The headline news from December 16, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 16, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Russia Hackers Tough to Find, and Tougher to Prosecute

New York Times  16/Dec/2016 00:00:05

Russia says American efforts to capture hackers may violate international law and it has shown that it will not be easily influenced by public shaming.“You can indict 400 people. They don’t care,” a former F.B.I. senior executive said.

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Why Didn’t Obama Do More About Russian Hack?

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 01:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 01:30:09

His communications seem aimed at keeping his supporters on the team, his opponents under fire and the rest of America distracted from larger unanswered questions about the president-elect’s plans. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 02:00:10

Trump's strategy helped gather supporters during the election but threatens to further alienate those who did not side with him and who want to see a more conventional president-elect. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 03:30:09

Trump's strategy helped gather supporters during the election but threatens to further alienate those who did not side with him and who want to see a more conventional president-elect. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 03:45:09

Prosecutors rest their obstruction of justice case after seeking to prove to jurors that Lee Baca was at the heart of a scheme carried out by his subordinates to hide a federal informant from the FBI and intimidate an agent working on the case. Politics

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Obama promises retaliation against Russia over hacking of US election

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 04:15:06

Outgoing president says US will respond to cyberattacks by Moscow ‘at a time and place of our choosing’, as Donald Trump rejects reports of interference

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Obama promises retaliation against Russia over hacking during US election

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 05:00:08

Outgoing president says US will respond to cyberattacks by Moscow ‘at a time and place of our choosing’, as Donald Trump rejects reports of interference

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Obama: U.S. Will ’Take Action’ Over Russian Hacks, Interference

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 05:15:05

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Election hacking Obama promises retaliation against Russia over interference

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 05:15:06

Outgoing president says US will respond to cyberattacks by Moscow ‘at a time and place of our choosing’ but Donald Trump continues to reject claims

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Obama: U.S. Will ’Take Action’ Against Russia Over Hacks

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 06:00:06

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Obama: U.S. Will ’Take Action’ Against Russia Over Interference

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 07:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 07:45:08

Trump’s friendly overtures to an expansionist Russia and his statements casting doubt on his commitment to NATO have sent shudders through Europe. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 09:15:06

On the front lines are Gov. Brown, who differs with Trump on climate, and Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who says if the president-elect's positions harm California, «we’ll challenge him every step of the way.” EUROPE

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3 Years After U.S. Pulled Tanks From Europe, They’re Back

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 09:45:04

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 12:15:08

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will likely be front and center for nearly every fight, and Rep. Raul Ruiz has said repealing Obamacare without a replacement is unacceptable.California is itching to take on Trump. Here are the prominent figures leading the charge

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Aleppo Evacuation suspended as Islamist rebels reject deal on Shia villages

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 13:15:05

Obstruction risks reigniting large-scale fighting as buses and ambulances forced to depart after gunfire heard

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 13:30:08

Since 2000, Poseidon Water has spent roughly $1.3 million lobbying the State Water Resources Control Board and the state Legislature on desalination matters. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 13:45:07

Since 2000, Poseidon Water has spent roughly $1.3 million lobbying the State Water Resources Control Board and the state Legislature on desalination matters. Politics

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Russia Hackers Tough to Find, and Tougher to Prosecute

New York Times  16/Dec/2016 14:15:03

Russia says American efforts to capture hackers may violate international law, and it has shown that it will not be easily influenced by public shaming.“You can indict 400 people. They don’t care,” a former F.B.I. senior executive said.

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Aleppo Evacuation suspended as al-Qaida-linked rebels obstruct deal

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 14:15:06

Obstruction risks reigniting large-scale fighting as buses and ambulances forced to depart after gunfire heard

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 15:15:06

Since 2000, Poseidon Water has spent roughly $1.3 million lobbying the State Water Resources Control Board and the state Legislature on desalination matters. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 16:00:09

Steady rain overnight brought a slew of big rig accidents, one of them fatal, to Los Angeles-area freeways and triggered at least one swift-water rescue, authorities say.How to drive in the rain

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Aleppo Evacuation suspended as al-Qaida-linked rebels block deal

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 16:30:06

Obstruction risks reigniting large-scale fighting as buses and ambulances forced to depart after gunfire heard

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Clinton Calls Russia Hacking ‘Attack Against Our Country’

New York Times  16/Dec/2016 17:45:04

Hillary Clinton told a gathering of donors that Russia’s hacking was an attempt to “undermine our democracy” prompted by President Vladimir V. Putin’s “personal beef” against her.She said that the hacking, along with a public letter from the F.B.I. director about her email server, had cost her the election.

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Why It Matters That Trump Isn’t Taking the Russia Hack Seriously

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 17:45:06

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Breaking news Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone in international waters

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 18:00:07

Official says drone deployed by American oceanographic vessel in South China Sea was taken by Chinese navy on 15 December

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Breaking news Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone in international waters

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 18:15:06

Official says drone deployed by American oceanographic vessel in South China Sea was taken by Chinese navy on Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 18:15:07

An overnight rain storm wreaked havoc across Southern California Friday morning as it flooded freeways, triggered mud flows, and forced the closure of a major thoroughfare to LAX.How to drive in the rain

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DoD Official: Chinese Navy Stole U.S. Underwater Drone

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 18:30:06

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South China Sea Chinese warship seizes US drone in international waters

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 18:45:06

Official says drone deployed by American oceanographic vessel was taken by Chinese navy on Thursday

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 18:45:08

An overnight rain storm wreaked havoc across Southern California as it flooded freeways, triggered mud flows, and forced the closure of a major thoroughfare to LAX.How to drive in the rain

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Pentagon: Chinese Navy Stole U.S. Underwater Drone

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 19:45:05

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Watch Live: Obama Defends Response to Russian Hacking Scandal

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 21:00:06

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Watch Live: Obama Defends Response to Russian Hacking

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 21:15:05

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Obama: The U.S. Will Send ’Clear Message’ to Russia on Hacks

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 21:45:05

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Live Obama discusses Russian hacking at year-end press conference

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 22:00:11

Outgoing US president appears at the White House for his final press conference before the holidays, with Syria and Russia on the agenda

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Obama’s Message to Russia: ’We Can Do Stuff to You’

NBC News  16/Dec/2016 22:15:08

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Live Obama discusses Russian hacking at year-end press conference

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 22:30:07

Outgoing US president appeared at the White House for his final press conference before the holidays, with Syria and Russia on the agenda

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Obama Defends Restrained Response to Russian Hacks

New York Times  16/Dec/2016 22:45:04

President Obama said he refrained from aggressive public retaliation against Moscow for hacking the D.N.C. before the election because he did not want it to be seen as unfair meddling.He said he warned Russia, “We can do stuff to you.”

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South China Sea Chinese warship seizes US drone in international waters

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 23:00:07

Official says drone deployed by American oceanographic vessel was taken by Chinese navy on Thursday

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Barack Obama President says he warned Russia to ’cut it out’ over election hacking

The Guardian  16/Dec/2016 23:30:11

Obama held his final press conference of 2016, criticizing the media for its coverage of Hillary Clinton’s emails and discussing Russia and Syria

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2016 23:30:12

An internal report on last year's shutdown of Los Angeles schools due to a terrorist threat reveals a confused chain of command among school district and city officials that hampered their ability to quickly and decisively evaluate the risk. MIDDLE EAST

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