The headline news from December 25, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 25, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Cyprus FBI investigates Russian-linked bank accused of money laundering

The Guardian  25/Dec/2017 00:00:20

Information request may be linked to inquiries into possible conspiracy between Trump and Kremlin

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 02:15:11

Government reports and interviews with technical experts suggest the planned upgrades, including a redesigned kill vehicle, are unlikely to protect the United States from a limited-scale ballistic missile attack. More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track CALIFORNIALow winds offer reprieve in fight against Thomas fire Middle EastThere's a sharp split among Christians over Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital RamsTodd Gurley carries Rams to victory over Titans and NFC West title ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONChristmas Eve, Trump on Twitter: New attacks on FBI official, decrying 'Fake News'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 02:30:17

Government reports and interviews with technical experts suggest the planned upgrades, including a redesigned kill vehicle, are unlikely to protect the United States from a limited-scale ballistic missile attack. More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track CALIFORNIALow winds offer reprieve in fight against Thomas fire Middle EastThere's a sharp split among Christians over Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital RamsTodd Gurley carries Rams to first NFC West title since 2003 in victory at Tennessee ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONChristmas Eve, Trump on Twitter: New attacks on FBI official, decrying 'Fake News'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 03:15:11

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. L.A. NowThomas fire not expected to be fully contained until Jan. 7 More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track RamsTodd Gurley carries Rams to first NFC West title since 2003 in victory at Tennessee ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONChristmas Eve, Trump on Twitter: New attacks on FBI official, decrying 'Fake News' PoliticsTrump administration moves to boost homeland missile defense system despite multiple flawsFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 04:30:14

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. L.A. NowThomas fire not expected to be fully contained until Jan. 7 More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track HOME & GARDENHow to track Santa on Christmas Eve: We've got all your details here RamsTodd Gurley carries Rams to first NFC West title since 2003 in victory at Tennessee ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONChristmas Eve, Trump on Twitter: New attacks on FBI official, decrying 'Fake News'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 05:15:12

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. L.A. NowThomas fire not expected to be fully contained until Jan. 7 PoliticsTrump tweets that people are 'saying Merry Christmas again,' credits himself Mexico & The AmericasSuspicion swirls around pardon for Peru's ailing former President Alberto Fujimori More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track HOME & GARDENHow to track Santa on Christmas Eve: We've got all your details hereFrom Washington

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Trump’s biggest whoppers of 2017

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 06:00:15

Donald Trump

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 06:00:18

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. PoliticsTrump tweets that people are 'saying Merry Christmas again,' credits himself Mexico & The AmericasSuspicion swirls around pardon for Peru's ailing former President Alberto Fujimori NBALessons for Lonzo Ball and other point guards from NBA's finest More SportsSanta Anita faces a season of change that may make or break the 83-year-old track PoliticsTrump administration moves to boost homeland missile defense system despite multiple flawsFrom Washington

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From carnage to covfefe, 2017 was an ’unpresidented’ year for words

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 10:45:08

Politics News

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Philippines Flames engulf shopping mall in deadly blaze

The Guardian  25/Dec/2017 10:45:10

Residents in Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands, Houston and the Florida Keys talk about this year’s challenges – shelter, electricity and good cheer – to make the best of the holidays

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From carnage to covfefe, it was an ’unpresidented’ year for words

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 11:00:15

Politics News

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 12:30:15

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation ASIAA Beijing hotel was the epicenter of China’s online film industry — but that's changing PoliticsGeorge Skelton: Santa can't fix these problems with California's state government PoliticsTrump tweets that people are 'saying Merry Christmas again,' credits himself Mexico & The AmericasSuspicion swirls around pardon for Peru's ailing former President Alberto FujimoriFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 14:30:17

The divide between evangelicals and other Christian denominations reflects two views of Jerusalem — one traditional and political, the other literal and theological. L.A. NowWhere's the rain? California could suffer an unusually dry winter from San Francisco to Los Angeles L.A. NowFor female firefighters at the Thomas fire, there are special challenges NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation ASIAA Beijing hotel was the epicenter of China’s online film industry — but that's changing PoliticsGeorge Skelton: Santa can't fix these problems with California's state governmentFrom Washington

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Winter storm brings a white Christmas to Midwest, targets Northeast

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 15:30:11

U.S. news

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Storm brings white Christmas to Midwest with more snow on the way

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 15:45:08

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 15:45:11

The situation is a major turnaround from last year, when Northern California was battered by a series of 'atmospheric river' storms that helped end the state’s five-year drought.L.A.'s increasingly hot and dry autumns result in 'these near-apocalyptic fires' L.A. NowFor female firefighters at the Thomas fire, there are special challenges PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will they flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation ASIAA Beijing hotel was the epicenter of China’s online film industry — but that's changing PoliticsGeorge Skelton: Santa can't fix these problems with California's state governmentFrom Washington

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Storm brings white Christmas to parts of U.S., threatens travelers

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 16:00:14

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The ’Despacito’ effect: The year Latino music broke the charts

NBC News  25/Dec/2017 20:30:13

Latino

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 20:45:11

With more than 8,000 firefighters battling the blaze at its peak, many include women, who face the same challenges as their male colleagues and one major addition — navigating the heat and treacherous terrain in gear made for men.Thomas fire not expected to be fully contained until Jan. 7 L.A. NowWhere's the rain? California could suffer an unusually dry winter from San Francisco to Los Angeles WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will they flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation ASIAA Beijing hotel was the epicenter of China’s online film industry — but that's changingFrom Washington

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Volatile Afghan Region Wrestles With an Extra Challenge: ISIS

New York Times  25/Dec/2017 21:30:11

As the year comes to a close, the Islamic State is far from being vanquished in eastern Afghanistan, surviving intense pressure from American airstrikes and raids by United States and Afghan forces.The group has waged brutal attacks that have displaced thousands of families and forced even some Taliban fighters to seek government protection.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Dec/2017 23:00:18

More than 1,500 firefighters and members of ground crews still are working to tame the Thomas fire, now the largest blaze in recorded state history.For female firefighters at the Thomas fire, there are special challenges L.A. NowWhere's the rain? California could suffer an unusually dry winter from San Francisco to Los Angeles WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will they flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation ASIAA Beijing hotel was the epicenter of China’s online film industry — but that's changingFrom Washington

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