The headline news from December 19, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 19, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 01:15:12

The train was on its inaugural journey from Seattle to Portland, Ore., with almost 80 passengers and five crew members on board.

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Amtrak train crash Several dead in derailment near Seattle

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 01:45:10

Train was heading south on new high-speed rail route that opened on Monday when it derailed near Tacoma in Washington state

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 02:15:10

New details have emerged about the arrest of the son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with charging documents saying he broke into his parents’ home and beat his father, who was brandishing a gun but refused to shoot. PoliticsJudge tells Trump officials to allow two 17-year-old immigrants to obtain abortions; government concedes in one case NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed dead PoliticsTrump says immigration system is a national security threat, but goes easy on Russia PoliticsGOP tax bill picks up new endorsements from Republican holdouts COMPANY TOWNFox News anchor Harris Faulkner on being 'part of the solution'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 03:15:11

New details have emerged about the arrest of the son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with charging documents saying he broke into his parents’ home and beat his father, who was brandishing a gun but refused to shoot. L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' PoliticsJudge tells Trump officials to allow two 17-year-old immigrants to obtain abortions; government concedes in one case NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed dead PoliticsGOP tax bill picks up new endorsements from Republican holdouts COMPANY TOWNFox News anchor Harris Faulkner on being 'part of the solution'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 03:30:37

New details have emerged about the arrest of the son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with charging documents saying he broke into his parents’ home and beat his father, who was brandishing a gun but refused to shoot. L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' PoliticsJudge tells Trump officials to allow two 17-year-old immigrants to obtain abortions NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed dead PoliticsGOP tax bill picks up new endorsements from Republican holdouts COMPANY TOWNFox News anchor Harris Faulkner on being 'part of the solution'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 03:45:11

New details have emerged about the arrest of the son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with charging documents saying he broke into his parents’ home and beat his father, who was brandishing a gun but refused to shoot. COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing substance addiction problem L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' PoliticsJudge tells Trump officials to allow two 17-year-old immigrants to obtain abortions NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed dead L.A. NowSchool district and sheriff investigating suicide of bullying victimFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 04:15:11

New details have emerged about the arrest of the son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with charging documents saying he broke into his parents’ home and beat his father, who was brandishing a gun but refused to shoot. Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addiction L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed dead L.A. NowSchool district and sheriff investigating suicide of bullying victimFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 04:30:15

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrest COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addiction L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people confirmed deadFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 04:45:09

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrest COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addiction L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this' NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people killedFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 06:15:12

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people killed Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrest COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addiction L.A. NowFirefighters battling inferno 'have never seen anything like this'From Washington

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Passing the GOP tax bill is hard. Selling it to voters may be harder.

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 07:00:14

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New York Times  19/Dec/2017 07:15:06

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Deliverance From 27,000 Feet

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 07:30:11

Two mountain climbers died near the top of Mount Everest in 2016. Their bodies lay frozen there for a year. Then a journey began to bring them home.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 07:30:18

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. LakersAs Kobe Bryant's numbers are retired, he hopes his legacy inspires the next generation NATIONAmtrak train derails over I-5 in Washington state; 3 people killed Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrest COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addictionFrom Washington

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Fatalities after train derails over highway near Tacoma, Wash.

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 09:15:09

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Amtrak train derailed at 80 mph in 30-mph zone: NTSB

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 09:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 09:45:12

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say LakersAs Kobe Bryant's numbers are retired, he hopes his legacy inspires the next generation Science NowPreventing dementia: the promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrest COMPANY TOWNESPN President John Skipper resigns, citing struggle with addictionFrom Washington

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Amtrak train crash Train was going at nearly three times the speed limit

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 10:17:01

Train was travelling at 80mph in 30mph zone when it derailed south of Seattle, killing at least three people

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Speed Cited in Deadly Amtrak Derailment in Washington

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 12:00:09

The first passenger train on a newly opened Amtrak route jumped the tracks near Tacoma, killing three and injuring dozens.The National Transportation Safety Board said that before it derailed, the train had been traveling at 80 miles per hour instead of the allowable 30 m.p.h.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 12:15:12

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare system LakersBill Plaschke: Honoring an icon: 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic LakersAs Kobe Bryant's numbers are retired, he hopes his legacy inspires the next generationFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 12:30:50

Precisely how much of the money would go to fire relief remains unclear as House leaders did not release a detailed geographic breakdown of the spending. NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare system LakersBill Plaschke: Honoring an icon: 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrestFrom Washington

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Hatch fesses up to special break in GOP tax bill

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 15:00:15

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Amtrak derailment Train was going at nearly three times the speed limit

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 15:00:16

Train was travelling at 80mph in 30mph zone when it derailed south of Seattle, killing at least three people

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Hatch ’fesses up to special break in GOP tax bill

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 15:30:13

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’Kill the messenger’ How Fox News cried ’coup’ over the Mueller investigation

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 15:30:14

The cable news channel regularly accuses the special counsel’s Trump-Russia inquiry of being a ‘coup’ by a ‘criminal cabal’. What are they playing at?

