The headline news from December 08, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 08, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Charleston shooting trial Dylann Roof was ’cold and calculated’, prosecutor says

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 00:00:10

US attorney pays tribute to nine victims during opening statement in which he argued deadly attack was planned over months

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Charleston shooting trial Survivor calls Dylann Roof ’evil as can be’ in tearful testimony

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 01:16:16

Felicia Sanders recounts moment her 26-year-old son was gunned down in assault on Bible study class in emotional testimony on opening day of Roof’s trial

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 01:45:23

The searchers worked 12-hour shifts. They tried to operate around the clock but had to stop periodically because of structural concerns about the building. For four days, they sifted through despair.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 02:30:08

For four days, they sifted through despair.

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Trump’s Cabinet Picks Top $14B. How’d They Make Their Money?

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 03:00:07

Economy

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 03:30:21

At the time of the fire, the city was investigating complaints of safety problems at the warehouse. But for reasons that are not entirely clear, an inspector had not yet actually entered the building to examine it.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 05:00:08

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to seek new restrictions on 'mansionization' — the practice of constructing houses that are far larger than those nearby. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 05:45:10

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to seek new restrictions on 'mansionization' — the practice of constructing houses that are far larger than those nearby. Education

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Steely Don: Trump Tweets Attacks on Carrier Union Boss

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 06:30:05

U.S. news

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Threats Follow Trump’s Twitter Attack on Carrier Union Boss

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 06:45:06

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 07:00:10

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to seek new restrictions on 'mansionization' — the practice of constructing houses that are far larger than those nearby. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 07:15:08

The scandal centers on a Park confidant — a longtime friend from outside the government — who prosecutors say used her sway with the president to access state secrets and extort donations from the country’s largest business conglomerates. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 09:30:10

The scandal centers on a Park confidant — a longtime friend from outside the government — who prosecutors say used her sway with the president to access state secrets and extort donations from the country’s largest business conglomerates. Politics

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Obama under mounting pressure to disclose Russia’s role in US election

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 10:00:07

Senior House Democrats seek briefing on ‘Russian interference or involvement’ a week after senators signed letter asking for information to be declassified

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 10:00:08

Becerra was named by Gov. Jerry Brown last week to replace Sen.-elect Kamala Harris as California attorney general. ASIA

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Building Inspector Hadn’t Been In Oakland Warehouse for 30 Years

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 10:15:05

U.S. news

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It’s Here: First Arctic Blast Brings Subzero Temperatures

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 11:15:06

Weather

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’It’s Going to be a Shock:’ Looming Polar Vortex Forecast to Set Temperatures Plunging

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 11:45:04

Weather

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 11:45:06

Becerra was named by Gov. Jerry Brown last week to replace Sen.-elect Kamala Harris as California attorney general. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 12:15:05

A private equity billionaire who once led a secret Wall Street fraternity, Ross is among the rich, loyal insiders Trump picked for a Cabinet that is shaping up as the wealthiest in history. L.A. Now

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Obama under mounting pressure to disclose Russia’s role in US election

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 13:00:07

Senior House Democrats seek briefing on ‘Russian interference or involvement’

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’Impunity has consequences’ The women lost to Mexico’s drug war

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 16:15:05

At least 50 women disappeared from the city of Xalapa over three nights in 2011 – just some of thousands of victims in the 10-year battle against drug trafficking

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The Polar Vortex Is Back — and ’It’s Going to Be a Shock’

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 17:45:04

Weather

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Trump Set to Pick Fast-Food Executive for Labor Secretary

New York Times  08/Dec/2016 18:00:06

Andrew F. Puzder, chief executive of the company that operates Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., is an outspoken critic of the worker protections enacted by the Obama administration.Mr. Puzder has opposed efforts to expand eligibility for overtime pay, arguing that the minimum wage hurts small businesses and leads to job cuts.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 18:00:09

Puzder, 66, is a Trump economic advisor and fundraiser who also served as an economic advisor to Republican Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.Meet Wilbur Ross, who once bailed out Trump in Atlantic City and is now his pick for Commerce secretary

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Trump Set to Pick Fast-Food Executive for Labor Secretary

New York Times  08/Dec/2016 18:45:04

Andrew F. Puzder, chief executive of the company that operates Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., is an outspoken critic of the worker protections enacted by the Obama administration.Mr. Puzder has opposed efforts to expand eligibility for overtime pay, arguing that large minimum wage increases lead to job loss.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 19:15:07

Andy Puzder, 66, is a Trump economic advisor and fundraiser who also served as an economic advisor to Republican Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.Meet Wilbur Ross, who once bailed out Trump in Atlantic City and is now his pick for Commerce secretary

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 19:45:07

The bill directs the Pentagon to set up a review board to fast-track an assessment of the estimated 9,700 California Guard soldiers who received bonuses in error. Most of the improper payments ranged from $15,000 to $50,000 each. BUSINESS

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Trump Set to Pick Fast-Food Executive for Labor Secretary

New York Times  08/Dec/2016 20:15:03

Andrew F. Puzder, chief executive of the company that operates Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., is an outspoken critic of the worker protections enacted by the Obama administration.Mr. Puzder has opposed efforts to expand eligibility for overtime pay, while arguing that large minimum wage increases lead to job loss.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 20:30:07

Andy Puzder, 66, is a Trump economic advisor and fundraiser who also served as an economic advisor to Republican Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. NATION

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Scott Pruitt EPA fears ’unprecedented disaster’ for environment

The Guardian  08/Dec/2016 21:00:08

Senate Democrats vow to fight Trump’s nominee to lead the EPA, a climate denier who has sued the agency multiple times

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War Hero and Astronaut John Glenn Dies at 95

NBC News  08/Dec/2016 21:45:05

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 21:45:07

Glenn also served for 24 years as a U.S. senator from Ohio. Thirty-six years after his first flight, he became the oldest man to go into space. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  08/Dec/2016 22:30:10

Glenn also served for 24 years as a U.S. senator from Ohio. Thirty-six years after his first flight, he became the oldest man to go into space.

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Trump Picks Fast-Food Executive for Labor Secretary

New York Times  08/Dec/2016 23:45:04

Andrew F. Puzder, chief executive of the company that operates Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., is an outspoken critic of the worker protections enacted by the Obama administration.Mr. Puzder has opposed efforts to expand eligibility for overtime pay, while arguing that large minimum wage increases lead to job loss.

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