 01:45:06

President Trump had complained to advisers that he believed Stephen K. Bannon had been leaking information to reporters and was taking too much credit for the president’s successes.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 02:30:17

The number of Border Patrol officers has actually dropped, and immigration agents are on track to deport 10,000 fewer people this year than in President Obama’s last year in office. NATION

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Bannon’s Exit Prompts Backlash From Core Trump Backers

NBC News  19/Aug/2017 03:30:13

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The fall of Steve Bannon A win for the globalists. But will it last?

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 04:30:15

The loss of Trump’s chief strategist is a triumph for Jared Kushner and the White House’s ‘New York’ faction. But that doesn’t mean the end of Bannonism

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 05:00:16

Some believed he was an animal. The village elders said he was a gift sent by the gods. Almost everybody in Liangshan knows the story of the American slave. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 08:30:15

Some believed he was an animal. The village elders said he was a gift sent by the gods. Almost everybody in Liangshan knows the story of the American slave. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 09:15:10

The eclipse will cut a 70-mile-wide path through 14 states from Oregon to South Carolina. The prime spot is Dillard, Ga., population 330, where authorities expect an extra 50,000 cars on its two narrow highways and small country roads. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 12:15:11

The city is deploying 500 police officers, extra security cameras and barriers separating the opposing rallies to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville. And participants are banned from carrying weapons, sticks or flagpoles. AFRICA

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New York Times  19/Aug/2017 12:45:08

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Trump Appoints Media Firebrand to Run Campaign (August 2016)

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 13:00:12

President Trump had complained to advisers that he believed Stephen K. Bannon had been leaking information to reporters and was taking too much credit for the president’s successes.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 14:15:09

The city is deploying 500 police officers, extra security cameras and barriers separating the opposing rallies to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville. And participants are banned from carrying weapons, sticks or flagpoles. CALIFORNIA

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Trump praises Bannon but will skip Kennedy arts event over Charlottesville

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 15:45:09

President thanks former chief strategist for his service, but news that Trump will miss Kennedy Center Honors suggests Charlottesville fallout is not abating

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New York Times  19/Aug/2017 16:00:11

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

The city is deploying 500 police officers, extra security cameras and barriers separating the opposing rallies to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville. And participants are banned from carrying weapons, sticks or flagpoles. World

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Trump Appoints Media Firebrand to Run Campaign (August 2016)

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 16:15:05

President Trump had complained to advisers that he believed Stephen K. Bannon had been leaking information to reporters and was taking too much credit for the president’s successes.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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Trump lauds Bannon but Charlottesville fallout persists with new row over arts event

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 16:15:08

President thanks former chief strategist for his service, but news that Trump will miss Kennedy Center Honors suggests Charlottesville fallout is not abating

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Bannon Returns to Breitbart, Vows to ’Crush the Opposition’

NBC News  19/Aug/2017 16:30:12

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 16:45:09

The city is deploying 500 police officers, extra security cameras and barriers separating the opposing rallies to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville. And participants are banned from carrying weapons, sticks or flagpoles. Graphics

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Bannon Wastes No Time Taking Back Reins at Breitbart 10:16 AM ET

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 18:00:12

President Trump had complained to advisers that he believed Stephen K. Bannon had been leaking information to reporters and was taking too much credit for the president’s successes.Critics of Mr. Bannon, a right-wing nationalist, bore down after the violence in Charlottesville.

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Thousands March in Boston for Competing Protests

NBC News  19/Aug/2017 18:00:14

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 18:30:14

The city is deploying 500 police officers, extra security cameras and barriers separating the opposing rallies to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville. And participants are banned from carrying weapons, sticks or flagpoles.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 19:15:10

Boston police insisted they’re taking extra precautions and implementing a tight security plan to stave off what occurred in Charlottesville last weekend.Right-wing rally planned for Laguna Beach sparks backlash, counter-demonstration against racism

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Bannon departs – but ‘Trump whisperer’ could have more influence from outside

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 20:00:14

Despite his exit from the White House, Trump’s longtime ally retains plenty of power – and a war with Republican leaders in Washington is firmly in his sights

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Will Bannon’s White House Agenda Survive Without Him?

New York Times  19/Aug/2017 21:45:06

Stephen K. Bannon, the ousted White House chief strategist, has had a strong voice on issues from climate change and China to immigration and the war in Afghanistan.His departure could tip the balance on some fiercely contested issues toward a more mainstream approach.

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Boston Trump attacks counter-protesters as ’anti-police agitators’

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 22:15:08

Trump tweet seemed set to revive controversy that followed Charlottesville, as anti-fascist protests dwarfed small group of rightwingers who planned rally

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Boston Trump attacks counter-protesters as ’anti-police agitators’

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 22:30:12

Trump tweet likely revive controversy that followed Charlottesville, as anti-fascist protests dwarfed small group of rightwingers who planned rally

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Boston Trump attacks counter-protesters as ’anti-police agitators’

The Guardian  19/Aug/2017 23:00:13

Trump tweet likely revive controversy that followed Charlottesville, as anti-fascist protests dwarfed small group of rightwingers

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Los Angeles Times  19/Aug/2017 23:00:15

Boston police insisted they’re taking extra precautions and implementing a tight security plan to stave off what occurred in Charlottesville last weekend.

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