The headline news from July 08, 2016

The archive of all headlines from July 08, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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‘Would This Have Happened if the Driver Were White?’

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 00:00:06

The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer fit a pattern of disparate, unfair and even violent treatment of black people, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota said.The moments after Philando Castile was shot during a traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb were streamed live by a passenger in the car.

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Philando CastileMinnesota governor blames police killing on racial bias

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 00:15:07

Mark Dayton says level of force was ‘way in excess’ of what was necessary and demands justice department investigation as Obama calls shootings ‘a serious problem’

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 01:45:11

Obama emphasized his view that the majority of police officers were upstanding public servants. Still, he said 'change has been too slow' in reform to troubled police departments around the country.As police shootings continue, bystanders get more sophisticated at filming altercations

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 02:00:15

Obama emphasized his view that the majority of police officers were upstanding public servants. Still, he said 'change has been too slow' in reform to troubled police departments around the country.

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‘Would This Have Happened if the Driver Were White?’

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 02:15:06

The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer fit a pattern of disparate, unfair and even violent treatment of black people, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota said.An emotional President Obama said “all Americans should be troubled” by the shootings caught on video this week in Minnesota and Louisiana.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 02:15:14

Dramatic cellphone video, broadcast live on Facebook by the shooting victim's girlfriend, has drawn demands for a federal investigation, demonstrations around the region and scrutiny from politicians, including President Obama.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 04:30:12

So important has citizen documentation become that the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have created smartphone apps that allow onlookers to observe, record and report.

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Officers Wounded as Gunfire Heard in Dallas After Protests

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 05:15:07

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Breaking newsPolice shot at Dallas protest over Alton Sterling and Philando Castile deaths

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 05:30:09

Peaceful demonstration over fatal police shootings of two black men within 48 hours is plunged into chaos by gunfire

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 05:30:12

Dozens of shots were fired at a Dallas demonstration where dozens had gathered Thursday evening to protest recent police shootings, according to social media footage and local media reports.

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10 Dallas Officers Shot, 3 Dead in Shooting as Protest Ended

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 05:45:06

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Three Dallas Police Officers Killed at Protest Over Shootings

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 06:00:06

Seven other police officers were also shot during a demonstration protesting the shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, the police chief said.

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10 Dallas Officers Shot, 3 Dead as Snipers Open Fire After Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 06:00:09

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Breaking newsThree officers shot dead at Dallas protest over Alton Sterling and Philando Castile

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 06:00:11

Peaceful demonstration over fatal police shootings of two black men within 48 hours is plunged into chaos by gunfire

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11 Dallas Officers Shot, 3 Dead as Snipers Open Fire After Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 06:15:06

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11 Dallas Officers Shot, 4 Dead as Snipers Open Fire After Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 06:30:08

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Live updates11 police shot, four dead, as bomb claim investigated

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 06:30:10

Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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Four Dallas Police Officers Killed at Protest Over Shootings

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 06:45:04

Seven other officers were also shot during a demonstration protesting the shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, Chief David O. Brown of the Dallas police said.He said the shooting was carried out by snipers, and officers were combing downtown Dallas for a bomb they suspected had been planted there.

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Dallas shooting liveFour police officers killed, 11 shot, by snipers at protest

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 06:45:08

Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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4 Cops Dead as Snipers ’Ambush’ Dallas Police After Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 07:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 07:30:12

Two snipers opened fire with rifles during a protest over police shootings in downtown Dallas Thursday evening, police said.

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 08:00:06

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.One suspect was arrested late Thursday after a shootout with the Dallas police, the Police Department said on Twitter.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 08:00:17

One suspect is arrested after a shootout with a SWAT team, with a «suspicious package» found nearby. A bomb squad is sent to the scene. One female is in custody.

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4 Cops Dead as Snipers ’Ambush’ Dallas Police After Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 08:30:17

Dallas Police Ambush

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Dallas shooting livePolice negotiate with armed suspect after four officers killed at protest

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 08:45:14

Dozens of shots heard in downtown Dallas near protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 09:00:05

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.

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Dallas shooting liveFifth police officer dies as police negotiate with armed suspect

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 09:00:09

Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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5 Cops Dead, as Snipers ’Ambush’ Dallas Police at Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 09:30:17

Dallas Police Ambush

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5 Cops Dead as Snipers ’Ambush’ Dallas Police at Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 10:00:08

Dallas Police Ambush

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Dallas shooting livePolice negotiate with suspect after five officers shot dead at protest

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 10:15:07

Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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Map: Where the Shootings Happened

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 10:30:12

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.

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Dallas shooting liveFive police officers dead as standoff reportedly over

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 10:30:15

Another six officers wounded after protest against police violence in response to fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling

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5 Cops Dead as Snipers ’Ambush’ Police at Dallas Protest

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 10:45:06

Dallas Police Ambush

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Dallas shooting liveFive police officers dead as standoff reportedly over

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 10:45:07

Three suspects in custody and another six officers wounded after protest over shootings of black men by police

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How the Attacks Unfolded

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 11:00:16

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations near the route the protesters planned to take.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 11:00:23

Three possible suspects are in custody, and police end an hours-long standoff with a gunman in a parking garage. It's unclear whether the gunman is dead.

