The archive of all headlines from December 26, 2017, organized by time of publication.
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 SportsInjured Rams lineman Dominique Easley takes to the sky to occupy his downtimeFrom Washington
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 it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation SportsInjured Rams lineman Dominique Easley takes to the sky to occupy his downtimeFrom Washington
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.
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 WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aim PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportationFrom Washington
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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. 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 WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aim PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportationFrom Washington
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' WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aim PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportation SportsInjured Rams lineman Dominique Easley takes to the sky to occupy his downtimeFrom Washington
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. NowWork on the Thomas fire doesn't stop for Christmas WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aim PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018? NATIONIn hopes of getting around federal law, immigrants seek governors' pardons to block deportationFrom Washington
‘There is nothing more pathetic in life than a former president,’ said John Quincy Adams – but a year on, what to make of our most newly minted ex?
Colossal funding in manufacturing plants by fossil fuel companies will increase plastic production by 40%, risking permanent pollution of the earth
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Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List
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' ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promoted L.A. NowWork on the Thomas fire doesn't stop for Christmas WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aim PoliticsWhite college grads' distaste for Trump hurt GOP in 2017. Will it flip control of Congress to Democrats in 2018?From Washington
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' ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promoted L.A. NowAt a free Christmas dinner in Hollywood, holiday stresses are eased L.A. NowWork on the Thomas fire doesn't stop for Christmas WorldRussia formally bars opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president WorldHundreds of thousands of people evacuated in Vietnam as Typhoon Tembin takes aimFrom Washington
On a range of policy issues, Trump has taken positions that disqualified the United States from the debate or rendered it irrelevant, these critics say. latimes.comDo L.A. Unified's daily random searches keep students safe, or do they go too far? L.A. NowL.A. and its trash haulers are quarreling over customer bills in the city's new recycling program ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promoted MUSICMusic rolls on at Folsom Prison 50 years after Johnny Cash made history L.A. NowWork on the Thomas fire doesn't stop for ChristmasFrom Washington
Sexual Misconduct: A Growing List
On a range of policy issues, Trump has taken positions that disqualified the United States from the debate or rendered it irrelevant, these critics say. EducationDo L.A. Unified's daily random searches keep students safe, or do they go too far? L.A. NowL.A. and its trash haulers are quarreling over customer bills in the city's new recycling program ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promoted MUSICMusic rolls on at Folsom Prison 50 years after Johnny Cash made history L.A. NowWork on the Thomas fire doesn't stop for ChristmasFrom Washington
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.
On a range of policy issues, Trump has taken positions that disqualified the United States from the debate or rendered it irrelevant, these critics say. L.A. NowL.A. and its trash haulers are quarreling over customer bills in the city's new recycling program EducationDo L.A. Unified's daily random searches keep students safe, or do they go too far? NATIONCould the Big Bend in Texas be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and migrants is on the rise ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promoted MUSICMusic rolls on at Folsom Prison 50 years after Johnny Cash made historyFrom Washington
On a range of policy issues, Trump has taken positions that disqualified the United States from the debate or rendered it irrelevant, these critics say. L.A. NowGood news from the Thomas fire: Favorable conditions and a rescued mountain lion cub L.A. NowL.A. and its trash haulers are quarreling over customer bills in the city's new recycling program EducationDo L.A. Unified's daily random searches keep students safe, or do they go too far? NATIONCould the Big Bend in Texas be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and migrants is on the rise ASIAIn Myanmar, hatred for Rohingya Muslims runs so deep that a diplomat called them 'ugly as ogres' — and got promotedFrom Washington
For many years, smugglers avoided Big Bend, that part of Texas where the border makes a gentle swoop south before swinging back north.
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Set up to defend the United States, the Homeland Security Department is going beyond American borders to fight foreign threats from abroad.The costs of the operations have raised questions by critics in the United States, and by some allies who say the department’s foreign reach is a stretch.
Communities fear impact on environment, as fossil fuel companies target region in multi-billion dollar push to increase global plastic production
Set up to defend the United States, the Homeland Security Department is going beyond American borders to fight foreign threats from abroad.The costs of the operations have raised questions by critics in the United States, and by some allies who say the department’s foreign reach is a stretch.
If so, it would be the rare instance of a major change in U.S. military policy that takes place despite the opposition of the commander in chief. NATIONCould Texas' Big Bend be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and immigrants is on the rise ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONU.S. sanctions two more North Korean officials for ballistic missile program NATIONHere's how a coin flip, a pilgrim hat and a poker game have all been used to settle tied elections NATIONTrump claims he's boosting U.S. influence, but many foreign leaders see America in retreat BUSINESSAmerica's trade wars are heating up as U.S. firms sue for relief from foreign competitorsFrom Washington