The headline news from January 12, 2017

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

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‘I Think It Was Russia,’ Trump Says of D.N.C. Hacking

New York Times  12/Jan/2017 00:00:06

“As far as hacking, I think it was Russia,” President-elect Donald J. Trump said, conceding for the first time that Russia had carried out cyberattacks during the presidential election.But Mr. Trump sidestepped repeated questions about whether he or anyone in his team had contact with Russia during the campaign.

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‘I Think It Was Russia,’ Trump Says of D.N.C. Hacking

New York Times  12/Jan/2017 00:15:04

President-elect Donald J. Trump conceded for the first time that Russia had carried out cyberattacks during the presidential election.But Mr. Trump sidestepped repeated questions about whether he or anyone in his team had contact with Russia during the campaign.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 01:15:09

Trump, who was often content to gloss over details while campaigning, is quickly grappling with the complexities of governing. Delivering on his campaign promises won't be so simple.What Trump made clear at his news conference and what he left murky

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 02:00:10

Trump, who was often content to gloss over details while campaigning, is quickly grappling with the complexities of governing. Delivering on his campaign promises won't be so simple. Trump’s First News Conference

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 03:00:14

Trump's rebellion against Democrats and Republicans appealed to enough voters. The question now is whether playing by his own rules will work as well in the White House. First Post-Election News Conference

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How a Dossier of Unverified Lurid Stories Became a Crisis

New York Times  12/Jan/2017 04:00:05

The unverified stories about President-elect Donald J. Trump came from traditional opposition research mixed with the memos of an ex-British spy and his Russian informants. Mr. Trump dismissed the report as a Nazi-style smear, further undermining his relationship with the intelligence agencies in ways that could linger long past Inauguration Day.

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How a Dossier, Explosive but Unverified, Set Off a Crisis

New York Times  12/Jan/2017 04:15:03

The unsubstantiated stories about President-elect Donald J. Trump came from traditional opposition research mixed with the memos of an ex-British spy and his Russian informants. Mr. Trump dismissed the report as a Nazi-style smear, further undermining his relationship with the intelligence agencies in ways that could linger long past Inauguration Day.

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 05:45:10

Trump, who was often content to gloss over details while campaigning, is quickly grappling with the complexities of governing. Delivering on his campaign promises won't be so simple. First Post-Election News Conference

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 07:00:10

The president-elect is allowing some wiggle room on that “big, beautiful wall,” the Obamacare repeal and a Veterans Affairs agency revamp.What Trump made clear at his news conference and what he left murky

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

The “Good Brown” was on vivid display Tuesday — the prudent governor who opposes runaway spending. But the “Bad Brown” is still obsessed with building a $64-billion bullet train. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 10:00:12

The “Good Brown” was on vivid display Tuesday — the prudent governor who opposes runaway spending. But the “Bad Brown” is still obsessed with building a $64-billion bullet train. Politics

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Senate Takes First Major Step Toward Obamacare Repeal

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 10:15:07

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Media and intelligence agencies attacked by Trump over Russia claims

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 11:30:08

At first press conference since July, originally called to explain how he would avoid conflicts of interest, Trump called Russia dossier ‘fake news’

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Late Night Senate Vote Takes First Major Step Toward Obamacare Repeal

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 11:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 12:15:35

The investigation focuses on campaign donors linked to the developer of a Harbor Gateway apartment project. Several people listed as contributors said they could not remember donating or denied doing so. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 12:30:15

The investigation focuses on campaign donors linked to the developer of a Harbor Gateway apartment project. Several people listed as contributors said they could not remember donating or denied doing so. World

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 13:00:13

The investigation focuses on campaign donors linked to the developer of a Harbor Gateway apartment project. Several people listed as contributors said they could not remember donating or denied doing so. L.A. Now

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Mattis Faces Obstacles to Confirmation as Defense Secretary

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 15:00:06

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Media and intelligence agencies attacked by Trump over Russia claims

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 15:15:27

At first press conference since July, originally called to explain how he would avoid conflicts of interest, Trump called dossier ‘fake news’

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Can the Rift Between Trump and U.S. Spies Ever Be Healed?

