The archive of all headlines from December 15, 2017, organized by time of publication.
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
Disney’s $52.4-billion stock deal to acquire key parts of Fox would create an unprecedented entertainment colossus.Here's what Disney is acquiring in its blockbuster deal with 21st Century Fox L.A. NowFirefighter killed battling Thomas fire as massive blaze moves toward Santa Barbara L.A. Now9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to be investigated after sexual misconduct allegations NATIONA Kentucky lawmaker accused of molestation commits suicide. Now his widow wants his seat PoliticsThree more women accuse California assemblyman of sexual misconduct BUSINESSFCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation pushFrom Washington
Disney’s $52.4-billion stock deal to acquire key parts of Fox would create an unprecedented entertainment colossus.Here's what Disney is acquiring in its blockbuster deal with 21st Century Fox L.A. NowFirefighter killed battling Thomas fire as powerful winds pose new threat L.A. Now9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to be investigated after sexual misconduct allegations NATIONA Kentucky lawmaker accused of molestation commits suicide. Now his widow wants his seat PoliticsThree more women accuse California assemblyman of sexual misconduct BUSINESSFCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation pushFrom Washington
Officials say a combination of Santa Ana and sundowner winds will hit the area through Sunday. As they prepare for the new battle, firefighters are also grappling with loss. L.A. Now9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to be investigated after sexual misconduct allegations NATIONA Kentucky lawmaker accused of molestation commits suicide. Now his widow wants his seat PoliticsThree more women accuse California assemblyman of sexual misconduct COMPANY TOWNMassive Disney-Fox deal expected to get close antitrust scrutiny BUSINESSFCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation pushFrom Washington
Officials say a combination of Santa Ana and sundowner winds will hit the area through Sunday. As they prepare for the new battle, firefighters are also grappling with loss.L.A. Fire Department used drones for the first time during Skirball fire L.A. Now9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to be investigated after sexual misconduct allegations NATIONA Kentucky lawmaker accused of molestation commits suicide. Now his widow wants his seat PoliticsThree more women accuse California assemblyman of sexual misconduct COMPANY TOWNMassive Disney-Fox deal expected to get close antitrust scrutiny BUSINESSFCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation pushFrom Washington
The UN’s Philip Alston is an expert on deprivation – and he wants to know why 41m Americans are living in poverty. The Guardian joined him on a special two-week mission into the dark heart of the world’s richest nation
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From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? L.A. NowReturn of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeat L.A. NowFirefighter killed battling Thomas fire as powerful winds pose new threat L.A. Now9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to be investigated after sexual misconduct allegationsFrom Washington
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? L.A. NowReturn of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeat MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit L.A. NowFirefighter killed battling Thomas fire as powerful winds pose new threatFrom Washington
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida California JournalRobin Abcarian: In Northern California, forgotten victims of the wildfires struggle to regain their footing Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? L.A. NowReturn of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeat MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuitFrom Washington
The UN’s Philip Alston is an expert on deprivation – and he wants to know why 41m Americans are living in poverty. The Guardian joined him on a mission into the dark heart of the world’s richest nation
The UN’s Philip Alston is an expert on deprivation and wants to know why 41m Americans live in poverty. The Guardian joined him on a mission into the dark heart of the world’s richest nation
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.
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida L.A. NowReturn of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeat PoliticsFor a prominent California consumer group and savvy political consultants, documents reveal a close financial relationshipFrom Washington
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida L.A. NowReturn of powerful winds brings new threats to Santa Barbara, Ventura as Thomas fire rages BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeat MOVIESJeffrey Fleishman: Tweets, sexual abuse and racial divides shook the entertainment industry and beyond in 2017From Washington
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? NATIONSuspect in Charlottesville car attack faces upgraded charge of first-degree murder BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip PoliticsRoy Moore accusers feel vindicated by his Senate defeatFrom Washington
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The UN’s Philip Alston wants to know why 41m Americans live in poverty. The Guardian joined him on a tour of America’s dark heart
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida Consumer ConfidentialDrug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? NATIONSuspect in Charlottesville car attack faces upgraded charge of first-degree murder BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
From October 2017 through March 2018, airlines cut more than 1.2 million seats to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba and St. Martin. In that same period, they've added more than 600,000 seats on flights to popular Mexican destinations.The flow is receding, but Puerto Rican evacuees are still pouring into Florida BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
Republican lawmakers have agreed to expand the child care tax credit so that it benefits more low-income Americans.The move was intended to win back the support of Senator Marco Rubio, who said he would not vote for the tax bill without a more generous provision.
