The archive of all headlines from December 12, 2017, organized by time of publication.
A 27-year-old man detonated a pipe bomb in a corridor between two of Manhattan’s busiest subway stations, injuring only four but inciting chaos for thousands. The suspect told investigators that he chose the location because of its Christmas-themed posters, recalling ISIS strikes against holiday markets in Europe.
Firefighters struggle to contain the blaze after it races west over the Ventura County line and explodes to 230,500 acres overnight. It is in the top 5 of California's largest modern fires. Live updates: Track key details of all the major fires in Southern California Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Thomas fire leaves behind barren ’moonscape’ as it threatens Montecito, Carpinteria Firefighters ready to protect homes in Montecito should the Thomas fire bear down ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPentagon to allow transgender people to enlist BUSINESSMario Batali steps away from 'The Chew' and his restaurants after sexual misconduct allegations TechnologyNetflix's 'creepy' tweet is a reminder of how closely it's watching us California JournalRobin Abcarian: Trump's accusers are back, and this time they're demanding that Congress do something NATIONWhite House says New York bombing attempt spotlights need for immigration reformFrom Washington
A 27-year-old man detonated a pipe bomb in a corridor between two of Manhattan’s busiest subway stations, injuring only four but inciting chaos for thousands. The suspect told investigators that he chose the location because of its Christmas-themed posters, recalling ISIS strikes against holiday markets in Europe.
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Thomas fire leaves behind barren ’moonscape’ as it threatens Montecito, Carpinteria Firefighters ready to protect homes in Montecito should the Thomas fire bear down PoliticsTrump links New York bomb attack to immigration debate COMPANY TOWNComcast no longer pursuing Fox assets, saying the company wasn't interested in dealing with them PoliticsSupreme Court puts off hearing a case on job protections for LGBT employees NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead? BUSINESSMario Batali steps away from 'The Chew' and his restaurants after sexual misconduct allegationsFrom Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Thomas fire leaves behind barren ’moonscape’ as it threatens coastal towns Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito PoliticsTrump links New York bomb attack to immigration debate COMPANY TOWNComcast is no longer pursuing Fox assets; Disney now the only serious bidder PoliticsSupreme Court puts off hearing a case on job protections for LGBT employees NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead? BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empireFrom Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Thomas fire leaves behind barren ’moonscape’ as it threatens coastal towns Photos: Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los AngelesGeoffrey Smith heard it first from his neighbors: The wind-driven wildfire that swept through northern San Diego County had devoured his Bonsall home. As he headed to his neighborhood over the weekend to see the destruction, the 70-year-old veterinarian’s mind drifted to what he likely lost. A… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland How difficult terrain is challenging fire crews PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead? BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump shipFrom Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Thomas fire leaves behind barren ’moonscape’ as it threatens coastal towns Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los AngelesGeoffrey Smith heard it first from his neighbors: The wind-driven wildfire that swept through northern San Diego County had devoured his Bonsall home. As he headed to his neighborhood over the weekend to see the destruction, the 70-year-old veterinarian’s mind drifted to what he likely lost. A… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland How difficult terrain is challenging fire crews COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Before and after images show devastation Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Thomas fire leaves behind barren 'moonscape' as it threatens coastal townsWind gusts that helped push a massive wildfire into Santa Barbara County this weekend were growing weaker Monday, but authorities say the week-old Thomas fire still threatens the coastal enclaves of Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito. After watching the fire race west over the Ventura County… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los Angeles COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Before and after images of the devastating fires Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Thomas fire leaves behind barren 'moonscape' as it threatens coastal townsWind gusts that helped push a massive wildfire into Santa Barbara County this weekend were growing weaker Monday, but authorities say the week-old Thomas fire still threatens the coastal enclaves of Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito. After watching the fire race west over the Ventura County… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los Angeles COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Before and after images of the devastating fires Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Thomas fire leaves behind barren 'moonscape' as it threatens coastal townsWind gusts that helped push a massive wildfire into Santa Barbara County this weekend were growing weaker Monday, but authorities say the week-old Thomas fire still threatens the coastal enclaves of Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito. After watching the fire race west over the Ventura County… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los Angeles NATIONSuspect in New York bomb blast was inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks, source says COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. Here are maps showing all the major fires in Southern California Live updates: Track key details of the fires Before and after images reveal hundreds of homes destroyed Otherworldly scenes unfold as Thomas fire burns Thomas fire leaves behind barren 'moonscape' as it threatens coastal townsWind gusts that helped push a massive wildfire into Santa Barbara County this weekend were growing weaker Monday, but authorities say the week-old Thomas fire still threatens the coastal enclaves of Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito. After watching the fire race west over the Ventura County… Woman accused of looting home affected by San Diego wildfire Firefighters stand ready to protect homes in Montecito Ash and silence blanket beach community of Summerland Residents return to rubble after wildfires in San Diego and Los Angeles NATIONSuspect in New York bomb blast was inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks, source says COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. NATIONSuspect in New York bomb blast was inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks, source says COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire NATIONPolls in Alabama are all over the map. Why's it so hard to know who's ahead?From Washington
The fire has reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. PoliticsAlabama Senate race churns into final hours, still too close to call NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empireFrom Washington
Over the weekend, the fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. PoliticsAlabama Senate race churns into final hours, still too close to call NATIONSuspect in New York bomb attack said to have been inspired by Islamic State's call for Christmas attacks COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empireFrom Washington
Over the weekend, the fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. PoliticsAlabama Senate race churns into final hours, still too close to call COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughts BUSINESSMario Batali apologizes for sexual misconduct, steps away from his restaurant empire PoliticsTrump links New York bomb attack to immigration debateFrom Washington
Over the weekend, the fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech PoliticsAlabama Senate race churns into final hours, still too close to call Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Get set: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCC COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump ship PoliticsAmid the rush to finish GOP tax bill, a sudden slowdown for second thoughtsFrom Washington
The special election between Roy S. Moore and Doug Jones carries immense implications for both parties and President Trump. Turnout by key groups on both sides could be decisive.
