The headline news from July 31, 2017

The archive of all headlines from July 31, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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After Sanctions, Putin Orders U.S. to Cut 755 Embassy Staff

New York Times  31/Jul/2017 02:15:05

In a television interview, President Vladimir V. Putin said that the number of workers at American diplomatic posts in Russia must be cut by Sept. 1.The decision escalated tensions between Washington and Moscow, as the Kremlin was fighting against new U.S. sanctions.

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Putin Orders U.S. to Cut 755 Diplomatic Staffers in Russia

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 02:30:15

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 03:15:10

In Saudi Arabia, fleeing even an abusive home is a crime for women. If runaways are caught, they can be jailed until their guardian allows them to be released. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 06:30:17

In his sermon, Imam Mahmoud Harmoush accuses Jews of plotting to take over Palestine, the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, and “most of the Middle East.” L.A. Now

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North Korea Trump vows ’all necessary measures’ to protect allies

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 07:45:08

The US president has assured Japan of total support as tensions increase in east Asia, prime minister Shinzo Abe says

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 09:15:11

With the Trump White House frequently in turmoil, Chiang hopes that Californians will turn to a more ordinary style of leadership, as they did when they elected Gray Davis. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 12:15:11

Most are concentrated in Orange County, where four of California’s seven most vulnerable Republican House members are based. BUSINESS

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Walter Shaub Trump makes US seem a ’kleptocracy’, says ex-ethics chief

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 13:00:17

Shaub, who quit job at head of Office of Government Ethics this month, describes ‘embarrassment’ of Trump’s business ties as president

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 13:15:12

The decision last week clears the way for opponents of the $64-billion bullet train to file more lawsuits as construction proceeds. It also allows Californians to challenge rail uses such as the movement of crude from fracking. Middle East

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Trump’s business ties President makes US seem a ’kleptocracy’, says ex-ethics chief Walter Shaub

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 13:30:16

Shaub, who quit job at Office of Government Ethics this month, describes ‘embarrassment’ of Trump’s conflicts of interest

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 14:15:12

The decision last week clears the way for opponents of the $64-billion bullet train to file more lawsuits as construction proceeds. It also allows Californians to challenge rail uses such as the movement of crude from fracking. CALIFORNIA

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Trump Vote Fraud Commission Could Not Be More Divided

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 14:30:17

White House

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Putin Bet That Trump Would Improve Ties. It’s Backfiring.

New York Times  31/Jul/2017 15:45:07

President Vladimir V. Putin hoped that Donald J. Trump would treat Russia as Mr. Putin has longed to have it treated by the West.If the sanctions passed by Congress last week sent any message, it was that President Trump’s hands are tied in dealing with Moscow, probably for years to come.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 16:45:10

The decision last week clears the way for opponents of the $64-billion high speed rail to file more lawsuits as construction proceeds. It also allows Californians to challenge rail uses such as the movement of crude from fracking. CALIFORNIA

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Trump Hails Kelly as the Ret. Gen. Joins Chaotic White House

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 17:15:08

White House

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Trump Hails Kelly as New Chief Joins Chaotic White House

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 17:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 18:00:20

Shepard won a Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for the play 'Buried Child.' He was also nominated for an Oscar for the role of pilot Chuck Yeager in 'The Right Stuff' in 1983. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 18:15:11

Shepard won a Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1979 for the play 'Buried Child.' He was also nominated for an Oscar for the role of pilot Chuck Yeager in 'The Right Stuff' in 1983.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 19:00:21

The deal will bring the Olympics back to Southern California for a third time, after Los Angeles hosted the Games in 1984 and 1932. It also opens the door for Paris to host the Games seven years from now.

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Trump risks US being seen as ’kleptocracy’, says ex-ethics chief Walter Shaub

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 19:45:10

Shaub, who quit job at Office of Government Ethics this month, describes ‘embarrassment’ of Trump’s conflicts of interest

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HBO Hacked, Thieves Claim to Have ’Game of Thrones’ Info

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 20:30:16

Security

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Scaramucci Is Forced Out of New Role at White House

New York Times  31/Jul/2017 21:00:13

The decision to remove Anthony Scaramucci as communications director came at the request of President Trump’s new chief of staff, John Kelly.Just days into his appointment, Mr. Scaramucci unloaded a crude verbal tirade against other senior members of the president’s staff.

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Scaramucci Out as White House Communications Director

NBC News  31/Jul/2017 21:00:15

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Anthony Scaramucci Trump removes White House communications director – reports

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 21:00:17

Scaramucci has been removed from his post at the White House just over a week after his appointment, following a series of turbulent media appearances

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 21:00:18

Behind the scenes at the Los Angeles Times Comicon photo studio EDITION: California | U.S. & World

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White House Trump removes Anthony Scaramucci as communications director

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 21:15:10

Scaramucci has been removed from his post at the White House just over a week after his appointment, following a series of turbulent media appearances

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Los Angeles Times  31/Jul/2017 21:15:12

John Kelly, the newly appointed chief of staff, told Scaramucci this morning that he will be replaced. The move comes just 10 days after he was named to the job.

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White House Trump removes Anthony Scaramucci as communications director

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 22:45:12

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White House Scaramucci removed as communications director

The Guardian  31/Jul/2017 23:45:09

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