The headline news from December 28, 2017

The archive of all headlines from December 28, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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In New York, Killings at a Low as Crime Rate Dives

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 00:00:13

Crime has fallen in each of the major felony categories, with just 285 murders in the city, the lowest since reliable records have been kept.The numbers portray a city growing safer even as the police use less deadly force, make fewer arrests and scale back controversial practices like stopping and frisking.

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In New York, Killings at a Low as Crime Rate Dives

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 00:30:09

Crime has fallen in each of the major felony categories, with just 285 homicides in the city, the lowest since reliable records have been kept.The numbers portray a city growing safer even as the police use less deadly force, make fewer arrests and scale back controversial practices like stopping and frisking.

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In New York, Killings at a Low as Crime Rate Dives

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 01:45:07

Crime has fallen in each of the major felony categories, with just 285 homicides in the city, the lowest since reliable records have been kept.The numbers portray a city growing safer even as the police use less deadly force, make fewer arrests and scale back controversial practices like stop-and-frisk.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 03:15:11

From Alexander Skarsgard in «Big Little Lies» to Jeff Daniels in «Godless," we were haunted and riveted by those with dark hearts. Mexico & The AmericasThree months after a hurricane devastated Barbuda and everybody left, little is back to normal 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 mediaFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 03:30:45

From Alexander Skarsgard in «Big Little Lies» to Jeff Daniels in «Godless," we were haunted and riveted by those with dark hearts. BUSINESSAmericans' declining economic mobility is reflected yet again in fewer moves into new houses and apartments BUSINESSPassenger mix-up on flight to Japan caps a year of airline foul-ups L.A. NowSan Diego border crossings overwhelmed by asylum seekers: 'We can’t give up' Mexico & The AmericasThree months after a hurricane devastated Barbuda and everybody left, little is back to normal NATIONWho is Kirsten Gillibrand? New York's junior senator takes on TrumpFrom Washington

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New York Times  28/Dec/2017 03:45:07

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In New York, Killings at a Low as Crime Rate Dives

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 04:00:13

Crime has fallen in each of the major felony categories, with just 285 homicides in the city, the lowest since reliable records have been kept.The numbers portray a city growing safer even as the police use less deadly force, make fewer arrests and scale back controversial practices like stop-and-frisk.

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Decem-brrr to remember: Cold, Snow, set records across U.S.

NBC News  28/Dec/2017 05:30:53

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Decem-brrr to remember: Cold, snow set records across U.S.

NBC News  28/Dec/2017 08:15:09

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‘Colluding in exclusion’ Bishop attacks Christians who back Trump

The Guardian  28/Dec/2017 09:00:14

Paul Bayes, bishop of Liverpool, accuses some religious leaders of ‘colluding with a system that marginalises the poor’

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‘Colluding in exclusion’ British bishop attacks Christians who back Trump

The Guardian  28/Dec/2017 09:30:10

Paul Bayes, bishop of Liverpool, accuses some religious leaders of ‘colluding with a system that marginalises the poor’

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Everything you need to know about the 2018 midterm elections

NBC News  28/Dec/2017 10:30:13

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One Sure Thing About Complex Tax Bill: New Loopholes

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 12:00:17

A 2004 tax change by Congress may provide a cautionary tale: You can mine a lot of tax breaks from just one word.Already, lawyers and accountants are eyeing provisions in the new law that investors and companies could potentially exploit.

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Trump’s world His impact so far and what to watch in 2018

The Guardian  28/Dec/2017 13:15:10

The president’s disregard or disdain for established US foreign policy has alarmed enemies and allies and got experts nervously shortening the odds on a major war

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Outside in America Death in an Amazon dumpster

The Guardian  28/Dec/2017 13:45:10

When his body was found in a dumpster outside an Amazon warehouse, the homeless man’s death was a mystery. The search to uncover his past exposes the dangers of a life spent scavenging

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 14:45:14

From Alexander Skarsgard in «Big Little Lies» to Jeff Daniels in «Godless," we were haunted and riveted by those with dark hearts. NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result BUSINESSAmericans' declining economic mobility is reflected yet again in fewer moves into new houses and apartments BUSINESSPassenger mix-up on flight to Japan caps a year of airline foul-ups L.A. NowSan Diego border crossings overwhelmed by asylum seekers: 'We can’t give up' Mexico & The AmericasThree months after a hurricane devastated Barbuda and everybody left, little is back to normalFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 15:00:15

In 2017, North Korea under Kim Jong Un overcame technological hurdles to its long quest to build a modern nuclear weapons program, conducting a large underground detonation and test launching at least 17 ballistic missiles. NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result BUSINESSAmericans' declining economic mobility is reflected yet again in fewer moves into new houses and apartments BUSINESSPassenger mix-up on flight to Japan caps a year of airline foul-ups MOVIESAmerica's anxious times made it a banner year for villains and bad guys in movies and TV L.A. NowSan Diego border crossings overwhelmed by asylum seekers: 'We can’t give up'From Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 15:15:11

