The headline news from December 16, 2015

The archive of all headlines from December 16, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Republican debateLas Vegas fight night begins with undercards

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 00:15:11

Join us for the final Republican presidential debate of the year from Las Vegas, where candidates will once again look to target frontrunner Donald trump

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Republican debateLas Vegas fight night begins with undercards

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 00:30:07

Join us for the final Republican presidential debate of the year

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All Los Angeles Public Schools Closed After Bomb Threat

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 00:45:03

After shutting down the nation’s second-largest school system, officials determined that emailed threats of an attack were probably a hoax. New York City officials dismissed a similar threat as such.

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Hillary Clinton Unveils Plan to Stop Spread of ISIS

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 00:45:06

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All Los Angeles Public Schools Closed After Bomb Threat

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 01:30:04

After shutting down the nation’s second-largest school system, officials determined that emailed threats of a bomb or gas attack were probably a hoax. New York City officials dismissed a similar threat.

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Republican debate’Undercard’ candidates promote surveillance of Muslims

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 01:30:07

Join us for the final Republican presidential debate of the year

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 01:30:10

'The preliminary assessment is that it was a hoax or something designed to disrupt school districts in large cities,' Rep. Adam Schiff said in a statement.

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Republican debateCandidates reject Syrian refugees, promote surveillance

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 02:15:07

Join us for the final Republican presidential debate of the year

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G.O.P. Rivals Clash, With Momentum on the Line

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 02:45:03

Tonight’s debate is one of the last high-profile opportunities for the candidates to gain traction before voters in the early nominating states begin making up their minds.

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GOP Presidential Candidates Square Off in Last Debate of 2015

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 02:45:05

First Read

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Republican debateLas Vegas fight night’s main event is Trump v world

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 02:45:06

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Cruz, Trump to go face to face in Las Vegas

CNN  16/Dec/2015 03:00:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 03:00:13

The Los Angeles Unified School District will reopen for classes one day after a threat prompted the closure of all schools, district officials say.

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CNN  16/Dec/2015 03:15:02

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Republican debateTrump is ’chaos candidate’, Bush says in opening salvo

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 03:15:08

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Jeb Bush attacks Donald Trump over Muslim ban

CNN  16/Dec/2015 03:30:02

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Republican debateSurveillance hawks dominate as Trump called ’chaos’

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 03:45:07

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Bush and Trump go head to head over immigration, leadership

CNN  16/Dec/2015 04:00:03

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Republican debateCruz and Rubio spar as Bush stands up to Trump

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 04:00:08

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Bush and Trump battle over immigration, leadership, polls

CNN  16/Dec/2015 04:30:02

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Republican debateFight night in Las Vegas as candidates go one-on-one

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 04:30:08

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Donald Trump discounts any notion of running as independent

CNN  16/Dec/2015 05:15:01

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RECAP: GOP Presidential Candidates Square Off in Last Debate of 2015

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 05:30:14

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GOP candidates spar over who would keep America safe

CNN  16/Dec/2015 05:45:02

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Tempers Flare as Rivals Attack Trump on Muslim Plan

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 05:45:05

Donald J. Trump’s Republican rivals united against his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, and all nine candidates tussled over which of them would be toughest against terrorist threats.

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The Highs and Lows of an Action-Packed GOP Debate in Vegas

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 05:45:07

First Read

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Republicans slam Trump -- and each other -- at fifth debate

CNN  16/Dec/2015 06:00:02

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Republican debateCruz and Rubio vie to eclipse ’chaos candidate’ Trump

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 06:15:06

Candidates go head to head on immigration, surveillance and foreign policy while Jeb Bush calls Trump ‘chaos candidate’ who would be ‘chaos president’

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GOP candidates spar over who would keep America safe

CNN  16/Dec/2015 06:30:02

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Republicans slam Trump -- and each other -- at fifth debate

CNN  16/Dec/2015 06:45:03

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GOP candidates spar over who would keep America safe

CNN  16/Dec/2015 07:15:01

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Trump’s Controversial Muslim Ban Virtually Forgotten in GOP Debate

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 07:15:06

Meet the Press

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Republicans slam Trump -- and each other -- at fifth debate

CNN  16/Dec/2015 07:30:03

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 09:00:08

The unprecedented districtwide shutdown reflected the tense atmosphere over possible terrorist attacks less than two weeks after two Islamic radicals opened fire at a workplace party in San Bernardino, killing 14.L.A. schools threat disrupts many people's daily routines

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Rivals Target Trump and Rubio During G.O.P. Debate

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 09:30:04

Donald J. Trump’s Republican rivals united against his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, and all nine candidates tussled over which of them would be toughest against terrorist threats.

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RepublicansDebate lays bare deep divisions in Republican race

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 10:30:06

There was no clear victor in the final debate of the year, which illuminated the profound ideological clashes between the Republican candidates

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CNN  16/Dec/2015 10:45:01

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Rivals Target Trump and Rubio During G.O.P. Debate

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 10:45:04

Donald J. Trump’s rivals united against his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the U.S., and all nine candidates tussled over which would be toughest on terrorism.

