The headline news from October 21, 2017

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

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 00:15:12

The case of a 17-year-old migrant held in federal detention and blocked from having an abortion reached a federal appeals court, with skeptical judges probing the Trump administration’s positions on the constitutional rights of undocumented immigrants. ENTERTAINMENT

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Lawmaker Raises Issues of Racism; Says Kelly Lied

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 00:30:12

John F. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, misrepresented Representative Frederica S. Wilson’s remarks when he said she bragged about securing $20 million for a South Florida F.B.I. building, a video shows.Ms. Wilson suggested the accusation was racially charged and said the White House “is full of white supremacists.”

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Military family row White House condemned for implying Kelly’s words indisputable

The Guardian  21/Oct/2017 00:30:15

Frederica Wilson says White House chief staff, who rebuked her for sharing details of Trump’s condolence call, told lies about her

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 01:30:18

The case of a 17-year-old migrant held in federal detention and blocked from having an abortion reached a federal appeals court, with skeptical judges probing the Trump administration’s positions on the constitutional rights of undocumented immigrants. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 04:45:12

The clashes marked the heaviest round of violence since Baghdad launched an offensive to claw back disputed areas also claimed by the semiautonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 06:30:17

The clashes marked the heaviest round of violence since Baghdad launched an offensive to claw back disputed areas also claimed by the semiautonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq. Angels

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 07:30:18

“We have a problem with understanding how to win. Nothing else matters,” Bannon told hundreds of Republican delegates gathered in Anaheim for the state party’s fall convention. World

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 08:30:17

“We have a problem with understanding how to win. Nothing else matters,” Bannon told hundreds of Republican delegates gathered in Anaheim for the state party’s fall convention. L.A. Now

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Steve Bannon Trump ex-adviser blasts George W Bush and calls for Republican ’revolt’

The Guardian  21/Oct/2017 09:00:15

Far-right editor hits out at former president who gave speech in New York condemning bigotry of Donald Trump era

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New York Times  21/Oct/2017 10:30:12

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Lawmaker Raises Issues of Racism; Says Kelly Lied

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 10:45:07

John F. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, misrepresented Representative Frederica S. Wilson’s remarks when he said she bragged about securing $20 million for a South Florida F.B.I. building, a video shows.Ms. Wilson suggested the accusation was racially charged and said the White House “is full of white supremacists.”

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Generation ISIS: When Children Are Taught to Be Terrorists

NBC News  21/Oct/2017 12:00:16

ISIS UnCovered

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 12:15:12

“We have a problem with understanding how to win. Nothing else matters,” Bannon told hundreds of Republican delegates gathered in Anaheim for the state party’s fall convention. ASIA

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 12:45:12

“We have a problem with understanding how to win. Nothing else matters,” Bannon told hundreds of Republican delegates gathered in Anaheim for the state party’s fall convention. TELEVISION

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’Our pain for their gain’ The American activists manipulated by Russian trolls

The Guardian  21/Oct/2017 13:15:11

As social media accounts like Blacktivist emerge as fake, protesters feel tricked - but say the activism the accounts fueled was very real

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 13:45:12

“We have a problem with understanding how to win. Nothing else matters,” Bannon told hundreds of Republican delegates gathered in Anaheim for the state party’s fall convention. Middle East

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Spain’s Leader Will Move to Take Control of Catalonia

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 14:15:07

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain said he would remove Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, from office, and would take control of the separatist province.It is an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop Catalan secessionism in its tracks.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 14:15:13

Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched them on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers for a cause, not a country. TELEVISION

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Spain’s Leader Will Move to Take Control of Catalonia

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 14:45:08

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain said he would remove Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, from office, and would take control of the separatist region.It is an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop Catalan secessionism in its tracks.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 16:15:12

Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched them on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers for a cause, not a country. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 17:15:12

Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched them on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers for a cause, not a country. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 17:30:46

Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched them on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers for a cause, not a country. L.A. Now

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Firefights and blowback Trump’s week of military misadventures

The Guardian  21/Oct/2017 17:45:10

The deaths of four US soldiers killed in Niger were at the centre of a political storm this week. The row, sparked by the president’s remarks, drew in bereaved families, Gen John Kelly, and military veterans

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 18:00:19

Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched them on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers for a cause, not a country. CALIFORNIA

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Spain’s Leader Moves to Take Direct Control of Catalonia

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 18:15:07

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain said he would remove Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, from office, and would take control of the separatist region.It is an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop Catalan secessionism in its tracks.

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Spain’s Leader Moves to Take Direct Control Over Catalonia

New York Times  21/Oct/2017 18:30:09

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain said he would remove Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, from office, and would take control of the separatist region.It is an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop Catalan secessionism in its tracks.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 19:30:16

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, best known for his film career, built a lucrative fashion business that included the TV franchise 'Project Runway.' Now, more than 10 fashion models have accused Weinstein of a wide range of sexual misconduct.Everyone is outraged over sexual harassment, but will this moment bring real change? CALIFORNIA

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When Trump Doesn’t Want to Decide, He Punts to Congress

NBC News  21/Oct/2017 20:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 20:45:12

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, best known for his film career, built a lucrative fashion business that included the TV franchise 'Project Runway.' Now, more than 10 fashion models have accused Weinstein of a wide range of sexual misconduct.Everyone is outraged over sexual harassment, but will this moment bring real change? AFRICA

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 21:00:18

As America increases its military footprint in some of Africa’s most dangerous trouble spots, confronting extremist affiliates of Al Qaeda and Islamic State, the risk of intelligence failures and more combat deaths is mounting.Pentagon investigating troubling questions after deadly Niger ambush NATION

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Los Angeles Times  21/Oct/2017 22:00:18

As America increases its military footprint in some of Africa’s most dangerous trouble spots, confronting extremist affiliates of Al Qaeda and Islamic State, the risk of intelligence failures and more combat deaths is mounting.Pentagon investigating troubling questions after deadly Niger ambush COMPANY TOWN

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