The headline news from March 21, 2017

The archive of all headlines from March 21, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 01:15:11

FBI Director James B. Comey knocks back President Trump's claim of wiretapping by the Obama administration and discloses that the FBI is investigating possible 'coordination' between Trump's presidential campaign and Russian authorities.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 01:30:11

FBI Director James B. Comey is the most senior U.S. law enforcement official to publicly refute the president's extraordinary charges.

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New York Times  21/Mar/2017 02:30:05

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.

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New York Times  21/Mar/2017 03:30:05

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 04:30:11

The fallout has so far led to resignation of a high-ranking U.S. official, congressional investigations and a bipartisan circling of the wagons around the need to protect the integrity of America’s democracy.

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New York Times  21/Mar/2017 04:45:04

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 05:15:12

The fallout has so far led to resignation of a high-ranking U.S. official, congressional investigations and a bipartisan circling of the wagons around the need to protect the integrity of America’s democracy.Five takeaways from a historic hearing into Russian meddling in the U.S. election

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New York Times  21/Mar/2017 05:30:13

The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, announced that the agency is investigating whether members of President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.Mr. Comey also dismissed Mr. Trump’s claim that he was wiretapped.

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Intelligence hearing FBI investigating Trump campaign over Russian collusion, Comey confirms

The Guardian  21/Mar/2017 05:45:09

President tweets false commentary on House hearing as Comey says president’s entourage is under investigation for contacts with Russia

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Comey Disclosures Leave Trump Alone On Island of Conspiracy Theories

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 10:15:07

White House

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Fresh Worries on Russia for Trump’s Weary Defenders

New York Times  21/Mar/2017 11:15:08

The obsessiveness and ferocity of President Trump’s pushback against the Russia allegations, often untethered from fact, are making an uncertain situation worse.“The tweets make it much more difficult for us as we try to build a case against these leakers,” said Representative Peter T. King, a New York Republican who sits on the Intelligence Committee.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 11:15:13

The ban would require passengers on such flights to put all laptop computers, electronic tablets and other devices larger than a smartphone into luggage checked into the cargo compartment. EUROPE

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The Promise Health insurance woes helped elect Trump, but his cure may be more painful

The Guardian  21/Mar/2017 12:30:57

The rising cost of health insurance sharply divided voters in a Pennsylvania county where they had come to expect the best – can Trumpcare satisfy them?

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Fresh Worries on Russia for Trump’s Weary Defenders

New York Times  21/Mar/2017 13:15:35

The obsessiveness and ferocity of President Trump’s pushback against critics who suggested his campaign colluded with the Russians are making an uncertain situation worse.“The tweets make it much more difficult for us as we try to build a case against these leakers,” said Representative Peter T. King, a New York Republican who sits on the Intelligence Committee.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 13:30:13

The ban would require passengers on such flights to put all laptop computers, electronic tablets and other devices larger than a smartphone into luggage checked into the cargo compartment. L.A. Now

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Comey Disclosures Leave Trump Alone on Island of Conspiracy Theories

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 14:00:51

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 14:31:14

The move helped prosecutors win a conviction that appeared highly unlikely after the first jury deadlocked 11-1 in favor of acquitting Baca, a powerful and celebrated law enforcement figure. BUSINESS

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U.S. Bans Laptops, iPads in Carry-On Bags From 10 Airports Amid Bomb Fears

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 14:46:07

U.S. news

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Gorsuch Rejects ’Softball’ Question on Independence From Trump

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 16:00:31

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 16:00:34

Officials have called for a ban on electronic devices larger than a smartphone in the cabin of flights to the U.S. from eight Middle Eastern and African countries, responding to intelligence information about terrorist threats.

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In Hearing, Gorsuch Says He’ll Exercise Independence

New York Times  21/Mar/2017 16:15:33

Judge Neil M. Gorsuch said that he would have “no difficulty” ruling for or against any party. “I have offered no promises on how I would rule on any case to anyone,” he said. Follow here for live updates and highlights from day 2 of the hearings.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 16:15:37

Officials have called for a ban on electronic devices larger than a smartphone in the cabin of flights to the U.S. from eight Middle Eastern and African countries, responding to intelligence information about terrorist threats. Russia Hearing

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Gorsuch Vows Independence; Offered Trump ‘No Promises’

New York Times  21/Mar/2017 17:00:18

Judge Neil M. Gorsuch said that he would have “no difficulty” ruling for or against any party. “I have offered no promises on how I would rule on any case to anyone,” he said. Follow here for live updates and highlights from day 2 of the hearings.

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Gorsuch Rejects ’Softball’ Question on His Independence From Trump

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 17:00:21

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 17:15:24

The president bluntly laid out the political stakes for Republicans if their bid to overhaul the healthcare system falters out of the gate, saying failure would imperil the rest of their agenda. Russia Hearing

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Gorsuch Rejects ’Softball’ Question of His Independence From Trump

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 17:30:11

Donald Trump

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Donald Trump Louisville loyalists lap up healthcare line but Congress is a harder sell

The Guardian  21/Mar/2017 19:01:03

Kentucky has done well out of Obamacare and is home to a Republican senator fighting the bill to replace it

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Gorsuch Rejects ’Softball’ Question on His Independence From Trump

NBC News  21/Mar/2017 19:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 20:00:19

The president bluntly laid out the political stakes for Republicans if their bid to overhaul the healthcare system falters out of the gate, saying failure would imperil the rest of their agenda. Russian hackers were likely surprised by blowback from cyberattacks on U.S. elections, analysts say

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‘No Man Is Above the Law,’ Gorsuch Says About Trump

New York Times  21/Mar/2017 20:30:12

Judge Neil M. Gorsuch said that he would have “no difficulty” ruling for or against any party. “I have offered no promises on how I would rule on any case to anyone,” he said. Follow here for live updates and highlights from Day 2 of the hearings.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 21:00:13

The president bluntly laid out the political stakes for Republicans if their bid to overhaul the healthcare system falters out of the gate, saying failure would imperil the rest of their agenda. Former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort hid payments from pro-Russian party, Ukrainian lawmaker says

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 22:15:10

The president bluntly laid out the political stakes for Republicans if their bid to overhaul the healthcare system falters out of the gate, saying failure would imperil the rest of their agenda. Secretary of State Tillerson will visit Russia but skip NATO meeting

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Los Angeles Times  21/Mar/2017 23:15:13

The president bluntly laid out the political stakes for Republicans if their bid to overhaul the healthcare system falters out of the gate, saying failure would imperil the rest of their agenda. Trump didn’t quite close the deal with House GOP on Obamacare repeal bill

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