In 2017, North Korea under Kim Jong Un overcame technological hurdles to its long quest to build a modern nuclear weapons program, conducting a large underground detonation and test launching at least 17 ballistic missiles. NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result ASIAA Philippines grandmother fought to get a toxic coal stockpile out of her neighborhood. Three bullets stopped her. PoliticsThe nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor takes the gavel BUSINESSIRS says it's possible to prepay some property tax this year to save money. Here are the rules BUSINESSAmericans' declining economic mobility is reflected yet again in fewer moves into new houses and apartmentsFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 16:00:18

In 2017, North Korea under Kim Jong Un overcame technological hurdles to its long quest to build a modern nuclear weapons program, conducting a large underground detonation and test launching at least 17 ballistic missiles. Michael HiltzikThe economic riddle for 2018: Will the middle and working classes see any gains from the big tax cut? NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result ASIAA Philippines grandmother fought to get a toxic coal stockpile out of her neighborhood. Three bullets stopped her. PoliticsThe nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor takes the gavel BUSINESSIRS says it's possible to prepay some property tax this year to save money. Here are the rulesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 16:30:17

In 2017, North Korea under Kim Jong Un overcame technological hurdles to its long quest to build a modern nuclear weapons program, conducting a large underground detonation and test launching at least 17 ballistic missiles. Michael HiltzikThe economic riddle for 2018: Will the middle and working classes see any gains from the big tax cut? NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result ASIAA Philippines grandmother fought to get a toxic coal stockpile out of her neighborhood. Three bullets stopped her. PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor BUSINESSIRS says it's possible to prepay some property tax this year to save money. Here are the rulesFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 17:01:25

In 2017, North Korea under Kim Jong Un overcame technological hurdles to its long quest to build a modern nuclear weapons program, conducting a large underground detonation and test launching at least 17 ballistic missiles. NATIONTrump called for a 'truly representative process' for managing public land. One already exists in Idaho Michael HiltzikThe economic riddle for 2018: Will the middle and working classes see any gains from the big tax cut? NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result ASIAA Philippines grandmother fought to get a toxic coal stockpile out of her neighborhood. Three bullets stopped her PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayorFrom Washington

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The midterm wins that Democrats need to retake Congress in 2018

NBC News  28/Dec/2017 18:00:13

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 18:45:11

Gloria Capitan couldn’t have imagined her fate. Her cause felt just, and her community was behind her. Besides, who would kill a 57-year-old grandmother? NATIONTrump called for a 'truly representative process' for managing public land. One already exists in Idaho ASIA2017 was the year when North Korea became a threat to the U.S. mainland Michael HiltzikThe economic riddle for 2018: Will the middle and working classes see any gains from the big tax cut? NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayorFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 19:00:18

Gloria Capitan couldn’t have imagined her fate. Her cause felt just, and her community was behind her. Besides, who would kill a 57-year-old grandmother? NATIONTrump called for a 'truly representative process' for managing public land. One already exists in Idaho ASIA2017 was the year when North Korea became a threat to the U.S. mainland NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump: China caught 'RED HANDED' allowing oil to reach North KoreaFrom Washington

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 19:15:12

Gloria Capitan couldn’t have imagined her fate. Her cause felt just, and her community was behind her. Besides, who would kill a 57-year-old grandmother? NATIONRoy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result NATIONTrump called for a 'truly representative process' for managing public land. One already exists in Idaho ASIA2017 was the year when North Korea became a threat to the U.S. mainland PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump: China caught 'RED HANDED' allowing oil to reach North KoreaFrom Washington

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Alabama makes Jones win official as judge rejects Moore challenge

NBC News  28/Dec/2017 20:30:15

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Los Angeles Times  28/Dec/2017 20:30:22

Jones becomes the first Democratic winner of an Alabama U.S. Senate seat in 25 years. ASIAA Philippines grandmother fought to get a toxic coal stockpile out of her neighborhood. Three bullets stopped her NATIONTrump called for a 'truly representative process' for managing public land. One already exists in Idaho ASIA2017 was the year when North Korea became a threat to the U.S. mainland PoliticsMeet the nation's first known Sikh woman to serve as a city mayor ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONTrump: China caught 'RED HANDED' allowing oil to reach North KoreaFrom Washington

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Trump, the Insurgent, Veers From Decades of U.S. Policy

New York Times  28/Dec/2017 21:45:07

President Trump has transformed the world’s view of the United States from an anchor of the international order into something more inward-looking and unpredictable.That is a seminal change from the role the nation played for 70 years, and it has lasting implications for how other nations chart their futures.

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