The headline news from August 22, 2016

The archive of all headlines from August 22, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor and fame: ’I can only handle so much’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 00:00:09

The curtain came down on the Rio 2016 Olympics with an emotional volleyball gold medal for Brazil and more controversy in the boxing ring

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 00:00:10

Is the plan still to create a 'deportation force' to remove everyone in the country illegally? 'To be determined,' a spokeswoman says -- the latest sign that the Republican's newly installed management team may be trying to broaden his appeal.Trump won't release tax returns while under IRS audit, aide says

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Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor and fame: ’I can only handle so much’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 00:15:06

Rolling report: The Games close in Rio and the baton is handed on to Tokyo 2020. Join Tom Lutz for the latest news from Brazil

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As Rent-to-Own Homes Rise in Popularity, So Do the Risks

New York Times  22/Aug/2016 01:30:06

Companies that offer “rent to own” contracts say they are bringing homeownership to Americans who would otherwise struggle to get a mortgage. But such agreements reside in a gray area of the law and come loaded with risks, a Times investigation found.

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WATCH: Closing Ceremony of 2016 Rio Olympic Games

NBC News  22/Aug/2016 02:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 03:30:10

Howard Graham Buffett arrived in Bisbee in 2013. That he's rarely seen in public has deepened the mystery. Politics

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CNN  22/Aug/2016 03:45:02

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With Bare-Bones Effort, Trump Leans on His Party

New York Times  22/Aug/2016 03:45:04

Donald J. Trump has done little to build out the minimal campaign he rode to victory during primary season, relying heavily on the Republican National Committee for crucial functions. Some Republicans believe that with the fall campaign weeks away, the party should instead focus its money and efforts down ballot to protect its congressional base.

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Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor and fame: ’I can only handle so much’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 04:00:09

Rolling report: The Games closed in Rio and the baton was handed on to Tokyo 2020

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Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor and fame: ’I can only handle so much’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 04:45:07

The curtain fell and finally there was a sense the Games had managed to capture the imagination, despite several reminders of the problems encountered in Rio

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CNN  22/Aug/2016 05:00:04

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With Minimal Campaign, Trump Leans on His Party

New York Times  22/Aug/2016 05:00:06

Donald J. Trump has done little to build out the bare-bone campaign he rode to victory during primary season, relying heavily on the Republican National Committee for crucial functions. Some Republicans believe that with the fall campaign weeks away, the party should instead focus its money and efforts down ballot to protect its congressional base.

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 05:30:10

There were historic performances by some of the world’s greatest athletes and also reports of street crime, logistical gaffes and venue failures. It was all part of the IOC’s gamble in coming to South America for the first time. NATION

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Brazil Hands Olympic Games to Japan With a Party Fit for Rio

NBC News  22/Aug/2016 07:15:06

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With Minimal Campaign, Trump Leans on His Party

New York Times  22/Aug/2016 08:15:05

Donald J. Trump has done little to build out the bare-bones campaign he rode to victory during primary season, relying heavily on the Republican National Committee for crucial functions. Some Republicans believe that with the fall campaign weeks away, the party should instead focus its money and efforts down ballot to protect its congressional base.

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 11:45:07

There were historic performances by some of the world’s greatest athletes and also reports of street crime, logistical gaffes and venue failures. It was all part of the IOC’s gamble in coming to South America for the first time. Politics

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Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor and fame: ’I can only handle so much’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 12:15:18

Shinzo Abe made charming cameo as Super Mario in Rio, but he will need super powers to stage successful 2020 Games

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It’s Not Only Omran: Countless Kids Suffer in Hellish Aleppo

NBC News  22/Aug/2016 12:45:04

Aleppo: Children of War

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 13:15:09

There were historic performances by some of the world’s greatest athletes and also reports of street crime, logistical gaffes and venue failures. It was all part of the IOC’s gamble in coming to South America for the first time. BUSINESS

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A hurting community heals in ’Happy Birthday Philando Castile’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 14:15:11

Shinzo Abe made charming cameo as Super Mario in Rio, but he will need super powers to stage successful 2020 Games

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 14:30:09

There were historic performances by some of the world’s greatest athletes and also reports of street crime, logistical gaffes and venue failures. It was all part of the IOC’s gamble in coming to South America for the first time. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 15:00:12

There were historic performances by some of the world’s greatest athletes and also reports of street crime, logistical gaffes and venue failures. It was all part of the IOC’s gamble in coming to South America for the first time.NBC's filtered view of the Rio Games delivered on the things that mattered

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A hurting community heals in ’Happy Birthday Philando Castile’

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 16:00:08

From Katie Ledecky’s glory to Ryan Lochte’s shame, Guardian writers on the big stories from this year’s Olympics. Including whether Phelps trumps Bolt

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Why It’s So Hard for Trump to Retreat on Immigration

NBC News  22/Aug/2016 16:15:06

Meet the Press

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Our writers’ verdictsTeam USA’s highlights and lowlights

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 16:15:07

From Katie Ledecky’s glory to Ryan Lochte’s shame, Guardian writers on the big stories from this year’s Olympics. Including whether Phelps trumps Bolt

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 16:15:09

For nearly two years, the video of the October 2014 arrest has been repeatedly cited by L.A. Police Department officials and prosecutors as they denounced Garcia’s actions, sought discipline against him and charged him with felony assault. But the department refused to make the recording public. SUMMER OLYMPICS

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 16:30:10

For nearly two years, the video of the October 2014 arrest has been repeatedly cited by L.A. Police Department officials and prosecutors as they denounced Garcia’s actions, sought discipline against him and charged him with felony assault. But the department refused to make the recording public. Video shows LAPD officer kicking and punching man on the ground

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Trump, Shifting Tone, Says He Will Be ‘Fair’ on Immigration

New York Times  22/Aug/2016 17:30:08

The comments from Donald J. Trump follow months of vows to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and deport immigrants who have entered the country illegally. Asked on Fox News if he was flip-flopping on his immigration ideas, Mr. Trump said, “We want to come up with a really fair, but firm, answer.”

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 17:45:09

Clinton Alford Jr.'s arrest mirrors similar encounters between African Americans and officers across the U.S. that have prompted heated criticism. Whether to release such recordings has become a crucial issue amid the ongoing national debate over race and policing. Video shows LAPD officer kicking and punching man on the ground

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National parks at 100Climate change threatens America’s natural wonders

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 18:15:06

We look at how receding ice, extreme heat and acidifying oceans are transforming landscapes, and guardians of national parks face the herculean task of stopping it

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Federal court blocks Obama’s rules for transgender students’ bathroom access

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 18:30:11

Complaint brought by mostly Republican states argued forcing public schools to allow equal access to bathrooms and changing facilities was unconstitutional

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New YorkMuslims divided over calls for surveillance in wake of imam’s murder

The Guardian  22/Aug/2016 18:45:07

Muslim community revisits controversial issue amid demands for increased police presence in mosques after a Queens imam and his friend were murdered

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 21:00:11

In a major victory for teachers unions, the California Supreme Court has let stand a ruling that preserves traditional teacher job protections such as tenure and seniority-based layoffs.  L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 21:15:08

The case was being closely watched across the country as a bellwether on whether courts could be used to invalidate employment rights of teachers on the grounds that they violate the rights of students. L.A. Now

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White House Fires Back at Critics of Louisiana Response

NBC News  22/Aug/2016 22:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  22/Aug/2016 23:45:08

In a case that raised moral and legal questions about the murkiness of ownership in the chaos of revolution and war, a court ruled that the Pasadena museum is the rightful owner. Education

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