The archive of all headlines from August 19, 2016, organized by time of publication.
Although the Blue Cut fire calmed slightly overnight and halted its march north and east, it is just 4% contained, and a red flag warning remains in effect.Live updates: New fast-moving fire burning in Santa Barbara as Blue Cut fire continues to threaten mountain communities
Latest news and a look ahead to day 13: sailing, diving, triathlon – and Usain Bolt going for gold in the 200m final
Although the Blue Cut fire calmed slightly overnight and halted its march north and east, it is just 4% contained, and a red flag warning remains in effect.Live updates: New fast-moving fire burning near Santa Barbara as Blue Cut fire continues to threaten mountain communities
The State Department said for the first time that it delayed making the payment to Iran to assure that three American prisoners were released.The Obama administration has characterized the payment as part of a settlement of an old dispute, but Republicans have called it a ransom.
Although the Blue Cut fire calmed slightly overnight and halted its march north and east, it is just 22% contained, and a red flag warning remains in effect.Live updates: New fast-moving fire burning near Santa Barbara as Blue Cut fire continues to threaten mountain communities
Although the Blue Cut fire calmed slightly overnight and halted its march north and east, it is just 22% contained, and a red flag warning remains in effect.Live updates: New fast-moving fire burns near Santa Barbara as Blue Cut fire threatens mountain communities
Jamaican star wins in 19.78sec to claim his eighth Olympic gold medal, but said he disappointed not to run faster
Jamaican star wins in 19.78sec to claim his eighth Olympic gold medal, but said he was disappointed not to run faster
Usain Bolt has confirmed himself the greatest, most compelling sprint athlete of the modern Games by completing his third straight Olympic sprint double
Damage assessors have been hindered from surveying the destruction because of erratic fire behavior and intense flames that broke through retardants dropped by air crews, officials say.Live updates: New fast-moving fire burns near Santa Barbara as Blue Cut fire threatens mountain communities
Day 14 dangles 22 golds: will Britain’s women take one in the hockey final? Plus finals in 4x100m relays, women’s football, BMX and modern pentathlon
Day 14 dangles 22 golds: will Britain’s women take one in the hockey final? Plus finals in 4x100m relays, women’s football, BMX and modern pentathlon
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Donald J. Trump’s struggling candidacy has become a direct threat to Republican control of Congress, party officials worry.They are concerned that even their best-prepared candidates will not be able to withstand the backlash to the top of the ticket.
Some pupils feel unsafe at home. Some have had a relative jailed or killed. The Share and Care program provides art-based group counseling to help youngsters address trauma so that they can concentrate and learn. L.A. Now
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Paul Manafort resigned after a major shakeup following a New York Times report about tumult within Donald J. Trump’s campaign. He had been installed as the chief strategist for Mr. Trump’s campaign after the firing of his original campaign manager.
Some pupils feel unsafe at home. Some have had a relative jailed or killed. The Share and Care program provides art-based group counseling to help youngsters address trauma so that they can concentrate and learn. TRAIL GUIDE
Paul Manafort resigned on Friday after a major shake-up that followed reports about tumult within Donald J. Trump’s campaign. He had been installed as the chief strategist for Mr. Trump’s campaign after the firing of his original campaign manager.
Paul Manafort resigned on Friday after a major shake-up that followed reports about tumult within Donald J. Trump’s campaign. He was installed as the campaign’s chief strategist and chairman in May.
The move comes two days after a campaign shakeup that left Manafort’s power diminished, and amid increasing questions about his work for a pro-Russian party in Ukraine.Trump shows a new emotion — regret
Day 14 dangles 22 golds: will Britain’s women take one in the hockey final? Plus finals in 4x100m relays, women’s football, BMX and modern pentathlon
Federal health officials suggested Friday that pregnant women and their partners postpone travel to Miami-Dade County.Gov. Rick Scott said the authorities had identified five cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes in Miami Beach, adding a second active Zika zone.
The fire continues to be most active in the Gobbler's Peak area, just south of Wrightwood, according to officials. The blaze has consumed 37,000 acres and is 26% contained.In pretty Lake County, an arson fire lays out some ugly realities
Day 14 dangles 22 golds, plus finals in 4x100m relays, women’s football, BMX and modern pentathlon
More than 70,000 people register for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and thousands of flood victims remain at about three dozen shelters across the region. Thirteen people died in the disaster.Donald Trump's embattled campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigns
More than 70,000 people register for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and thousands of flood victims remain at about three dozen shelters across the region. Thirteen people died in the disaster.Obama to visit flood-ravaged Louisiana next week after returning from vacation