The archive of all headlines from April 06, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The Senate has been called dysfunctional, outdated and downright broken.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.
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
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
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
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
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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White House
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
Freedom Caucus blocks vice-president’s attempts to forge a new compromise that could somehow pass the House of Representatives
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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.
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.
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.
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
Nunes said he would ‘temporarily’ leave the inquiry into Trump’s connections to Russia, saying that ‘leftwing activists’ had filed ethics complaints against him
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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Nunes will ‘temporarily’ leave inquiry into alleged Trump-Russia ties, saying ‘leftwing activists’ had filed ethics complaints against him
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
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.
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
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.
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
Syria’s Suffering Families
Syria’s Suffering Families
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
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.
Syria’s Suffering Families
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.