The headline news from June 19, 2017

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

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Is Trump Under Investigation? Tweet Says Yes; Lawyer Says No

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 00:15:12

President Trump’s tweet was merely a response to news reports that he was now a subject of the expanding Russia investigation, Jay Sekulow said.Mr. Sekulow made the assertion on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” though he acknowledged that he had no way of knowing for sure.

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Donald Trump President’s lawyer contradicts on obstruction investigation

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 00:30:10

Attorney says tweet about ‘witch hunt’, in which president wrote ‘I’m being investigated for firing the FBI director’, only concerned Washington Post report

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 00:45:09

Latino homelessness in L.A. County shot up by 63% in the past year, a staggering number in a county home to the most cost-burdened renters nationwide.

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More Troops in Afghanistan, but Strategy Is Still Undefined

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 01:45:05

Military experts say that in outsourcing decisions on troop levels to the Pentagon, President Trump has abdicated his duty to defend troop deployments.It is a break with how former President Barack Obama and others handled the difficult task of sending Americans into foreign conflicts.

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Memo Shows Watergate Prosecutors Had Evidence Nixon White House Plotted Violence

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 02:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 02:30:14

The move is part of a “top-to-bottom” review of the citywide cadet program following revelations that besides the theft of three cruisers, the cadets may have also stolen other police equipment and posed as sworn officers. Lakers

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 02:45:09

The move is part of a “top-to-bottom” review of the citywide cadet program following revelations that besides the theft of three cruisers, the cadets may have also stolen other police equipment and posed as sworn officers. World

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 03:00:13

The move is part of a “top-to-bottom” review of the citywide cadet program following revelations that besides the theft of three cruisers, the cadets may have also stolen other police equipment and posed as sworn officers. Middle East

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More Troops to Afghanistan, but Strategy Is Still Undefined

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 03:30:08

Military experts say that in outsourcing decisions on troop levels to the Pentagon, President Trump has abdicated his duty to defend troop deployments.It is a break with how former President Barack Obama and others handled the difficult task of sending Americans into foreign conflicts.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 03:30:12

The move is part of a “top-to-bottom” review of the citywide cadet program following revelations that besides the theft of three cruisers, the cadets may have also stolen other police equipment and posed as sworn officers. L.A. Now

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Beyond Adding Troops, Strategy in Afghanistan Is Still Unclear

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 03:45:05

Military experts say that in outsourcing decisions on troop levels to the Pentagon, President Trump has abdicated his duty to defend troop deployments.It is a break with how former President Barack Obama and others handled the difficult task of sending Americans into foreign conflicts.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 04:30:12

The move is part of a “top-to-bottom” review of the citywide cadet program following revelations that besides the theft of three cruisers, the cadets may have also stolen other police equipment and posed as sworn officers. World

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

Jones is notorious for saying the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., was staged to promote tougher gun control laws. World

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London One dead in ’potential terrorist attack’ near London mosque, PM says – updates

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 06:30:11

Counter-terrorism police investigating and Theresa May will chair emergency meeting after van strikes pedestrians, killing one, in Seven Sisters Road

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Finsbury Park attack One dead in ’potential terrorist attack’ near London mosque, PM says – updates

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 07:00:11

Counter-terrorism police investigating and Theresa May will chair emergency meeting after van strikes pedestrians, killing one, in Seven Sisters Road

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One Killed, 10 Injured When Van Plows Into London Pedestrians

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 07:30:10

World

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One Killed, 10 Hurt as Van Plows Into Pedestrians Near London Mosque

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 09:00:11

World

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Finsbury Park attack One dead in terror attack near London mosque – updates

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 09:45:07

Counter-terrorism police investigating and Theresa May will chair emergency meeting after van strikes pedestrians

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New York Times  19/Jun/2017 10:30:13

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Beyond Adding Troops, Strategy in Afghanistan Is Still Unclear

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 10:45:06

Military experts say that in outsourcing decisions on troop levels to the Pentagon, President Trump has abdicated his duty to defend troop deployments.It is a break with how former President Barack Obama and others handled the difficult task of sending Americans into foreign conflicts.

