The headline news from April 20, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 20, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Fox News Bill O’Reilly out after sexual harassment claims and ad boycott

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 00:00:10

O’Reilly issues defiant statement calling allegations ‘completely unfounded’ as Fox board says company and anchor agreed he would not return to network

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 00:00:13

'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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 00:30:12

'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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 01:15:14

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 01:30:11

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 04:30:12

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 04:45:12

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

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O’Reilly’s Departure From Fox News Caps Tumultuous Career

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 05:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 07:45:09

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 08:00:10

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 09:30:12

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 12:30:14

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

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A timeline of Bill O’Reilly’s downfall Another Fox News founding father exits

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 13:45:15

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

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NBC News  20/Apr/2017 15:31:20

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Marine Le Pen’s rise in ’forgotten France’

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 15:31:27

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

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O’Reilly’s Departure From Fox News Caps Tumultuous Career

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 15:45:17

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 15:45:21

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

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Marine Le Pen’s rise in ’forgotten France’

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 16:00:21

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

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First Daughter Has Chinese Fan Club Worshiping ’Goddess Ivanka’

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 17:30:06

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

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’Goddess Ivanka’: In China, First Daughter Is Becoming a Cult Figure

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 19:45:07

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Capital punishment States stockpile lethal injection drugs that could be used to save lives

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 19:45:09

Study shows four states that adhere to capital punishment are hoarding stashes of medicines that could otherwise treat patients in life-or-death procedures

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

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

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This Is How Much Bill O’Reilly Will Get for Leaving Fox

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 20:00:10

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 20:00:13

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 20:15:13

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 20:45:12

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 21:00:12

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 21:15:21

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.

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CIA liaison is first casualty of conflict between intelligence agency and Trump

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 21:45:12

Retired Marine who was abruptly let go from position informing relevant White House officials about covert operations followed a clash with NSC official

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 21:45:15

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

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 22:45:11

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.

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Breaking news Policeman killed on Champs-Élysé​e​s in Paris shooting

The Guardian  20/Apr/2017 23:15:08

Police say two other officers wounded and attacker shot dead in incident in centre of city

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White House, Seeking Victory, Aims to Revive Health Bill

New York Times  20/Apr/2017 23:30:06

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.

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French Officers Shot, One Fatally, on Paris’ Famed Champs-Elysees

NBC News  20/Apr/2017 23:30:10

World

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Los Angeles Times  20/Apr/2017 23:45:12

The blustery, argumentative 'O’Reilly Factor' host led a conservative revolution against what he often described as 'the liberal mainstream media.'

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