The headline news from December 12, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 12, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 01:15:08

Trump's resistance to calls for an investigation into Russian interference and refusal to accept the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies appears rooted in a fear that it may undercut the legitimacy of his victory. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 02:15:07

Trump's resistance to calls for an investigation into Russian interference and refusal to accept the consensus of U.S. intelligence agencies appears rooted in a fear that it may undercut the legitimacy of his victory. ARTS & CULTURE

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Trump’s Rejection of Findings Alarms Intelligence Agencies

NBC News  12/Dec/2016 02:45:06

U.S. news

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Boeing Speaks in Trump Terms on Iran Deal: It’s About Jobs

New York Times  12/Dec/2016 03:45:04

With a $16.6 billion sale of planes to Iran, Boeing said “nearly 100,000 U.S. jobs” would be supported, perhaps speaking toward President-elect Donald J. Trump.A proponent of saving U.S. jobs, Mr. Trump has threatened to shake up trade policies and tear up President Obama’s nuclear accord, which is what makes Boeing’s Iran deal possible.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 04:00:09

670 Mesquit would hold approximately 800,000 square feet of office space, 250 rental apartments and two boutique hotels as well as shops and restaurants. L.A. Now

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C.I.A. Based Judgment on Russia on Swell of Evidence

New York Times  12/Dec/2016 04:30:04

In concluding that Russia intervened in the election with the aim of helping Donald J. Trump, the C.I.A. used what many believe is overwhelming circumstantial evidence.It is a core reality of intelligence analysis that judgments can be based on shards of a mosaic that do not reveal a full picture.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 04:30:07

670 Mesquit would hold approximately 800,000 square feet of office space, 250 rental apartments and two boutique hotels as well as shops and restaurants. TELEVISION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 06:15:08

670 Mesquit would hold approximately 800,000 square feet of office space, 250 rental apartments and two boutique hotels as well as shops and restaurants. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 09:15:08

670 Mesquit would hold approximately 800,000 square feet of office space, 250 rental apartments and two boutique hotels as well as shops and restaurants. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 09:30:07

Few people expected a California water fight in the final days of a lame-duck Congress, and fewer still expected landmark water legislation to pit the state’s U.S. senators against each other in the last moments of their 24-year partnership. TRAIL GUIDE

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China Expresses ’Serious Concern’ Over Trump Threat

NBC News  12/Dec/2016 12:15:04

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

Since the fire, tension among property owners, the city and people who live in these spaces has begun to boil over.From Oakland and beyond, they make a pilgrimage to the Ghost Ship

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Trump’s transition Skeptics guide every agency dealing with climate change

The Guardian  12/Dec/2016 13:15:05

With at least nine senior members of transition team denying basic scientific understanding, president-elect’s choices demonstrate pro-fossil fuels agenda

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C.I.A. Based Judgment on Russia on Swell of Evidence

New York Times  12/Dec/2016 14:15:04

The conclusion that Russia intervened in the election to help Donald J. Trump is one of the most consequential analyses by American spy agencies in years.Mr. Trump’s response has been to dismiss the reports by citing botched intelligence on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 14:15:13

The nominations for the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards will be announced this morning. Will 'Mr. Robot' have another surprising year or will 'The Americans' finally get their day in the award show spotlight? Golden Globe Awards

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 14:45:16

'Atlanta' and 'Black-ish' earned nods for the television category, along with 'Veep,' 'Transparent' and 'Mozart in the Jungle.' Golden Globe Awards

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 15:00:12

Nominees for best television series in the drama category are 'The Crown,' 'Stranger Things,' 'Westworld,' 'Game of Thrones' and 'This Is Us.' Golden Globe Awards

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 15:15:25

'Sausage Party' was surprisingly shut out of most of the (announced) nominations, though 'Zootopia' slipped into the Animated Feature category. But the biggest surprise? Multiple nods for comic book underdog 'Deadpool.'The full list of nominees

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 15:45:14

The musical 'La La Land' earned 7 nods, including best motion picture and original score, among others, while the 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' landed the most nominations in TV. The full list of nominees

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 17:00:20

'Moonlight,' 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Lion' earned nominations in the category for best motion picture in the drama category, along with 'Hacksaw Ridge and 'Hell or High Water.' The full list of nominees

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Senate Leader Backs Inquiries on Cyberattacks Tied to Russia

New York Times  12/Dec/2016 17:45:02

Senator Mitch McConnell said that he supported congressional investigations of possible Russian cyberattacks to influence the American election.Mr. McConnell stopped short of saying whether he agreed that Russia interfered in the election in support of Donald J. Trump.

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McConnell Backs Senate Investigations of Russian Hacking

NBC News  12/Dec/2016 18:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 18:00:08

Early awards season front-runners 'La La Land,' 'Moonlight' and 'Manchester by the Sea' made strong showings, while potential contenders such as '20th Century Women,' 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Lion' also received boosts. The full list of nominees

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 18:45:07

It wouldn’t be the Golden Globes without some curve balls, and the nominations this morning by the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. offered several. The full list of nominees

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 19:00:08

Not a single major organization representing patients, physicians, hospitals or others who work in the nation’s healthcare system backs the GOP’s Obamacare strategy.Trump's way of saving U.S. jobs has companies on edge

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US election Mitch McConnell backs congressional review of Russian role

The Guardian  12/Dec/2016 19:30:08

Republican Senate majority leader sets party up for clash with Donald Trump but suggestion appears weaker than aggressive inquiry sought by Democrats

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Congressional Leaders Back Russia Inquiry, Defying Trump

New York Times  12/Dec/2016 19:45:04

Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul D. Ryan said they supported congressional investigations of possible Russian cyberattacks to influence the American election.The decision by the Republican leaders sets up a potential conflict with Donald J. Trump.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 20:30:07

Not a single major organization representing patients, physicians, hospitals or others who work in the nation’s healthcare system backs the GOP’s Obamacare strategy.Trump's way of saving jobs has companies on edge: threaten big tariffs and make it personal

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 21:00:10

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history. NATION

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US election Mitch McConnell backs congressional review of Russian role

The Guardian  12/Dec/2016 21:15:07

Senate majority leader sets Republicans up for a clash with Trump, but review on offer seems to falls short of the aggressive investigation Democrats want

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Clinton Camp Wants Intel Briefings for Electoral College

NBC News  12/Dec/2016 21:30:07

Politics News

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US election Mitch McConnell backs Russia hack inquiry, but scope remains vague

The Guardian  12/Dec/2016 21:30:08

Senate majority leader sets Republicans up for a clash with Trump, but review on offer seems to falls short of the aggressive investigation Democrats want

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 21:32:10

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history.Plaschke: Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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US election Mitch McConnell backs Russia hack inquiry, but scope remains vague

The Guardian  12/Dec/2016 21:45:08

Senate majority leader sets Republicans up for a clash with Trump, but review on offer seems to fall short of the aggressive investigation Democrats want

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 22:00:10

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history.Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 22:15:08

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history.Plaschke: Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 22:45:09

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history.Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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Los Angeles Times  12/Dec/2016 23:45:07

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history.Plaschke: Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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