The headline news from August 23, 2016

The archive of all headlines from August 23, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Donald Trump says inner cities run by Democrats are more dangerous than war zones

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 02:30:07

Meant to give a scripted speech about his rival, the Republican nominee veered off message in an attempt to appeal to minority voters in apocalyptic terms

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 03:00:11

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. TRAIL GUIDE

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New Clinton Emails Raise Shadow Over Her Campaign

New York Times  23/Aug/2016 04:00:05

The F.B.I. disclosed that it had collected nearly 15,000 new emails in its investigation of Hillary Clinton. A federal judge ordered that the documents’ release be accelerated, and as a result they could come to light just weeks before the election.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 04:30:12

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. Politics

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Trump: Special Prosecutor Should Probe Clinton Foundation

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 05:00:07

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 05:00:09

It's unclear whether the windows at Bethany Lutheran Church of Hollywood were merely removed or were destroyed. The building is being converted to office space. Politics

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Trump’s Poll-Watching Talk Spurs Call for International Monitors

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 07:45:07

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 11:30:09

In their place, counties would open temporary elections offices known as 'vote centers' sprinkled throughout communities. L.A. Now

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Take a Rare Look Inside Elite Anti-ISIS Boot Camp

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 12:00:08

Europe’s Terror Battle

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Donald TrumpInner cities run by Democrats more dangerous than ’war zones’

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 13:45:14

Meant to give a scripted speech about his rival, the Republican nominee veered off message in an attempt to appeal to minority voters

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New Clinton Emails Raise Shadow Over Her Campaign

New York Times  23/Aug/2016 14:30:05

The F.B.I. disclosed that it had collected nearly 15,000 new emails in its investigation of Hillary Clinton. They could come to light just weeks before the election.

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Take a Rare Look Inside Elite Anti-ISIS Unit

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 14:45:06

Europe’s Terror Battle

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 16:15:09

In their place, counties would open temporary elections offices known as 'vote centers' sprinkled throughout communities, offering services like early voting and same-day voter registration. L.A. Now

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Why Donald Trump Is Struggling to Win Over Black Voters

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 17:15:05

U.S. news

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Why Donald Trump Is Struggling to Win Over Black Voters

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 17:30:10

2016 Election

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Zika virusPuerto Rico officials struggle to translate fears into action

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 17:45:05

A quarter of the population may have the disease by the end of mosquito season, but efforts to control it have been thwarted by apathy and misinformation

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 18:00:08

The president has been under pressure for days to visit after flooding killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands from their homes this month. As the rains stopped, he was slammed for his decision to continue vacationing at Martha’s Vineyard. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 18:15:09

The president has been under pressure for days to visit after flooding killed at least 13 people and displaced thousands from their homes this month. As the rains stopped, he was slammed for his decision to continue vacationing at Martha’s Vineyard.A before-and-after look at the deadly, record-setting flooding in Louisiana

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Terror Suspect Tortured After 9/11 Appears in Public Hearing

New York Times  23/Aug/2016 19:30:06

Abu Zubaydah, who has been detained for 14 years and was tortured by the C.I.A., said he posed no threat at a hearing at Guantánamo Bay.At the time of his capture, American officials mistakenly concluded that he was a top-ranking leader of Al Qaeda.

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LiveObama speaks to flood-damaged Louisiana

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 20:15:06

The US president is visiting Baton Rouge after extraordinary rainfall caused severe flooding, damaging an estimated 60,000 homes

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Guantánamo BayAbu Zubaydah, detainee tortured by CIA, makes case for release

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 20:30:07

Detainee who the CIA admitted it had waterboarded and who has never been charged with a crime appears for first time in 14 years at quasi-parole hearing

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Guantánamo BayAbu Zubaydah, detainee tortured by CIA, makes case for release

The Guardian  23/Aug/2016 20:45:06

Detainee, who the CIA admitted it had waterboarded and who has never been charged with a crime, appears for first time in 14 years at quasi-parole hearing

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 21:00:08

As a series of marine heat waves linked to climate change has thrown ocean ecosystems out of whack from Australia to the coast of California, a cooling trend called La Niña has given scientists hope that water temperatures could come back into balance. NATION

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Drug Company Exec Pay Jumped as EpiPen Prices Hiked

NBC News  23/Aug/2016 21:15:04

Consumer

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 22:30:10

As a series of marine heat waves linked to climate change has thrown ocean ecosystems out of whack from Australia to the coast of California, a cooling trend called La Niña has given scientists hope that water temperatures could come back into balance. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  23/Aug/2016 23:00:12

A report by the right-leaning think tank American Action Forum estimates that finding, detaining, legally processing and deporting everyone who is in the country illegally and preventing future unlawful entry, would cost $400 billion to $600 billion.Trump sticks to hard line on deporting 11 million immigrants

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Terror Suspect Tortured After 9/11 Appears in Public Hearing

New York Times  23/Aug/2016 23:15:06

Abu Zubaydah, who has been detained for 14 years and was tortured by the C.I.A., said he posed no threat at a hearing at Guantánamo Bay.American officials had mistakenly concluded that he was a top-ranking leader of Al Qaeda.

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