The headline news from September 29, 2017

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

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Trump-Russia Twitter says it has suspended hundreds of Russia-linked accounts

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 00:00:19

Platform says it banned 201 accounts tied to thousands in political ad spending, as investigators press for details on Russian meddling

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Trump-Russia Twitter suspends hundreds of Russia-linked accounts

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 00:30:16

Platform says it banned 201 accounts tied to thousands in political ad spending, as investigators press for details on Russian meddling

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 00:45:11

Supreme Court is poised to deal a sharp blow to the unions that represent millions of teachers and other public employees, announcing it will consider striking down the mandatory fees that support collective bargaining. Technology

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Puerto Ricans Running Out of Cash as Hurricane Woes Mount

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 01:00:16

Puerto Rico Crisis

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’Frankly inadequate’ Democrats rebuke Twitter for response to Russia meddling

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 01:15:10

Senator Mark Warner condemns Twitter’s ‘enormous lack of understanding’ and says: ‘There’s a lot more work they have to do’

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 01:45:11

Supreme Court is poised to deal a sharp blow to the unions that represent millions of teachers and other public employees, announcing it will consider striking down the mandatory fees that support collective bargaining. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 03:15:13

Supreme Court is poised to deal a sharp blow to the unions that represent millions of teachers and other public employees, announcing it will consider striking down the mandatory fees that support collective bargaining. BUSINESS

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In the Middle of Disaster, Puerto Rico Now Faces a Cash Shortage

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 03:45:08

Puerto Rico Crisis

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Lobbyists Rally to Save Breaks Under Threat in New Tax Plan

New York Times  29/Sep/2017 04:00:14

The Republican plan to rewrite the tax code has set off a scramble among lobbyists and trade groups to protect valuable provisions.Critics warned that removing incentives could hurt the housing market, raise borrowing costs and increase the burden on families in high-tax states.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 04:00:23

A family with two or more children actually could end up worse off than under the current tax code, depending on the final shape of the law, a sign that the Republican plan might not help the middle class as much as it does the wealthy. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 08:00:18

Officials say conditions are improving on the beleaguered island, and they promise more gasoline, cellphone service and medical care, and restored water and power. But the people boarding the cruise ship can’t afford to wait. L.A. Now

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This One Word Is Worth $500 Billion as Congress Debates Tax Cuts

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 11:00:19

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The One Word Worth $500 Billion as Congress Debates Tax Cuts

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 11:15:08

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Liquid genocide Alcohol destroyed Pine Ridge reservation – then they fought back

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 11:15:10

For years, 11,000 cans of beer a day were poured into the Pine Ridge Indian reservation, causing untold damages. This summer, it finally stopped

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This Word Is Worth $500 Billion as Congress Debates Tax Cuts

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 12:15:09

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 12:15:12

Officials say conditions are improving on the beleaguered island, and they promise more gasoline, cellphone service and medical care, and restored water and power. But the people boarding the cruise ship can’t afford to wait. Consumer Confidential

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 13:15:12

Officials say conditions are improving on the beleaguered island, and they promise more gasoline, cellphone service and medical care, and restored water and power. But the people boarding the cruise ship can’t afford to wait. World

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 13:30:21

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. Consumer Confidential

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 15:15:12

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 16:00:20

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. BUSINESS

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One Word Is Worth $500 Billion as Congress Debates Tax Cuts

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 16:15:09

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 16:15:12

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 16:30:17

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. Politics

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U.S. Pulling Staff Out of Cuba in Wake of Mystery Attacks

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 17:00:17

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 17:15:10

The suspects in the August attacks — 12 men in their late teens and early 20s, all of Moroccan origin — were not known as radicals or militants, authorities and local residents said. Instead, they were known as secular, beer-drinking young men. BUSINESS

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Senate Budget Opens the Door to $1.5 Trillion in Tax Cuts

New York Times  29/Sep/2017 19:45:07

The release of the Senate’s budget resolution is a critical step toward passing a tax overhaul that is protected from a Democratic filibuster.It would ease the pressure on lawmakers to close loopholes and enact other changes to make up for the revenue lost by slashing taxes.

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 19:45:12

Acres of prime real estate are opening for redevelopment as America’s malls struggle to compete with Amazon and other online giants, offering developers a rare shot to remake swaths of land in the country’s built-out metropolises. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 20:00:23

Acres of prime real estate are opening for redevelopment as America’s malls struggle to compete with Amazon and other online giants, offering developers a rare shot to remake swaths of land in the country’s built-out metropolises. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 20:15:12

Acres of prime real estate are opening for redevelopment as America’s malls struggle to compete with Amazon and other online giants, offering developers a rare shot to remake swaths of land in the country’s built-out metropolises. Politics

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Puerto Rico San Juan mayor criticizes US officials for calling relief effort ’good news’

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 20:30:16

Carmen Yulín Cruz says ‘This is not a good news story … this is a people are dying story’, following comments from acting Homeland Security secretary

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Too Little, Too Late? Feds Slammed for Puerto Rico Response

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 21:45:08

Puerto Rico Crisis

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Delayed Response to Puerto Rico Has Echoes of Katrina for Some

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 22:00:16

Puerto Rico Crisis

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 22:00:21

Acres of prime real estate are opening for redevelopment as America’s malls struggle to compete with Amazon and other online giants, offering developers a rare shot to remake swaths of land in the country’s built-out metropolises. BUSINESS

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Puerto Rico San Juan mayor criticizes US officials for calling relief effort ’good news’

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 22:45:10

Carmen Yulín Cruz makes direct call to Donald Trump: ‘I am begging you to take charge and save lives. Enough is enough’

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 22:45:12

Acres of prime real estate are opening for redevelopment as America’s malls struggle to compete with Amazon and other online giants, offering developers a rare shot to remake swaths of land in the country’s built-out metropolises. NATION

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Price Resigns After Drawing Ire for Private Jet Flights

New York Times  29/Sep/2017 23:00:13

Tom Price, the health and human services secretary, resigned under pressure after racking up at least $400,000 in travel bills.Mr. Price’s decision came just hours after President Trump publicly dressed him down for the second time in a week.

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HHS Secretary Tom Price Resigns Over Chartered Plane Scandal

NBC News  29/Sep/2017 23:00:15

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Breaking news Tom Price resigns as health secretary over private flights and Trump criticism

The Guardian  29/Sep/2017 23:00:17

Former Georgia congressman resigns after president says decision imminent, having apologized and repaid some costs

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Los Angeles Times  29/Sep/2017 23:15:12

The White House today announced the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. Price has been under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to fly on chartered airplanes. NATION

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