The headline news from November 18, 2017

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

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 00:15:11

'She was in so much pain, but she had to protect her kids,' said Tiffany Phommathep's husband, Johnny. 'She said the gun felt like it was a thousand pounds, and it was like there was lava in the back of her shoulder.' Politics

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White House Requests More Disaster Aid but Also Seeks Cuts

New York Times  18/Nov/2017 02:00:13

The White House asked Congress for $44 billion in response to this year’s devastating hurricanes, but also suggested that lawmakers make spending cuts to offset rising debt.The deficit for the 2017 fiscal year totaled $666 billion, an increase of $80 billion from the previous year. And spending continues to climb.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 02:30:14

Even before the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, campaign signs touting Moore were rare in Mountain Brook. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 02:45:11

Even before the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, campaign signs touting Moore were rare in Mountain Brook. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 03:00:19

Even before the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, campaign signs touting Moore were rare in Mountain Brook.Al Franken photo is 'really bad,' says Trump, but president remains silent about Roy Moore allegations L.A. Now

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In Mocking Franken, Trump Ignores His Own History

New York Times  18/Nov/2017 03:45:06

A typical politician with President Trump’s history would stay far away from discussing someone else’s behavior lest it dredge his own back into the spotlight.

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

Even before the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, campaign signs touting Moore were rare in Mountain Brook.Al Franken photo is 'really bad,' says Trump, but president remains silent about Roy Moore allegations CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 05:30:17

Celebrities, politicians and even some Trump supporters had intensely criticized the administration’s decision earlier this week to again allow the importation of elephant parts from Zambia and Zimbabwe. CALIFORNIA

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Roy Moore is waging war on Senate leader Mitch McConnell

NBC News  18/Nov/2017 06:00:17

Elections

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 09:30:17

Celebrities, politicians and even some Trump supporters had intensely criticized the administration’s decision earlier this week to again allow the importation of elephant parts from Zambia and Zimbabwe. Politics

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In Mocking Franken, Trump Ignores His Own History

New York Times  18/Nov/2017 09:45:06

Last fall, a recording was made public of Donald J. Trump boasting about groping women, followed by a succession of women who said it was more than bragging. A typical politician might not have taken to Twitter to mock Senator Al Franken for similar accusations, but Mr. Trump has made the atypical choice a common one.

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The new star of Iraq’s national basketball team is American

NBC News  18/Nov/2017 10:00:16

World

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Response to school massacres? A booming classroom security industry

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 12:15:10

After a deadly school shooting, the UK banned handguns - in the US, 20 years of killings have spawned ‘active shooter’ drills and bulletproof backpacks

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 13:15:10

Celebrities, politicians and even some Trump supporters had intensely criticized the administration’s decision earlier this week to again allow the importation of elephant parts from Zambia and Zimbabwe. L.A. Now

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’There’s a lot of rumors in small-town Alabama’ Opinions clash in Roy Moore’s hometown

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 13:45:09

David Smith visits Gadsden to hear locals’ views on the misconduct allegations, and finds supporters, waverers – and critics who loathed Moore from the start

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Who wins and loses in Trump’s tax plan?

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 14:00:17

Congress has yet to settle on a final draft of a tax-cut bill but if you’re rich, a corporation or your name is Donald Trump you could be in luck

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 14:15:10

Cal Fire is likely to take months to determine the cause, but in wine country, there is already one prime suspect: Pacific Gas & Electric. That could end up costing ratepayers. MOVIES

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Trump’s tax plan Who wins and loses?

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 15:45:08

Congress has yet to settle on a final draft of a tax-cut bill but if you’re rich, a corporation or your name is Donald Trump you could be in luck

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 16:00:18

Cal Fire is likely to take months to determine the cause, but in wine country, there is already one prime suspect: Pacific Gas & Electric. That could end up costing ratepayers. L.A. Now

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Trump’s tax plan Who wins and who loses?

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 17:15:09

Congress has yet to settle on a final draft of a tax-cut bill but if you’re rich, a corporation or your name is Donald Trump you could be in luck

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Alabama dispatch ’Roy Moore plays into the stereotypes the rest of the world has about us’

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 18:00:18

Many Alabamians remain loyal to the embattled candidate – but others resent the way Moore’s behaviour reinforces the cliches about their state

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Experts warn against connecting mental illness and mass shootings

NBC News  18/Nov/2017 18:30:14

U.S. news

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Alabama ’Roy Moore plays into the stereotypes the rest of the world has about us’

The Guardian  18/Nov/2017 18:45:10

Many Alabamians remain loyal to the embattled candidate – but others resent the way Moore’s behaviour reinforces the cliches about their state

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 19:30:54

Column: For working folks in California, flat wages and housing scarcity — which drives up prices — are at the center of the affordability crisis. L.A. Now

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Why a Believer in Tax Cuts Could Derail the Senate Bill

New York Times  18/Nov/2017 20:00:14

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin became the first Republican to voice opposition to the Senate’s version of the tax bill, saying he needed to see more favorable treatment for small businesses.His rejection of the plan laid bare the challenge that the G.O.P. faces as the measure navigates the rough waters of the Senate.

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New York Times  18/Nov/2017 20:15:07

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Why a Believer in Tax Cuts Could Derail the Senate Bill

New York Times  18/Nov/2017 20:30:12

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin became the first Republican to voice opposition to the Senate’s version of the tax bill, saying he needed to see more favorable treatment for small businesses.His rejection of the plan laid bare the challenge that the G.O.P. faces as the measure navigates the rough waters of the Senate.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 23:00:18

It should have been a proud moment. After enduring what she described as sexual harassment by Brett Ratner, Olivia Munn felt she had finally shared her story, on the record and in the proper context. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Nov/2017 23:15:11

It should have been a proud moment. After enduring what she described as sexual harassment by Brett Ratner, Olivia Munn felt she had finally shared her story, on the record and in the proper context. BUSINESS

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