The headline news from November 17, 2017

The archive of all headlines from November 17, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 02:15:12

Kevin Neal killed five people in a series of shootings that included spraying bullets at an elementary school filled with children. L.A. Now

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House Passes Tax Bill but Hurdles Remain for Overhaul

New York Times  17/Nov/2017 05:15:07

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The Senate version of the tax package was approved by the Finance Committee, but whether it can pass the full chamber remains to be seen.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 06:45:11

The new Tesla Semi will have a range of 500 miles, far more than anyone anticipated. Musk provided no details about the size and weight of the battery, but did claim operating costs will be lower than those of a diesel driven truck. L.A. Now

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NRA The NRA is smaller than you’d think – so why does it wield such influence?

The Guardian  17/Nov/2017 08:15:10

Compared with others, the 145-year-old lobby group isn’t a vast spender – but it has the power to mobilize a grassroots support and make Washington listen

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 08:15:12

The new Tesla Semi will have a range of 500 miles, far more than anyone anticipated. Musk provided no details about the size and weight of the battery, but did claim operating costs will be lower than those of a diesel driven truck. MUSIC

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House passes tax bill to cut rates for some individuals, businesses

NBC News  17/Nov/2017 08:45:08

Congress

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 09:00:16

The new Tesla Semi will have a range of 500 miles, far more than anyone anticipated. Musk provided no details about the size and weight of the battery, but did claim operating costs will be lower than those of a diesel driven truck. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 12:15:12

The new Tesla Semi will have a range of 500 miles, far more than anyone anticipated. Musk provided no details about the size and weight of the battery, but did claim operating costs will be lower than those of a diesel driven truck. Politics

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House Passes Tax Bill, but Hurdles Remain for Overhaul

New York Times  17/Nov/2017 12:45:07

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The Senate version of the tax package was approved by the Finance Committee, but whether it can pass the full chamber remains to be seen.

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

The plan calls for eliminating a tax break on private-activity bonds. The California Hospital Assn. estimates the change could add billions of dollars in added interest costs for hospital construction and seismic retrofitting. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 13:00:21

The plan calls for eliminating a tax break on private-activity bonds. The California Hospital Assn. estimates the change could add billions of dollars in added interest costs for hospital construction and seismic retrofitting. L.A. Now

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A Panama tower carries Trump’s name and ties to organized crime

NBC News  17/Nov/2017 13:15:09

Investigations

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 14:45:09

The plan calls for eliminating a tax break on private-activity bonds. The California Hospital Assn. estimates the change could add billions of dollars in added interest costs for hospital construction and seismic retrofitting.In Orange County, fear and loathing for the GOP tax bill L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 15:00:19

The plan calls for eliminating a tax break on private-activity bonds. The California Hospital Assn. estimates the change could add billions of dollars in added interest costs for hospital construction and seismic retrofitting.Mark Z. Barabak: In Orange County, fear and loathing for the GOP tax bill L.A. Now

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House Passes $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut in a Vast Overhaul

New York Times  17/Nov/2017 17:00:15

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The Senate version of the tax package was approved by the Finance Committee, but whether it can pass the full chamber remains to be seen.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 17:30:15

The plan calls for eliminating a tax break on private-activity bonds. The California Hospital Assn. estimates the change could add billions of dollars in added interest costs for hospital construction and seismic retrofitting.Mark Z. Barabak: In Orange County, fear and loathing for the GOP tax bill Politics

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A $4 Billion Plan B to Deal With North Korean Missiles

New York Times  17/Nov/2017 19:15:07

The U.S. once relied on West Coast defense systems to shoot down long-range warheads fired toward the American mainland.An emergency request to Congress hints at an accelerated effort to develop more sophisticated cyberweapon and drone defenses.

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 19:15:12

Elon Musk's reveal of Tesla Inc.'s electric Semi truck and Roadster sports car helped push Tesla's stock up nearly 4% early Friday, but some analysts remained skeptical of the company's ability to deliver on its promises.Tesla unveils electric truck with 500-mile range — and teases a new sports car Politics

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 20:15:12

Elon Musk's reveal of Tesla Inc.'s electric Semi truck and Roadster sports car helped push Tesla's stock up nearly 4% early Friday, but some analysts remained skeptical of the company's ability to deliver on its promises.Tesla unveils electric truck with 500-mile range — and teases a new sports car L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 21:15:11

Elon Musk's reveal of Tesla Inc.'s electric Semi truck and Roadster sports car helped push Tesla's stock up nearly 4% early Friday, but some analysts remained skeptical of the company's ability to deliver on its promises.Tesla unveils electric truck with 500-mile range — and teases a new sports car COMPANY TOWN

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New U.S. Plan: Don’t Let North Korean Missiles Fly Very Far

New York Times  17/Nov/2017 21:45:05

The U.S. once relied on West Coast defense systems to shoot down long-range warheads fired toward the American mainland.An emergency request to Congress hints at an accelerated effort to develop more sophisticated cyberweapon and drone defenses.

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Roy Moore is waging war on Senate leader Mitch McConnell

NBC News  17/Nov/2017 22:00:26

Elections

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 22:30:16

Elon Musk's reveal of Tesla Inc.'s electric Semi truck and Roadster sports car helped push Tesla's stock up nearly 4% early Friday, but some analysts remained skeptical of the company's ability to deliver on its promises.Tesla unveils electric truck with 500-mile range — and teases a new sports car NATION

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Moore scandal ignites fundraising boom for Dem challenger

NBC News  17/Nov/2017 22:45:08

Elections

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Los Angeles Times  17/Nov/2017 23:45:11

'She was in so much pain, but she had to protect her kids,' said Tiffany Phommathep's husband, Johnny. 'She said the gun felt like it was a thousand pounds, and it was like there was lava in the back of her shoulder.' NATION

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