The headline news from May 17, 2016

The archive of all headlines from May 17, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 00:15:09

'T' plays with Barbies, competes in girls volleyball, paints her nails - and is transgender. This is her story of transition at a West L.A. elementary school. AFRICA

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Columbus’ Tie to ISIS Recruits Shows No One Immune: Mayor

NBC News  17/May/2016 00:45:04

ISIS Terror

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 01:00:06

Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it. Organized labor fears that it would be “infiltrated by financial and political interests that work in direct conflict” with their members.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 01:15:08

'T' plays with Barbies, competes in girls volleyball, paints her nails - and is transgender. This is her story of transition at a West L.A. elementary school. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 01:45:06

It's not a conspiracy, as some angry Sanders backers suggest, a result of dark magic or a wrinkle in the time-space continuum. Education

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 02:45:07

It's not a conspiracy, as some angry Sanders backers suggest, a result of dark magic or a wrinkle in the time-space continuum. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 04:45:07

The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Politics

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Half of People Who Have Heart Attacks Don’t Even Know It

NBC News  17/May/2016 05:45:06

Heart Health

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 05:45:09

The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Sports

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 07:00:06

Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it. Organized labor fears that it would be “infiltrated by financial and political interests that work in direct conflict” with its members.

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 08:45:05

Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it.The building-trades unions view his environmental agenda as a threat to the jobs that can be created through infrastructure projects like new gas pipelines.

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 09:30:12

The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 10:45:08

A coalition of health groups are asking voters in November to increase California's tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack, this time enlisting deep-pocket supporters to counter a tobacco industry that blocked several attempts in the past. L.A. Now

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 11:45:05

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 12:00:05

Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it.The building-trades unions view his environmental agenda as a threat to the jobs that can be created through infrastructure projects like new gas pipelines.

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Majority of Republican Voters Trust Trump Over Ryan

NBC News  17/May/2016 12:15:03

2016 Election

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CanadaImmigrant deaths expose ’legal black hole’ of detention system

The Guardian  17/May/2016 12:45:07

The death of 39-year-old Francisco Javier Romero Astorga while in custody of the Canada Border Services Agency is just the latest example of a system in need of repair, as activists clamor for independent oversight

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CanadaWhy do people keep dying in immigration custody?

The Guardian  17/May/2016 14:30:06

The death of 39-year-old Francisco Javier Romero Astorga while in custody of the Canada border agency is just the latest example of a system in need of repair

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Hillary Clinton’s Lead Over Donald Trump Narrows

NBC News  17/May/2016 15:00:05

2016 Election

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Rift Between Key Democratic Factions Could Hurt Turnout

New York Times  17/May/2016 15:15:06

Two of the Democrats’ most loyal constituencies, labor and environmentalists, are clashing over fund-raising for a voter turnout effort.The involvement of a rich environmentalist alienated some unions, who see his agenda as a threat to jobs.

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Eugene MonroeNFL player risks career to push for medical marijuana

The Guardian  17/May/2016 16:00:06

In an industry plagued by controversy over concussions and injuries, Eugene Monroe is hoping to find a healthier way for players to deal with the pain

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 16:00:09

'At the very least, these sites can be incorporated into our city's online inventory system,' said Ken Bernstein, principal planner for the city's Office of Historic Resources. 'They are part of the story of African Americans in Los Angeles, and the story of Los Angeles itself writ large.' Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 16:30:08

'At the very least, these sites can be incorporated into our city's online inventory system,' said Ken Bernstein, principal planner for the city's Office of Historic Resources. 'They are part of the story of African Americans in Los Angeles, and the story of Los Angeles itself writ large.' The Green Book: The Negro travelers’ guide

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 18:15:09

Plains All American Pipeline said a California grand jury has indicted the firm and one of its employees on 46 charges of state law violations in connection with a pipeline break that spilled more than 100,000 gallons of crude oil along the Santa Barbara County coast.

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31 Olympic Athletes May Be Barred After Doping Retests

New York Times  17/May/2016 19:00:05

Olympic officials said Tuesday that they were retesting doping samples from the 2008 and 2012 Summer Games. They have so far identified at least 31 athletes with suspicious results.

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America’s top CEOs pocket 355 times more than average workers

The Guardian  17/May/2016 19:45:07

Analysis by the AFL-CIO union found that chief executive officers of the top 500 companies took home $12.4m on average while they exported jobs overseas

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Donald TrumpBritish government makes plans for potentially awkward visit

The Guardian  17/May/2016 20:15:12

British PM, who described Trump’s remarks about Muslims as ‘divisive, stupid and wrong’ may have to greet him at Downing Street

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Donald TrumpBritish government makes plans for potentially awkward visit

The Guardian  17/May/2016 20:45:06

British PM, who described Trump’s remarks about Muslims as ‘divisive, stupid and wrong’, may have to greet him at Downing Street

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 20:45:08

'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 21:15:06

'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 21:30:08

'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. Politics

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Bill Allowing 9/11 Families to Sue Saudi Arabia Passes Senate

NBC News  17/May/2016 21:45:05

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 21:45:07

Sanders has lit a fire in millions of supporters with his critiques of Wall Street greed and the country's 'rigged political system.' But as his chances of winning the Democratic nomination wane, a question has grown: Will he be able to control the passions he has sparked? Politics

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U.S. Opens Broad Criminal Inquiry Into Russian Doping

New York Times  17/May/2016 22:15:05

The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing government officials, athletes, coaches, antidoping authorities and anyone who might have benefited unfairly from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.

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Bernie SandersClaims of Nevada supporters’ ’penchant for violence’ is ’nonsense’

The Guardian  17/May/2016 22:15:07

Local Democratic party sent letter to national committee accusing Sanders supporters of violence at Saturday’s state party convention

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Los Angeles Times  17/May/2016 22:30:09

At issue: Whether the fire that Sanders has lit among millions of supporters with his critiques of Wall Street greed and political corruption will burn the party this summer. Politics

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U.S. Pursues Charges Against Russians in Doping Scandal

New York Times  17/May/2016 22:45:04

The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing government officials, athletes, coaches, antidoping authorities and anyone who might have benefited unfairly from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.

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Bernie Sanders’Nonsense’ to claims Nevada supporters have ’penchant for violence’

The Guardian  17/May/2016 23:00:06

Defiant response to claims of chair-throwing at convention and death threats leveled at state party chair is most public rift between Sanders and party leaders

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U.S. Pursues Charges Against Russians in Doping Scandal

New York Times  17/May/2016 23:15:07

The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing officials, athletes, coaches and anyone who might have benefited from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.

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