The headline news from February 20, 2017

The archive of all headlines from February 20, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 00:30:11

A storm arriving Monday is expected to put added stress on levees, streams, creeks and rivers that are already approaching dangerously high water levels. CALIFORNIA

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Trump Explains Sweden Terror Comment That Baffled a Nation

NBC News  20/Feb/2017 01:00:10

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 01:00:13

A storm arriving Monday is expected to put added stress on levees, streams, creeks and rivers that are already approaching dangerously high water levels.Oroville Dam is about to face its next big test as a new storm moves into the area

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 02:15:08

Iraqi troops are engaged in heavy fighting, aided by U.S. special forces, in the battle to drive Islamic State out of western Mosul. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 02:30:12

Iraqi troops are engaged in heavy fighting, aided by U.S. special forces, in the battle to drive Islamic State out of western Mosul. OBITUARIES

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 03:30:12

Filling the job has emerged as a key early test of Trump and the dynamics within his White House, the subject of unprecedented scrutiny after a stormy first month. OPINION

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 07:00:15

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. OPINION

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 12:45:09

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. Defense Secretary Mattis arrives in Iraq and makes clear the U.S. is not there to take oil

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Russia Is Building a ’Psychological Portrait of Trump.’ Here’s What It Says.

NBC News  20/Feb/2017 13:45:37

World

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Trump Allies Quietly Push Plan for Russia and Ukraine

New York Times  20/Feb/2017 14:15:03

Amid scrutiny of President Trump’s possible ties to Russia, his lawyer advanced a plan for resolving its conflict with Ukraine.While there is nothing illegal about such efforts, a proposal that seems to tip toward Russian interests may set off alarms.

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Russia Compiles ’Psychological Portrait of Trump.’ Here’s What It Says.

NBC News  20/Feb/2017 14:15:05

World

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US and Europe Mike Pence pledges ’strong commitment’ to EU on Brussels visit

The Guardian  20/Feb/2017 14:15:06

US vice-president strikes emollient tone as he urges continued cooperation and partnership between America and Europe

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’The wild west of wind’ Republicans push Texas as unlikely green energy leader

The Guardian  20/Feb/2017 14:30:31

The most oil-rich and fracking-friendly of states has found itself with the improbable status of being a leader in a wind energy boom

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 16:00:14

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. Treason! It’s a provocative charge being leveled against Trump, and one that rarely amounts to much

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 16:15:11

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. Treason! Why the provocative accusations against Trump and his aides are unlikely to go anywhere

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 17:30:34

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. No, Trump critics. It’s highly unlikely he has committed treason

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 18:15:09

Trump's mysterious reference to a frightening security episode in Sweden prompted a deluge of online ridicule — and an official request for an explanation from a Nordic country that prides itself on tranquility. Other presidents have battled the press. But never like Trump

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 18:30:15

The badly damaged main concrete spillway at Oroville Dam was pounded by massive volumes of stormwater this month, but its failures occurred well short of the maximum flow that engineers designed the system to handle.Dangerous flooding likely as powerful storm barrels into Northern California

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 20:30:21

The officers were involved in a shootout with a suspected gang member, authorities say. Another person was also injured in the incident.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 20:45:37

The officers were involved in a shootout with a suspected gang member, authorities say. Another person was also injured in the incident. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 21:00:14

Two Whittier officers were getting out of their vehicle about 8 a.m. when a gang member driving a stolen car opened fire at the scene of a traffic crash. Three shot, including 2 cops, after report of traffic collision in Whittier

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Trump Chooses Army Strategist to Be National Security Adviser

New York Times  20/Feb/2017 22:15:04

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, a widely respected military strategist, is seen as one of the Army’s leading intellectuals. The choice continues President Trump’s reliance on high-ranking military officers to advise him on national security.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 22:45:11

Two Whittier officers were getting out of their vehicle about 8 a.m. when a gang member driving a stolen car opened fire at the scene of a traffic crash. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  20/Feb/2017 23:00:13

Two Whittier officers were getting out of their vehicle about 8 a.m. when a gang member driving a stolen car opened fire at the scene of a traffic crash. Three shot, including 2 cops, after report of traffic collision in Whittier

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Trump Gets Earful at ’Not My President’s Day’ Rallies

NBC News  20/Feb/2017 23:15:04

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Trump appoints HR McMaster as national security adviser

The Guardian  20/Feb/2017 23:15:05

The US president announced from Mar-a-Lago Monday that Lt Gen McMaster is his pick to replace Michael Flynn, who was forced to resign last week

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