The headline news from December 27, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 27, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 00:00:17

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. NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leaders ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONU.S. sanctions two more North Korean officials for ballistic missile program NATIONCould Texas' Big Bend be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and immigrants is on the rise 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 retreatFrom Washington

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Looking back in anger: Trump’s 13 biggest feuds of 2017

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 01:30:19

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 02:00:17

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. NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leaders MOVIESKenneth Turan reflects on 'The Post': How a film critic watches movies about experiences he lived through NATIONCould Texas' Big Bend be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and immigrants is on the rise NATIONHere's how a coin flip, a pilgrim hat and a poker game have all been used to settle tied elections ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONU.S. sanctions two more North Korean officials for ballistic missile programFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 02:15:11

More than 10,000 people have been killed since mid-2014, when Russian military forces seized the Crimean peninsula and began supporting armed separatists in eastern Ukraine against the government in Kiev. PoliticsMilitary poised to accept transgender troops, despite Trump tweets, as courts block ban MOVIESKenneth Turan reflects on 'The Post': How a film critic watches movies about experiences he lived through NATIONCould Texas' Big Bend be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and immigrants is on the rise NATIONHere's how a coin flip, a pilgrim hat and a poker game have all been used to settle tied elections ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONU.S. sanctions two more North Korean officials for ballistic missile programFrom Washington

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North Korea US announces sanctions on North Korea missile makers

The Guardian  27/Dec/2017 03:15:10

Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol are believed to be involved in moves to switch from liquid to solid fuel and advance ICBM development

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North Korea US announces sanctions on missile makers

The Guardian  27/Dec/2017 03:45:09

Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol are believed to be involved in moves to switch from liquid to solid fuel and advance ICBM development

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’They are dying’ Race to save sick from besieged Syrian city of Eastern Ghouta

The Guardian  27/Dec/2017 05:30:15

Almost 30 critical cases, including children with cancer, approved for help in rebel area near Damascus where 400,000 people remain trapped

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From the eclipse to #MeToo, see the biggest news stories of 2017

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 08:30:11

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Looking back in anger: Trump’s 13 biggest feuds of 2017

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 08:45:08

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Down but not out: Why ISIS will still be a threat in 2018

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 09:30:11

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Barack Obama ’Leaders must stop corroding civil discourse’

The Guardian  27/Dec/2017 11:30:21

Former president tells Prince Harry about life after leaving office in rare interview for BBC radio programme

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G.O.P. Attacks on Obamacare Expand Role of Government

New York Times  27/Dec/2017 11:45:06

Efforts by Republicans to chip away at the Affordable Care Act have left behind a health program ever more reliant on subsidies.While President Trump has insisted that the health law was “essentially” being repealed, what remains of it appears relatively stable.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 13:00:18

Topacio Reynoso had devoted herself to opposing construction of a large silver mine planned near her hometown. Now that she's dead, her father wonders whether it's worth carrying on the fight. Middle EastWWE just got its first Arab woman in the ring, and she's ready to rumble NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leaders PoliticsMilitary poised to accept transgender troops, despite Trump tweets, as courts block ban MOVIESKenneth Turan reflects on 'The Post': How a film critic watches movies about experiences he lived through NATIONCould Texas' Big Bend be the border's weakest link? Smuggling of drugs and immigrants is on the riseFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 15:00:21

Topacio Reynoso had devoted herself to opposing construction of a large silver mine planned near her hometown. Now that she's dead, her father wonders whether it's worth carrying on the fight. Middle EastWWE just got its first Arab woman in the ring, and she's ready to rumble L.A. NowRegulators warned against housing near freeways due to health risks. Now they're warming to it. NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leaders PoliticsMilitary poised to accept transgender troops, despite Trump tweets, as courts block ban MOVIESKenneth Turan reflects on 'The Post': How a film critic watches movies about experiences he lived throughFrom Washington

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Five big overlooked political stories of 2017

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 16:30:50

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 17:15:12

Topacio Reynoso had devoted herself to opposing construction of a large silver mine planned near her hometown. Now that she's dead, her father wonders whether it's worth carrying on the fight. Middle EastWWE just got its first Arab woman in the ring, and she's ready to rumble L.A. NowRegulators warned against housing near freeways due to health risks. Now they're warming to it NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leaders PoliticsMilitary poised to accept transgender troops, despite Trump tweets, as courts block ban MOVIESKenneth Turan reflects on 'The Post': How a film critic watches movies about experiences he lived throughFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 17:30:13

