The headline news from December 07, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 07, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Trump Hails Jerusalem Plan, but Mideast Is Put on Edge

New York Times  07/Dec/2017 05:00:26

President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but said that the United States still wanted a negotiated peace agreement. An Israeli minister said moving the U.S. Embassy would be “destiny.” The leader of Hamas called it “an unaccountable gamble.”

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World leaders slam Trump’s ’dangerous’ Jerusalem move

NBC News  07/Dec/2017 09:15:10

World

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Democrats turn on Franken to get to Moore

NBC News  07/Dec/2017 10:30:15

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 11:15:12

The ship was burning and Donald Stratton and Lauren Bruner thought they were going to die. Bruner already had been wounded aboard the USS Arizona, taking bullets to a leg. He was bleeding badly. Stratton was burned on his back, face and leg. Part of his ear was missing. Japanese Zeros buzzed above…

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 11:30:16

Fires continued Wednesday even as the Santa Ana winds calmed down. But forecasters warn that’s temporary.

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Israel UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The Guardian  07/Dec/2017 11:45:10

Meeting to be held as Palestinian protests and global criticism grow over Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 14:00:17

The return of powerful winds Thursday pushed the destructive Ventura County fire closer to several communities, prompting new evacuations. Communities both on the coast and inland were under threat. At 4 a.m., officials closed the 101 Freeway between Routes 126 and 150. According to the California…

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 14:15:11

At 4 a.m., officials closed the 101 Freeway between Routes 126 and 150. According to the California Highway Patrol, that left no open routes between Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

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Israel UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The Guardian  07/Dec/2017 15:45:08

Security council to meet over US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital as Palestinians confront Israeli troops

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Israel UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The Guardian  07/Dec/2017 16:00:12

Security council to meet as US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital sparks violence in occupied territories

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Israel UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem

The Guardian  07/Dec/2017 16:15:10

UN security council to meet to discuss US decision amid widespread international condemnation and violence in occupied territories

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Politics, Not Diplomacy, Is Behind Trump’s Jerusalem Move

New York Times  07/Dec/2017 16:45:07

Rather than disappoint his pro-Israel supporters, President Trump made a decision that has alarmed allies and jeopardized his own peace initiative.Mr. Trump seemed to relish playing the political insurgent, defying foreign policy orthodoxy on behalf of his base.

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 16:45:12

The Thomas fire has scorched about 90,000 acres and carved a path of destruction that stretches more than 10 miles from Santa Paula to the Pacific Ocean.

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Franken resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

NBC News  07/Dec/2017 18:00:14

Congress

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Al Franken Senator resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

The Guardian  07/Dec/2017 18:00:16

Minnesota Democrat becomes highest ranking politician to step down in wake of mounting accusations against men in Hollywood, media and politics

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Franken Says He Will Resign After Pressure From Party

New York Times  07/Dec/2017 18:15:07

Senator Al Franken of Minnesota announced he would resign from the Senate after his support among Democrats crumbled.He becomes the highest-profile lawmaker to be felled by charges of sexual harassment or indiscretions.

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Franken resigns, blasts GOP hypocrisy on sexual misconduct

NBC News  07/Dec/2017 18:15:10

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 19:00:22

Authorities Thursday said a woman’s body was found in a burn area near Ojai, as firefighters continued to battle several massive wildfires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The 96,000-acre Thomas fire burned even further along the coast of Ventura County, prompting officials to close a 20-mile…

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Los Angeles Times  07/Dec/2017 20:00:17

Authorities Thursday said a woman’s body was found in a burn area near Ojai, as firefighters continued to battle several massive wildfires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. By 7:30 a.m. Thursday, authorities had reopened the 101 Freeway, but provided conflicting details.

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Franken exit could be game-changer for control of Senate

NBC News  07/Dec/2017 21:30:16

Elections

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