The headline news from October 18, 2017

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

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2 Senators Have Deal on Health Subsidies That Trump Cut Off

New York Times  18/Oct/2017 00:00:13

The bipartisan plan, by Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Patty Murray of Washington, is intended to stabilize health insurance markets under the Affordable Care Act.President Trump described the effort as a “short-term solution.” It remains to be seen whether conservative-leaning Republicans will embrace the agreement.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 00:00:20

In return, Congress would make changes to allow states greater ability to waive certain insurer policy requirements to allow for cheaper plans. COMPANY TOWN

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 00:30:17

In return, Congress would make changes to allow states greater ability to waive certain insurer policy requirements to allow for cheaper plans. Middle East

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 00:45:11

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. Middle East

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 01:00:18

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 02:15:13

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. Sports

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 05:00:19

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. Sports

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

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. Sports

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Remember ’Drill, Baby, Drill’? It’s Back, Buried in a Budget Bill

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 06:00:17

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 07:00:21

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. Dodgers

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Xi Jinping President promises Communist party a ’new era’ of Chinese global power

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 09:45:10

At start of week-long meeting, leader uses long speech to tell delegates to ‘strive with endless energy toward the great goal of national rejuvenation’

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Trump Told Widow Soldier ’Must’ve Known What He Signed Up For,’ Rep. Says

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 10:15:11

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Trump Told Soldier’s Widow He Knew ’What He Signed Up For,’ Rep. Says

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 11:30:18

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 12:15:13

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. ASIA

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Trump Told Soldier’s Widow He Knew ’What He Signed Up For,’ Rep. Says

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 13:00:17

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 13:45:13

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 14:30:19

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 15:15:12

The deal — which was blessed by President Trump — still faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly opposition from some conservative Republicans who want nothing less than a complete repeal of the 2010 law, commonly called Obamacare. BUSINESS

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Trump Denies Saying Slain Soldier Knew ’What He Signed Up For’

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 16:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 16:45:11

A Hawaii federal judge issued an order Tuesday blocking major parts of President Trump’s newest travel ban, suggesting it violated immigration law. The decision from U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu stopped the administration’s travel restrictions nationwide hours before they were…

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With Loss of Its Caliphate, ISIS May Return to Guerrilla Roots

New York Times  18/Oct/2017 17:00:15

With the fall of its capital and loss of territory, the Islamic State may be reeling but it is not vanquished, according to experts.Many Western and Arab counterterrorism officials are bracing for a new, lethal incarnation of the jihadi group.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 17:00:22

Multiple people are reported injured in a shooting at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. “I can confirm that we are on the scene of the shooting in the 2100 block of Emmorton Park Road,” Kyle Andersen, spokesperson for the Harford County Sheriff’s…

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With Loss of Its Caliphate, ISIS May Return to Guerrilla Roots

New York Times  18/Oct/2017 17:30:14

With the fall of its de facto capital and its territory shriveled to a handful of outposts, the Islamic State may be reeling but it is not vanquished, experts say.Many Western and Arab counterterrorism officials are bracing for a new, lethal incarnation of the jihadist group. The organization has a track record of being able to withstand major military onslaughts.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 17:30:20

Three people have died and two are injured in a shooting at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County sheriff said Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 8:58 a.m. at Advanced Granite Solutions, according to Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler. All five people shot are employees of the business. “This…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 17:45:12

Three people have died and two are injured in a shooting at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County sheriff said Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 8:58 a.m. at Advanced Granite Solutions, and sheriff’s deputies were on the scene within four minutes, according to Sheriff Jeffrey…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 18:00:20

Three people died and two were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County sheriff said. The shooting occurred around 8:58 a.m. at Advanced Granite Solutions, and sheriff’s deputies were on the scene within four minutes, according to Sheriff Jeffrey…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 18:30:20

