The headline news from August 16, 2017

The archive of all headlines from August 16, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Charlottesville Trump again blames ’both sides’ and targets ’very, very violent alt-left’

The Guardian  16/Aug/2017 00:00:15

President also equates Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 00:15:11

The president uses the term 'alt-left' to describe people protesting white supremacists in Charlottesville over the weekend and says they were 'also very violent.' He again says 'there is blame on both sides.'

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New York Times  16/Aug/2017 00:45:06

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following the violence in Charlottesville, Va. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a park.

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New York Times  16/Aug/2017 01:30:12

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New York Times  16/Aug/2017 01:45:07

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his first remarks on Saturday following the violence in Charlottesville, Va. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a park.

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New York Times  16/Aug/2017 04:15:07

In a tense exchange with reporters, President Trump said he did nothing wrong in his initial remarks after the violence in Charlottesville. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 04:30:15

The remarks amount to another surreal moment in a presidency that has been full of them, in this case driving a new wedge into the nation's racial divide.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 09:15:11

The remarks amount to another surreal moment in a presidency that has been full of them, in this case driving a new wedge into the nation's racial divide. L.A. Now

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New York Times  16/Aug/2017 10:00:11

In a combative exchange with reporters about the violence in Charlottesville, Va., President Trump drew the very moral equivalency for which a bipartisan chorus has already criticized him. “Is it George Washington next?” Mr. Trump asked, referring to the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee.

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’Just No’: Dems, Republicans Blast Trump’s Latest Charlottesville Remarks

NBC News  16/Aug/2017 11:30:15

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 11:45:11

The remarks amount to another surreal moment in a presidency that has been full of them, in this case driving a new wedge into the nation's racial divide.Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Technology

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 12:45:11

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It’s now the most ’liked’ in Twitter history Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 13:00:19

The Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Charlottesville Violence

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He ’Went Rogue’: President Trump’s Staff Left Stunned

NBC News  16/Aug/2017 13:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 14:00:18

The Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight In some states, it’s illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines MOVIES

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Charlottesville Why is the US still fighting the civil war?

The Guardian  16/Aug/2017 15:00:15

Confederate symbols have become a crucible of racial tension. White nationalists claim they’re vital monuments – but are they just a way to revive the battles of the past?

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 15:45:12

The Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Mourners gather to remember woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 16:15:10

The Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Mourners gather to remember woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 16:45:10

The Cemetery announced plans Tuesday to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Mourners gather to remember woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter history Ann Friedman: Yes, 'racism is evil.' So stop acting racist In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the ConfederacyMorning Reportlatest headlines MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 17:15:10

The cemetery announced plans to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Watch live: Mourners remember Heather Heyer, the woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter history Ann Friedman: Yes, 'racism is evil.' So stop acting racist In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the ConfederacyMorning Reportlatest headlines MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 17:45:10

The cemetery announced plans to take down a monument commemorating Confederate veterans after hundreds of activists requested its removal, with some threatening vandalism. Watch live: Mourners remember Heather Heyer, the woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis' Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 18:00:16

A monument commemorating Confederate veterans is taken down after hundreds of activists requested its removal and some threatened vandalism. Watch live: Mourners remember Heather Heyer, the woman killed at Virginia rally Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis' Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines BUSINESS

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Bush presidents condemn ’racial bigotry’ amid Trump backlash

The Guardian  16/Aug/2017 18:15:09

Statement from George HW and W Bush doesn’t mention president by name but marks latest Republican rebuke of his defense of far-right rally in Charlottesville

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 18:30:17

A monument commemorating Confederate veterans is taken down after hundreds of activists requested its removal and some threatened vandalism. Photos: Charlottesville honors Heather Heyer at memorial service Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here’s what witnesses say Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Trump provokes new furor by giving foes of white supremacists equal blame Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis' Obama tweeted a response to the Charlottesville violence. It's now the most 'liked' in Twitter historyMorning Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 19:30:17

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Here are the CEOs who have dropped out of Trump’s business panels--and the ones who are still on Read 3M CEO Inge Thulin’s statement on his resignation from Trump’s manufacturing council Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Photos: Charlottesville honors Heather Heyer at memorial serviceMorning Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Amid C.E.O. Exodus, Trump Disbands Top Business Panels

New York Times  16/Aug/2017 19:45:07

President Trump’s main council of top corporate leaders disbanded after he equated white nationalist hate groups with the protesters opposing them.Soon after, the president announced on Twitter that he would end his executive councils, “rather than put pressure” on the members.

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Trump Dissolves Business Councils After Multiple CEOs Quit

NBC News  16/Aug/2017 20:00:16

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Heather Heyer Mother of Charlottesville victim: ’They tried to kill my child to shut her up’

The Guardian  16/Aug/2017 20:30:18

Susan Bro, the mother of murdered anti-fascist protester Heather Heyer, struck a defiant note at an emotional memorial service in front of 1,200 mourners

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Heather Heyer Charlottesville victim’s mother: ’They tried to kill my child to shut her up’

The Guardian  16/Aug/2017 20:45:10

Susan Bro, the mother of murdered anti-fascist protester Heather Heyer, struck a defiant note at an emotional memorial service in front of 1,200 mourners

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 20:45:11

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Read 3M CEO Inge Thulin’s statement on his resignation from Trump’s manufacturing council Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Morning Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 21:00:18

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis' Michael Moore leads protest on Trump Tower with star-studded Broadway audience in towMorning Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 21:15:11

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Read 3M CEO Inge Thulin’s statement on his resignation from Trump’s manufacturing council Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 21:30:16

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Readers React: Trump’s presidency is an existential crisis for American democracy Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument In some states, it's illegal to take down monuments or change street names honoring the Confederacy Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 21:45:10

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Readers React: Trump’s presidency is an existential crisis for American democracy Hollywood Forever removes Confederate monument Neo-Nazi Daily Stormer site sued for defamation, struggles to stay online Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Amid C.E.O. Exodus, Trump Disbands Top Business Panels

New York Times  16/Aug/2017 22:00:13

President Trump’s main council of top corporate leaders disbanded after he equated white nationalist hate groups with the protesters opposing them.Soon after, the president announced on Twitter that “rather than putting pressure” on the members, he would end his executive councils.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 22:00:17

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Readers React: Trump’s presidency is an existential crisis for American democracy 'This is not a place to fight:' Under cover of dark, Confederate marker whisked out of cemetery Neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer sued for defamation, struggles to stay online Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 22:15:09

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer accused of defamation by radio host, struggles to stay online 'This is not a place to fight:' Under cover of dark, Confederate marker whisked out of cemetery Plaque honoring Confederate president quietly removed from Horton Plaza Park in San Diego Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 22:30:17

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer accused of defamation by radio host, struggles to stay online 'This is not a place to fight:' Under cover of dark, Confederate marker whisked out of Hollywood Forever Cemetery Plaque honoring Confederate president quietly removed from Horton Plaza Park in San Diego Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Aug/2017 23:45:10

'Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!' he said on Twitter. Military leaders condemn racism following Trump’s comments Michael Hiltzik: Trump has become so toxic, CEOs are abandoning him in droves Neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer accused of defamation by radio host, struggles to stay online 'This is not a place to fight:' Under cover of dark, Confederate marker whisked out of Hollywood Forever Cemetery Plaque honoring Confederate president quietly removed from Horton Plaza Park in San Diego Who was responsible for the violence in Charlottesville? Here's what witnesses say Mitch McConnell: 'There are no good Nazis'Afternoon Reportlatest headlines Politics

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