The headline news from March 29, 2017

The archive of all headlines from March 29, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 00:15:09

The settlement would provide payouts to all Wells Fargo customers who say they were victims of the bank’s practices and potentially resolve a dozen pending class-action cases. MIDDLE EAST

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 01:15:12

The settlement would provide payouts to all Wells Fargo customers who say they were victims of the bank’s practices and potentially resolve a dozen pending class-action cases.Regulators ding Wells Fargo's community-lending record, citing accounts scandal

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 01:45:09

While some supporters have abandoned the president amid an FBI investigation, a string of political defeats and diplomatic flare-ups, most of those who voted for Trump have stuck with him. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 03:00:11

While some supporters have abandoned the president amid an FBI investigation, a string of political defeats and diplomatic flare-ups, most of those who voted for Trump have stuck with him. ESSENTIAL POLITICS

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Trump Signs Order Undoing Policies to Fight Climate Change

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 03:15:05

President Trump, flanked by coal miners, described the order to undo President Obama’s climate legacy as a step toward energy independence. Experts say Mr. Trump’s directive all but ensures that the U.S. will fail to meet its commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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Trump Signs Order Undoing Policies to Fight Climate Change

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 03:30:06

President Trump, flanked by coal miners, described the order to undo President Obama’s climate legacy as a step toward energy independence. Climate diplomats from other major economies said they would continue to carry out their agreements with or without the U.S.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 04:00:10

Moments after walking out of a downtown L.A. courtroom as a free man, Marco Contreras offered a message to others in his situation: 'Be patient and keep fighting.' ESSENTIAL POLITICS

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Cyprus Connection: Manafort-Linked Accounts on Island Raised Red Flag

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 04:15:08

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 04:15:12

Moments after walking out of a downtown L.A. courtroom as a free man, Marco Contreras offered a message to others in his situation: 'Be patient and keep fighting.' BUSINESS

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Cyprus Connection: Manafort-Linked Accounts Raised Red Flag

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 04:30:07

World

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Manafort-Linked Accounts in Cyprus Banks Raised Red Flag

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 05:30:06

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 05:30:10

Moments after walking out of a downtown L.A. courtroom as a free man, Marco Contreras offered a message to others in his situation: 'Be patient and keep fighting.' L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 07:45:09

The edited videos that were published online prompted outrage among abortion foes and triggered a wave of threats to abortion providers and those who were secretly recorded. L.A. Now

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US immigration The beauty pageant to build Trump’s border wall is beginning

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 11:45:08

Proposal deadline is first step in a process that combines three of the president’s most successful ventures: pageants, reality TV competitions and xenophobia

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Coal Industry Needs More Than Just a Shift in Policy

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 12:15:46

As President Trump moves the pendulum from environmental concerns back to job creation and energy independence, share prices of many energy companies soared.But market forces and state initiatives continue to elevate coal’s rivals, especially natural gas and renewable energy.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 12:15:53

The edited videos that were published online prompted outrage among abortion foes and triggered a wave of threats to abortion providers and those who were secretly recorded. Politics

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Brexit Begins Today: What an English Seaside Town Thinks About the Looming Divorce

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 12:30:32

Brexit Referendum

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US immigration The beauty pageant to build Donald Trump’s border wall is beginning

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 13:00:14

Proposal deadline is first step in a process that combines three of the president’s most successful ventures: pageants, reality TV competitions and xenophobia

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 13:15:15

The energy plan Trump unveiled on Tuesday left no doubt that the states are now on their own — and that the White House is already poised to weaken some of their pioneering efforts. CALIFORNIA

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US immigration The beauty pageant to build Trump’s border wall is beginning

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 13:30:07

Proposal deadline is first step in a process that combines three of the president’s most successful ventures: pageants, reality TV competitions and xenophobia

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Here’s What a Once-Prosperous Seaside Town Thinks About Brexit

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 13:45:05

Brexit Referendum

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 13:45:08

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle. CALIFORNIA

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Trump’s Move to Revive Coal Won’t Halt Rise of Its Rivals

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 14:00:08

As President Trump moves the pendulum from environmental concerns back to job creation and energy independence, share prices of many energy companies soared.But market forces and state initiatives continue to elevate coal’s rivals, especially natural gas and renewable energy.

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This Once-Prosperous Seaside Town Backed Brexit. Here’s What They Think About The Divorce

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 14:00:10

Brexit Referendum

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 14:30:22

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle. EUROPE

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U.K. Initiates ‘Brexit’ and Wades Into a Thorny Thicket

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 15:15:05

Prime Minister Theresa May gave notice of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.The move kicks off a two-year negotiation steeped in peril for both sides.