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’Horrific Terrorist Attack’ Targets Worshippers Leaving London Mosque

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 10:45:07

World

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’Horrific Terrorist Attack’: Worshippers Hit by Van Near London Mosque

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 11:30:12

World

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World Leaders Wary of Trump May Have an Ally: Congress

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 12:00:14

Though careful not to appear anti-Trump, Republican senators have voted to strengthen sanctions against Russia and expressed support for NATO’s mutual defense doctrine.A number of senators have also been visiting allies to assure them of America’s foreign policy commitments.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 12:30:18

Jones is notorious for saying the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., was staged to promote tougher gun control laws. L.A. Now

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’Horrific Terrorist Attack’: Muslim Worshippers Hit by Van Near London Mosque

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 12:45:06

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Muslim Worshippers Hit by Van Near London Mosque in Terror Attack

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 13:15:06

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London mosque attack ’Every bit as sickening’ as previous attacks, says Theresa May

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 13:15:07

Counter-terrorism police investigating and Theresa May will chair emergency meeting after van strikes pedestrians

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 13:15:09

As uncertainty over Trump’s immigration policies persists, attorneys at the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center have become academia’s go-to experts. World

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London mosque attack ’Every bit as sickening’ as previous attacks, says Theresa May

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 14:00:11

Prime minister praises members of public who detained attacker after van strikes pedestrians, killing one, in Seven Sisters Road

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Muslim Worshippers Targeted by Van in Latest London Terror Attack

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 14:15:07

World

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London mosque terror attack Theresa May arrives at the scene

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 15:00:12

Prime minister praises members of public who detained attacker after van strikes pedestrians, killing one, in Seven Sisters Road

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Russia to target planes from US-led coalition flying over parts of Syria

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 15:45:07

Russian defence ministry says planes flying west of Euphrates river will be targeted after US military downs Syrian air force jet

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 16:00:13

As uncertainty over Trump’s immigration policies persists, attorneys at the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center have become academia’s go-to experts. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 16:30:14

As uncertainty over Trump’s immigration policies persists, attorneys at the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center have become academia’s go-to experts.

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Russia warns US-led coalition over downing of Syrian jet

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 16:45:07

Defence ministry says planes flying west of Euphrates river will be treated as targets and that it has suspended safety agreement with US

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 17:15:10

A witness who helped to detain the driver at the scene until police arrived said the motorist shouted, 'I want to kill Muslims' and 'Kill me.' L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 17:30:15

A witness who helped to detain the driver at the scene until police arrived said the motorist shouted, 'I want to kill Muslims' and 'Kill me.'79 now believed to have died in London high-rise fire

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Russia Warns It Will Target U.S. Warplanes in Syrian Airspace

New York Times  19/Jun/2017 19:00:13

Condemning the American military’s downing of a Syrian warplane, Moscow also suspended the use of a military hotline for avoiding collisions.The moves were the most recent example of an intensifying clash between the two powers, which support different sides in the war in Syria.

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’Grotesque Spectacle’: Cuban Foreign Minister Slams Trump

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 19:00:18

U.S.-Cuba Relations

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Direct confrontation between Russia and US in Syria now more likely

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 19:30:16

US shooting down of a Syrian jet seen as act of aggression by Russia, which will now be tracking coalition fighters west of Euphrates

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Russia warns US its fighter jets are now potential target in Syria

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 19:45:07

US shooting down of Syrian jet seen as act of aggression by Russia, which is now tracking coalition fighters west of the Euphrates

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Syria Russia warns US its fighter jets are now potential targets

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 20:00:16

US shooting down of Syrian jet seen as act of aggression by Russia, which is now tracking coalition fighters west of the Euphrates

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 20:15:09

A witness who helped to detain the driver at the scene until police arrived said the motorist shouted, 'I want to kill Muslims' and 'Kill me.'

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Syria Russia warns US its fighter jets are now potential targets

The Guardian  19/Jun/2017 20:45:07

US shooting down of Syrian jet seen as ‘act of aggression’ by Russia, which will track coalition warplanes west of the Euphrates

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Senate Democrats Begin Effort to Slow Down Health Care Bill

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 21:30:11

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 21:30:19

As the 2018 race for governor in California heats up, the Democratic donor must consider whether his time and money would be better spent fighting Trump and the Republican-led Congress, or bloodying fellow Democrats over the next year.

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Otto Warmbier Dies After Return From North Korea

NBC News  19/Jun/2017 23:30:11

Health news

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Los Angeles Times  19/Jun/2017 23:30:14

A ruling in a Wisconsin case, Gill vs. Whitford, could yield one of the most important rulings on political power in decades.

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