headlines
Thursday
16 February 2017
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President attacks media and dismisses claims of connections with Russia in freewheeling defense of his chaotic first few weeks in office
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Former Navy Seal was eyed to replace Michael Flynn, who was asked to resign over contacts with Russia and his attempts to cover up nature of those contacts
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Arrest of a woman in El Paso after court hearing against her partner has raised concerns that immigrants will be afraid to come forward and report a crime
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Nikki Haley said US upholds longstanding policy on Israeli-Palestine conflict, as French foreign minister finds Rex Tillerson’s proposal ‘confusing and worrying’
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Outside in America will explore the homelessness crisis in the western United States, and we’ll offer ways you can help solve the problem
the first 100 days of trump
spotlight
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If Donald Trump is qualified for any job – and that’s a rather big if, based on this press conference – it’s clear that he wants to be a media critic on Fox News
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Republican governor Greg Abbott rips NFL over veiled threat, telling league to ‘concentrate on playing football and get the heck out of politics’
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Trump built his brand on hiring the best people – and firing the rest. Flynn and Puzder prove he can’t even do that well
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The reaction to the fall of National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn is just the latest example of Trump passing the buck – and not acting like a leader
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Bank looked for evidence of whether loans to president were underpinned by guarantees from Moscow, Guardian learns
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Alexander Acosta, the new nominee for labor secretary, led the justice department’s civil rights division as it faced attacks over enforcement decisions
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Suspects detained in Malaysia after death of North Korean leader’s half-brother in attack that reportedly lasted five seconds
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Ligia Ceballos Franco says she was stolen from parents in Spain under General Franco and placed with a family in Mexico
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in pictures
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The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world including snow in China, eagle training and a fashion show in Melbourne
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Davis Museum at Wellesley College de-installed or shrouded all artworks created by US immigrants, or given to the museum by immigrants, from 16-21 February
people
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The Queen and princes Charles, William and Harry have been quick to realise the power of social media to boost popularity
Labor secretary Trump pick is Muslim-defending Hispanic