Singer, who is releasing a song dedicated to Newtown victims, says country musicians are afraid of speaking about gun laws and losing their audience
Over the weekend, the fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. L.A. NowEd Lee, the first Asian American mayor of San Francisco, dies at 65 NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech PoliticsAlabama Senate race churns into final hours, still too close to call Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Get set: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCC COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump shipFrom Washington
Over the weekend, the fire reemerged with a vengeance, pushing into Santa Barbara County and destroying more homes. L.A. NowEd Lee, the first Asian American mayor of San Francisco, dies at 65 PoliticsThree things to watch in Alabama's Senate election NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Get set: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCC COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump shipFrom Washington
The very qualities that make the Los Padres the dramatic backdrop to Santa Barbara also make it a firefighters' nightmare. L.A. NowEd Lee, the first Asian American mayor of San Francisco, dies at 65 PoliticsThree things to watch in Alabama's Senate election NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Get set: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCC COMPANY TOWNDisney-Fox deal might cause high-level Fox execs to jump shipFrom Washington
Voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide between Roy S. Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, in a strange and ugly special Senate election. At a final rally, Mr. Moore’s wife raised eyebrows with remarks meant to inoculate her husband from charges of bigotry.
The very qualities that make the Los Padres the dramatic backdrop to Santa Barbara also make it a firefighters' nightmare. L.A. NowEd Lee, the first Asian American mayor of San Francisco, dies at 65 L.A. NowThousands freed from L.A. gang injunctions that controlled their movements, friendships, even dress choices PoliticsThree things to watch in Alabama's Senate election NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Get set: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCCFrom Washington
The very qualities that make the Los Padres the dramatic backdrop to Santa Barbara also make it a firefighters' nightmare. L.A. NowEd Lee, the first Asian American mayor of San Francisco, dies at 65 L.A. NowThousands freed from L.A. gang injunctions that controlled their movements, friendships, even dress choices PoliticsThree things to watch in Alabama's Senate election NATIONWhen his wife got a traffic ticket, he tried to fight the system with science. It turned into a battle over free speech Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Your internet bill is about to soar, thanks to Trump's FCCFrom Washington
Voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide between Roy S. Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, in a strange and ugly special Senate election. At a final rally, Mr. Moore’s wife raised eyebrows with remarks meant to inoculate her husband from charges of bigotry.
Trump sends ‘ugly and suggestive’ tweet about senator Kirsten Gillibrand after she called on him to resign over sexual misconduct allegations
The suspect in a bomb attack on New York City’s transit system has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, supporting an act of terrorism and making a terroristic threat, the New York Police Department announced Tuesday. Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old legal permanent resident from Bangladesh,…
White House
The man charged with detonating a makeshift pipe bomb in the New York transit system was radicalized through internet propaganda and told investigators, “I did it for the Islamic State,” according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court Tuesday. Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old legal permanent…
A former Florida Atlantic University professor who claimed he was fired in retaliation for blogging that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax lost his bid to get his job back. Jurors in the federal free speech lawsuit filed by James Tracy took just three hours to reject his claim that the university…
Voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide between Roy S. Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, in a strange and ugly special Senate election. At a final rally, Mr. Moore’s wife raised eyebrows with remarks meant to inoculate her husband from charges of bigotry.
Voters in Alabama are deciding today between Roy S. Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, in a strange and ugly special Senate election. At a final rally, Mr. Moore’s wife raised eyebrows with remarks meant to inoculate her husband from charges of bigotry.
Former judge says sexual misconduct allegations will be addressed ‘when we get to the Senate’