The headline news from November 27, 2017

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

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Los Angeles Times  27/Nov/2017 02:00:19

It began as a crude sketch on a cocktail napkin. Someone thought it looked like a saucer on a stick. Four-hundred days, $4.5 million and 605 feet later, it loomed majestically over the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. Like a saucer on a stick. Its creators were going to call it the Space Cage, which…

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Call for Reform on Misconduct Claims Echoes Across Congress

New York Times  27/Nov/2017 02:30:12

Members of each party have called for transparency in dealing with harassment claims, which are kept confidential under a 1995 law. Settlements are kept confidential as well. Representative John Conyers Jr. said he would step down from the House Judiciary Committee while an inquiry was being conducted into allegations that he sexually harassed aides.

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Congress Faces Calls to Reveal Settlements for Harassment

New York Times  27/Nov/2017 04:30:11

Members of each party have called for transparency in dealing with harassment claims, which are kept confidential under a 1995 law. Settlements are kept confidential as well. Representative John Conyers Jr. said he would step down from the House Judiciary Committee while an inquiry was being conducted into allegations that he sexually harassed aides.

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Germany opened its borders to refugees. So how is integration going?

NBC News  27/Nov/2017 10:15:09

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Germany opened its borders to refugees. So how is it going?

NBC News  27/Nov/2017 10:30:16

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Germany opened its borders to 1M asylum-seekers in one year. So how is it going?

NBC News  27/Nov/2017 12:45:08

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New York Times  27/Nov/2017 13:00:12

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‘Their media megaphone’: Why do the Kochs want Time?

The Guardian  27/Nov/2017 13:00:16

The company’s decline is readily apparent – but if the billionaire brothers’ other interests are a guide, their investment will be about more than money

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Congress Faces Calls to Reveal Settlements for Harassment

New York Times  27/Nov/2017 13:30:14

Members of each party have called for transparency in dealing with harassment claims, which are kept confidential under a 1995 law. Settlements are kept confidential as well. Representative John Conyers Jr. said he would step down from the House Judiciary Committee while an inquiry was being conducted into allegations that he sexually harassed aides.

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‘Their own media megaphone’ Why do the Koch brothers want Time?

The Guardian  27/Nov/2017 15:30:13

The company’s decline is readily apparent – but if the billionaire brothers’ other interests are a guide, their investment will be about more than money

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G.O.P. Tries to Corral Tax Bill Holdouts Ahead of Senate Vote

New York Times  27/Nov/2017 16:30:14

Republicans are set to rush their tax plan to the Senate floor, with a vote possible this week.With several Republican senators not yet committed to supporting the $1.5 trillion tax plan, the week is expected to be punctuated by arm-twisting and deal-making.

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Mulvaney to CFPB staff: ’Disregard’ other acting director

NBC News  27/Nov/2017 18:00:14

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A Few Holdouts Hold the Key as G.O.P. Hurries to Pass Tax Bill

New York Times  27/Nov/2017 20:45:05

Republicans are set to rush their tax plan to the Senate floor, with a vote possible this week.With several Republican senators not yet committed to supporting the $1.5 trillion tax plan, the week is expected to be punctuated by arm-twisting and deal-making.

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Trump calls Warren ’Pocahontas’ at event honoring Native Americans

NBC News  27/Nov/2017 21:45:09

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Battle at the CFPB Trump’s consumer agency pick serves doughnuts and plea to ’disregard’ acting head

The Guardian  27/Nov/2017 22:30:16

Amid a political and legal battle over a bureau with two directors, interim director Leandra English and Trump-backed Mick Mulvaney sent rival emails to staff

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Los Angeles Times  27/Nov/2017 23:15:11

Despite a lawsuit challenging his legitimacy, Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, moved swiftly to order a halt of new regulations issued by the federal watchdog agency. ASIA

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Los Angeles Times  27/Nov/2017 23:30:17

Despite a lawsuit challenging his legitimacy, Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, moved swiftly to order a halt of new regulations issued by the federal watchdog agency. NATION

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