The headline news from March 20, 2017

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 00:45:10

In a short filing in his Honolulu court, U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson told federal lawyers who protested against the broad scope of his ruling that «there is nothing unclear» about his order against the ban. MIDDLE EAST

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 01:45:10

Just two days earlier, Syrian forces shot several several surface-to-air missiles at Israeli jets that were carrying out an attack against what Israel said was a weapons shipment bound for the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 02:15:09

Hollywood didn’t believe in the power of teenage superheroes in spandex suits. But Haim Saban would not give up. MIDDLE EAST

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Here’s a Place in Trump’s America Where Refugees Are Welcomed

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 02:45:04

Donald Trump

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Trump Favors Special Ops and Local Troops, as Obama Did

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 03:30:05

President Trump has so far maintained the strategy of training and supporting indigenous forces to fight their own wars instead of deploying large American forces to far-flung hot spots.Mr. Trump is largely relying on the policies of his two immediate predecessors.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 03:45:08

Hollywood didn’t believe in the power of teenage superheroes in spandex suits. But Haim Saban would not give up. TELEVISION

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Will Ghost of Garland Haunt Gorsuch’s SCOTUS Hearings?

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 06:30:07

Supreme Court

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Donald Trump FBI director to testify on wiretapping claim and Russia campaign links

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 07:45:06

James Comey to appear before House of Representatives committee amid inquiry into Russia’s role in US election

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Confirmation Hearings to Begin for Trump SCOTUS Pick Neil Gorsuch

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 09:45:06

U.S. news

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Dems Sore at Snub of Obama SCOTUS Pick Vow to Oppose Trump’s Choice at Confirmation

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 10:30:08

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’We Are Ready for War’: Trump Sparks Alarm Just Miles From Russia

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 11:01:06

World

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Trump Adopts Hands-Off Style on Military Operations

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 11:15:09

The change reverses what aides and some generals say was the Obama administration’s tendency to micromanage.But the new approach could raise questions of whether President Trump is exercising enough oversight.

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Trump’s NATO Stance Has Town Miles From Russia ’Ready for War’

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 11:30:16

World

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 11:30:19

For all President Trump’s tough talk on deportations and building a wall on the Mexican border, his executive orders on immigration so far make no mention of targeting employers. Politics

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Atlantic City and Miami Beach Two takes on tackling the rising waters

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 12:30:35

Sea level rise is making floods more common and as the New Jersey resort braces for the next Sandy, the well-heeled Florida city is throwing money at the problem

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 13:30:49

For all President Trump’s tough talk on deportations and building a wall on the Mexican border, his executive orders on immigration so far make no mention of targeting employers. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 14:00:42

For all President Trump’s tough talk on deportations and building a wall on the Mexican border, his executive orders on immigration so far make no mention of targeting employers.With Spanish still missing from White House website, Rep. Lou Correa pushes for Spanish-language government websites

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 14:30:13

For all President Trump’s tough talk on deportations and building a wall on the Mexican border, his executive orders on immigration so far make no mention of targeting employers.With Spanish still missing from the White House website, Rep. Lou Correa pushes for Spanish-language government websites

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Comey Meets With the House Intelligence Committee

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 15:15:43

The F.B.I. director, along with the N.S.A. director, is meeting with the House panel investigating Russia’s role in the 2016 election.He will be in a tricky spot as he tries to navigate questions about any investigation into links between President Trump’s associates and Russia.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 15:15:49

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Live Trump-Russia ties: FBI and NSA heads face grilling

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 15:30:38

James Comey and Mike Rogers to appear before the House intelligence panel while Trump’s supreme court pick Neil Gorsuch has a confirmation hearing

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Comey Confirms FBI Investigating If Trump Campaign Colluded With Russia

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 15:45:07

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Live Trump-Russia hearing: FBI director Comey confirms investigation into Trump campaign

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 15:45:08

James Comey and Mike Rogers appear before the House intelligence panel while Trump’s supreme court pick Neil Gorsuch has a confirmation hearing

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Comey Meets With the House Intelligence Committee

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 16:00:14

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, publicly confirmed an investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election and whether associates of the president were in contact with Moscow.The remarks came during the first public hearing on Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election.

