The archive of all headlines from April 20, 2017, organized by time of publication.
O’Reilly issues defiant statement calling allegations ‘completely unfounded’ as Fox board says company and anchor agreed he would not return to network
'It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims,' O’Reilly says in a prepared statement. 'But that is the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today.' Fox News ratings could drop 25% with the loss of Bill O’Reilly, its biggest star
'It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims,' O’Reilly says in a prepared statement. 'But that is the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today.' Michael Hiltzik: The Bill O’Reilly case shows what Fox News and UC Berkeley have (horrors!) in common
Fox News officially cuts ties with its biggest prime-time star following sexual harassment claims lodged against him. O’Reilly will be replaced by Tucker Carlson. Politics
North Korea is perhaps the world’s foremost post-truth society. Most citizens cannot access the Internet. Domestic media exists only to glorify the country’s leaders. Any sign of dissent can carry unspeakable consequences. COMPANY TOWN
North Korea is perhaps the world’s foremost post-truth society. Most citizens cannot access the Internet. Domestic media exists only to glorify the country’s leaders. Any sign of dissent can carry unspeakable consequences. CALIFORNIA
Department of Homeland Security officials said the 23-year-old Mexican national in the center of a heated debate on illegal immigration voluntarily left the U.S. for Mexico.Deportations of 'Dreamers' who've lost protected status have surged under Trump
Analysis: The fervor of opposition to the president has powered stronger-than-expected results for Democrats at the ballot box. The GOP managed to force a runoff in Georgia, but the warning signs are out there. CALIFORNIA
Analysis: Fervent opposition to the president has powered stronger-than-expected results for Democrats at the ballot box. The GOP managed to force a runoff in Georgia, but the warning signs are out there. CALIFORNIA
If you put the money in your own pocket, that’s corruption and you should be locked up. If the money is spent on projects for your district, that’s effective politics. Politics
In a few decades, the construction industry went from two-thirds white and largely unionized, to overwhelmingly Latino, mostly nonunion and heavily reliant on immigrants. Politics
Fox News’ number one host’s ousting resembles that of Roger Ailes – both were accused of sexually harassing women long before they were shown the door
Tanya Gersh was targeted by the ‘alt-right’ for being Jewish after getting caught up in the notoriety around Spencer. She talks about the trauma of her experience and the antisemitism aimed at her and her family
In a few decades, the construction industry went from two-thirds white and largely unionized, to overwhelmingly Latino, mostly nonunion and heavily reliant on immigrants. Why a hard hat’s paycheck isn’t what it used to be
Tanya Gersh was targeted by the ‘alt-right’ for being Jewish after getting caught up in the notoriety around Richard Spencer. She talks about the trauma of her experience and the antisemitism aimed at her and her family
World
Study shows four states that adhere to capital punishment are hoarding stashes of medicines that could otherwise treat patients in life-or-death procedures
In the prepared remarks, Garcetti nods to the broader political landscape, portraying Los Angeles as a 'vision of what America is reaching for tomorrow,' contrasting it with the 'paralysis and division [that] embody politics in too many places.' BUSINESS
In the prepared remarks, Garcetti nods to the broader political landscape, portraying Los Angeles as a 'vision of what America is reaching for tomorrow,' contrasting it with the 'paralysis and division [that] embody politics in too many places.' L.A. Now
Garcetti announced plans to dedicate $176 million to fight homelessness. He also called upon the City Council to pass the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee, saying it would raise $100 million a year. L.A. Now
Garcetti announced plans to dedicate $176 million to fight homelessness. He also called upon the City Council to pass the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee, saying it would raise $100 million a year. ESSENTIAL POLITICS
Garcetti announced plans to dedicate $176 million to fight homelessness. He also called upon the City Council to pass the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee, saying it would raise $100 million a year. COMPANY TOWN
Fox News’ former star personality will leave the network with the equivalent of one year’s salary, according to two people familiar with the settlement terms.
Retired Marine who was abruptly let go from position informing relevant White House officials about covert operations followed a clash with NSC official
The growing emphasis on rehabilitation and helping offenders re-enter society has led to a prison culture shift, corrections officials say. Inmates at facilities with the most opportunities show a greater interest in group sessions, completing college applications and learning work skills. State prisons putting emphasis on rehabilitation and education
The blustery, argumentative 'O’Reilly Factor' host led a conservative revolution against what he often described as 'the liberal mainstream media,' brazenly breaching the wall between political commentary and 'no-spin' reporting.
Police say two other officers wounded and attacker shot dead in incident in centre of city
Desperate for progress on President Trump’s vow to repeal the Affordable Care Act, officials are pushing to resurrect a Republican health care bill.But the measure faces an uncertain fate as Congress also confronts a more urgent deadline: a looming government shutdown if new funding is not approved.
World
The blustery, argumentative 'O’Reilly Factor' host led a conservative revolution against what he often described as 'the liberal mainstream media.'