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Train Traveled at 80 M.P.H., Far Over Limit, Before Crashing

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 15:45:06

The first passenger train on a newly opened Amtrak route jumped the tracks near Tacoma, killing three and injuring dozens.The National Transportation Safety Board said that before it derailed, the train had been traveling at 80 miles per hour instead of the allowable 30 m.p.h.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 15:45:11

Column: It's been more than two months since John and Jan Pascoe survived a firestorm by spending six hours in a neighbor's swimming pool. They lost all the material things they owned, but emerged with a keen sense of what is important, and what is not. NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare system LakersBill Plaschke: Honoring an icon: 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrestFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 16:00:15

Column: It's been more than two months since John and Jan Pascoe survived a firestorm by spending six hours in a neighbor's swimming pool. They lost all the material things they owned, but emerged with a keen sense of what is important, and what is not. PoliticsGOP lures some mountain bike groups in its push to roll back protections for public land NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say LakersBill Plaschke: Honoring an icon: 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrestFrom Washington

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How a Culture of Harassment Persisted on Ford’s Factory Floors

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 16:30:09

Decades after the company tried to tackle sexual misconduct at two Chicago plants, continued abuse raises questions about the possibility of change.

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’Kill the messenger’ How Fox News cried ’coup’ over the Mueller investigation

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 16:45:09

The cable news channel regularly accuses Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation of being a ‘coup’ by a ‘criminal cabal’. What are they playing at?

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’Kill the messenger’ How Fox News cried ’coup’ over the Trump-Russia inquiry

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 17:00:43

The cable news channel regularly accuses Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation of being a ‘coup’ by a ‘criminal cabal’. What are they playing at?

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 17:15:15

Congressional Republicans are framing their tax cut bill as a Christmas gift that will give Americans an average tax cut of $2,059. For Californians, especially in the wealthier areas along the coast, the situation isn’t as clear cut. David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich David Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare system Editorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangoverMorning Reportlatest headlines PoliticsGOP lures some mountain bike groups in its push to roll back protections for public land NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrestFrom Washington

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Derailed Train Was Traveling 80 M.P.H. in a 30-M.P.H. Zone

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 17:45:07

The first passenger train on a newly opened Amtrak route jumped the tracks near Tacoma, killing three and injuring dozens.The National Transportation Safety Board said that before it derailed, the train had been traveling at 80 miles per hour instead of the allowable 30 m.p.h.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 17:45:12

Congressional Republicans are framing their tax cut bill as a Christmas gift that will give Americans an average tax cut of $2,059. For Californians, especially in the wealthier areas along the coast, the situation isn’t as clear cut. David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich David Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare system Editorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangoverMorning Reportlatest headlines PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall' NATIONAmtrak train that derailed in Washington was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, investigators say LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic PoliticsSarah Palin's family in the spotlight again as painful details emerge of Track Palin's arrestFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 18:15:12

Congressional Republicans are framing their tax cut bill as a Christmas gift that will give Americans an average tax cut of $2,059. For Californians, especially in the wealthier areas along the coast, the situation isn’t as clear cut. David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich Editorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover David Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 18:30:15

Congressional Republicans are framing their tax cut bill as a Christmas gift that will give Americans an average tax cut of $2,059. For Californians, especially in the wealthier areas along the coast, the situation isn’t as clear cut. David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich Editorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover David Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 20:15:12

Congressional Republicans are framing their tax cut bill as a Christmas gift that will give Americans an average tax cut of $2,059. For Californians, especially in the wealthier areas along the coast, the situation isn’t as clear cut. More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich Editorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Tax cuts House approves bill as Trump moves closer to first big legislative win

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 20:30:11

Mitch McConnell says Senate will vote on package on Tuesday evening in time for Trump to deliver ‘big, beautiful Christmas present’ to the nation

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House Passes Final Tax Bill, Putting G.O.P. Near Victory

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 20:45:07

The House passed the final version of the $1.5 trillion tax bill Tuesday afternoon.The Senate could vote as soon as this evening, handing Republicans their major first legislative victory.

