The headline news from December 06, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 06, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 00:45:08

There are growing calls for a full accounting of how Oakland city officials handled safety and health issues at a warehouse where at least 36 people died in a fire amid evidence that various city agencies fielded complaints over the last two years.

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House G.O.P. May Split From Trump Over Tariff Threat

New York Times  06/Dec/2016 01:45:04

President-elect Donald J. Trump has suggested a heavy tax on companies that move jobs overseas. But Republican leaders, citing fears of a trade war, are pushing back against Mr. Trump’s agenda.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 04:00:11

An overseas tip about an imminent bombing of the Red Line’s Universal City station has forced federal and local law enforcement in Los Angeles to swiftly ramp up security across its sprawling transit system, authorities said Monday. The tipster, an anonymous man, warned of a potential attack on… Red Line, Universal City station

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 04:15:08

An anonymous overseas tip about an imminent bombing at the Red Line's Universal City stop is considered specific and imminent, but investigators are examining its credibility. Red Line, Universal City station

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Warehouse Fire: Complaints Over ’Ghost Ship’ Go Back Years

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 04:30:07

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’Ghost Ship’ Sailed Past Complaints Before Deadly Fire

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 04:45:05

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Standing RockDakota Access protesters asked to ’go home’ by Sioux leader

The Guardian  06/Dec/2016 06:15:06

Some determined to stay despite Dave Archambault arguing ‘water protectors’ should stand down after Army Corps rejected Dakota Access drilling plan

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Standing RockDakota Access protesters asked to ’go home’ by Sioux leader

The Guardian  06/Dec/2016 06:30:10

Some determined to stay despite Dave Archambault arguing ‘water protectors’ should stand down after Army Corps rejected drilling plan

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 08:30:22

The selection of Ben Carson to head the department of Housing is the latest move to fill the Cabinet with social conservatives deeply skeptical of the government agencies they will be asked to oversee. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 09:15:10

The selection of Ben Carson to head the department of Housing is the latest move to fill the Cabinet with social conservatives deeply skeptical of the government agencies they will be asked to oversee. Politics

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’A Brighter Future’: Saving Lives from ISIS Mines in Mosul

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 11:15:08

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 12:00:08

The selection of Ben Carson to head the department of Housing is the latest move to fill the Cabinet with social conservatives deeply skeptical of the government agencies they will be asked to oversee. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 12:15:06

As searchers continued to look for bodies Monday, there was mounting pressure on city officials to explain how they dealt with all the complaints and whether safety problems were ignored. Politics

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Carson Pick Is New Sign of Plan to Govern From the Right

New York Times  06/Dec/2016 12:30:06

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nominees have long records opposing the current administration on social programs, wages, public lands, veterans and the environment. Ben Carson, who has been named housing secretary, opposes government programs that he says encourage “dependency,” and he has been critical of efforts to end segregation in housing.

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ISIS Mines Pose ’Unprecedented’ Threat to Families in Mosul

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 12:45:24

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 12:45:26

As searchers continued to look for bodies Monday, there was mounting pressure on city officials to explain how they dealt with all the complaints and whether safety problems were ignored.Victims of the Oakland warehouse fire: Who they were

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Oakland Fire Warehouse Manager: ’I’m Incredibly Sorry’

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 13:45:04

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’Incredibly Sorry’: Manager Defends Deadly Fire Warehouse

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 14:00:08

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What Was the Ghost Ship Collective? Oakland Warehouse in Deadly Fire Held Beauty, Danger

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 14:15:12

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What Is the Ghost Ship Collective? Oakland Warehouse in Deadly Fire Held Beauty, Danger

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 14:30:05

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 14:45:09

Beyoncé’s 'Lemonade,' Adele’s '25,' Justin Bieber’s 'Purpose,' Drake’s 'Views' and Sturgill Simpson’s’ 'A Sailor’s Guide to Earth' are the album of the year nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 12. Beyonce

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 15:00:11

Beyoncé’s 'Lemonade,' Adele’s '25,' Justin Bieber’s 'Purpose,' Drake’s 'Views' and Sturgill Simpson’s’ 'A Sailor’s Guide to Earth' are the album of the year nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards, to be held Feb. 12. grammy noms

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What Is the Ghost Ship Collective? Warehouse in Deadly Fire Held Beauty, Danger

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 15:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 15:15:07

Beyonce scored nine Grammy Award nominations for her provocative 'Formation' single and 'Lemonade' album. Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna were hot on her heels with eight apiece, while Chance the Rapper earned seven nominations his first year in the running.2017 Grammy Awards: Complete list of nominees

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 16:30:08

Beyoncé scored led the pack with nine nominations for her 'Formation' single and 'Lemonade' album, with Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna close behind with eight each.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 17:00:09

Beyoncé led the pack with nine nominations for her 'Formation' single and 'Lemonade' album. Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna were hot on her heels with eight nominations each.

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Trump, Boeing, and the Power of a Twitter Threat

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 17:45:05

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Trump Attacks Boeing Over Cost of New Air Force One

New York Times  06/Dec/2016 19:00:07

In a message that seemed to come out of the blue, Donald J. Trump took to Twitter to object to Boeing’s “$4 billion” plans for a next-generation plane. Criticism of the contract to build on a newer Boeing 747-8 airframe raised the possibility that he might prefer to keep flying his own, well-appointed 757.

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Trump Threatens to Cancel Air Force One Order

NBC News  06/Dec/2016 19:15:06

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 20:30:10

As president-elect, he has no power to cancel procurements, but the Air Force has yet to issue a contract for the next-generation Air Force One, which will include two planes. MUSIC

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 21:00:10

As president-elect, he has no power to cancel procurements, but the Air Force has yet to issue a contract for the next-generation Air Force One, which will include two planes. L.A. Now

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Donald TrumpBoeing should lose Air Force One contract over ’out of control’ cost

The Guardian  06/Dec/2016 21:45:07

Boeing share price briefly plummets after president-elect claims project is costing $4bn: ‘I think Boeing is doing a little bit of a number’

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Trump Attacks Boeing Over Cost of New Air Force One

New York Times  06/Dec/2016 23:00:07

In a message that seemed to come out of the blue, President-elect Donald J. Trump took to Twitter to object to Boeing’s “$4 billion” plans for a next-generation plane. Mr. Trump, who has his own jetliner, accused Boeing of escalating the costs of replacing the aging aircraft commissioned by President Ronald Reagan.

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Los Angeles Times  06/Dec/2016 23:00:11

The increased conservation was likely related to the weather — people tend to turn off lawn sprinklers after it rains.White House is leery of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's California water plan

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Oakland fireFor trans women killed, struggle for respect continues in death

The Guardian  06/Dec/2016 23:30:08

The tragedy has shaken a community facing disproportionate discrimination, a reality amplified by police and the media referring to transgender victims as ‘he’

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