The headline news from November 28, 2017

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

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Trump’s pick to lead consumer agency asks staff to ’disregard’ acting head

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 01:00:19

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  28/Nov/2017 01:15:11

Mick Mulvaney moved swiftly to order the freeze despite a lawsuit challenging his legitimacy as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 02:00:18

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. Politics

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The dispute over Trump’s consumer appointment could hinge on one word

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 02:15:09

Crime & Courts

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Senators Race to Pass Tax Bill by Sweetening Gains for Rich

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 03:30:12

As lawmakers scrambled to shore up votes from wavering colleagues, the deal-making centered on changes that would widen the bill’s divide between the rich and the middle class.Republicans, who are pressing for a Senate vote this week, can afford to lose only two of their members if they hope to pass the bill on party lines.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 03:30:17

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. BUSINESS

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New York Times  28/Nov/2017 04:30:13

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Senators Race to Pass Tax Bill by Sweetening Gains for Rich

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 04:45:06

As lawmakers scrambled to shore up votes from wavering colleagues, the deal-making centered on changes that would widen the bill’s divide between the rich and the middle class.Republicans, who are pressing for a Senate vote this week, can afford to lose only two of their members if they hope to pass the bill on party lines.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 05:46:32

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. UCLA

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 07:15:11

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. L.A. Now

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New York Times  28/Nov/2017 07:30:14

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Senators Race to Pass Tax Bill by Sweetening Gains for Rich

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 07:45:07

As lawmakers scrambled to shore up votes from wavering colleagues, the deal-making centered on changes that would widen the bill’s divide between the rich and the middle class.Republicans, who are pressing for a Senate vote this week, can afford to lose only two of their members if they hope to pass the bill on party lines.

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 10:00:17

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. UCLA

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 12:15:12

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 12:30:17

Word of the soldier's ill health could be an especially demoralizing message to North Korea’s front-line troops and others within earshot of the speakers. California Journal

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US nail salons The challenge to protect workers from chemicals

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 13:15:10

Critics mock an EPA scheme to create ‘healthy salons’, butJulia Carrie Wong hears how it is tackling an ’epidemic’ of health problems from staff, many of whom are Vietnamese immigrants

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Wife of jailed Princeton student begs Trump to speak with Iran

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 13:30:15

World

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US nail salons The challenge to protect workers from toxic chemicals

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 14:00:17

Critics mock an EPA scheme to create ‘healthy salons’, butJulia Carrie Wong hears how it is tackling an ’epidemic’ of health problems from staff, many of whom are Vietnamese immigrants

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Roy Moore is being outspent 10-1 on Alabama’s airwaves

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 14:45:09

First Read

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 15:00:19

In a reflection of the current state of pop, in which hip-hop and urban music are the dominating forces, artists such as Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino and Bruno Mars are among the top nominees the 60th Grammy Awards, to be held Jan. 28 from Madison Square Garden in New York. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 17:45:12

In a reflection of the current state of pop, in which hip-hop and urban music are the dominating forces, artists such as Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino and Bruno Mars are among the top nominees the 60th Grammy Awards, to be held Jan. 28 from Madison Square Garden in New York. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Top Democrats pull out of White House meeting after Trump tweet

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 18:00:17

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Democratic Leaders Cancel Meeting After Trump Tweet

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 18:15:07

The two top Democrats, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, said they were pulling out of a White House meeting after President Trump attacked them in a tweet.“We believe the best path forward is to continue negotiating with our Republican counterparts in Congress instead,” Mr. Schumer and Ms. Pelosi said in a statement.

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Top Democrats pull out of White House meeting after hostile Trump tweet

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 18:15:10

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Democratic Leaders Cancel Meeting After Trump Tweet

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 19:15:07

The two top Democrats, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, and Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, said they were pulling out of a White House meeting after President Trump attacked them in a tweet.With Democrats’ votes needed to avoid a looming government shutdown, the leaders said they would continue negotiating with congressional Republicans.

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US politics Top Democrats snub Trump meeting after president says ’I don’t see a deal’

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 19:15:10

Pelosi and Schumer to deal directly with Republicans in bid to avert government shutdown, after president’s tweet suggested he was not willing to negotiate

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Breaking news North Korea has fired ballistic missile, say reports in South Korea

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 20:15:10

Reports citing South Korean military chiefs say Pyongyang has conducted first launch since it fired missile over Japan in September

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 20:30:20

Pelosi and Schumer said they would instead request a meeting with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, Congress’s Republican leaders. World

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 21:00:21

Pelosi and Schumer said they would instead request a meeting with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, Congress’s Republican leaders. ASIA

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Senate Tax Bill Passes Panel as Votes Split on Party Lines

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 21:30:13

The Budget Committee voted 12 to 11 to approve the tax legislation. It can now move on to the full Senate for a floor vote. Republican leaders are hoping to push their bill through the Senate by the end of the week, but they still need to win over a number of concerned lawmakers.

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North Korea Pyongyang has fired ballistic missile, say reports in South Korea

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 21:30:16

Reports citing South Korean military chiefs say that Pyongyang has conducted first launch since it fired missile over Japan in September

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 21:30:19

Some Republicans on the panel had threatened to oppose the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the deficit and small businesses, but the bill passed on a party-line vote. ASIA

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Senate Tax Bill Passes Panel as Votes Split on Party Lines

New York Times  28/Nov/2017 21:45:06

Republican leaders are hoping to push their bill through the Senate by the end of the week, and they seemed more optimistic after meeting with President Trump today.Democratic leaders skipped a meeting with Mr. Trump to work on a deal to avert a government shutdown after a dismissive tweet by the president.

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North Korea Pyongyang has fired ballistic missile, say reports in South Korea

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 22:00:18

Pyongyang has conducted its first missile launch after a two-month lull, reigniting tensions in the region

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North Korea Pyongyang has fired most powerful ballistic missile yet

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 22:15:09

Pyongyang has conducted its first ballistic test launch in two-months, reigniting tensions in the region

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 22:15:12

Some Republicans on the panel had threatened to oppose the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the deficit and small businesses, but the bill passed on a party-line vote. Politics

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North Korea Pyongyang fires missile towards Japan – possibly its most powerful yet

The Guardian  28/Nov/2017 22:30:16

Pyongyang has conducted its first ballistic test launch in two-months, reigniting tensions in the region

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Trump rips ’weak’ no-show Democratic leaders for standing him up

NBC News  28/Nov/2017 23:00:14

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Los Angeles Times  28/Nov/2017 23:15:11

Some Republicans on the panel had threatened to oppose the measure, citing concerns about its impact on the deficit and small businesses, but the bill passed on a party-line vote. NATION

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