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Monitor articles for August 12, 2016

• British court shuts thousands of party members out of key Labour vote
• Russian reshuffle claims another big name: Putin's chief of staff
• JetBlue diverts flight after 20 injured during heavy turbulence
• Why Russia may sever diplomatic ties with Ukraine
• First LookWhy scientists say Venus was once a habitable world
• In an age of digital insecurity, paying bug bounties becomes the norm
• What we learned from new 'Rogue One' trailer and how 'Rogue' could be a hit
• Rihanna to receive Video Vanguard Award: How she found success in music
• First LookGolden glow: Michael Phelps wins Olympic 200-meter IM fourth time in a row
• 'Little Men' is sweet with powerfully understated acting
• First LookNot just Delta: Why airline outages have become increasingly common
• First LookAmbitious consumers want even fewer antibiotics from McDonald's
• 'The House at the Edge of Night' makes a dreamy vacation read
• Parmesan zucchini bites
• FocusAfghans, the forgotten refugees
• Why Snapchat pulled its 'anime' filter
• Should drivers trust keyless security systems?
• A historic number of LGBT athletes at Rio: trend or trendsetter?
• Trump calls Obama, Clinton Islamic State 'co-founders,' draws rebuke
• Series of blasts hit popular resorts in southern Thailand
• Philippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tensions-Ramos
• Another worry for Volkswagen owners: Wireless hack can unlock millions of Audis, Porsches, VWs
• Microsoft mishaps apparently exposed 'golden keys' to mobile security
• Why Uganda’s teenage girls could hold key to its prosperity
• First LookEndangered no more: California's island foxes make a surprising rebound
• Twenty things you should never buy full price (and where to get them for less)
• First LookHow Simone Manuel just made Olympic history
• First LookWhy Belize is celebrating the Olympic victories of USA's Simone Biles
• The ultimate back-to-school shopping guide: When, where, and how to save
• Video: So you want to be a hacker? Advice from the kids of DEF CON
• Top Picks: 'The King and I' in theaters, the album 'case/lang/veirs,' and more
• South Sudan rejects UN proposal to send more peacekeepers
• Zambia awaits presidential, parliamentary vote results
• Tough talk between Russia, Ukraine heats up Crimea stalemate
• Why did Cannes ban the 'burkini' from its beaches?
• First LookZookeepers play nursemaid to hundreds of baby Monserrat tarantulas
• The Monitor's ViewFeeding and clothing ourselves wisely
• Six ways to get the most out of end-of-season clearance sales
• First LookWorld Elephant Day: Why does the world need elephants?
• How a California bill became a lesson in compromise
• First LookMiss the spectacular Perseids meteor 'outburst'? We've got you covered.
• Volkswagen should pay more for diesel buybacks, Consumer Reports says
• First LookFederal transgender bathroom directive faces major hurdle
• A Christian Science PerspectiveGoverned by Love
• Why Americans are buying more bottled water than soda this year
• Ten surprising jobs with six-figure salaries
• For Rio's refugee athletes, something much larger than a medal at stake
• What deep-fried Twinkies tell us about Wal-Mart’s new food lab
• Olympic upset: USA women's soccer knocked out by Sweden
• Earthquake, tsunami hit Pacific Islands: Why was it barely noticeable?
• First LookWhen Olympic spectators opt for 'slum tourism,' who benefits?
• Human bones found on Zeus's altar in Greece. A human sacrifice?
• First LookCDC quantifies violence against LGB teens: Will awareness spur change?