The headline news from December 14, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 14, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 00:00:17

The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and sharply increases next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boy L.A. NowL.A. City Council approves development fee to raise money for affordable housing PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harderFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 00:30:16

The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and boosts next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boy L.A. NowL.A. City Council approves development fee to raise money for affordable housing PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harderFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 01:15:13

The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and boosts next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boy PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder L.A. NowWater loss caused Sierra Nevada to grow an inch during California drought, researchers sayFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 01:30:16

Five additional women have disclosed new stories about Russell Simmons, including an alleged rape. BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and boosts next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boy PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder L.A. NowWater loss caused Sierra Nevada to grow an inch during California drought, researchers say L.A. NowL.A. City Council approves development fee to raise money for affordable housingFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 01:45:12

Five additional women have disclosed new stories about Russell Simmons, including an alleged rape. BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and boosts next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boy PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder L.A. NowWater loss caused Sierra Nevada to grow an inch during California drought, researchers say L.A. NowL.A. City Council approves development fee to raise money for affordable housingFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 02:00:19

Five additional women have disclosed new stories about Russell Simmons, including an alleged rape.

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Senate and House G.O.P. Reach a Deal on Tax Bill

New York Times  14/Dec/2017 08:30:12

The agreement on a consensus bill between House and Senate Republicans keeps the party on track for final votes next week on the most sweeping tax rewrite in decades.The deal largely retains the structure of the Senate tax bill, but it is not clear if Republican senators will roundly endorse it.

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 08:30:18

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy

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New York Times  14/Dec/2017 08:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 08:45:12

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy Science NowSmoking, drinking and drug abuse decline among U.S. teens, who prefer pot and vaping, study finds COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades PoliticsObamacare is helping patients get to the doctor and pay their medical bills, new report finds PoliticsRepublicans strike deal to reconcile tax plans L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boyFrom Washington

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Senate and House G.O.P. Reach a Deal on Tax Bill

New York Times  14/Dec/2017 09:00:11

The agreement on a consensus bill between House and Senate Republicans keeps the party on track for final votes next week on the most sweeping tax rewrite in decades.The deal largely retains the structure of the Senate tax bill, but it is not clear if Republican senators will roundly endorse it.

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 09:15:11

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something Science NowSmoking, drinking and drug abuse decline among U.S. teens, who prefer pot and vaping, study finds COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades PoliticsObamacare is helping patients get to the doctor and pay their medical bills, new report finds PoliticsRepublicans strike deal to reconcile tax plansFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 09:30:16

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something Science NowSmoking, drinking and drug abuse decline among U.S. teens, who prefer pot and vaping, study finds COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades PoliticsObamacare is helping patients get to the doctor and pay their medical bills, new report finds L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boyFrom Washington

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After Alabama, Democrats have a big dream. The House and Senate.

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 10:45:09

Elections

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After Alabama, Democrats dream big: the House and Senate.

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 11:00:14

Elections

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 12:15:15

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy L.A. Now'This fire is a beast': Massive inferno keeps growing despite all-out battle PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something TechnologyWary of Trump, some foreign-born tech workers are choosing Canada instead of Silicon Valley COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boyFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 12:30:17

The companies have many overlapping departments. The impact on employees will depend on how Disney decides to fold in the Fox assets, including the 20th Century Fox film and TV studio and cable networks such as FX.These are the 21st Century Fox assets that Disney wants to buy L.A. Now'This fire is a beast': Massive inferno keeps growing despite all-out battle TechnologyWary of Trump, some foreign-born tech workers are choosing Canada instead of Silicon Valley PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decades L.A. NowJurors vote for death penalty for mother's boyfriend in torture killing of 8-year-old Palmdale boyFrom Washington

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After stunning Alabama win, Democrats dream big

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 13:15:09

Elections

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Rupert Murdoch Bribes for TV soccer rights allegedly paid with ’agreement and support’ of Fox executives

The Guardian  14/Dec/2017 13:15:10

Prosecution documents form part of US investigation into football corruption and for the first time reveal executives’ alleged role in the scheme

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

Under the deal, Disney would take over the 20th Century Fox movie and television studio, Fox’s 22 regional sports channels, the cable entertainment brands FX and National Geographic, and Fox’s portfolio of international operations.Disney's deal to buy Fox studio could bring substantial layoffs, analysts say L.A. Now'This fire is a beast': Massive inferno keeps growing despite all-out battle TechnologyWary of Trump, some foreign-born tech workers are choosing Canada instead of Silicon Valley PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something COMPANY TOWNHere's why Disney's deal to buy Fox studio could bring substantial layoffs COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decadesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 13:45:11

Under the deal, Disney would take over the 20th Century Fox movie and television studio, Fox’s 22 regional sports channels, the cable entertainment brands FX and National Geographic, and Fox’s portfolio of international operations.Disney's deal to buy Fox studio could bring substantial layoffs, analysts say L.A. Now'This fire is a beast': Massive inferno keeps growing despite all-out battle PoliticsGov. Brown warns climate change has us 'on the road to hell.' California's wildfires show he's on to something TechnologyWary of Trump, some foreign-born tech workers are choosing Canada instead of Silicon Valley COMPANY TOWNHere's why Disney's deal to buy Fox studio could bring substantial layoffs COMPANY TOWNFive more women accuse Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct across three decadesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 14:45:12

Under the $52.4-billion deal, Disney would take over the 20th Century Fox movie and television studio, Fox’s 22 regional sports channels, the cable entertainment brands FX and National Geographic, and Fox’s portfolio of international operations.

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ISIS weapons arsenal included some purchased by U.S. government The U.S. bought this anti-tank weapon. 59 days later, ISIS had it.

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 17:01:17

ISIS UnCovered

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The U.S. bought this anti-tank weapon. 59 days later, ISIS had it.

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 17:15:09

ISIS UnCovered

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The U.S. bought this anti-tank weapon. 59 days later, ISIS had it.

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 17:30:24

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Questions Still Linger After G.O.P. Deal on Final Tax Bill

New York Times  14/Dec/2017 18:45:09

Republicans plan to unveil a final bill Friday with the aim of voting early next week and delivering it to President Trump before Christmas.But as they prepared to roll out the $1.5 trillion plan, uncertainty loomed over how to pay for the last-minute changes.

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FCC scraps net neutrality rules regulating internet access

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 19:30:49

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G.O.P. Is Still Hunting for Ways to Pay for Huge Tax Cuts

New York Times  14/Dec/2017 20:45:07

Republicans plan to unveil a final bill Friday with the aim of voting early next week and delivering it to President Trump before Christmas.But many of the last-minute changes are expected to drive up the bill’s cost, and Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican, said he won’t vote for it without an expanded child tax credit.

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Net neutrality Regulator scraps Obama-era rules that protect open internet

The Guardian  14/Dec/2017 22:00:16

Decision, which critics warn will hand control of the web to big cable companies, a major victory for FCC chair and Trump appointee Ajit Pai

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Los Angeles Times  14/Dec/2017 22:15:11

Walt Disney Co. plans to buy much of the media assets of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox. If approved by regulators, the deal would create an entertainment powerhouse and transform the Hollywood landscape. Here is a breakdown of what Disney would acquire.

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Rubio comes out against GOP tax bill, passage uncertain

NBC News  14/Dec/2017 23:00:13

Congress

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Net neutrality Regulator scrap rules that protect open internet

The Guardian  14/Dec/2017 23:30:16

Decision, which critics warn will hand control of the web to big cable companies, a major victory for FCC chair and Trump appointee Ajit Pai

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