The headline news from December 18, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 18, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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’They had no idea’: Pileup on Icy Baltimore Bridge Kills 2

NBC News  18/Dec/2016 02:00:06

Weather

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 02:00:08

Most of the 756,000 people whose information may have been accessed had contact with the Department of Health Services, according to the county. TRAIL GUIDE

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 02:45:08

In the two weeks since the Oakland fire that claimed 36 lives at the venue known as Ghost Ship, the crackdown on other DIY (do it yourself) music venues has already begun.Ghost Ship fire mystery: What did fire officials know and when did they know it?

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Texas City Waits as 100K Warned Not to Use Water After Leak

NBC News  18/Dec/2016 04:30:06

U.S. news

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 05:30:07

After years of violence and intimidation, the fed-up citizens of San Miguel Totolapan strike back against the syndicate that dominates drug trafficking and other illicit activity in this stretch of Guerrero state. MUSIC

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 08:00:11

After years of violence and intimidation, the fed-up citizens of San Miguel Totolapan strike back against the syndicate that dominates drug trafficking and other illicit activity in this stretch of Guerrero state. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 08:15:07

After years of violence and intimidation, the fed-up citizens of San Miguel Totolapan strike back against the syndicate that dominates drug trafficking and other illicit activity in this stretch of Guerrero state. BOXING & MMA

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 09:30:09

Starting Jan. 1, Californians can no longer buy a semiautomatic rifle equipped with bullet-buttons that allow for the quick replacement of ammo. Sales have at least doubled at many stores, owners report. Politics

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Timeline: Ten Years of Russian Cyber Attacks

NBC News  18/Dec/2016 10:15:07

U.S. news

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Why Trump’s Plan to Move Embassy to Jerusalem Is Fraught

NBC News  18/Dec/2016 11:00:08

World

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A Wary Obama Confronts the Complexities of a Cyberarsenal

New York Times  18/Dec/2016 12:15:04

Naturally cautious, President Obama has nevertheless vowed to “send a clear message” to Russia over its hacking of the U.S. election but has few ideal responses.Some of the options were rejected as ineffective, others as too risky.

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Fleeing Flynn White House faces exodus of foreign policy experts before Trump’s arrival

The Guardian  18/Dec/2016 12:15:07

An unusual number of the National Security Council’s more junior officials are looking to depart, due to concerns about incoming adviser Michael Flynn

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 12:15:08

Starting Jan. 1, Californians can no longer buy a semiautomatic rifle equipped with bullet-buttons that allow for the quick replacement of ammo. Sales have at least doubled at many stores, owners report. AFRICA

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Fleeing Flynn White House faces exodus of foreign policy experts before Trump’s arrival

The Guardian  18/Dec/2016 12:30:08

An unusual number of more junior officials looking to depart due to concerns about incoming adviser Michael Flynn

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 12:30:09

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 13:15:07

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction. MIDDLE EAST

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 13:30:11

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction. TELEVISION

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Fleeing Flynn White House faces exodus of foreign policy experts

The Guardian  18/Dec/2016 14:15:08

An unusual number of more junior officials looking to depart due to concerns about Trump adviser Michael Flynn

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 14:30:14

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction. L.A. Now

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The Electoral College Meets Monday. Here’s What to Expect.

New York Times  18/Dec/2016 15:45:04

A group of 538 electors will meet in state capitols across the country, chosen by their parties to cast votes for president and vice president. Although the meetings are usually a formality, the loss by President-elect Donald J. Trump in the popular vote has renewed a focus on the electoral tally.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 17:45:07

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction.Have you or a loved one had an experience with OxyContin?

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Rex Tillerson Leak reveals Trump pick directs Bahamas-based US-Russian oil company

The Guardian  18/Dec/2016 19:15:06

Documents from tax haven will raise more questions over suitability of Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state

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How the Bluest State Became the Reddest

NBC News  18/Dec/2016 19:30:08

Meet the Press

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 21:30:09

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction.Essential California Newsletter Embed

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Los Angeles Times  18/Dec/2016 22:15:09

Facing a national opioid epidemic, U.S. doctors are turning away from painkillers. So Purdue Pharma is moving into Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa -- regions ill-prepared to deal with the ravages of addiction. L.A. Now

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