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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Barcelona van attack kills 13 in agonizing repeat for EuropeAugust 17, 201710:47 PM ET BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A van veered onto a promenade and barreled down the busy walkway in central Barcelona on Thursday, swerving back and forth as it mowed down pedestrians and turned a picturesque tourist destination into a bloody killing zone. Thirteen people were killed and 100 were injured, 15 of them seriously, in what authorities called a terror attack.  10 Things to Know for FridayAugust 17, 20179:58 PM ET Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:  Under fire _ from GOP _ Trump digs in on Confederate iconsAugust 17, 20178:35 PM ET BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — With prominent Republicans openly questioning his competence and moral leadership, President Donald Trump on Thursday burrowed deeper into the racially charged debate over Confederate memorials and lashed out at members of his own party in the latest controversy to engulf his presidency.  Why hate came to the progressive island of CharlottesvilleAugust 17, 20173:44 PM ET CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The white nationalists behind last weekend's violent rally found an appealing target in the historic town where Thomas Jefferson founded a university and an outspoken, progressive mayor declared his city the "capital of the resistance" to President Donald Trump.
Latest Headlines  Haunted by legacy, Red Sox owner wants to rename Yawkey WayAugust 17, 20176:49 PM ET BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will ask the city to rename Yawkey Way, the street alongside Fenway Park, to erase what owner John Henry called a haunting reminder of the ballclub's history of racial intolerance.  Chris Long supports Malcolm Jenkins during anthem protestAugust 17, 20179:42 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem before the Eagles' exhibition game Thursday night against Buffalo.
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