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Republicans slam Trump -- and each other -- at fifth debate

CNN  16/Dec/2015 11:00:03

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Five Big Takeaways From the Republican Debate

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 11:15:07

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CNN  16/Dec/2015 11:30:02

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Rivals Target Trump and Rubio During G.O.P. Debate

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 12:15:03

Donald J. Trump’s rivals united against his proposal to bar Muslims from entering the U.S., and all nine candidates tussled over who would be toughest on terrorism.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 12:15:09

The threats arrived at the same time on opposite sides of the country. Shortly after 10 Monday night — about 1 a.m. on the East Coast — public school officials in Los Angeles and New York received nearly identical emails promising imminent attacks on campuses involving explosives and gunmen. The…L.A. schools to reopen Wednesday; threat against schools was 'not credible,' officials say

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 12:30:08

The first notice of the closures went out to district administrators at 6:25 a.m. The scene in New York was far different.L.A. schools to reopen Wednesday; threat against schools was 'not credible,' officials say

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RepublicansDebate lays bare deep divisions in Republican race

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 12:45:09

There was no clear victor in the final debate of the year, which illuminated the profound ideological clashes between the candidates

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 13:45:07

The first notice of the closures went out to district administrators at 6:25 a.m. The scene in New York was far different.With Los Angeles schools back open, families can expect to see more police

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US elections 2016Debate lays bare deep divisions in Republican race

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 15:15:10

There was no clear victor in the final debate of the year, which illuminated the profound ideological clashes between the candidates

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Not So Fast… Fact Checking the Republican Debate

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 16:00:06

2016 Election

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Did opponents trump Trump?

CNN  16/Dec/2015 18:30:02

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On Mideast, G.O.P. Rivals Offer Simple Answer: Bombs

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 18:30:03

The candidates took strong positions on the need to use force, but at times seemed uncertain about America’s past military and diplomatic interventions in the region.

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CNN  16/Dec/2015 18:45:02

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LiveRepublicans back on the campaign trail after debate night

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 18:45:08

Follow the day in US politics as Republicans go back on the road and Senator Ted Cruz finds himself under Senate investigation

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 19:45:09

Obama's visit to Southern California was added to his previously scheduled trip west to Hawaii, where he and the first family will celebrate Christmas, as has been their tradition during his presidency.Alleged buyer of guns used in San Bernardino shooting may face several charges

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Syria: ‘Moderate Rebel’ Massacres and Everyday Propaganda

Globalresearch  16/Dec/2015 20:00:06

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Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since the Financial Crisis

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 20:15:04

The widely expected move by the Federal Reserve is a vote of confidence in the domestic economy even as much of the world is struggling.

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Fed Hikes Key Interest Rate for First Time in 9 Years

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 20:15:08

Economy

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Federal Reserve announces first rise in US interest rates since 2006

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 20:15:09

US central bank signals end to seven years of a monetary policy that began amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 20:15:12

The central bank raises the rate by 0.25 percent, a move that provides a long-awaited vote of confidence for the recovery from the Great Recession. Nation

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TINY HIKE, BIG CHANGE

CNN  16/Dec/2015 20:30:03

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Breaking newsFederal Reserve announces first rise in interest rates since 2006

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 20:30:08

US central bank signals end to seven years of a monetary policy that began amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 20:30:10

The central bank raises the rate by 0.25 percent, a move that provides a long-awaited vote of confidence for the recovery from the Great Recession.Will the Fed signal the next interest rate hike as strongly as this one?

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 20:45:09

The central bank raises the rate by 0.25 percent, a move that provides a long-awaited vote of confidence for the recovery from the Great Recession. Watch with The Times for live analysis and commentary.Fed raises benchmark interest rate for first time in nearly 10 years

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Did opponents trump Trump?

CNN  16/Dec/2015 21:00:02

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Federal Reserve announces first rise in interest rates since 2006

The Guardian  16/Dec/2015 21:00:10

US central bank signals end to seven years of a monetary policy that began amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression

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CNN  16/Dec/2015 21:15:02

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SMALL HIKE, BIG CHANGE

CNN  16/Dec/2015 21:30:02

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Why the Fed Raised Interest Rates

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 21:30:05

The widely expected move by the Federal Reserve is a vote of confidence in the domestic economy even as much of the world is struggling.

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Jury unable to reach unanimous verdict against officer

CNN  16/Dec/2015 21:45:01

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Judge Declares Mistrial of Baltimore Cop in Freddie Gray Case

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 21:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 21:45:13

The central bank raises the rate by 0.25 percent, a move that provides a long-awaited vote of confidence for the recovery from the Great Recession.Will the Fed signal the next interest rate hike as strongly as this one?

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 22:00:09

Jurors tell a judge they cannot reach a verdict on any of four charges. Baltimore Police Officer William G. Porter is the first of six police officers to stand trial in Gray's death.Timeline: The Freddie Gray trials

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Jury unable to reach unanimous verdict in officer’s case

CNN  16/Dec/2015 22:15:02

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Yellen’s New Hat: Risk Manager

New York Times  16/Dec/2015 22:15:04

The decision was a milestone in the recovery from the financial crisis, but the Federal Reserve emphasized that subsequent rate increases would come slowly.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 22:15:10

Jurors tell a judge they cannot reach a verdict on any of four charges against Baltimore Police Officer William G. Porter. He is the first of six police officers to stand trial in Gray's death.Timeline: The Freddie Gray trials

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Family appeals for calm after trial ends in hung jury

CNN  16/Dec/2015 22:45:01

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Judge Declares Mistrial of Baltimore Cop in Freddie Gray Case

NBC News  16/Dec/2015 23:30:08

Baltimore Unrest

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Los Angeles Times  16/Dec/2015 23:30:10

Jurors tell a judge they cannot reach a verdict on any of four charges against Baltimore Police Officer William G. Porter. He is the first of six police officers to stand trial in Gray's death.Mistrial declared in first Freddie Gray trial

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