--- description: After Charlottesville, Democrats and Republicans are calling for President Trump to denounce white supremacy. These are today's top stories title: Top Stories: Charlottesville, Burkina Faso, Shonda Rhimes image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd7d35cbaaca5cf70/6988d9910b72e349066ef055/charlottesville-vigil.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [U.S.](/section/us/) ## U.S. Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [the morning brief](/tag/the-morning-brief/) ## the morning brief Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # The Morning Brief: Charlottesville, Burkina Faso Attack and Shonda Rhimes  by [Melissa Chan](/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Aug 14, 2017 1:03 PM CUT  A vigil is held in downtown Philadelphia on Aug. 13, 2017 in support of the victims of violence at the 'Unite the Right' rally In Charlottesville, Va. this weekend. A vigil is held in downtown Philadelphia on Aug. 13, 2017 in support of the victims of violence at the 'Unite the Right' rally In Charlottesville, Va. this weekend.Jessica Kourkounis—Getty Images  by [Melissa Chan](/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Aug 14, 2017 1:03 PM CUT Good morning. These are today’s top stories: ## Pressure mounts for Trump to condemn white supremacy Vigils and rallies were held across the country in support of a 32-year-old woman who was killed over the weekend while protesting against white supremacists in [Charlottesville](http://time.com/4898813/donald-trump-white-house-charlottesville/?xid=homepage "undefined"), Va. The victim, identified as [Heather Heyer](http://time.com/4898643/charlottesville-virginia-rally-victim-heather-heyer/ "undefined"), died after a vehicle allegedly driven by James Alex Fields Jr. plowed into a crowd of people. In the aftermath of the violence, both Democrats and Republicans called for President Donald Trump to explicitly denounce white supremacy. ## Burkina Faso attack leaves at least 18 dead At least 18 people have died and eight others were injured in an attack at a restaurant in [Burkina Faso](http://time.com/4898904/burkina-faso-attack-restaurant/?xid=homepage "undefined"), a country in West Africa. Two assailants, believed to be Islamic militants, were shot dead, according to the Associated Press. ## Shonda Rhimes is moving to Netflix [Shonda Rhimes](http://time.com/4898933/netflix-shonda-rhimes-shondaland/?xid=homepage "undefined"), the creator of ABC’s hit television series _Grey’s Anatomy_ and _Scandal_, has inked a deal to write new shows for Netflix. The multi-year agreement does not affect Rhimes’ shows that are set to air or in the works for ABC. **Also:** Police found **17 immigrants** [locked inside a tractor-trailer](http://time.com/4898835/texas-immigrants-found-truck/?xid=homepage "undefined") at a **Texas** rest-stop. London’s iconic **Big Ben** is about to [shut down](http://time.com/4899026/london-big-ben-goes-silent/?xid=homepage "undefined") for the next four years. **Celebrities** aimed to **inspire** young people at yesterday’s [Teen Choice Awards](http://time.com/4898960/teen-choice-awards-zendaya/ "undefined"). The **Powerball jackpot** has [now hit](http://time.com/4899040/powerball-jackpot-grows-430-million/?xid=homepage "undefined") **$430 million**. _The Morning Brief is published Mondays through Fridays. 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