The headline news from April 06, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 06, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 00:45:10

The Senate has been called dysfunctional, outdated and downright broken. But the anticipated showdown over Judge Neil M. Gorsuch just might inflict damages beyond repair upon the once-lofty chamber.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 02:45:14

It's the largest civilian death toll since the battle against Islamic State began more than two years ago and among the deadliest incidents in decades of modern warfare. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 03:30:10

It's the largest civilian death toll since the battle against Islamic State began more than two years ago and among the deadliest incidents in decades of modern warfare. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 03:45:09

Former L.A. city planning commissioner Robert Lee Ahn will go up against fellow Democrat state Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez in a June 6 runoff for the Los Angeles seat that was vacated by Xavier Becerra when he became California's attorney general. MIDDLE EAST

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China Steps Up in America’s Backyard: Latin America

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 06:00:07

World

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 07:30:17

The suspects in the case are accused of collecting $50 million from scores of Chinese nationals, who were granted permission to live in the United States in exchange for investing the money in development projects that authorities say never occurred. ESSENTIAL POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 09:15:11

Gov. Brown wants lawmakers to vote this week for a measure that would increase taxes to pay for road, highway and bridge repairs.Opponents of Gov. Brown's transportation plan say road money has been misused in the past — they're wrong

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Trump and President Xi To Meet, ’Set a Framework’ for U.S.-China Ties

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 11:30:10

White House

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Trump and Xi To Meet, ’Set a Framework’ for U.S.-China Ties

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 12:00:09

White House

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 12:45:12

On March 24, 1989, an Exxon Valdez tanker careened into the Bligh Reef, where it ultimately released roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of Prince William Sound. That such a catastrophe might happen was not news to the company. Politics

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US healthcare Obamacare repeal thwarted again as Mike Pence fails to reach deal

The Guardian  06/Apr/2017 13:30:08

Freedom Caucus blocks vice-president’s attempts to forge a new compromise that could somehow pass the House of Representatives

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Trump’s Made in America Label Doesn’t Fit Ivanka’s Clothing Line

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 14:00:09

U.S. news

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Trump Suggests a Bigger Role for the U.S. in Syria’s Conflict

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 14:15:53

The president said images of “innocent children, innocent babies” killed this week in a chemical attack on a rebel-held area “crossed a lot of lines for me.”He said his view of Syria’s leader had “changed,” but did not elaborate on how he would respond.

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Senate Set for Showdown Over Filibuster on Gorsuch Vote

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 15:45:03

Lawmakers are expected to convene in the late morning to decide whether to end debate and advance to a final vote on the Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil M. Gorsuch.Democrats are prepared to filibuster the selection. Republicans have vowed to change longstanding rules to bypass the blockade. We’ll be covering the vote live.

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Senate Set for Showdown Over Filibuster on Gorsuch Vote

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 16:00:19

Lawmakers are expected to convene in the late morning to decide whether to advance to a final vote on the Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil M. Gorsuch.Democrats are prepared to filibuster the selection. Republicans have vowed to change longstanding rules to bypass the blockade. We’ll be covering the vote live.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 16:00:25

On March 24, 1989, an Exxon Valdez tanker careened into the Bligh Reef, where it ultimately released roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of Prince William Sound. That such a catastrophe might happen was not news to the company. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Nunes to Step Aside From Russia Investigation

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 16:15:05

Politics News

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Devin Nunes steps aside from House intelligence committee’s Russia inquiry

The Guardian  06/Apr/2017 16:15:06

Nunes said he would ‘temporarily’ leave the inquiry into Trump’s connections to Russia, saying that ‘leftwing activists’ had filed ethics complaints against him

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 16:15:08

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said he's temporarily stepping aside from the Russia probe amid ethics accusations. Watch live: House GOP leaders hold news conference after Rep. Nunes announces he is stepping aside in Russia probe

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 16:30:12

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said he's temporarily stepping aside from the Russia probe amid ethics accusations. Trump removes Stephen Bannon from National Security Council

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 17:00:12

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said he's temporarily stepping aside from the Russia probe amid ethics accusations. Senate set for dramatic showdown over Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch

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Watch Live: Senate Votes on Gorsuch

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 17:30:09

The move sets up a showdown over filibusters that could reshape the Senate.Republicans are expected to pursue the so-called nuclear option, changing the rules in order to confirm the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 17:30:14

On March 24, 1989, an Exxon Valdez tanker careened into the Bligh Reef, where it ultimately released roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of Prince William Sound. That such a catastrophe might happen was not news to the company. World

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 18:15:17

On March 24, 1989, an Exxon Valdez tanker careened into the Bligh Reef, where it ultimately released roughly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of Prince William Sound. That such a catastrophe might happen was not news to the company. Politics

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Watch Live: Senate Votes on Gorsuch

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 18:45:06

The move changes longstanding rules to bypass Democrats’ filibuster of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.Judge Neil M. Gorsuch can be confirmed with a simple majority vote, which is expected on Friday.

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Republicans Use ‘Nuclear Option’ to Clear the Way for Gorsuch

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 18:45:08

Meet the Press

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Devin Nunes steps aside from House intelligence committee’s Russia inquiry

The Guardian  06/Apr/2017 19:15:07

Nunes will ‘temporarily’ leave inquiry into alleged Trump-Russia ties, saying ‘leftwing activists’ had filed ethics complaints against him

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 20:00:11

In a historic vote, Senate Republicans push through a change to long-standing rules, allowing President Trump’s Supreme Court pick to advance by a simple majority rather than the traditional 60 votes. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 20:30:10

Well into his 80s, Rickles continued to headline in top showrooms and concert halls around the country with his patented brand of insult humor aimed at everyone in his audiences from unknown 'hockey pucks' to big-name celebrities.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 20:45:12

Well into his 80s, Rickles continued to headline in top showrooms and concert halls around the country with his patented brand of insult humor aimed at everyone in his audiences from unknown 'hockey pucks' to big-name celebrities. From the Archives

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Fallout: The Senate Will Survive

New York Times  06/Apr/2017 21:00:28

The move changes longstanding rules to bypass Democrats’ filibuster of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.Judge Neil M. Gorsuch can be confirmed with a simple majority vote, which is expected on Friday.

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’The dead were wherever you looked’ Inside Syrian town after chemical attack

The Guardian  06/Apr/2017 21:30:14

Kareem Shaheen reports from Khan Sheikhun, where he was the first reporter from western media to reach the site of this week’s devastating attack

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Defense Sec Mattis to Brief President Trump on Military Options in Syria

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 21:45:10

Syria’s Suffering Families

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Defense Sec Mattis to Brief Trump on Military Options in Syria

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 22:00:13

Syria’s Suffering Families

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’The dead were wherever you looked’ Inside Syrian town after chemical attack

The Guardian  06/Apr/2017 22:15:07

Exclusive: Kareem Shaheen reports from Khan Sheikhun, where he was the first reporter from western media to reach the site of this week’s devastating atrocity

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 22:15:09

The president is considering military action against Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government as a response to this week’s poison gas attack that killed more than 70 people in northern Syria, U.S. officials said.

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President Trump to Be Briefed on Military Options for Syria

NBC News  06/Apr/2017 22:30:06

Syria’s Suffering Families

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Los Angeles Times  06/Apr/2017 22:45:11

The president is considering military action against Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government as a response to this week’s poison gas attack that killed more than 70 people in northern Syria, U.S. officials said.

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