The headline news from May 09, 2017

The archive of all headlines from May 09, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Obama Warned Trump Against Hiring Flynn, Officials Say

New York Times  09/May/2017 00:00:07

Former President Barack Obama warned Donald J. Trump against hiring Michael T. Flynn in their conversation in the Oval Office two days after the election.Mr. Trump later ignored the advice, naming Mr. Flynn to be his national security adviser.

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 00:15:09

 

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 00:45:14

Former acting Atty. Gen. Sally Yates says she had two in-person meetings and one phone call with Donald Trump's White House about former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Education

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 01:15:11

Former acting Atty. Gen. Sally Yates says she had two in-person meetings and one phone call with Donald Trump's White House about former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Former acting Atty. Gen. Sally Yates speaks to Senate Judiciary subcommittee

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Trump-Russia Mike Flynn at risk of blackmail, Sally Yates told White House

The Guardian  09/May/2017 01:30:07

Former acting attorney general testifies to warning counsel that the then national security adviser was susceptible to blackmail by Russia on 26 January

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 01:45:13

Former acting Atty. Gen. Sally Yates says she had two in-person meetings and one phone call with Donald Trump's White House about former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.Trump's EPA dismisses half of the scientists on its advisory board

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Obama Warned Trump Against Hiring Flynn, Officials Say

New York Times  09/May/2017 02:00:06

In their Oval Office meeting two days after the election, President Barack Obama warned President-elect Donald J. Trump against hiring Michael T. Flynn.Mr. Trump later ignored the advice, naming Mr. Flynn to be his national security adviser.

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Trump Was Warned About Flynn by Yates and Obama

New York Times  09/May/2017 04:00:07

After Sally Q. Yates warned President Trump that his national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, was vulnerable to foreign blackmail, Mr. Flynn held his job for 18 more days.In their Oval Office meeting two days after the election, President Barack Obama warned Mr. Trump against hiring Mr. Flynn.

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 04:15:08

A child born in the United States in 2014 can expect to live 79.1 years, on average. But that figure doesn’t apply equally to all kids across the country. NATION

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Twice Warned, Trump Stuck by Flynn Despite Ties to Russia

New York Times  09/May/2017 04:30:05

After Sally Q. Yates warned President Trump that his national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, was vulnerable to foreign blackmail, Mr. Flynn held his job for 18 more days.In their Oval Office meeting two days after the election, President Barack Obama warned Mr. Trump against hiring Mr. Flynn.

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 04:45:10

A child born in the United States in 2014 can expect to live 79.1 years, on average. But that figure doesn’t apply equally to all kids across the country. L.A. Now

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Trump and Russia Mike Flynn at risk of blackmail, Sally Yates told White House

The Guardian  09/May/2017 07:45:08

Former acting attorney general testifies to warning counsel that the then national security adviser was susceptible to blackmail by Russia on 26 January

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 08:15:26

Although UC has steadily increased the enrollment of low-income and minority students and invested millions of dollars into academic and social support services for them, some students say the efforts are not nearly enough. Science Now

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 12:15:36

Although UC has steadily increased the enrollment of low-income and minority students and invested millions of dollars into academic and social support services for them, some students say the efforts are not nearly enough. NATION

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Deep Divisions Scar France as ’Fascist’ Le Pen Propels Far-Right to Mainstream

NBC News  09/May/2017 12:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 12:45:23

The story of how it turned from a town of oil industry roughnecks and white blue-collar workers into a major political centrifuge for immigration reform, demographic analysts say, is nothing less than the story of the city of the future. Houston is the most ethnically diverse major city in the country

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Climate change Donald Trump’s closest advisers clash over fate of Paris deal

The Guardian  09/May/2017 13:30:24

President promises decision before this month’s G7 summit, butdebate reveals deep divisions

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Healthcare House Republicans prepare for fiery town halls after vote

The Guardian  09/May/2017 14:45:09

Members of Congress who voted for the controversial plan will be met by activists on the left, who are attempting to save the Affordable Care Act

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Trump Could Send as Many as 5K More Troops to Afghanistan

NBC News  09/May/2017 16:00:26

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Healthcare House Republicans face fiery town halls after vote

The Guardian  09/May/2017 17:00:13

Members of Congress who voted for the controversial plan will be met by activists on the left, who are attempting to save the Affordable Care Act

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South Korean Backing Talks With the North Claims Victory

New York Times  09/May/2017 19:00:12

“I will be a president for all the people,” Moon Jae-in said in a nationally televised speech, after his chief rivals appeared to concede defeat.His victory would return the liberals to power after nearly a decade and set up a potential rift with the United States.

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Officials: Trump Approves Plan to Arm Syrian Kurds

NBC News  09/May/2017 19:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 20:00:13

Although UC has steadily increased the enrollment of low-income and minority students and invested millions of dollars into academic and social support services for them, some students say the efforts are not nearly enough. NATION

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Trump Approves Plan to Arm Syrian Kurds

NBC News  09/May/2017 20:15:06

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U.S. to Arm Syrian Kurds Over Turkey’s Objections

New York Times  09/May/2017 20:30:06

President Trump approved the plan so that the militia can participate in the operation to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, the Pentagon said.Turkey has insisted that the Kurdish fighters are linked to a group both it and the United States regard as a terrorist group.

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Trump to Arm Syrian Kurds, Even as Turkey Strongly Objects

New York Times  09/May/2017 21:00:27

President Trump approved the plan so that the militia can participate in the operation to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, the Pentagon said.Turkey has insisted that the Kurdish fighters are linked to a group both it and the United States regard as a terrorist group.

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 21:00:31

Although UC has steadily increased the enrollment of low-income and minority students and invested millions of dollars into academic and social support services for them, some students say the efforts are not nearly enough. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 21:45:57

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 22:00:30

Although UC has steadily increased the enrollment of low-income and minority students and invested millions of dollars into academic and social support services for them, some students say the efforts are not nearly enough. Politics

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Trump Approves Plan to Arm Key Ally in Battle for Syria

NBC News  09/May/2017 22:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  09/May/2017 22:30:09

The two competing demands may yet derail the GOP push to roll back the 2010 healthcare law. House Republicans skirted the dilemma by cutting both taxes and coverage. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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’I can see a future for myself’ Chelsea Manning envisions life after prison

The Guardian  09/May/2017 23:30:23

The army whistleblower, who is set for release 17 May after seven years, thanked supporters in statement and looked forward to living as a transgender woman

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