The headline news from July 12, 2016

The archive of all headlines from July 12, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Theresa May Is Poised to Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 00:00:06

Ms. May is positioned to succeed David Cameron as prime minister after her only rival, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out of the race to lead Britain’s Conservative Party. Mr. Cameron said the handover of power would be completed by Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 00:00:12

Chief David Brown also defends using a robot to kill the gunman and says investigators 'want to make sure there’s nobody else out there who had anything to do with this.'She wasn't a cop and she wasn't white, but she took a bullet in Dallas while protecting her sons

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 02:45:09

Chief David Brown also defends using a robot to kill the gunman and says investigators 'want to make sure there’s nobody else out there who had anything to do with this.' AUTOS

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 03:00:12

The Palo Alto automaker is facing criticism for not telling the SEC about the crash, a possible breach of its corporate duty to inform the agency — and thus, its investors — of so-called material events. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 03:15:09

The Palo Alto automaker is facing criticism for not telling the SEC about the fatal crash, a possible breach of its corporate duty to inform the agency — and thus, its investors — of so-called material events. NATION

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Blacks in Blue: Cops React to Violence Towards and By Police

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 04:15:07

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 04:30:11

A volunteer trip by three American doctors provides a rare look at how health authorities cope in war zones. 'We could not show fear,' one says. 'We had to be strong for other staff and for patients.' Costello Road, a harrowing journey into Aleppo for three Chicago doctors

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Blacks in Blue: Cops React to Violence Towards and by Police

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 04:45:05

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Traveling to Dallas, Obama Seeks Message to Heal Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 05:45:05

President Obama huddled with his speechwriters for much of Monday, hoping to find words that would console the officers’ grief-stricken families. He also is aiming to reassure a nation fearful that racial divisions are worsening after the Dallas slaughter.

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Traveling to Dallas, Obama Seeks Message to Heal Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 08:30:05

President Obama and former President George W. Bush will speak at a memorial for the five police officers who were killed in Dallas. This will be the 11th time in his presidency that Mr. Obama has sought to comfort a city after a mass killing.

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Traveling to Dallas, Obama Seeks Message to Heal Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 09:15:04

President Obama and former President George W. Bush will speak at a memorial for the five police officers who were killed in Dallas. This will be the 11th time in his presidency that Mr. Obama has tried to comfort a city after a mass killing.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 10:15:13

A volunteer trip by three American doctors provides a rare look at how health authorities cope in war zones. 'We could not show fear,' one says. 'We had to be strong for other staff and for patients.' NATION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 10:30:11

The cause of the Black Lives Matter movement is just as valid now as it was last week. The killings did not change that fact that across the country police violence is disproportionately directed at black men. MIDDLE EAST

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 11:15:08

The cause of the Black Lives Matter movement is just as valid now as it was last week. The killings did not change that fact that across the country police violence is disproportionately directed at black men.Police watched from a distance as Black Lives Matter marched through Inglewood; mayor says it worked

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Blacks in Blue: Cops React to Violence Toward and by Police

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 11:45:09

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Hague Tribunal Rejects Beijing’s Claims in South China Sea

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 12:00:06

The tribunal rebuked China for its behavior and ruled that its expansive claim to sovereignty over the waters had no legal basis.The landmark case was seen as an important crossroads in the global rise of China, which refused to participate in the proceedings.

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Clinton’s Lead Over Trump Shrinks After Tough Week

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 12:15:11

2016 Election

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 12:15:14

Although the ruling is a victory for Manila, the tribunal has no powers of enforcement, and it was unclear what would happen next. NATION

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Clinton’s Lead Over Trump Shrinks After Controversial Week

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 12:30:32

2016 Election

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Philippines wins South China Sea case against China

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 14:30:07

International tribunal’s ruling will increase pressure on China to scale back military expansion in disputed region

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South China SeaPhilippines wins case against China

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 15:00:12

International tribunal’s ruling will increase pressure on China to scale back military expansion in disputed region

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 17:00:09

Although the ruling is a victory for Manila, the tribunal has no powers of enforcement, and it was unclear what would happen next. Politics

