The headline news from December 17, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 17, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 01:00:36

If the fire gets into the canyon and the winds breathe new life into the flames, there is nothing to stop the blaze from racing into the foothill homes of Montecito, says a fire operations commander. DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 01:15:13

Montecito was threatened again as the winds picked up in the morning and pushed the flames toward the town. An army of firefighters had spent days preparing for the siege and were on the front lines Saturday.Hundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 02:45:12

The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp NATIONNevada Democrat under pressure amid sexual harassment allegations says he won't seek reelection ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington

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New York Times  17/Dec/2017 04:00:13

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Homeowners Have It Good. Too Good, Says the Tax Bill.

New York Times  17/Dec/2017 04:15:06

The tax code has long offered rewards for buying rather than renting, an equation that has troubled some economists — and that the Republican bill upends.The bill will increase many homeowners’ monthly housing costs by scaling back deductions that allow them to reduce mortgage interest and property taxes.

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New York Times  17/Dec/2017 05:00:11

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Homeowners Have It Good. Too Good, Says the Tax Bill.

New York Times  17/Dec/2017 05:15:07

The tax code has long offered rewards for buying rather than renting, an equation that has troubled some economists — and that the Republican bill upends.The bill will increase many homeowners’ monthly housing costs by scaling back deductions that allow them to reduce mortgage interest and property taxes.

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Trump defends GOP tax bill, says it will be ’gift’ for middle class

NBC News  17/Dec/2017 06:15:07

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Trump-Russia Republicans accused of concocting email scandal against Robert Mueller

The Guardian  17/Dec/2017 08:30:16

Claim that investigators wrongfully obtained emails of president’s transition team are dismissed as ‘baloney’ and a ploy to discredit special counsel’s inquiry

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 08:30:18

The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 09:15:11

The so-called sundowner winds are expected to present firefighters in Santa Barbara County with their biggest challenge since the fire roared back to life a week ago. PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal pot BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington

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Trump-Russia Republicans accused of concocting email scandal against Mueller

The Guardian  17/Dec/2017 09:45:09

Claim that investigators wrongfully obtained emails of president’s transition team are dismissed as ‘baloney’ and a ploy to discredit special counsel’s inquiry

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 10:00:19

Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is not L.A. NowWestside families sue over construction next to schoolFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 10:15:10

Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations BUSINESSCost of Republicans' tax cuts likely to be greater than they appear on paper DodgersDodgers trade Gonzalez, Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson to Atlanta for Matt Kemp ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump transition team says sensitive emails should not have been shared with Robert Mueller CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Her six-hour commute each day seems crazy, but her affordable rent is notFrom Washington

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File Taxes on a Postcard? A G.O.P. Promise That Fell Short

New York Times  17/Dec/2017 12:15:06

The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 12:15:11

Talks are underway among the state, banks and federal regulators on a plan to allow banks to serve a marijuana market that could grow to $7 billion annually by 2020 in California. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONSuit in New York asks, is graffiti art protected by law? Graffiti 'writers' seek damages for destroyed works NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital SeattleFrom Washington

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Omarosa Exit highlights ’ridiculous’ lack of diversity at Trump White House

The Guardian  17/Dec/2017 13:00:17

With an administration dominated by white men, ‘black diversity in the White House is almost oxymoronic at this point’, says former RNC chair

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Inside Congress’ largest sexual harassment settlement

NBC News  17/Dec/2017 13:15:09

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 13:15:12

“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington

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New York Times  17/Dec/2017 14:15:08

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 14:15:13

“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. CALIFORNIACalifornia officials say housing next to freeways is a health risk — but they fund it anyway L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast; new evacuations L.A. NowAn L.A. court mistakenly destroyed evidence a death row inmate says would free him. Now what? BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital SeattleFrom Washington

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File Taxes on a Postcard? A G.O.P. Promise That Fell Short

New York Times  17/Dec/2017 14:30:09

The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.

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Minnie Driver Men like Matt Damon ’simply cannot understand what abuse is like’

The Guardian  17/Dec/2017 14:30:11

Actor calls former co-star’s remarks about ‘spectrum of behaviour’ in sexual misconduct ‘Orwellian’ and questions defence of disgraced comedian Louis CK

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 16:45:11

“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. NATIONGovernment paying private firm $297 million to help hire 5,000 Border Patrol agents NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowHundreds of homes in Montecito threatened as winds push Thomas fire toward coast PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 17:45:11

“The fact that graffiti art is even being talked about as something that might have recognized stature shows you how far graffiti art has come in the art world,” says one attorney. NATIONGovernment paying private firm $297 million to help hire 5,000 Border Patrol agents NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowThomas Fire continues to grow as strong, shifting winds bring new dangers PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington

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New York Times  17/Dec/2017 18:15:07

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File Taxes on a Postcard? A G.O.P. Promise That Fell Short

New York Times  17/Dec/2017 18:30:11

The tax bill on the cusp of being passed by Congress is not the grand simplification of the code that Republicans promised.Their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status quo.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Dec/2017 21:30:15

The contract with a division of Accenture comes at a time when the Border Patrol is struggling to meet minimum staffing levels mandated by Congress and is losing more agents per year than it hires. NATIONSuit in New York asks, is graffiti art protected by law? Graffiti 'writers' seek damages for destroyed works NATIONBakeman's Restaurant is closing after 47 years, and patrons are already missing this slice of pre-digital Seattle BUSINESSWhat the Fed rate hike means for consumers L.A. NowThomas Fire continues to grow as strong, shifting winds bring new dangers PoliticsCalifornia considers ‘green banking’ as it transitions to fully legal potFrom Washington

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Trump lawyer accuses Mueller of improperly obtaining transition emails

NBC News  17/Dec/2017 22:00:15

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Trump-Russia Trump aides insist no plan to fire Robert Mueller as Republican attacks increase

The Guardian  17/Dec/2017 22:15:09

Senior administration officials dismiss speculation Trump is set to remove special counsel but criticise Russia inquiry as ‘a giant distraction’

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