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Comey Confirms FBI Probing if Trump Campaign Colluded With Russia

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 16:00:16

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F.B.I. Director Confirms Russia Inquiry, Trump Ties Included

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 16:15:06

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, publicly confirmed an investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election and whether associates of the president were in contact with Moscow.Mr. Comey also said the F.B.I. had “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.

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Comey: ’No Information’ to Back Trump’s Claim Obama Wiretapped Him

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 16:15:08

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F.B.I. Director Confirms Russia Inquiry; Refutes Wiretap Claim

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 16:30:20

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, publicly confirmed an investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election and whether associates of the president were in contact with Moscow.Mr. Comey also said the F.B.I. had “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.

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Live Russia hearing: FBI director says no information to confirm Trump’s wiretap claims

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 16:45:07

James Comey and Mike Rogers appear before the House intelligence panel while Trump’s supreme court pick Neil Gorsuch has a confirmation hearing

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Wiretap Claims Discredited, but Renew Real Debate

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 17:00:26

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, said the agency has “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.Mr. Comey also said the agency is investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election and possible links between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.

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Live Russia hearing: FBI director says no information to confirm Trump’s wiretap claims

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 17:00:29

James Comey and Mike Rogers appear before the House intelligence panel

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Trump Adopts Hands-Off Style on Military Operations

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 17:15:05

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, said the agency has “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.Mr. Comey also said the agency is investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election and possible links between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.

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Excerpts From the Hearing 12:17 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 18:00:05

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, said the agency has “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.Mr. Comey also said the agency is investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election and possible links between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.

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Excerpts From the Hearing 12:17 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 18:30:10

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, said the agency has “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.Mr. Comey also said the agency is investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election.

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Excerpts From the Hearing 1:30 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 19:00:14

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, said the agency has “no information” to support President Trump’s allegation that Barack Obama wiretapped him.Mr. Comey also said the agency is investigating Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 19:00:19

'When I arrived, I had the feeling that here I would find my son,' recalled Barradas, whose son, Pedro Huesca, 30, disappeared almost four years ago. BUSINESS

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Russia hearing live FBI director Comey says no information to confirm Trump’s wiretap claims

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 19:15:08

James Comey and Mike Rogers appear before the House intelligence panel

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

A Los Angeles County judge ruled that four social workers accused of criminal negligence in the death of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy they were charged with protecting should stand trial. MEXICO & THE AMERICAS

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 19:30:13

An L.A. County judge ruled today that four social workers accused of criminal negligence in the death of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy they were charged with protecting should stand trial. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Excerpts From the Hearing 1:30 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 19:45:05

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the F.B.I. is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.

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Excerpts From the Hearing 1:30 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 20:15:04

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.

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FBI’s Comey Shoots Down Trump’s Wiretap Claim, Confirms Russia Probe

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 20:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  20/Mar/2017 20:45:14

Prosecutors allege the four former Department of Children and Family Services employees ignored evidence of repeated abuse and minimized the Palmdale boy's injuries, accusing them of felony child abuse and falsifying public records. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Russia hearing live FBI director Comey says no information to confirm Trump’s wiretap claims

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 21:15:23

James Comey and NSA director Mike Rogers appear before the House intelligence panel

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Trump-Russia hearing Collusion is being investigated by FBI, Comey confirms

The Guardian  20/Mar/2017 22:15:07

Trump tweets commentary on House hearing as Comey says president’s entourage was under investigation for possibly attempting to influence election

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Analysis: Comey Delivers Political Gut Punch to President Trump

NBC News  20/Mar/2017 23:15:06

Politics News

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Excerpts From the Hearing 6:10 PM ET

New York Times  20/Mar/2017 23:30:04

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.

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