The headline news from April 18, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 18, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 00:15:12

Pence says that the authoritarian state should remember that the United States recently bombed targets in Syria and Afghanistan, suggesting the Trump administration might be willing to take similar military action in North Korea.Tax reform unlikely to be enacted by August, Treasury secretary says

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Death penalty Arkansas prepares for flurry of executions despite legal challenges

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 00:30:07

The plan for six to eight quick-fire executions in less than two weeks has never been attempted in the modern era of the US death penalty

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 00:45:14

Gorsuch was enthusiastic and well-prepared, despite having only a few days to get ready for the arguments. The new justice showed he had clear views on how the cases should be resolved. World

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 01:00:12

Gorsuch is enthusiastic and well-prepared, despite having only a few days to get ready for the arguments. The new justice shows he has clear views on how the cases should be resolved. World

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 02:00:10

Gorsuch is enthusiastic and well-prepared, despite having only a few days to get ready for the arguments. The new justice shows he has clear views on how the cases should be resolved. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Unreleased Tax Returns May Doom Trump’s Overhaul Effort

New York Times  18/Apr/2017 03:00:08

Democrats have pledged not to cooperate on rewriting the tax code unless they know how it would benefit the billionaire president and his family. Republicans, many of whom are also calling for President Trump to release his taxes, remain sharply divided on the path forward.

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Two Arkansas Executions Paused as Legal Hurdle Falls for 5 Others

NBC News  18/Apr/2017 03:30:07

Lethal Injection

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 03:45:11

Gorsuch is enthusiastic and well-prepared, despite having only a few days to get ready for the arguments. The new justice shows he has clear views on how the cases should be resolved. Middle East

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Death penalty Arkansas prepares for flurry of executions despite legal challenges

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 04:00:08

Battle to move ahead with executions continues into Monday night, as Arkansas awaits the green light from supreme court

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 04:00:12

There is growing evidence that deadly chemical agents are also becoming part of the jihadist group’s arsenal. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 04:15:08

There is growing evidence that deadly chemical agents are also becoming part of the jihadist group’s arsenal. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 04:45:09

The analysis is the first major assessment of what caused the massive damage that forced the evacuation of nearby Oroville and left the state with a repair bill likely to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Middle East

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 05:45:13

The analysis is the first major assessment of what caused the massive damage that forced the evacuation of nearby Oroville and left the state with a repair bill likely to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. L.A. Now

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Death penalty US supreme court blocks Arkansas from flurry of executions

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 07:15:15

Late-night decision stays death of Don Davis, and prevents start of schedule that planned killings of several prisoners this month

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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Arkansas Request to Begin Executions

NBC News  18/Apr/2017 07:30:08

Lethal Injection

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Death penalty Supreme court blocks Arkansas from flurry of executions

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 09:00:07

Late-night decision stays death of Don Davis, and prevents start of schedule that planned killings of several prisoners this month

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 09:30:12

The analysis is the first major assessment of what caused the massive damage that forced the evacuation of nearby Oroville and left the state with a repair bill likely to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Politics

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Unreleased Tax Returns May Doom Trump’s Overhaul Effort

New York Times  18/Apr/2017 12:16:09

Democrats have pledged not to cooperate on rewriting the tax code unless they know how it would benefit the billionaire president and his family. Republicans, many of whom are also calling for President Trump to release his taxes, remain sharply divided on possible legislation.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 12:31:09

The analysis is the first major assessment of what caused the massive damage that forced the evacuation of nearby Oroville and left the state with a repair bill likely to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Middle East

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Unreleased Tax Returns May Doom Trump’s Overhaul Effort

New York Times  18/Apr/2017 13:01:09

Democrats have pledged not to cooperate on rewriting the tax code unless they know how it would benefit the billionaire president and his family. Republicans, more than a dozen of whom are also calling for President Trump to release his taxes, remain sharply divided on possible legislation.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May Calls For Snap Election

NBC News  18/Apr/2017 13:16:10

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 13:16:14

Many attendees freely admitted they were there to make trouble and that peaceful protest over President Trump and other issues really wasn’t their goal.Cal State Stanislaus to investigate white supremacist student who punched woman in Berkeley melee

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Arkansas Supreme court blocks state from flurry of executions

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 13:30:31

Late-night decision stays death of Don Davis, and prevents start of schedule that planned killings of several prisoners this month

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British Prime Minister Theresa May Calls for Snap Election

NBC News  18/Apr/2017 15:46:10

World

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Guess Who Came to Dinner With Flynn and Putin

NBC News  18/Apr/2017 16:00:21

World

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North Korea US military considers shooting down missile tests, sources say

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 16:16:13

As Pentagon looks for denuclearization strategies, officials worry that intercepting missiles could escalate tensions and risk war

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Unreleased Tax Returns May Doom Trump’s Overhaul Effort

New York Times  18/Apr/2017 16:45:18

Democrats have pledged not to cooperate on rewriting the tax code unless they know how it might benefit the billionaire president and his family. Republicans, more than a dozen of whom are also calling for President Trump to release his taxes, remain sharply divided on possible legislation.

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Exclusive US military considers shooting down North Korea missile tests, sources say

The Guardian  18/Apr/2017 16:45:21

As Pentagon looks for denuclearization strategies, officials worry that intercepting missiles could escalate tensions and risk war

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Carrier Wasn’t Sailing to Deter North Korea, as U.S. Threatened

New York Times  18/Apr/2017 20:15:17

The White House declared that ordering an American aircraft carrier into the Sea of Japan would send a powerful deterrent signal to North Korea. Except that the carrier, and four other warships, were sailing in the opposite direction.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 20:15:23

'The Green Line' is an 'unapologetically conservative' program whose hosts have spent years arguing that front-line Border Patrol agents have been cast aside. With Trump, they feel they have 'a seat at the table.' ’Green Line’ podcast gives voice to Border Patrol agents

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 21:15:08

The new rules incorporate a concept called 'de-escalation' into the LAPD’s policy outlining how and when officers can use deadly force. Officers can now be judged specifically on whether they did all they could to reduce tensions before resorting to their firearms. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 21:30:12

The new rules incorporate a concept called 'de-escalation' into the LAPD’s policy outlining how and when officers can use deadly force. Officers can now be judged specifically on whether they did all they could to reduce tensions before resorting to their firearms. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 22:15:09

The suspect, who surrendered to authorities, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of a security guard outside a motel on Thursday. The FBI has been notified of the shootings. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 22:30:14

The suspect, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before turning himself into police, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of a security guard outside a motel on Thursday. 'Too early to say whether or not this involves terrorism,' says Police Chief Jerry Dyer. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Apr/2017 22:45:12

The suspect, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before turning himself into police, was wanted in connection with the shooting death of a security guard outside a motel on Thursday. 'Too early to say whether or not this involves terrorism,' says Police Chief Jerry Dyer.

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