The archive of all headlines from December 22, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The House also approves an $81 billion disaster aid package to help California and Gulf Coast states recover from wildfires and hurricanes. L.A. NowEvacuation orders lifted in Santa Barbara County as crews tame massive Thomas fire L.A. NowBrush fire burning near downtown Riverside blankets neighborhood in smoke ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONU.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly condemns Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel ESSENTIAL POLITICSSen. Dianne Feinstein says she will not back must-pass spending bill without fixes for 'Dreamers' and children's healthcare PoliticsTrump official sought to block abortion for a 17-year-old rape victimFrom Washington
The House also approves an $81 billion disaster aid package to help California and Gulf Coast states recover from wildfires and hurricanes. L.A. NowEvacuation orders lifted in Santa Barbara County as crews tame massive Thomas fire L.A. NowBrush fire burning near downtown Riverside blankets neighborhood in smoke PoliticsObamacare signs-ups surge, despite Trump's calls for repeal NATIONU.N. overwhelmingly condemns U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem despite Trump's threats PoliticsTrump official sought to block abortion for a 17-year-old rape victimFrom Washington
The House also approves an $81 billion disaster aid package to help California and Gulf Coast states recover from wildfires and hurricanes. NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? PoliticsObamacare sign-ups surge, despite Trump's calls for repeal NATIONU.N. overwhelmingly condemns U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem despite Trump's threats L.A. NowBrush fire burning near downtown Riverside blankets neighborhood in smoke L.A. NowEvacuation orders lifted in Santa Barbara County as crews tame massive Thomas fireFrom Washington
The House also approves an $81 billion disaster aid package to help California and Gulf Coast states recover from wildfires and hurricanes. NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? PoliticsObamacare sign-ups surge, despite Trump's calls for repeal NATIONU.N. overwhelmingly condemns U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem despite Trump's threats L.A. NowBrush fire burning near downtown Riverside blankets neighborhood in smokeFrom Washington
The House also approves an $81 billion disaster aid package to help California and Gulf Coast states recover from wildfires and hurricanes. NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seats PoliticsObamacare sign-ups surge, despite Trump's calls for repeal NATIONU.N. overwhelmingly condemns U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem despite Trump's threatsFrom Washington
A new tally suggests that enrollment on the HealthCare.gov insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act will nearly equal the 2017 total. L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says PoliticsCongress votes to avert government shutdown, but Senate fails to pass disaster aid package NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seatsFrom Washington
A new tally suggests that enrollment on the HealthCare.gov insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act will nearly equal the 2017 total. L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seats L.A. NowFight for Charles Manson's remains has turned into a 'circus,' Kern County attorney saysFrom Washington
A new tally suggests that enrollment on the HealthCare.gov insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act will nearly equal the 2017 total. L.A. NowSportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at age 82 L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seatsFrom Washington
Enberg got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games. He retired in October 2016 after a 60-year career -- and countless calls of «Oh my!" L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? PoliticsObamacare sign-ups surge, despite Trump's calls for repeal MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seatsFrom Washington
Enberg got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games. He retired in October 2016 after a 60-year career -- and countless calls of «Oh my!" L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seats L.A. NowFight for Charles Manson's remains has turned into a 'circus,' Kern County attorney saysFrom Washington
Enberg got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games. He retired in October 2016 after a 60-year career -- and countless calls of «Oh my!" Mexico & The AmericasPeru's president survives impeachment vote on corruption charges L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner says NATIONWhy can't the federal government win convictions against Cliven Bundy and his family? MLBDodgers season-ticket holders receive the gift of higher-priced seatsFrom Washington
Debate and vote highlight international isolation of US on issue for second time in a week
Ambassadors of the 193-member General Assembly voted to approve a nonbinding resolution demanding that the United States rescind the Dec. 6 decision on Jerusalem.The vote amounted to a collective act of defiance toward the Trump administration at the United Nations, the world’s biggest diplomatic stage.
Working vacations. Pizza-fueled all-nighters. Overflowing inboxes. Auditors, analysts and accountants are racing to dissect the new tax law.Because the tax overhaul is coming so late in the year, it is setting off a mad dash by public companies, which are required to report the effects of the new law in their financial statements.
