The headline news from December 23, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 23, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 01:00:29

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. ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' 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 achievementFrom Washington

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A look at Trump’s regulatory rollbacks so far

NBC News  23/Dec/2017 01:30:45

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 01:30:49

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. WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle L.A. NowL.A. pot shops won’t be able to start selling recreational marijuana on New Year’s Day, officials warn L.A. NowThomas fire within 500 acres of becoming California's largest wildfire on recordFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 01:45:12

From those in the sports journalism business, the next few days will bring a deluge of Dick Enberg stories. Few before him have been so deluge-worthy. WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a few L.A. NowL.A. pot shops won’t be able to start selling recreational marijuana on New Year’s Day, officials warnFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 02:15:11

Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, became radicalized by watching Islamic State videos on his cellphone, officials say. SportsAn appreciation of Dick Enberg, who was 'Vin Scully spread over a dozen sports' WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 02:30:12

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. SportsAn appreciation of Dick Enberg, who was 'Vin Scully spread over a dozen sports' WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 02:45:12

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. NATIONEngineer of Amtrak train was not on cellphone at time of crash WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses ESSENTIAL POLITICSL.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti admits considering a 2020 bid: 'I am thinking about this' BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 03:00:19

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. L.A. NowWhat was that in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. NATIONEngineer of Amtrak train was not on cellphone at time of crash WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circle NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 03:15:13

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. NATIONEngineer of Amtrak train was not on cellphone at time of crash BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circleFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 03:45:11

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses BUSINESSBitcoin plunges, Coinbase temporarily halts trading, and 'sharks' circleFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 05:00:18

The arrest of Everitt Aaron Jameson, a 26-year-old Modesto tow truck driver and former Marine, highlights a larger concern about the radicalization of U.S. residents by terrorist groups. L.A. Now9th Circuit says Trump's third travel ban is illegal L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpassesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 05:30:17

The milestone reaffirms 2017 as the most destructive fire season ever in the state. L.A. Now9th Circuit says Trump's third travel ban is illegal L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI says WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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Travel ban Block should not apply to people with strong US ties, says court

The Guardian  23/Dec/2017 06:30:14

Appeal judgment on hold until US supreme court rules on the latest version of block on people from Muslim countries

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 09:30:20

Photographs of victims slung from highway bridges in Mexico became a trademark image in border areas like Ciudad Juarez, but the emergence of a similar phenomenon in Baja has sent a new chill through the region. L.A. Now9th Circuit says Trump's third travel ban is illegal L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI says NATIONRoy Moore still won't concede the Alabama Senate race. And those write-in votes? Mickey Mouse got a fewFrom Washington

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How Kim Jong Un bested Donald Trump in the slugfest that was 2017

NBC News  23/Dec/2017 09:45:09

North Korea

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 09:45:12

Photographs of victims slung from highway bridges in Mexico became a trademark image in border areas like Ciudad Juarez, but the emergence of a similar phenomenon in Baja has sent a new chill through the region. L.A. Now9th Circuit says Trump's third travel ban is illegal L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI says BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi schemeFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 10:15:11

Photographs of victims slung from highway bridges in Mexico became a trademark image in border areas like Ciudad Juarez, but the emergence of a similar phenomenon in Baja has sent a new chill through the region. L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI saysFrom Washington

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How Kim bested Trump in 2017’s defining geopolitical slugfest

NBC News  23/Dec/2017 11:15:09

North Korea

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 12:15:12

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers. L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpasses BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi schemeFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 12:45:11

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers. L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. L.A. NowThomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI saysFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 13:00:15

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers.Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme L.A. NowMan planned Christmas attack on San Francisco’s Pier 39, was inspired by Islamic State, FBI says WorldViolence in Baja continues as six bodies are found on highway overpassesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 13:15:12

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers.Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California CALIFORNIALandmarks in ashes, and of memory, confront fire victims in a traumatized Ventura PoliticsCongress ends year with legislative wins, but 2018 holds risks L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi schemeFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 14:30:15

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers.Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members CALIFORNIALandmarks in ashes, and of memory, confront fire victims in a traumatized Ventura L.A. NowRescued sea turtle gets 3-D printed brace for cracked shell L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A. BUSINESSSEC says L.A. developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi schemeFrom Washington

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The invisible wall How Trump is slowing immigration without laying a brick

The Guardian  23/Dec/2017 15:15:20

While Trump’s ‘great, great wall’ has yet to materialize, his administration has quietly built a barrier of bans, roadblocks and bureaucratic burdens

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 16:15:11

The fire put farm owners and companies in a precarious situation: risk the harvest by closing down until it was safe to resume work, or continue operating under difficult conditions, says an advocate for growers.Thomas fire becomes largest wildfire on record in California ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members PoliticsCongress ends year with legislative wins, but 2018 holds risks CALIFORNIALandmarks in ashes, and of memory, confront fire victims in a traumatized VenturaFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 16:30:15

For the families who lost their homes, the slow accounting of their new lives has begun without the familiar landmarks. ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members PoliticsCongress ends year with legislative wins, but 2018 holds risks L.A. NowWhat was that light in the sky? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch offers dramatic show over L.A.From Washington

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Frustrated and Defiant, Trump Reshapes U.S. Immigration

New York Times  23/Dec/2017 18:45:08

The changes have had far-reaching consequences, both for the immigrants who have sought to make a new home in the U.S. and for America’s image in the world.Behind closed doors, President Trump berated senior advisers, angered that the influx of foreigners was making a mockery of his campaign pledge.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 18:45:13

For the families who lost their homes, the slow accounting of their new lives has begun without the familiar landmarks. ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members PoliticsCongress ends year with legislative wins, but 2018 holds risks CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: A desperate middle-class homelessness — living in a parking lot amid Santa Barbara's wealthFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 19:15:12

For the families who lost their homes, the slow accounting of their new lives has begun without the familiar landmarks. L.A. NowVideos showing violent arrest of a black motorist renews concern about Pasadena police tactics ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Living in a parking lot amid Santa Barbara's wealth is a kind of middle-class homelessnessFrom Washington

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New York Times  23/Dec/2017 19:45:06

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Frustrated and Defiant, Trump Reshapes U.S. Immigration

New York Times  23/Dec/2017 20:00:10

The changes have had far-reaching consequences, both for the immigrants who have sought to make a new home in the U.S. and for America’s image in the world.Behind closed doors, President Trump berated senior advisers, angered that the influx of foreigners was making a mockery of his campaign pledge.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 20:31:01

For the families who lost their homes, the slow accounting of their new lives has begun without the familiar landmarks. L.A. NowVideos showing violent arrest of a black motorist renew concern about Pasadena police tactics ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members CALIFORNIASteve Lopez: Living in a parking lot amid Santa Barbara's wealth is a kind of middle-class homelessnessFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2017 22:30:16

Column: Even working people can barely afford to live in many parts of California. L.A. NowVideos showing violent arrest of a black motorist renew concern about Pasadena police tactics ESSENTIAL POLITICSCalifornia Senate Democrats are considering some ideas to counter the GOP tax plan COMPANY TOWNEven with 'Star Wars' surge, moviegoing could hit 22-year low. Blame bad sequels, rising ticket prices and streaming L.A. NowSanta Monica school district's conflict of interest investigation expands to three board members CALIFORNIALandmarks in ashes, and of memory, confront fire victims in a traumatized VenturaFrom Washington

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