The headline news from April 12, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 12, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 00:00:14

Special education instructor Karen Smith had been concerned about her husband Cedric Anderson's behavior just prior to the shooting at North Park Elementary School, but she didn’t take his threats seriously.Editorial: If you're shocked by the San Bernardino shooting, you haven't been paying attention

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 02:00:11

The Trump administration releases a declassified intelligence report that it says provides evidence that Russia’s explanation for the deadly chemical attack is false and that Moscow engaged in a deliberate coverup to protect Syrian President Bashar Assad. Politics

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Sean Spicer Apologizes After Hitler Gaffe Causes Uproar

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 02:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 03:15:09

The Trump administration releases a declassified intelligence report that it says provides evidence that Russia’s explanation for the deadly chemical attack is false and that Moscow engaged in a deliberate coverup to protect Syrian President Bashar Assad. L.A. Now

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The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 03:45:07

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Syria Putin’s stance hardens as Tillerson heads to Moscow

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 04:00:08

G7 countries divided on how to deal with Syria and Russia as US secretary of state Rex Tillerson heads to Moscow

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 04:15:10

Confronted by the horror of Monday’s shooting, residents face a grief compounded by experience — with the Dec. 2, 2015, terror attack, with the city’s surge in homicides, with its poverty, its routine violence and crime.Gunman in San Bernardino school shooting had threatened his wife before, police say

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Ex-Trump Adviser Was Subject of Secret Surveillance: Report

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 05:45:10

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Syria US defence chiefs play down regime change

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 06:30:07

James Mattis brushes off talks of Syria regime change amid contradictory messages from White House and Tillerson’s visit to Russia

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 07:30:09

Confronted by the horror of Monday’s shooting, residents face a grief compounded by experience — with the Dec. 2, 2015, terror attack, with the city’s surge in homicides, with its poverty, its routine violence and crime.San Bernardino gunman had history of domestic abuse allegations: ‘I thought I would die’

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Syria talks Rex Tillerson faces tough task on Moscow mission

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 08:15:06

The US secretary of state’s visit to Russia promised a push for closer ties. But air strikes mean ‘no one is acting like anyone owes anything’

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 08:15:09

Cedric Anderson had a history of allegations of violence made by at least two other women with whom he had been romantically involved.'It feels like we go from one tragedy to another': After slayings at North Park Elementary, San Bernardino grieves again

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Syria Rex Tillerson faces tough task in Moscow as tension rises

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 09:45:13

The US secretary of state’s visit to Russia promised a push for closer ties. But air strikes mean ‘no one is acting like anyone owes anything’

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Syria Rex Tillerson faces tough task in Moscow as tension rises

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 10:30:08

The US secretary of state’s visit to Russia promised a push for closer ties. But airstrikes mean ‘no one is acting like anyone owes anything’

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Ex-Trump Aide Slams ’Clinton/Obama Regime’ After Surveillance Warrant Report

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 11:00:08

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Ex-Trump Aide Slams ’Clinton/Obama Regime’ Over Surveillance Warrant Report

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 11:15:07

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Trump’s Sudden Shift on Russia Leaves Heads Spinning

New York Times  12/Apr/2017 12:15:15

Accusations that President Trump is too close to Russia have given way to a new toughness demonstrated by the administration.Even in a presidency marked by unpredictability, the shift from coziness to confrontation has caused geopolitical whiplash.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 12:45:31

EPA veterans see Trump’s proposal to jettison the voluntary program as confirmation of their fears that his overarching goal is not to shift the mission of the EPA but to suffocate it. L.A. Now

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’Primitive and Loutish’: Russia Lashes Out at U.S. Ahead of Key Meet

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 14:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 14:00:13

A new series of late-season storms is expected to vault this winter into the history books, making it the wettest for California’s northern Sierra Nevada in nearly a century of record-keeping. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 14:15:13

A new series of late-season storms is expected to vault this winter into the history books, making it the wettest for California’s northern Sierra Nevada in nearly a century of record-keeping.As Trump threatens world climate pact, will India keep its promises to cut emissions?

