The headline news from December 05, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 05, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Travel Ban May Proceed While Appeals Heard, Justices Say

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 00:15:06

The decision was a win for the Trump administration after its mixed success before the Supreme Court over the summer, when justices dismissed disputes over the second version.The court’s orders mean that the administration can fully enforce its new restrictions on travel from eight nations, six of them predominantly Muslim.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 00:15:12

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Microwave weapon could fry North Korean missile controls

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 00:30:14

Nightly News

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 00:30:17

The decision, with only two dissents, strongly suggests the justices believe the current version of Trump’s broad travel ban does not exceed his powers under the immigration laws and does not reflect unconstitutional religious discrimination against Muslims. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 01:00:18

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 01:15:12

It’s impossible, the lawyer says, for the president to obstruct justice under the law. The reason? He's too powerful.

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Supreme Court Keeps Travel Ban in Place During Appeals

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 02:45:06

The decision was a win for the Trump administration after its mixed success before the Supreme Court over the summer, when justices dismissed disputes over the second version.The court’s orders mean that the administration can fully enforce its new restrictions on travel from eight nations, six of them predominantly Muslim.

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Trump Backs Moore, and R.N.C. Restores Its Support

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 04:30:08

President Trump said Roy S. Moore, the Republican candidate accused of sexual misconduct against teenage girls, was needed for important votes in Congress.Following Mr. Trump, the Republican National Committee reinstated its support of Mr. Moore, bringing its financial might to the Alabama Senate race.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 04:30:13

Because many Republican lawmakers refuse to vote for almost any new spending bill, Trump needs Democrats to provide the votes needed to approve a bill to keep government running.

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Trump administration Supreme court allows enforcement of ’Muslim travel ban’

The Guardian  05/Dec/2017 05:00:16

Justices say the ban on residents of certain countries traveling to the US can take full effect even as legal challenges make their way through courts

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 07:30:14

The fire triggered mandatory evacuations of about 500 homes late Monday night.

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Utah Trump slashes size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments

The Guardian  05/Dec/2017 08:00:17

President signs two proclamations slashing protections for Utah monuments, representing a triumph for fossil fuel industries, ranchers and Republicans

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Where did you go, Ivanka? How first daughter’s family leave plan fizzled

The Guardian  05/Dec/2017 08:15:09

At the Republican national convention, Ivanka Trump pledged to fight for mothers. But her proposal was rebuffed amid the Republican tax overhaul

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 08:15:11

The fire triggered mandatory evacuations of hundreds of homes late Monday night.

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The ugly election between white and black candidates in Atlanta

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 11:00:15

Elections

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New Yorkers Would Suffer Under the G.O.P. Tax Bill

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 12:30:13

The tax bill approved by the Senate disproportionately affects high-tax, high-cost and generally Democratic-leaning areas — most notably New York City and its neighbors.If enacted into law, it could send home prices tumbling, increase the region’s tax burden and make it harder for local governments to pay for infrastructure.

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Los Angeles Times  05/Dec/2017 14:00:18

Fire officials said the intensity of the fire, coupled with the wind, made it pretty much unstoppable.

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’Where did you go, Ivanka?’ How first daughter’s family leave plan fizzled

The Guardian  05/Dec/2017 17:01:24

At the Republican national convention, Ivanka Trump pledged to fight for mothers. But her proposal was rebuffed amid the Republican tax overhaul

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Conyers announces retirement from Congress, endorses son

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 18:45:07

Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List

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Conyers retires from Congress amid harassment scandal

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 19:00:15

Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List

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Jerusalem to Be Recognized as Israeli Capital, Trump Says

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 20:00:12

President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital — and to set in motion an embassy move — is his riskiest foray yet into the thicket of Middle East diplomacy.Arab and European leaders warned that the move could derail any peace initiative and even ignite fresh violence in the region.

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Russian Team Barred From 2018 Winter Olympics

New York Times  05/Dec/2017 20:30:10

Russia has been barred from the 2018 Winter Games for systematic doping. It’s a punishment without precedent in Olympic history.Any athletes who receive special dispensation to compete will do so as individuals wearing a neutral uniform, and the official record books will show that Russia won zero medals.

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Russia barred from 2018 Olympic Winter Games over doping

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 20:45:08

World

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FEMA threatens to take back overtime pay from disaster workers

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 22:30:11

Business News

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FEMA may claw back overtime pay from disaster workers

NBC News  05/Dec/2017 22:45:10

Business News

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