Topacio Reynoso had devoted herself to opposing construction of a large silver mine planned near her hometown. Now that she's dead, her father wonders whether it's worth carrying on the fight. Middle EastWWE just got its first Arab woman in the ring, and she's ready to rumble WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media ARTS & CULTURETurn the Korean DMZ into a bridge of peace? Why major artists say the idea isn't crazy L.A. NowRegulators warned against housing near freeways due to health risks. Now they're warming to it NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leadersFrom Washington

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Opinion: Here’s what Americans think of Trump’s first year in office

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 18:00:13

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Opinion: Here’s what Americans think of Trump’s first year in office

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 18:15:12

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Opinion: Here’s what Americans think of Trump’s first year in office

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 18:30:15

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Opinion: Here’s what Americans think of Trump’s first year in office

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 19:01:05

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 19:01:08

Topacio Reynoso had devoted herself to opposing construction of a large silver mine planned near her hometown. Now that she's dead, her father wonders whether it's worth carrying on the fight.

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 19:15:35

Gillibrand has said she's focused on running for reelection in the Senate and not for the White House. But if Democrats are looking for someone with anti-Trump credentials, she fits the bill. World'If we're attacked, we'll die together,' a teenage anti-mining activist told her family. But when the bullets came, they killed only her WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media Middle EastWWE just got its first Arab woman in the ring, and she's ready to rumble ARTS & CULTURETurn the Korean DMZ into a bridge of peace? Why major artists say the idea isn't crazy NATIONU.S. decision to provide anti-tank missiles to Ukraine angers Russian leadersFrom Washington

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Opinion: Here’s what Americans think of Trump’s first year in office

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 20:15:08

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Why do so many people love the AR-15 rifle?

NBC News  27/Dec/2017 21:00:15

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 21:15:11

Gillibrand has said she's focused on running for reelection in the Senate and not for the White House. But if Democrats are looking for someone with anti-Trump credentials, she fits the bill. World'If we're attacked, we'll die together,' a teenage anti-mining activist told her family. But when the bullets came, they killed only her TechnologyApple faces at least nine class-action lawsuits over slowed-down iPhones WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump administration urges Russia to reinstate monitors in Ukraine, 'lower violence' ARTS & CULTURETurn the Korean DMZ into a bridge of peace? Why major artists say the idea isn't crazyFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 22:00:18

Gillibrand has said she's focused on running for reelection in the Senate and not for the White House. But if Democrats are looking for someone with anti-Trump credentials, she fits the bill. Mexico & The AmericasThree months after a hurricane devastated Barbuda and everybody left, little is back to normal World'If we're attacked, we'll die together,' a teenage anti-mining activist told her family. But when the bullets came, they killed only her TechnologyApple faces at least nine class-action lawsuits over slowed-down iPhones WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump administration urges Russia to reinstate monitors in Ukraine, 'lower violence'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 22:30:35

Few homes have been reconnected to the central electrical grid or water mains, several returnees said. NATIONWho is Kirsten Gillibrand? New York's junior senator takes on Trump World'If we're attacked, we'll die together,' a teenage anti-mining activist told her family. But when the bullets came, they killed only her TechnologyApple faces at least nine class-action lawsuits over slowed-down iPhones WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump administration urges Russia to reinstate monitors in Ukraine, 'lower violence'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  27/Dec/2017 23:15:12

Few homes have been reconnected to the central electrical grid or water mains, several returnees said. NATIONWho is Kirsten Gillibrand? New York's junior senator takes on Trump World'If we're attacked, we'll die together,' a teenage anti-mining activist told her family. But when the bullets came, they killed only her TechnologyApple faces class-action lawsuits over slowed-down iPhones WorldObama, in interview with Prince Harry, says leaders must use care on social media ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump administration urges Russia to reinstate monitors in Ukraine, 'lower violence'From Washington

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New York Crime Falls, but More Victims Say ‘Me, Too’

New York Times  27/Dec/2017 23:30:10

Crime has fallen in each of the major felony categories, but the milestones have been tempered by a rise in reports of rapes. The increase coincides with the #MeToo movement encouraging victims to come forward, officials said.

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