The headline news from September 18, 2017

The archive of all headlines from September 18, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Less Addictive Drugs

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 01:45:07

Many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of dependence. Experts say it’s because opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive.ProPublica and The New York Times found that almost every Medicare prescription drug plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 02:00:15

Sixteen years ago, Downey Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard helped file legislation that would have allowed people brought to the country illegally as children to stay in the United States. That bill became the Dream Act. Its failure to pass Congress led to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program,…Democrats' road to winning back the House goes through California, and it won't be as easy as it seems NATION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 02:30:17

Sixteen years ago, Downey Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard helped file legislation that would have allowed people brought to the country illegally as children to stay in the United States. That bill became the Dream Act. Its failure to pass Congress led to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program,…Democrats' road to winning back the House goes through California, and it won't be as easy as it seems Sports Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 04:30:14

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) Sports Now

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 06:00:17

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) Dodgers

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 10:15:12

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) Politics

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Colleges Target Underground Fraternities to Fight Hazing

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 11:45:09

Hazing in America

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New York Times  18/Sep/2017 12:30:16

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Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Less Addictive Drugs

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 12:45:07

Many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of dependence. Experts say it’s because opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive.ProPublica and The New York Times found that almost every Medicare prescription drug plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval.

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Trump in Moscow What happened at Miss Universe in 2013

The Guardian  18/Sep/2017 12:45:10

The pageant and the president’s attempts to get close to Putin have become a focus of the investigation into Trump’s links to Russian interference in the US election

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 13:15:12

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) NATION

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Why One Major Cause of Opioid Crisis May Be Health Insurers

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 13:30:14

Many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of dependence. Experts say it’s because opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive.ProPublica and The New York Times found that almost every Medicare prescription drug plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 15:30:20

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) Crime & Courts

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Puerto Rico Stares Down What May Be Its Worst Hurricane Since 1928

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 16:15:08

Hurricane Irma

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New York Times  18/Sep/2017 17:00:17

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Why One Major Cause of Opioid Crisis May Be Health Insurers

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 17:15:08

Many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of dependence. Experts say it’s because opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive.ProPublica and The New York Times found that almost every Medicare prescription drug plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval.

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New York Times  18/Sep/2017 18:01:07

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 18:01:11

The president retweeted a doctored video showing him striking Hillary Clinton in the back with a golf ball and knocking her down.Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) ASIA

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Why One Major Cause of Opioid Crisis May Be Health Insurers

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 18:15:07

Many insurers are limiting access to pain medications that carry a lower risk of dependence. Experts say it’s because opioid drugs are generally cheap while safer alternatives are often more expensive.ProPublica and The New York Times found that almost every Medicare prescription drug plan covered common opioids and very few required any prior approval.

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 18:15:12

Subtext became text when issues of race, gender and national politics, long a part of Hollywood awards shows, took center stage at the 69th Emmy Awards telecast Sunday night. “You can’t deny that every show was influenced by Donald Trump in some way,” said host Stephen Colbert in his opening monologue….Emmy Awards 2017: Backstage with the winners BUSINESS

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G.O.P. Seeks a Senate Vote in New Attempt to End Obamacare

New York Times  18/Sep/2017 18:30:14

Just when the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act appeared to be dead, a last-ditch push could be nearing a showdown in the Senate.The leaders of the new attempt, Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy, are urging a vote soon, saying their drive is gaining momentum. But it’s still a long shot.

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’Rapidly Intensifying’ Hurricane Maria Takes Aim at Puerto Rico

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 19:00:14

Hurricane Irma

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 19:15:11

Subtext became text when issues of race, gender and national politics, long a part of Hollywood awards shows, took center stage at the 69th Emmy Awards telecast Sunday night. “You can’t deny that every show was influenced by Donald Trump in some way,” said host Stephen Colbert in his opening monologue….Emmy Awards 2017: Backstage with the winners Politics

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 19:30:18

The Trump administration’s plan for shrinking and diminishing protections at America’s national monuments appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection. The plan, which the… BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 21:00:18

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection. BUSINESS

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Trump Admin Wants to Increase CIA Drone Strikes

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 21:15:10

Military

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White House Wants More CIA Drone Strikes

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 21:30:18

Military

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 21:45:11

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection. TELEVISION

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 22:00:19

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection. Michael Hiltzik

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Trump Team Greenlights Increased CIA Drone Strikes

NBC News  18/Sep/2017 22:15:09

Military

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 22:15:12

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection.Trump administration targets national monuments for diminished protection Michael Hiltzik

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 22:30:18

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection.These are the 10 ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves Trump may be targeting Politics

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Los Angeles Times  18/Sep/2017 23:30:17

The plan appears far more expansive than previously reported, targeting 10 of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves for diminished protection.These are the 10 ecologically sensitive landscapes and marine preserves Trump may be targeting BUSINESS

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