The headline news from October 24, 2017

The archive of all headlines from October 24, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Trump Opposes 401(k) Change, Roiling Debate Over Tax Bill

New York Times  24/Oct/2017 00:00:14

President Trump rejected reports that Republicans are weighing a cap on contributions to the popular tax-deferred retirement plans.Many Republicans fear that Mr. Trump’s comment could be the start of a pattern of disruption that impedes their efforts to overhaul the tax code.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 00:00:21

All were able to skirt years of allegations through settlements or contracts that included these legal provisions that swear employees or alleged victims to secrecy.How Harvey Weinstein used his fashion business as a pipeline to models Politics

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 00:30:19

All were able to skirt years of allegations through settlements or contracts that included these legal provisions that swear employees or alleged victims to secrecy.How Harvey Weinstein used his fashion business as a pipeline to models BUSINESS

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Niger Attack Was Likely a Set-Up by Terrorists, Say Officials

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 00:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 00:45:12

All were able to skirt years of allegations through settlements or contracts that included these legal provisions that swear employees or alleged victims to secrecy.How Harvey Weinstein used his fashion business as a pipeline to models ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 01:00:20

All were able to skirt years of allegations through settlements or contracts that included these legal provisions that swear employees or alleged victims to secrecy.How Harvey Weinstein used his fashion business as a pipeline to models L.A. Now

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Trump Opposes 401(k) Change, Roiling Debate Over Tax Bill

New York Times  24/Oct/2017 01:45:06

President Trump said that he would oppose a cap on contributions to the popular tax-deferred retirement plans, effectively killing one G.O.P. plan to help pay for a $1.5 trillion tax cut.Many Republicans fear that Mr. Trump’s penchant for shifting views will impede their efforts to overhaul the tax code.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 04:15:12

The findings show that state gun laws have a measurable effect on public safety, especially when it comes to gun shows, study authors wrote. L.A. Now

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Niger Attack Was Likely a Set-Up by Terrorists, Officials Say

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 04:45:07

Nightly News

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 06:00:22

The findings show that state gun laws have a measurable effect on public safety, especially when it comes to gun shows, study authors wrote. Sports

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Extreme Weather, Climate Change Costing Taxpayers Billions

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 06:30:13

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 06:30:17

The findings show that state gun laws have a measurable effect on public safety, especially when it comes to gun shows, study authors wrote. MOVIES

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Harvey Weinstein New York attorney general investigates company

The Guardian  24/Oct/2017 09:45:10

Firm faces civil rights investigation as state’s top prosecutor issues subpoena for records on sexual harassment and discrimination complaints

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Climate Change Is Costing Taxpayers Billions — and It’s Getting Worse

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 11:15:12

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 12:30:15

The findings show that state gun laws have a measurable effect on public safety, especially when it comes to gun shows, study authors wrote. Politics

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US border In the shadow of Trump’s walls, locals remain unimpressed

The Guardian  24/Oct/2017 13:45:10

Between San Diego and Tijuana, eight prototype border walls are ready for testing – but will any get built, and will it make a difference if they do?

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 14:30:20

On Tuesday, Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch. MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 14:45:13

On Tuesday, Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch. Politics

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Trump Blasts Corker: ’Couldn’t Get Elected Dog Catcher’

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 16:00:17

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Trump Attacks Corker Ahead of Policy Lunch With Senators

New York Times  24/Oct/2017 16:15:06

President Trump renewed his attacks on Senator Bob Corker shortly after Mr. Corker said the White House should “step aside” and leave tax legislation to Congress.The exchange of insults came as Mr. Trump prepares to meet with senators on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 16:15:12

On Tuesday, Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch.From 'dog catcher' to 'daycare,' Trump and Sen. Bob Corker spar ahead of president's visit to Capitol Hill ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 16:30:19

On Tuesday, Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch.The feud between Trump and Sen. Bob Corker explodes ahead of president’s visit ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 18:30:18

On Tuesday, Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch.The feud between Trump and Sen. Bob Corker explodes ahead of president’s visit ENTERTAINMENT

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 18:45:43

Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch.The feud between Trump and Sen. Bob Corker explodes ahead of president’s visit Politics

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Trump vs. Corker: President and Key GOP Senator Go to War

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 19:30:14

Politics News

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U.S. Soldiers in Niger Were Pursuing ISIS Recruiter When Ambushed

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 20:15:08

Africa

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Soldiers in Niger Ambush Were Chasing Escaped ISIS Recruiter

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 20:30:16

Africa

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 20:30:19

Trump will need to appeal to some of his most vocal critics to find common ground on their shared priority of passing what he calls the biggest tax cuts in history. This will be his first trip as president to a Senate Republican lunch. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 21:00:19

The latest attempt at GOP unity was quickly overshadowed by the most searing public rebuke of a sitting president by a member of his party in modern history. And that was before Republicans even sat down to eat. Politics

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Soldiers in Niger Ambush Were Chasing ISIS Recruiter

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 21:15:09

Africa

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 21:15:12

President Trump raised expectations Sunday about Republicans’ timetable for completing tax reform, indicating he expects the as-yet unwritten overhaul of the tax code on his desk by Thanksgiving. «I want to get it by the end of the year, but I’d be very disappointed if it took that long," he said…

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 21:30:19

The surprise decision stems from a fierce battle with President Trump that had already prompted a Republican challenger to enter the race. Politics

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Dismayed by Trump, GOP Sen. Flake Won’t Seek Reelection

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 21:45:10

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  24/Oct/2017 21:45:13

The surprise decision stems from a fierce battle with President Trump that had already prompted a Republican challenger to enter the race. Sports

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Flake, Fierce Trump Critic in Senate, Won’t Seek Re-election

New York Times  24/Oct/2017 22:15:06

“I will not be complicit,” said Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, a Republican, in an extraordinary speech on the Senate floor that excoriated the president.His decision not to run in 2018 throws into question whether Republicans can retain his seat – and their hold on the Senate.

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In Fierce Attack on Trump, Senator Quits 2018 Election

New York Times  24/Oct/2017 22:30:09

“I will not be complicit,” said Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, a Republican, in an extraordinary speech on the Senate floor that excoriated the president.His decision not to run in 2018 throws into question whether Republicans can retain his seat.

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Dismayed by Trump, GOP Sen. Flake Won’t Seek Re-election

NBC News  24/Oct/2017 22:30:13

Congress

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Jeff Flake Latest Republican critic of Trump to retire from Senate

The Guardian  24/Oct/2017 23:15:11

‘There may not be a place for a Republican like me in the current party’ says senator, who like Bob Corker, will retire at end of term in 2018

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’Reckless, outrageous and undignified’ Republican Senator Jeff Flake attacks Donald Trump

The Guardian  24/Oct/2017 23:45:09

The Arizona Senator joined a list of high-profile Republicans who have opted to retire amid the turmoil of Trump’s presidency

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