The headline news from December 21, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 21, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Berlin Christmas market attacker still on the loose, say police

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 00:45:07

Investigators say they arrested wrong man over truck attack that killed 12 and injured dozens more in German capital

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Obama ’Permanently’ Bans Oil Drilling in Arctic Waters

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 01:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 02:00:09

The deadly explosion destroys vehicles and homes surrounding the perimeter of Mexico's best-known open-air fireworks market. 'All of a sudden it started booming,' a witness says. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 03:45:07

The deadly explosion destroys vehicles and homes surrounding the perimeter of Mexico's best-known open-air fireworks market. 'All of a sudden it started booming,' a witness says. Raw video: Fireworks explosion

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 04:15:07

The deadly explosion destroys vehicles and homes surrounding the perimeter of Mexico's best-known open-air fireworks market. 'All of a sudden it started booming,' a witness says. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 04:30:09

The discovery of Lisa Marie Naegle's body draws to a close a dramatic search, but many of the circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery. World

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The Truth Behind the US-Russia ’Red Phone’ Myth

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 05:15:05

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The Truth Behind the U.S.-Russia ’Red Phone’ Myth

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 05:30:06

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 06:00:09

The discovery of Lisa Marie Naegle's body draws to a close a dramatic search, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery. World

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 06:15:08

The discovery of Lisa Marie Naegle's body draws to a close a dramatic search, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 07:30:09

It remains unclear how Republicans plan to replace Obamacare. GOP leaders have not developed legislation that would protect the gains in coverage and access. L.A. Now

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Berlin attack: Christmas market killer still on the loose, say police

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 08:30:06

Investigators say they arrested wrong man over truck attack that killed 12 and injured dozens more in German capital

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Berlin Christmas market attack killer still on the loose, say police

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 10:15:05

Investigators say they arrested wrong man over truck attack that killed 12 and injured dozens more in German capital

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Berlin attack German police say they have more than 500 leads

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 10:30:07

Investigators are using DNA, fingerprints and GPS data in attempt to catch man who drove truck into Christmas market

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Germany ’Tense’ as Christmas Market Terrorist Is Hunted

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 11:45:05

Berlin Truck Attack

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Berlin attack German police say they have more than 500 leads

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 11:45:06

German paper says police have found a Tunisian man’s identity document under seat of truck used in attack on Christmas market

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 12:00:08

It remains unclear how Republicans plan to replace Obamacare. GOP leaders have not developed legislation that would protect the gains in coverage and access. NATION

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500 Leads Chased as Christmas Market Mass Killer Is Hunted

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 12:45:05

Berlin Truck Attack

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Berlin attack Police ’seeking Tunisian man’

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 12:45:06

German paper says police have found a Tunisian man’s identity document under seat of truck used in attack on Christmas market

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 12:45:08

In his first days in office, Trump is expected to use his executive authority to undo policies set by Obama. Some can be reversed immediately, while others will take time. Politics

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Police Hunt Tunisian Suspect in Berlin Truck Attack: Report

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 13:15:04

Berlin Truck Attack

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 14:15:06

In his first days in office, Trump is expected to use his executive authority to undo policies set by Obama. Some can be reversed immediately, while others will take time.Obama will use his executive authority to impose new permanent bans on offshore drilling

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Tunisian Sought in Connection With Attack on Berlin Market

New York Times  21/Dec/2016 14:30:06

An intensive hunt began Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose papers were found inside the truck that plowed into a Berlin Christmas market on Monday, killing 12 people.ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, and it is not clear what role, if any, the Tunisian man had.

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Berlin attack Police ’seeking Tunisian man’

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 15:15:06

Investigators are said to have found identity document in name of Anis Amri under seat of truck used in attack on Christmas market

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Germany Hunts Tunisian Tied to Truck Attack That Killed 12

New York Times  21/Dec/2016 15:45:07

An intensive hunt began Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose papers were found inside the truck that plowed into a Berlin Christmas market on Monday, killing 12 people.ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, and it is not clear what role, if any, the Tunisian man had.

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 16:30:09

In his first days in office, Trump is expected to use his executive authority to undo policies set by Obama. Some can be reversed immediately, while others will take time. Politics

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Police Hunt Tunisian Suspect in Berlin Truck Attack

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 16:45:04

Berlin Truck Attack

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Berlin attack Police ’seeking Tunisian man’

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 16:45:05

Politicians briefed on matter say man is part of ‘Salafist-Islamist scene’ and had asylum application rejected

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 17:00:08

In his first days in office, Trump is expected to use his executive authority to undo policies set by Obama. Some can be reversed immediately, while others will take time. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 17:15:08

In his first days in office, Trump is expected to use his executive authority to undo policies set by Obama. Some can be reversed immediately, while others will take time.Obama will use his executive authority to impose new permanent bans on offshore drilling

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Berlin attack Police ’seeking Tunisian man’

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 17:30:08

Notice says Anis Amri should be considered armed and dangerous and appears to have used six different aliases

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 17:45:07

The last time birth rates dropped close to this low was during the Great Depression in 1933. The drop is part of a years-long downward trend.Millions more Americans able to afford doctor's visit under Obamacare, study shows

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Police ID Tunisian Suspect Hunted in Berlin Truck Attack

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 18:15:05

Berlin Truck Attack

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 18:15:07

The last time birth rates dropped close to this low was during the Great Depression in 1933. The drop is part of a years-long downward trend.Millions more Americans can afford a doctor's visit under Obamacare, study shows

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Germany Hunts Tunisian Tied to Truck Attack That Killed 12

New York Times  21/Dec/2016 18:30:05

An arrest warrant was issued for a Tunisian man, identified as Anis Amri, whose papers were found inside the truck that plowed into a Berlin market on Monday.ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. It is not clear what role, if any, Mr. Amri had.

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Berlin attack European arrest warrant issued for Tunisian suspect

The Guardian  21/Dec/2016 19:30:09

Notice says Anis Amri should be considered armed and dangerous and appears to have used six different aliases

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 20:15:08

Silver Lake, which has been dry and dusty for some time, is about to be refilled with water. Now there is a bigger battle brewing over the future of the landmark. MEXICO & THE AMERICAS

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 20:45:08

Silver Lake, which has been dry and dusty for some time, is about to be refilled with water. Now there is a bigger battle brewing over the future of the landmark. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  21/Dec/2016 21:30:08

Silver Lake, which has been dry and dusty for some time, is about to be refilled with water. Now there is a bigger battle brewing over the future of the landmark. TRAIL GUIDE

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Frozen?: U.S., Russia Can’t Even Agree About Whether They’re Talking

NBC News  21/Dec/2016 23:30:06

Nightly News

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