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Britain Takes Decisive Step Toward Leaving E.U. by 2019

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 15:30:11

Prime Minister Theresa May gave notice of Britain’s intent to withdraw from the European Union.The move kicks off a two-year negotiation steeped in peril for both sides.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 16:00:26

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle.Despite Trump's bluster, rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations is not a done deal

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Eight executions in 11 days Arkansas order may endanger mental health of staff

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 16:15:20

The psychological impact on execution teams is one of the least discussed aspects of capital punishment in the US, yet arguably one of the most disturbing

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 16:15:23

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle.Editorial: Despite Trump's bluster, rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations is not a done deal

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UK Brexit will have consequences for Britain, says Theresa May as article 50 triggered

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 16:45:08

British PM addresses packed Commons minutes after European council president receives article 50 letter

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UK Brexit will have consequences for Britain, says Theresa May as key measure triggered

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 17:00:10

British PM addresses packed Commons minutes after European council president receives article 50 letter

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Inside a Once-Prosperous Seaside Town That Backed Brexit

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 17:30:14

Brexit Referendum

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 17:30:18

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle. Technology

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Christie Ally Gets Two Years’ Prison in Bridgegate Scandal

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 18:30:11

Christie Bridge Scandal

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 18:30:15

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 18:45:21

The question now is if Trump can unilaterally relinquish the nation’s role as a global leader in the fight to curb emissions, or whether the progressive states can preserve that mantle.Hoax. Con job. Chinese plot. Trump tweets have bashed climate science for years

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Trump’s Move to Revive Coal Won’t Halt Rise of Its Rivals

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 19:00:04

As President Trump moves the pendulum away from environmental concerns, share prices of many energy companies are soaring.But market forces and state initiatives continue to elevate alternatives to coal, especially natural gas and renewable energy.

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Brexit Theresa May triggers process with warning of consequences for UK

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 19:45:07

British PM addresses packed Commons minutes after European council president receives article 50 letter

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Brexit Merkel rejects key demand as UK PM triggers process

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 20:45:15

Divorce settlement must come before talks about future relationship, says chancellor, as EU leaders respond to article 50 letter

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 20:45:22

Miguel Luna's online photo project featured the stories of the formerly undocumented. But when Trump won the presidency, much of the confidence immigrants without legal status had felt for years seemed to have been zapped overnight. Politics

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Former Christie Allies Get Prison in Bridgegate Scandal

NBC News  29/Mar/2017 21:00:08

Christie Bridge Scandal

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EU reaction Merkel rejects key demand as UK PM triggers Brexit

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 21:15:05

Divorce settlement must come before talks about future relationship, says chancellor, as EU leaders respond to article 50 letter

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 21:30:12

According to the criminal complaint, Salvador Galvan would siphon anywhere between $200 to $8,000 a day from funds collected through parking tickets, business license fees and other city services. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 21:45:11

Salvador Galvan, 47, of La Mirada is accused of embezzling more than $3.7 million over more than six years by skimming money from routine city payments, federal officials say. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 22:00:09

Salvador Galvan, 47, of La Mirada is accused of embezzling more than $3.7 million over more than six years by skimming money from routine city payments, federal officials say. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Brexit EU condemns May’s ‘blackmail’ over security cooperation

The Guardian  29/Mar/2017 23:00:07

Prime minister’s remarks in article 50 letter prompt reply that other member states will not accept security collaboration as bargaining chip

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Senate Panel Promises Full Investigation of Russia Ties

New York Times  29/Mar/2017 23:30:03

The top Republican and the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee pledged to take the Trump-Russia inquiry “wherever the intelligence leads.” Their unified presence served as a contrast to the the flagging House investigation.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 23:30:07

It remains uncertain whether Brown will be able to muster the two-thirds vote in both houses of the Legislature needed to approve the new revenue sources, which include a 12-cent-per-gallon increase in the existing 18-cent base excise tax on gasoline.Watch: Gov. Brown and California state leaders unveil big transportation plan

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Los Angeles Times  29/Mar/2017 23:45:09

It remains uncertain whether Brown will be able to muster the two-thirds vote in both houses of the Legislature needed to approve the new revenue sources, which include a 12-cent-per-gallon increase in the existing 18-cent base excise tax on gasoline. L.A. Now

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