The headline news from January 28, 2017

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

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Trump Signs Executive Orders; Expands Military, Calls for ‘Extreme Vetting’

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 00:00:07

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Trump Signs Orders on ’Extreme Vetting,’ Expanding Military

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 00:15:06

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 01:00:10

The White House has yet to release the text of the signed document but a draft obtained earlier showed the measure would block all refugees from entering the U.S. for 120 days and suspend the acceptance of refugees from war-torn Syria indefinitely. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 02:45:08

In February, for the first time in over a decade, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will raffle off thousands of part-time gigs working at Los Angeles-area ports. Casual longshoremen compete for rare prize

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Muslims Say Visa Ban Hurts Friends and Bolsters Rivals

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 03:30:06

President Trump’s freeze on refugee arrivals and visa requests from seven Muslim countries was seen as a sign that he sees Islam itself as the problem. The move ends years of American policy during the Bush and Obama administrations that has been an exercise in pragmatism.

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Trump Orders Halt to Admission of Syrian Refugees

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 03:30:08

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Trump Bars All Refugees, and Citizens From 7 Muslim Nations

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 03:45:07

President Trump signed an order suspending the entry of refugees into the United States for 120 days, and Syrians indefinitely. He also suspended immigration from seven Muslim nations, while ordering priority be given to visas for Christians from Muslim nations.

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Trump Orders Halt to Admission of Syrian Refugees, Citing Terror

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 03:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 06:15:09

The Los Angeles City Council voted to spend $59.3 million to buy the 41-acre site, formally known as G2, from railroad company Union Pacific. OBITUARIES

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 06:45:17

The Los Angeles City Council voted to spend $59.3 million to buy the 41-acre site, formally known as G2, from railroad company Union Pacific. CALIFORNIA

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Trump Suspends Admission of Syrian Refugees, Citing Terror

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 07:00:07

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Trump Order Suspends Refugees, Could Restrict 7 Muslim Nations

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 07:30:07

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 10:15:08

In less than a month, California appears to have recovered roughly one-third of the water content that it lost during the succession of dreary winters that robbed the state of a critical water source.Epic rains and snow help the 'inland sea' of Sacramento roar back to life

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Refugee ban Trump decried for ’stomping on’ American values

The Guardian  28/Jan/2017 11:45:06

UN agencies, rights groups and political leaders challenge legality of executive order which appears to target Muslims

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 14:00:11

After 40 years of neglect, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has set aside money to bring the Ft. Moore Pioneer Memorial out of hiding. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 15:00:10

Since 2010, more than 102 million trees have died across 7.7 million acres of California forest. ’The forest is hurting’ | 24 million dead trees in southern half of the Sierra Nevada range

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 15:30:10

Since 2010, more than 102 million trees have died across 7.7 million acres of California forest.The 102 million dead trees in California's forests are turning tree cutters into millionaires

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 15:45:08

Since 2010, more than 102 million trees have died across 7.7 million acres of California forest.January storms erase part of California's snowpack deficit

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 16:00:13

Since 2010, more than 102 million trees have died across 7.7 million acres of California forest. ’The forest is hurting’ | 24 million dead trees in southern half of the Sierra Nevada range

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 16:15:09

Since 2010, more than 102 million trees have died across 7.7 million acres of California forest. Exacerbated by anti-wildfire policies that produced a crowded forest more vulnerable to drought, the massive dieback is unprecedented in the recorded history of the Sierra.January storms erase part of California's snowpack deficit

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Trump Targets Muslim Areas in Refugee Ban

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 18:00:19

When an Iraqi who had worked on behalf of the U.S. was detained, his lawyer asked whom he could contact. “Call Mr. Trump,” a border agent said.Lawyers filed a motion for class certification, in an effort to represent all refugees and immigrants who they said were being unlawfully detained at ports of entry.

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Trump Travel Restrictions Leave Refugees Stranded

NBC News  28/Jan/2017 18:00:21

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Los Angeles Times  28/Jan/2017 18:45:10

Trump’s executive order spawned chaos today, igniting at least one legal challenge and causing unknown numbers of airline passengers to be turned away from U.S.-bound flights.

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US airports on frontline as Trump immigration ban causes chaos and controversy

The Guardian  28/Jan/2017 19:00:07

Homeland security says green card holders included as ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York City’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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Read the Executive Order

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 20:30:08

Refugees who were in the air when the order was signed were stopped and detained at airports.An Iraqi who had worked on behalf of the U.S. was released after 19 hours. He began to cry as he spoke to reporters.

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Read the Executive Order

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 21:00:07

Refugees who were in the air when the order was signed were stopped and detained at airports.Hameed Khalid Darweesh, right, an Iraqi who had worked on behalf of the U.S., was released after 19 hours in custody. He began to cry as he spoke to reporters.

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Read the Executive Order

New York Times  28/Jan/2017 22:15:06

Refugees who were in the air when President Trump signed an order halting some immigration were detained at airports.Hameed Khalid Darweesh, right, an Iraqi who had worked on behalf of the U.S., was released after 19 hours in custody. He began to cry as he spoke to reporters.

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US airports on frontline as Trump immigration ban causes chaos and controversy

The Guardian  28/Jan/2017 23:30:08

Homeland security says green card holders included while ACLU files lawsuit after two Iraqi men detained at New York’s JFK airport despite having valid visas

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