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Dallas shooting liveFive police officers dead as standoff reportedly over

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 11:15:08

• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ had targeted officers

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How the Attacks Unfolded

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 12:30:04

The officers were shot during a demonstration Thursday night protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects with rifles coordinated the attack, which President Obama condemned as “vicious, calculated and despicable.”

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Dallas shooting liveFive police officers dead as standoff reportedly over

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 12:30:08

• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ targeted officers • ’Justice will be done’, Obama pledges

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Dallas Shootings Were ‘Vicious’ and ‘Despicable,’ Obama Says 6:33 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 12:45:03

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.

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Dallas Shootings Were ‘Vicious’ and ‘Despicable,’ Obama Says 7:00 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 13:15:08

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 13:30:07

The officers were shot during a demonstration protesting the police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana this week.The police believe four suspects coordinated the attack with rifles and positioned themselves in strategic locations.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 14:00:15

Three possible suspects are in custody, and police end an hours-long standoff with a gunman in a parking garage. The mayor confirms that the suspect in the standoff is dead.

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Dallas shootingFive police officers dead as standoff reportedly over

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 14:30:09

• Three suspects in custody after shootings at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect reported to have shot himself after standoff • Police said ‘snipers’ targeted officers • ’Justice will be done’, Obama pledges

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 14:45:04

Six other officers were wounded Thursday night during a demonstration against shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.The coordinated attack appeared to be the deadliest for U.S. law enforcement officers since 9/11.

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 15:00:05

Seven other officers were wounded Thursday night during a demonstration against shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.The Dallas police chief said four people armed with rifles were believed to have carried out the attacks.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 15:00:15

Three suspects are in custody and one is dead after the sniper attack, which left 5 officers dead and 7 wounded. The mayor says the suspects are «being pretty tight-lipped» and «not cooperative."

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Dallas Ambush Suspect ’Wanted to Kill White People’: Police Chief

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 15:15:07

Dallas Police Ambush

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Dallas protest shootingSuspect stated he wanted to ’kill white officers’

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 15:15:08

Shooter, who was killed with bomb on robot device during standoff, was reportedly upset over recent killings of black men by law enforcement

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Dallas protest shootingSuspect stated he wanted to ’kill white officers’

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 15:30:06

• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Police killed fourth suspect using robotic bomb • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges • Suspect killed by police said he was upset about Black Lives Matter

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 16:00:06

One suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 16:00:13

Three possible suspects were in custody, and police were locked for several hours in a standoff with a gunman in a parking garage who had fired at officers, Dallas Police Chief David Brown said.

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Dallas protest shootingSuspect stated he wanted to ’kill white officers’

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 16:15:07

• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Fourth suspect killed by bomb from police robot • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges • Suspect killed by police said he was upset about Black Lives Matter

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Shots Fired at a Dallas Protest

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 16:30:05

A suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.

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Suspect ’Wanted to Kill White People, Especially White Officers’

NBC News  08/Jul/2016 16:30:09

Dallas Police Ambush

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 16:30:14

Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said.

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Chaos and Screams in Dallas

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 18:00:06

A suspect in Thursday night’s attack was killed, according to the police. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. Three other suspects were in custody.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 18:00:13

Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect was identified as Micah X. Johnson.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 18:30:25

Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect is identified as Micah Johnson.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 19:15:11

Police used the robot early Friday to kill a gunman after snipers opened fire in downtown Dallas, killing five officers and wounding seven, officials said. The suspect is identified as Micah Xavier Johnson.

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‘A Devastating Night’ as 5 Officers Lost Their Lives

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 19:30:04

The dead sniper, identified as Micah X. Johnson, 25, was an Army veteran, an official said. He is believed to be the sole gunman.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. “The suspect stated he wanted to kill white people,” a law enforcement official said.

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Dallas protest shootingSuspect stated he wanted to ’kill white officers’

The Guardian  08/Jul/2016 20:30:10

• Three suspects in custody after shooting at anti-violence protest • Sniper identified as 25-year-old Micah Johnson • ‘Justice will be done,’ Obama pledges

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‘A Devastating Night’ as 5 Officers Lost Their Lives

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 21:00:05

Micah X. Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said. “The suspect said he wanted to kill white people,” the police chief said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.

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How the Attacks Unfolded

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 21:15:04

Micah X. Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jul/2016 21:30:12

Police used a 'bomb robot' early Friday to kill the gunman, identified as Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, a Dallas-area resident who said he 'wanted to kill white people,' officials said.

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How the Attacks Unfolded

New York Times  08/Jul/2016 21:45:03

Micah Johnson, 25, appears to have acted alone in Thursday’s sniper attack, an official said.Seven officers were wounded during a protest of shootings by officers in Minnesota and Louisiana.

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