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A Russian court Friday sentenced a former economy minister to eight years in a high-security prison on accusations that he took a $2-million bribe from a Kremlin aide close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The trial against Alexei Ulyukayev points to what many analysts think could be signs… BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? Middle EastIslamic State’s self-styled capital is in ruins and its population scattered. Who will rebuild Raqqah? Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
A Russian court Friday sentenced a former economy minister to eight years in a high-security prison on accusations that he took a $2-million bribe from a Kremlin aide close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The trial against Alexei Ulyukayev points to what many analysts think could be signs… PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
Republicans have agreed to expand the child care tax credit so that it benefits more low-income Americans to win the support of Senator Marco Rubio.A group of lawmakers finalized a tax bill that merges the House and Senate versions, putting the legislation on track for a vote next week.
Analysts think the case against Ulyukayev may indicate that the Kremlin’s inner circle already is working to fill Putin’s chair after his departure. PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
Republicans have agreed to expand the child tax credit so that it benefits more low-income Americans to win the support of Senator Marco Rubio.A group of lawmakers finalized a tax bill that merges the House and Senate versions, putting the legislation on track for a vote next week.
Instead of reaffirming public faith in the federal justice system, Trump mocked reporters as 'fake news,' slammed the visa lottery system, and praised himself. EUROPEConviction of ex-minister in Russia points to Kremlin infighting BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricing BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hipFrom Washington
Instead of reaffirming public faith in the federal justice system, Trump mocked reporters as 'fake news,' slammed the visa lottery system, and praised himself. PoliticsRepublicans finish revised tax bill amid GOP infighting before next week's vote EUROPEConviction of ex-minister in Russia points to Kremlin infighting BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? MUSICWhy hip-hop, once ostracized in clubs, is ruling the festival circuit Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricingFrom Washington
The version slightly expands a child tax credit to win support from Sen. Marco Rubio, but also scales back aspirations to create a simpler code. PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support EUROPEConviction of ex-minister in Russia points to Kremlin infighting BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: Drug industry lawsuit shows it wants to keep patients in dark on pricingFrom Washington
Republicans have agreed to expand the child tax credit so that it benefits more low-income Americans, a move that has won back the support of Senator Marco Rubio.A group of lawmakers finalized a tax bill that merges the House and Senate versions, putting the legislation on track for a vote next week.
The version slightly expands a child tax credit to win support from Sen. Marco Rubio, but also scales back aspirations to create a simpler code. PoliticsPresident Trump seeks public exoneration as Democrats and Republicans battle over ending Russia probes PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip EUROPEConviction of ex-minister in Russia points to Kremlin infightingFrom Washington
The White House and Republican lawmakers are pressing for an end to multiple investigations into the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia, aiming to clear the president as soon as possible before the taint of scandal further damages his presidency. President Trump expects to be publicly absolved… PoliticsGOP tax plan builds momentum as Rubio, Corker say they will support the bill PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons? EUROPEConviction of ex-minister in Russia points to Kremlin infightingFrom Washington
Republican leaders moved closer to a swift victory on their $1.5 trillion tax plan after Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Bob Corker of Tennessee gave their support.As details emerged about the final bill, it appeared to provide slightly more generous tax breaks to low- and middle-income Americans by reducing some benefits for higher earners.
The White House and Republican lawmakers are pressing for an end to multiple investigations into the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia, aiming to clear the president as soon as possible before the taint of scandal further damages his presidency. President Trump expects to be publicly absolved… PoliticsGOP tax plan builds momentum as Rubio, Corker say they will support the bill PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support NATIONThis Colorado city declined to allow pot sales. Now it's having second thoughts BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons?From Washington
The White House and Republican lawmakers are pressing for an end to multiple investigations into the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia, aiming to clear the president as soon as possible before the taint of scandal further damages his presidency. President Trump expects to be publicly absolved… NATIONThis Colorado city declined to allow pot sales. Now it's having second thoughts PoliticsGOP tax plan builds momentum as Rubio, Corker say they will support the bill PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his support BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip BUSINESSWhat will Disney theme parks do with Fox properties like X-Men and the Simpsons?From Washington
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The White House and Republican lawmakers are pressing for an end to multiple investigations into the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia, aiming to clear the president as soon as possible before the taint of scandal further damages his presidency. Ministry of GossipMore women accuse Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct in the ’70s and ’80s BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip NATIONThis Colorado city declined to allow pot sales. Now it's having second thoughts PoliticsGOP tax plan builds momentum as Rubio, Corker say they will support the bill PoliticsTrump says Americans are 'very, very angry' at FBI before he pledges his supportFrom Washington
The White House and Republican lawmakers are pressing for an end to multiple investigations into the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia, aiming to clear the president as soon as possible before the taint of scandal further damages his presidency. latimes.comMaps show Thomas fire is larger than many U.S. cities Ministry of GossipMore women accuse Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct in the ’70s and ’80s BUSINESSWith the rise of SpaceX and Rams stadium, Hawthorne's industrial areas are becoming hip NATIONThis Colorado city declined to allow pot sales. Now it's having second thoughts PoliticsGOP tax plan builds momentum as Rubio, Corker say they will support the billFrom Washington