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’Primitive and Loutish’: Russia Lashes Out at U.S. Ahead of Key Tillerson Meet

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 14:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 14:45:11

A new series of late-season storms is expected to vault this winter into the history books, making it the wettest for California’s northern Sierra Nevada in nearly a century of record-keeping.275 California drought maps show deep drought and recovery

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 15:15:08

A new series of late-season storms is expected to vault this winter into the history books, making it the wettest for California’s northern Sierra Nevada in nearly a century of record-keeping.As Trump threatens world climate pact, will India keep its promises to cut emissions?

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Sean Spicer: ’I’ve Let the President Down’

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 16:30:14

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 17:00:11

Functioning like a government seal of approval, the Energy Star program costs taxpayers a pittance and is widely beloved by the 16,000 companies and organizations that participate.

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Putin Meets With Tillerson After Keeping Him Waiting

New York Times  12/Apr/2017 18:00:36

President Vladimir V. Putin sat down with Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson for his first face-to-face with a top official in the Trump administration.Relations between the two countries have grown so tense that it was unclear whether the meeting would happen.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 18:00:41

Functioning like a government seal of approval, the Energy Star program costs taxpayers a pittance and is widely beloved by the 16,000 companies and organizations that participate. Despite calling NATO ’obsolete,’ Trump hosts alliance chief at White House

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Putin Meets With Tillerson After Keeping Him Waiting

New York Times  12/Apr/2017 18:15:14

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia sat down with Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson for his first face-to-face with a top official in the Trump administration.Relations between the two countries have grown so tense that it was unclear whether the meeting would happen.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 18:15:20

The popular program costs taxpayers a pittance. The White House’s push to kill it is a sign of the influence wielded by anti-government groups that used to be on the fringe. Despite calling NATO ’obsolete,’ Trump hosts alliance chief at White House

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Putin meets with Rex Tillerson in Russia amid escalating tensions over Syria

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 18:30:10

The US secretary of state’s visit to Russia promised a push for closer ties. But airstrikes mean ‘no one is acting like anyone owes anything’

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 18:45:11

The popular program costs taxpayers a pittance. The White House’s push to kill it is a sign of the influence wielded by anti-government groups that used to be on the fringe. Amid doubts and recriminations, Putin meets with Tillerson

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Putin Meets With Tillerson in Moscow

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 19:00:13

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 19:45:11

The popular program costs taxpayers a pittance. The White House’s push to kill it is a sign of the influence wielded by anti-government groups that used to be on the fringe. Watch live: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hold a news conference

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US-Russia Relations at a low, says Tillerson at press conference

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 20:45:09

US secretary of state talks of low level of trust after day of talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 20:45:11

The popular program costs taxpayers a pittance. The White House’s push to kill it is a sign of the influence wielded by anti-government groups that used to be on the fringe. Amid doubts and recriminations, Putin meets with Tillerson

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Tillerson Tells Putin That U.S.-Russia Relations ’At a Low Point’

NBC News  12/Apr/2017 21:15:14

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Tillerson Cites ‘Low Level of Trust’ After Putin Meeting

New York Times  12/Apr/2017 21:30:06

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia sat down with Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson for his first face-to-face with a top official in the Trump administration.Relations between the two countries have grown so tense that it was unclear whether the meeting would happen.

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US-Russia Relations at a low, says Tillerson at press conference

The Guardian  12/Apr/2017 22:15:07

US secretary of state has two-hour audience with Russian president to remove immediate threat of escalation – but countries remain at odds over Syria

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Los Angeles Times  12/Apr/2017 23:00:23

At least 11 law enforcement agencies in California use blanket police manuals from Lexipol, which offers officers guidance on how to stop people suspected of illegally entering the U.S.Read the immigration policy used by some California police that the ACLU is criticizing

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