The headline news from August 11, 2016

The archive of all headlines from August 11, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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As Trump Loses Allies in G.O.P., the N.R.A. Stands By Him

New York Times  11/Aug/2016 00:00:06

The National Rifle Association has emerged as one of Donald J. Trump’s stalwart allies after his campaign has alienated some Republicans.The association has spent millions on ads, and stepped up to his defense after his comment on “Second Amendment people.”

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 01:30:12

Many gauges measure the rapid drop in Trump's support this summer: Polls show the Republican nominee losing nationally and in most battleground states, prominent Republicans have publicly defected, and GOP elected officials rarely rush to his defense. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 01:45:10

Many gauges measure the rapid drop in Trump's support this summer: Polls show the Republican nominee losing nationally and in most battleground states, prominent Republicans have publicly defected, and GOP elected officials rarely rush to his defense.Clinton widens lead in polls of key states

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Equestrian dressage: all you need to know

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 02:00:09

Join us for all the day five action, with news on basketball, football, judo and swimming and men’s gymnastics

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CNN  11/Aug/2016 02:45:02

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Trump Tower Climber Wanted Meeting With the Candidate

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 03:00:08

U.S. news

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Unforced Errors: Trump Misses on Two Clinton Stories

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 04:30:11

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 05:30:11

Many gauges measure the rapid drop in Trump's support this summer: Polls show the Republican nominee losing nationally and in most battleground states, prominent Republicans have publicly defected, and GOP elected officials rarely rush to his defense.Disgraced ex-lawmaker shows up at Trump rally, messes up attack on Clinton

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 06:00:11

Was it disrespect? A protest? A moment of overwhelming emotion? Pouting? Politics

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CNN  11/Aug/2016 06:30:03

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’It feels militarised’: secretly shot footage shows grim reality of Nauru

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 07:30:08

Join us for all the day five action, with news on basketball, football, judo and swimming and men’s gymnastics

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’It feels militarised’: secretly shot footage shows grim reality of Nauru

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 08:15:12

It’s day six and that means rugby sevens finals, first outings in the velodrome, women’s gymnastics and – weather-permitting – rowing

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As Trump Loses Allies in G.O.P., the N.R.A. Stands By Him

New York Times  11/Aug/2016 08:45:06

The National Rifle Association, spurred by concern about Hillary Clinton’s potential power to name Supreme Court judges, has embraced Donald J. Trump with enthusiasm.The association has spent millions on ads, and stepped up to his defense after his comment on “Second Amendment people.”

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 09:30:12

Over the last two weeks, assembly members have pushed to audit the agency’s spending and held a hearing to see if its greenhouse gas reduction programs are meeting targets. Politics

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’It feels militarised’: secretly shot footage shows grim reality of Nauru

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 12:00:10

It’s day six and that means golf, rugby sevens finals, first outings in the velodrome, women’s gymnastics and – weather-permitting – rowing

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 12:15:15

Over the last two weeks, assembly members have pushed to audit the agency’s spending and held a hearing to see if its greenhouse gas reduction programs are meeting targets. MIDDLE EAST

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 12:30:14

Through early August, almost $200 million has been collected for campaigns to support or oppose propositions on the Nov. 8 statewide ballot. Politics

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Robert Redford’Technology deprives us of coming up with our own stories’

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 13:30:07

It’s day six and that means golf, rugby sevens finals, first outings in the velodrome, women’s gymnastics and – weather-permitting – rowing

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 14:15:11

Through early August, almost $200 million has been collected for campaigns to support or oppose propositions on the Nov. 8 statewide ballot. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 14:45:11

The vigil Wednesday night for Jesse Romero, the 14-year-old boy shot and killed the day before by Los Angeles police, was not silent. When it began, the crowd of more than 70 people stood in a large circle. In the center, a group of Aztec dancers yelled and blew a conch, performing to the rhythm… Politics

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 15:15:09

The vigil Wednesday night for Jesse Romero, the 14-year-old boy shot and killed the day before by Los Angeles police, was not silent. When it began, the crowd of more than 70 people stood in a large circle. In the center, a group of Aztec dancers yelled and blew a conch, performing to the rhythm… BUSINESS

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Trump Calls President Obama the ’Founder of ISIS’

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 15:30:07

2016 Election

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What Happens to the Clinton Foundation if Hillary Wins?

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 16:15:07

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 17:00:17

According to the LAPD, Jesse Romero was suspected of writing gang-style graffiti in the area before leading officers on a foot chase and firing a gun at them late Tuesday afternoon.

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Issue Where 2 Candidates Line Up: Not Talking About the Poor

New York Times  11/Aug/2016 18:00:07

Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump each promises to create jobs, but neither has said much about helping people while they are not working.The silence is particularly striking because the problem is growing, a sociologist says.

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 18:30:13

Where pollution is worst, in the Inland Empire, hospitals and asthma clinics are reporting increases in patients seeking treatment for respiratory illness, their breathing difficulties exacerbated by the persistent heat and pollution.Thousands of lives could be saved in California by stricter air pollution limits, study finds

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Issue Where 2 Candidates Line Up: Not Talking About the Poor

New York Times  11/Aug/2016 19:45:06

Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump each promise to create jobs, but neither has said much about helping people while they are not working.The silence is particularly striking because the problem is growing, a sociologist says.

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Robert Redford’Technology deprives us of coming up with our own stories’

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 20:15:10

It’s the women’s gymnastics all-around final – and the American gymnast is the overwhelming favorite. Join Beau Dure for all the latest

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From Clinton and Trump, a Striking Silence About Poverty

New York Times  11/Aug/2016 20:30:06

Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump each promise to create jobs, but neither has said much about helping people while they are not working.Their silence stands out because the problem is growing, a sociologist says.

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WATCH: Biles, Raisman Compete in All-Around Finals

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 21:30:10

Sports

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Watch Live: Biles, Raisman Compete in All-Around Finals

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 21:45:07

Sports

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 23:15:10

The 17-page document does not suggest any effort by the White House to manipulate intelligence, as some critics had charged. But it is sharply critical of the former head of Central Command. L.A. Now

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Biles Wins All-Around Gold, Raisman Takes Silver

NBC News  11/Aug/2016 23:30:09

Sports

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Robert Redford’Technology deprives us of coming up with our own stories’

The Guardian  11/Aug/2016 23:30:10

It wasn’t much of a surprise but Simone Biles was in awesome form as she won gold for the US with her compatriot Aly Raisman in second

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Los Angeles Times  11/Aug/2016 23:45:10

The 17-page document does not suggest any effort by the White House to manipulate intelligence, as some critics had charged. But it is sharply critical of the former head of Central Command. SUMMER OLYMPICS

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