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House passes sweeping GOP tax bill, Senate to follow

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 20:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 20:45:12

The controversial measure, which now goes to the Senate for expected passage, would give President Trump his most significant legislative victory of the year, but one that comes with a steep partisan cost. A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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House Passes Final Tax Bill, Putting G.O.P. Near Victory

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 21:00:17

The House passed the final version of the $1.5 trillion tax bill Tuesday afternoon.The Senate could vote as soon as this evening, handing Republicans their first major legislative victory.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 21:00:22

The controversial measure would give President Trump his most significant legislative victory of the year, but one that comes with a steep partisan cost. A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll David Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 21:15:13

The controversial measure would give President Trump his most significant legislative victory of the year, but one that comes with a steep partisan cost. With tax overhaul set to pass, here are five moves to consider before year’s end A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll Top of the TicketDavid Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land LakersBill Plaschke: Fans celebrate 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 21:45:11

The controversial measure would give President Trump his most significant legislative victory of the year, but one that comes with a steep partisan cost. With tax overhaul set to pass, here are five moves to consider before year’s end A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll Top of the TicketDavid Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants ARTS & CULTUREMusic Center to renovate plaza and revamp restaurants overlooking DTLA NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public land NATIONAt a remote Texas border crossing, pleas for 'No wall'From Washington

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Tax cuts House passes Republican tax overhaul branded ’the worst bill in history’

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 22:00:13

Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi calls GOP reform package ‘a wholesale robbery of the middle class’ and a ‘scandalous act of plutocracy’

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 22:15:12

The controversial measure would give President Trump his most significant legislative victory of the year, but one that comes with a steep partisan cost. With tax overhaul set to pass, here are five moves to consider before year’s end A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll Top of the TicketDavid Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants ARTS & CULTUREMusic Center to renovate plaza and revamp restaurants overlooking DTLA NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works AUTOSCan the Tesla Semi perform? UPS, PepsiCo and other truck fleet owners want to find out PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public landFrom Washington

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Tax cuts House must vote again on Republican tax overhaul after violating Senate rules

The Guardian  19/Dec/2017 23:15:09

Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi calls GOP reform package ‘a wholesale robbery of the middle class’ and a ‘scandalous act of plutocracy’

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 23:15:12

The bill ran into a last-minute problem involving two small provisions that will require an unusual additional vote in the House. Congressional leaders said they would hold the re-vote Wednesday morning, before the bill can be sent to Trump for his signature. With tax overhaul set to pass, here are five moves to consider before year’s end A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll Top of the TicketDavid Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants ARTS & CULTUREMusic Center to renovate plaza and revamp restaurants overlooking DTLA NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works AUTOSCan the Tesla Semi perform? UPS, PepsiCo and other truck fleet owners want to find out PoliticsMountain bikers might roll on the Pacific Crest Trail if Republicans roll back protections for public landFrom Washington

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New York Times  19/Dec/2017 23:30:22

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Public sours on GOP tax plan, new poll shows

NBC News  19/Dec/2017 23:30:30

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House Passes Tax Bill, Putting G.O.P. Near Victory

New York Times  19/Dec/2017 23:45:07

The House approved the $1.5 trillion G.O.P. tax plan along party lines. The Senate is expected to vote as early as Tuesday evening.Last-minute changes, however, will force the House to vote on the bill again.

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Los Angeles Times  19/Dec/2017 23:45:11

The bill ran into a last-minute problem involving two small provisions that will require an unusual additional vote in the House. Congressional leaders said they would hold the re-vote Wednesday morning, before the bill can be sent to Trump for his signature. With tax overhaul set to pass, here are five moves to consider before year’s end A look at some of the biggest tax changes for Californians More than half of Californians oppose GOP tax bill, according to new poll Top of the TicketDavid Horsey cartoon: Republican tax bill is a Christmas gift for the super-rich EditorialEditorial: GOP tax bill is short-term buzz that promises a killer hangover Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: GOP tax bill also manages to needlessly screw up the healthcare systemMorning Reportlatest headlines Ministry of GossipTwo of Russell Simmons’ accusers say alleged sexual misconduct happened 'so fast' ARTS & CULTUREMusic Center to renovate plaza and revamp restaurants overlooking DTLA NATIONCould 'positive train control' have prevented the Washington Amtrak crash? Here's how it works Daily DishHow the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment allegations are affecting their L.A. restaurants AUTOSCan the Tesla Semi perform? UPS, PepsiCo and other truck fleet owners want to find outFrom Washington

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