The archive of all headlines from December 21, 2015, organized by time of publication.
The 32-year-old barber insists he is fleeing religious persecution. He is among a handful of Syrian Christians who showed up at a Texas border crossing in November amid the national debate about screening Syrian refugees. Education
A high-level MLB delegation wraps up its historic goodwill tour of Cuba with an array of issues to address, but also an ally named Castro. Nation
A high-level MLB delegation wraps up its historic goodwill tour of Cuba with an array of issues to address, but also an ally named Castro. NFL
After searching for a stadium solution in San Diego for more than a decade, the Chargers have gone all-in on a potential move to Carson. Nation
After searching for a stadium solution in San Diego for more than a decade, the Chargers have gone all-in on a potential move to Carson. Education
Lobbyists recently swooped in to add 54 words to a tax and spending bill of more than 2,000 pages that temporarily preserved a loophole sought by the hotel, restaurant and gambling industries, and billionaire Wall Street investors.
After searching for a stadium solution in San Diego for more than a decade, the Chargers have gone all-in on a potential move to Carson.Cam Newton averts disaster, keeps Panthers undefeated
After searching for a stadium solution in San Diego for more than a decade, the Chargers have gone all-in on a potential move to Carson.Cam Newton averts disaster and keeps Panthers undefeated
Multiple casualties on Las Vegas Strip after car runs into pedestrians outside Planet Hollywood casino hosting Miss Universe pageant
Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip outside Paris hotel and Planet Hollywood casino hosting Miss Universe pageant
Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip outside Paris hotel and Planet Hollywood casino hosting Miss Universe pageant
Authorities said the incident did not appear to be a terrorist act. NFL
Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip in what police say was ‘possibly intentional’ act
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Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip in what police say was ‘intentional’ act
The crash may have been 'intentional,' authorities said. NFL
Though the Democratic nominating process is far from finished, Clinton has focused her fire on GOP opponents – and they have returned the favor
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Sepp Blatter, the longtime president of FIFA, international soccer’s governing body, and Michel Platini, president of European soccer’s governing body, are prohibited from taking part in any soccer-related activities while barred.
Though Democratic race is far from over, Clinton has focused her fire on Republican opponents – and they have returned the favor
Though Democratic race is far from over, Clinton has focused her fire on Republican opponents – and they have returned the favor
Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip in what police say was ‘intentional’ act
Woman in custody after car runs into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip in what police say was ‘intentional’ act
Careers of the presidents of Fifa and Uefa, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, torpedoed by bans imposed in relation to a payment of 2m Swiss francs to the Frenchman
One of the San Bernardino shooters and his longtime friend talked about launching a terrorist attack on a gridlocked freeway using guns and pipe bombs, according to court records. Nation
In an interview with NPR, President Obama said that Donald J. Trump is taking advantage of the fears of blue-collar men and that some of the scorn directed at him stemmed from the fact that he is the first black president.
One of the San Bernardino shooters and his longtime friend talked about launching a terrorist attack on a gridlocked freeway using guns and pipe bombs, according to court records. Politics
One of the San Bernardino shooters and his longtime friend talked about launching a terrorist attack on the 91 Freeway using guns and pipe bombs, according to court records. Politics
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One of the San Bernardino shooters and his longtime friend talked about launching a terrorist attack on the 91 Freeway using guns and pipe bombs, according to court records.Full coverage: San Bernardino terror attack
Today's horticulturists have a new vision for the park: Let the nonnative species die out and replant the slopes with saplings of oak and walnut, but that vision is in no better health than the exotic trees. CALIFORNIA
The gun homicide rate has risen since the state repealed gun control measures in 2007. While experts cautioned that causation can be hard to prove, most were convinced the data suggested an effect.
Local Afghan officials say joint US-Afghan patrol attacked by bomber on motorbike in village of Bajawryan
Several casualties were US soldiers in bombing attack on joint US-Afghan patrol in Bajawryan, US officials report
US soldiers among those killed during joint US-Afghan patrol near Bagram airbase, reports say
A Southern California Muslim community believes that an FBI spying mission at the Islamic Center of Irvine targeted people solely because of their religion. CALIFORNIA
It was a year of great unraveling but also of unity, resilience and poise. This is a selection of the most remarkable photographs of 2015.
A 24-year-old woman is accused of intentionally swerving her car onto a crowded sidewalk in front of the Paris Hotel & Casino and striking dozens of people before driving away. Politics
It was a year of great unraveling but also of unity, resilience and poise. This is a selection of the most remarkable photographs of 2015.
Three others were injured in bombing attack on joint US-Afghan patrol in village of Bajawryan near Bagram airbase, US defense secretary Ash Carter said