A federal judge in Maryland early Wednesday joined another federal judge in Hawaii, halting President Trump’s latest travel ban. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang’s order came just hours after U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson in Hawaii issued an order Tuesday blocking Trump’s ban for what he…

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Trump Denies Family Claim He Disrespected Fallen Soldier

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 19:15:08

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Trump digs in over call to soldier’s widow: ’I didn’t say what the congresswoman said’

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 19:30:15

President insists he didn’t say soldier ‘knew what he was signing up for’ in call to his widow – but soldier’s mother and Florida congresswoman said he did

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Trump digs in over call to soldier’s widow: ’I didn’t say what the congresswoman said’

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 19:45:10

President insists he didn’t say soldier ‘knew what he was signing up for’ in call to his widow – but soldier’s mother and Florida congresswoman insist he did

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 19:45:13

Three people died and two were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County sheriff said. The shooting occurred around 8:58 a.m. at Advanced Granite Solutions, and sheriff’s deputies were on the scene within four minutes, according to Sheriff Jeffrey…

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Trump Rejects Health Insurer ’Bail Out’ — After Praising It

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 20:00:17

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’I didn’t say what the congresswoman said’ Trump digs in over call to soldier’s widow

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 20:00:19

President insists he didn’t say soldier ‘knew what he was signing up for’ in call to his widow – but soldier’s mother and Florida congresswoman insist he did

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 20:00:22

The last time congressional Republicans mounted a serious push to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration, they painted America as a desperate petroleum mess. The need, they said, was clear. The country consumed and imported more oil than ever before, produced less than at any…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 20:30:18

Three people died and two were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at an Edgewood area business park, the Harford County sheriff said. The shooting occurred around 8:58 a.m. at Advanced Granite Solutions, according to Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler. All five people were shot with a handgun, and are…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 21:00:22

A multi-state manhunt was continuing Wednesday for a man suspected of a workplace shooting in Harford County that killed three and critically injured two others, and who is believed to have later shot another person in Delaware. State and federal authorities are searching for Radee L. Prince, 37,…

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Russia Jeff Sessions shifts ground on contacts under Senate questioning

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 21:15:10

The attorney general concedes for the first time it was possible he had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions with Russian ambassador

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 21:15:13

A multi-state manhunt was continuing Wednesday for a man suspected in a workplace shooting in Harford County that killed three people and critically injured two others, and who is believed to have later shot another person in Delaware. State and federal authorities are searching for Radee L. Prince,…

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’I didn’t say what the congresswoman said’ Trump digs in over call to soldier’s widow

The Guardian  18/Oct/2017 21:30:20

President insists he didn’t say soldier ‘knew what he was signing up for’ in call to his widow – but soldier’s mother and Florida congresswoman insist he did

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 21:30:22

A multi-state manhunt was continuing Wednesday for a man suspected in a workplace shooting in Harford County that killed three people and critically injured two others, and who is believed to have later shot another person in Delaware. State and federal authorities are searching for Radee L. Prince,…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 21:45:16

A multi-state manhunt was continuing Wednesday for a man suspected in a workplace shooting in Harford County that killed three people and critically injured two others, and who is believed to have later shot another person in Delaware. State and federal authorities are searching for Radee L. Prince,…

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Los Angeles Times  18/Oct/2017 22:30:18

The last time congressional Republicans mounted a serious push to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration, they painted America as a desperate petroleum mess. The need, they said, was clear. The country consumed and imported more oil than ever before, produced less than at any…

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Mother of Slain Soldier Says Trump Was Disrespectful

New York Times  18/Oct/2017 23:15:07

President Trump said the soldier “knew what he signed up for” during a condolence call, the mother of Sgt. La David T. Johnson said.That backs the account of a Democratic lawmaker, who first described the exchange between the president and the man’s widow. Mr. Trump has denied saying those words.

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Trump Rejects ’Bail Out’ for Health Insurers — After Praising It

NBC News  18/Oct/2017 23:15:10

White House

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