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 16:00:09

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 16:00:12

The agency opened its probe after receiving a letter from a Times reader, who pointed to the newspaper’s investigation into donors with ties to Samuel Leung, developer of the 352-unit Sea Breeze project.L.A. politicians propose banning campaign contributions from developers

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 16:30:12

Mattis is also likely to be quizzed on his plans to defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, how to respond to Russian operations in Ukraine and Syria, how to counter China’s saber-rattling in the South China Sea and how to boost U.S. capabilities for cyberwar.Watch live: Senate confirmation hearing for Ret. Gen. Mattis

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 16:45:08

Mattis is also likely to be quizzed on his plans to defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, how to respond to Russian operations in Ukraine and Syria, how to counter China’s saber-rattling in the South China Sea and how to boost U.S. capabilities for cyberwar. L.A. Now

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Russia Intelligence sources vouch for credibility of dossier author

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 17:00:09

Ex-MI6 officer Christopher Steele, named as writer of Donald Trump memo, is ‘highly-regarded professional’

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

Forecasters said southern and eastern Los Angeles County would be hardest hit by the storm.Flooding, stranded livestock and at least 4 dead as storms hit Northern California: 'They can't handle any more'

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Russia Intelligence sources vouch for credibility of dossier author

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 17:15:06

Ex-MI6 officer Christopher Steele, named as writer of Donald Trump memo, is ‘highly regarded professional’

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 17:15:08

Forecasters said southern and eastern Los Angeles County would be hardest hit by the storm. Sports

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 17:30:10

Forecasters predict this storm will be the region's most powerful in a decade. PhotographyFrom the Archives: Snow on the Grapevine

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Trump dossier Intelligence sources vouch for credibility of dossier author

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 18:00:08

Ex-MI6 officer Christopher Steele, named as writer of Donald Trump memo, is ‘highly regarded professional’

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 19:15:16

Forecasters said southern and eastern Los Angeles County would be hardest hit by the storm.

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Justice Dept. to Investigate F.B.I. Handling of Clinton Case

New York Times  12/Jan/2017 20:00:05

The department’s inspector general will look at James B. Comey’s decision to inform Congress about a new review of the Clinton email case.The investigation came in response to complaints about actions by the F.B.I. and the Justice Department during the presidential campaign that might be seen as politically motivated.

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Trump’s War With U.S. Spies Is Back on — With a Vengeance

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 20:00:08

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FBI’s Comey Faces DOJ Probe Over Actions on Clinton Emails

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 20:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 20:15:08

The inquiry by the department's inspector general will focus on whether 'policies or procedures were not followed' when FBI Director James Comey held a July 5 news conference to discuss the case. L.A. Now

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Trump dossier Donald Trump’s alleged ties with Russia overshadow Senate hearings

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 21:15:11

At confirmation hearings, Mike Pompeo and James Mattis both sounded warnings over Russia’s growing global ambitions in light of the leaked dossier

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FBI’s Comey Faces DOJ Review Over Actions on Clinton Emails

NBC News  12/Jan/2017 21:30:09

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Trump dossier Donald Trump’s alleged ties with Russia overshadow confirmation hearings

The Guardian  12/Jan/2017 22:00:12

At confirmation hearings, Mike Pompeo and James Mattis both sounded warnings over Russia’s growing global ambitions in light of the leaked dossier

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 22:00:15

The inquiry by the department's inspector general will focus on whether 'policies or procedures were not followed' when FBI Director James Comey held a July 5 news conference to discuss the case. AUTOS

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Los Angeles Times  12/Jan/2017 22:45:09

The inquiry by the department's inspector general will focus on whether 'policies or procedures were not followed' when FBI Director James Comey held a July 5 news conference to discuss the case. World

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