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” OBITUARIESSportscaster Dick Enberg — voice of baseball, football, tennis and more — found dead at his La Jolla home at 82 CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Global Development WatchAs Africa grows more prosperous, obesity grows as a problem Mexico & The AmericasPeru's president survives impeachment vote on corruption charges L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virusFrom Washington
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” OBITUARIESSportscaster Dick Enberg — voice of baseball, football, tennis and more — found dead at his La Jolla home at 82 CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Global Development WatchAs Africa grows more prosperous, obesity grows as a problem L.A. NowL.A. Zoo euthanizes herd of Nubian ibex due to highly contagious virus NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner saysFrom Washington
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“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” OBITUARIESSportscaster Dick Enberg — voice of baseball, football, tennis and more — found dead at his La Jolla home at 82 CALIFORNIAArchaeology as blood sport: How an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Global Development WatchAs Africa grows more prosperous, obesity grows as a problem NATIONAll 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died from gunshot wounds, many to the head, coroner saysFrom Washington
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” OBITUARIESSportscaster Dick Enberg — voice of baseball, football, tennis and more — found dead at his La Jolla home at 82 CALIFORNIAHow an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Global Development WatchAs Africa grows more prosperous, obesity grows as a problem Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
President Trump signed a sweeping tax bill that Republicans say will benefit the middle class, despite warnings from Democrats that the new law could be harmful to the country.It was a major a legislative victory for Mr. Trump, who has struggled during his first year in office to deliver on campaign promises.
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs tax bill OBITUARIESSportscaster Dick Enberg — voice of baseball, football, tennis and more — found dead at his La Jolla home at 82 CALIFORNIAHow an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
The president decided to bring forward his signing of the Republican tax bill after watching TV – but had no time to face full scrutiny from the media in attendance
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs tax bill Sports NowDick Enberg is remembered, mourned by many in sports, broadcasting CALIFORNIAHow an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
Juan Angel Napout and José Maria Marin both found guilty, after corruption was revealed to have spanned decades and resulted in $150m in bribes
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs tax bill Sports NowTributes are pouring in for sportscasting legend Dick Enberg CALIFORNIAHow an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
President Trump signed a sweeping tax bill that Republicans say will benefit the middle class, despite warnings from Democrats that the new law could be harmful to the country.It was a major a legislative victory for Mr. Trump, who has struggled during his first year in office to deliver on campaign promises.
“It’s the Wild West here,” says a Garamba park anti-poaching official. “They’re coming in from multiple countries and armed groups. We have a porous border and corrupt officials who are in the ivory chain. We also have collapsed states.” ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs a sweeping tax cut bill, his first major legislative achievement Sports NowTributes are pouring in for sportscasting legend Dick Enberg CALIFORNIAHow an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
President Trump signed a sweeping tax bill that Republicans say will benefit the middle class, despite warnings from Democrats that the new law could be harmful to the country.It was a major legislative victory for Mr. Trump, who has struggled during his first year in office to deliver on campaign promises.
Paleontologist Richard Cerutti made a startling discovery near San Diego. In an excavation of mastodon bones, he unearthed evidence of humans living in North America more than 100,000 years earlier than anyone had thought possible. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs a sweeping tax cut bill, his first major legislative achievement Sports NowTributes are pouring in for sportscasting legend Dick Enberg CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception WorldIn one of Africa's most dangerous corners, a fight to the death for the elephants Consumer ConfidentialDavid Lazarus: For Trump's man at consumer agency, emphasis is on ditching rules, not enforcing themFrom Washington
Paleontologist Richard Cerutti made a startling discovery near San Diego. In an excavation of mastodon bones, he unearthed evidence of humans living in North America more than 100,000 years earlier than anyone had thought possible. L.A. NowA year after a tamale disaster left hundreds of customers steamed, Downey store seeks redemption ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONSenate Leader Mitch McConnell says fixing DACA is 'no emergency' until March ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs a sweeping tax cut bill, his first major legislative achievement CALIFORNIACouple donates $165 million to preserve 24,000 acres at Point Conception WorldIn one of Africa's most dangerous corners, a fight to the death for the elephantsFrom Washington
Paleontologist Richard Cerutti made a startling discovery near San Diego. In an excavation of mastodon bones, he unearthed evidence of humans living in North America more than 100,000 years earlier than anyone had thought possible. COMPANY TOWNWeinstein Co. board meets to consider bids as decision time looms L.A. NowA year after a tamale disaster left hundreds of customers steamed, Downey store seeks redemption L.A. NowThomas fire within 500 acres of becoming California's largest wildfire on record ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONSenate Leader Mitch McConnell says fixing DACA is 'no emergency' until March ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs a sweeping tax cut bill, his first major legislative achievementFrom Washington
Five months since Christopher Wray started the job, President Trump’s verbal assaults have put Mr. Wray and his team in a difficult position.Mr. Wray is trying to ensure that politics stay out of the bureau, yet Mr. Trump and his allies in Congress are making that task much harder.
It’s been 10 days and Republican Roy Moore has yet to concede in Alabama’s special Senate race, even as election officials move toward certifying Democrat Doug Jones’ victory in the days ahead. COMPANY TOWNWeinstein Co. board meets to consider bids as decision time looms L.A. NowThomas fire within 500 acres of becoming California's largest wildfire on record ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONSenate Leader Mitch McConnell says fixing DACA is 'no emergency' until March ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONPresident Trump signs a sweeping tax cut bill, his first major legislative achievement L.A. NowA year after a tamale disaster left hundreds of customers steamed, Downey store seeks redemptionFrom Washington