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Campaign liveSanders expected to endorse Clinton for president

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 17:15:07

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LiveSanders expected to endorse Clinton for president

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 17:30:07

Follow live updates as the former rivals appear together in New Hampshire

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Sanders Finally Endorses Clinton After Heated Primary

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 17:45:05

2016 Election

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LiveBernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton: ’She must become our next president’

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 17:45:07

Follow live updates as the former rivals appear together in New Hampshire

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Clinton Gets Endorsement From Sanders, Unifying Party

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 18:00:05

Bernie Sanders’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton after 14 months of clashes clears away the last major obstacle to a united Democratic Party.“I intend to do everything I can to make certain that she will be the next president of the United States,” Mr. Sanders said.

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LiveBernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton: ’She must become our next president’

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 18:00:08

Follow live updates as the former rivals appear in New Hampshire

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 18:00:10

Democrats took a long-anticipated step toward unity as Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton, praising the party platform and its nominee in New Hampshire.Watch live: Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton

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Stevie WonderMusician tells crowd ’black lives matter’ in wake of shootings

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 18:30:09

Former bitter Democratic primary foes reconcile at joint rally after series of policy compromises to party platform made to reflect Sanders’ campaign ideas

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Toobin: Justice crossed a line

CNN  12/Jul/2016 18:45:03

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 18:45:16

Democrats took a long-anticipated step toward unity as Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton, praising the party platform and its nominee in New Hampshire.

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CNN  12/Jul/2016 19:00:04

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 19:00:10

Democrats took a long-anticipated step toward unity as Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton, praising the party platform and its nominee in New Hampshire.Read Bernie Sanders' endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president

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Obama Seeks to Console Dallas and Reassure the Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 20:15:04

President Obama is in Dallas on Tuesday to mourn the deaths of five white police officers gunned down by a black Army veteran.This is the 11th time in his presidency that he has sought to comfort a city after a mass killing. Former President George W. Bush will also speak.

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Obama Seeks to Console Dallas and Reassure the Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 20:45:05

This is the 11th time President Obama has sought to comfort a city after a mass killing.Former President George W. Bush will also speak.

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President Obama, George W. Bush Pay Tribute to Slain Officers

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 20:45:07

Dallas Police Ambush

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LiveObama and George W Bush speak in Dallas after shootings

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 20:45:08

Follow the latest from a memorial service for the five police officers killed in Dallas last week

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Obama Seeks to Console Dallas and Reassure the Nation

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 21:00:06

This is the 11th time President Obama has sought to comfort a city after a mass killing.Former President George W. Bush also spoke, saying, “To renew our unity we only have to remember our values.”

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Obama Tells Mourning Dallas ‘We Are Not So Divided’

New York Times  12/Jul/2016 21:45:05

At a memorial in Dallas for five fallen police officers, President Obama on Tuesday implored America not to give in to fear. “I’m here to say that we must reject such despair,” Mr. Obama said.

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Obama to Dallas Mourners: ’We’re Not as Divided as We Seem’

NBC News  12/Jul/2016 21:45:07

Dallas Police Ambush

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Dallas memorial serviceObama calls for peace in tribute to five police officers

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 22:30:07

President pays tribute to officers killed last week and says in tackling issues facing nation, ‘We ask police to do too much … and ask too little of ourselves’

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Dallas memorial serviceObama calls for peace in tribute to five police officers

The Guardian  12/Jul/2016 22:45:08

President pays tribute to officers killed last week and says in tackling issues facing nation: ‘We ask police to do too much … and ask too little of ourselves’

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 22:45:11

The fatal shooting of Redel Jones, who was black, was one of several by Los Angeles police officers last year that prompted criticism from activists. Hundreds of people demonstrated outside police headquarters today. Black Lives Matter members speak out prior to ruling on Redel Jones shooting

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jul/2016 23:30:10

The fatal shooting of Redel Jones, who was black, was one of several by Los Angeles police officers last year that prompted criticism from activists. Hundreds of people demonstrated outside police headquarters today.

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