The headline news from December 23, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 23, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 00:30:09

Lee Baca has been on trial over charges that the lawman tried to obstruct an FBI investigation into allegations of abuse and other misconduct by his jail deputies.The Baca mistrial explained: What you need to know about the former sheriff's case

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Obama administration dismantles registry used to track Arabs and Muslims

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 01:00:10

Department of Homeland Security will tear down Nseers, in an attempt to block Donald Trump’s declared intention to ban Muslims from US

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One President at a Time? Trump’s Foreign Policy Takes Break Taboo

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 02:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 02:30:08

Lee Baca has been on trial over charges that the lawman tried to obstruct an FBI investigation into allegations of abuse and other misconduct by his jail deputies. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 03:00:09

This year had no shortage of surprises, from President-elect Donald Trump to Nobel laureate Bob Dylan to the end of Brangelina (or was that one inevitable?). Take some time to recall the biggest stories of 2016 -- if only to prepare for the cacophony that undoubtedly will erupt in 2017.SEE THE STORY

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 05:15:07

Under pressure from conservative activists, Trump is contemplating choosing an agency chief who would upend the entire veterans healthcare system. L.A. Now

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Breaking news German police arrest two men over alleged plot to attack shopping centre

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 05:45:06

Two brothers detained in Oberhausen on suspicion of planning attack on CentrO, one of Germany’s largest shopping centres, in run-up to Christmas

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 08:30:09

The chaos is partly blamed on snow and rain nationwide, which creates a ripple effect for travelers and leads to packed airports. Lost and forgotten luggage is causing major headaches. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 08:45:21

The chaos is partly blamed on snow and rain nationwide, which creates a ripple effect for travelers and leads to packed airports. Lost and forgotten luggage is causing major headaches.

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Berlin Christmas market attack Berlin attack suspect Anis Amri believed still to be in city

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 09:00:06

CCTV footage shows him at mosque the night after attack and police believe his injuries mean he will not risk travelling far

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Berlin attack Suspect Anis Amri believed still to be in city

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 09:45:07

CCTV footage shows him at mosque the night after attack and police believe his injuries mean he will not risk travelling far

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Live Berlin market attack suspect killed in Milan, reports say

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 10:45:07

Italian media report that Anis Amri has been killed in a shootout in Milan

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Suspected Berlin Attacker Shot Dead in Milan

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 11:15:06

Berlin Truck Attack

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Live Berlin market attack suspect shot dead in Milan

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 11:15:07

The Italian interior minister has confirmed that Anis Amri was killed in a shootout with police in Milan

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 11:15:09

Anis Amri, the suspect in the Berlin truck attack on Monday, reportedly pulled a gun from his backpack after being asked to show his identity papers, and was killed in the ensuing shootout. L.A. Now

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Suspect in Berlin Attack Fatally Shot in Italy, Police Say

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 11:30:07

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed by police in a shootout outside Milan, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri was asked to show identification papers during a routine traffic stop. He immediately opened fire and was shot by an officer.

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Suspected Berlin Attacker Dies in Gunfight With Police in Milan

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 11:30:08

Berlin Truck Attack

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 11:30:11

Anis Amri, the suspect in the Berlin truck attack on Monday, pulled a gun from his backpack after being asked to show his identity papers, and was killed in the ensuing shootout. L.A. Now

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Berlin Suspect Fatally Shot by Police in Italy, Officials Say

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 11:45:02

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed by police in a shootout outside Milan, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri was asked to show identification papers during a routine traffic stop. He immediately opened fire and was shot by an officer.

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Suspected Berlin Attacker Shot Dead After Chance Encounter With Italian Cops

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 11:45:04

Berlin Truck Attack

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 12:00:08

Anis Amri, the suspect in the Berlin truck attack on Monday, pulled a gun from his backpack after being asked to show his identity papers, and was killed in the ensuing shootout.

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Berlin Suspect Killed by Police Near Milan, Officials Say

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 12:45:04

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed in a shootout early Friday, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri was asked to show identification papers during a routine traffic stop. He immediately opened fire and was fatally shot by an officer.

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Live Berlin market attack suspect shot dead in Milan

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 13:00:09

• Italian interior minister confirms Anis Amri killed• Police officer injured during shootout, according to reports• Amri travelled to Italy via France, Italian authorities say

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Berlin Suspect Killed by Police Near Milan, Officials Say

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 14:30:08

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed in a shootout early Friday, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri was asked to show identification papers during a routine stop. He immediately opened fire and was fatally shot by an officer.

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Berlin Suspect Killed by Police Near Milan, Officials Say

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 15:30:08

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed in a shootout early Friday, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri immediately opened fire after a routine stop and was fatally shot by an officer.

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Berlin Christmas market attack Milan police kill suspect in shootout

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 15:45:10

The Italian interior minister has confirmed that Anis Amri was killed in a shootout with police in Milan

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Berlin Rampage Suspect Killed by Italian Police in Gun Battle

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 16:30:05

Anis Amri, the chief suspect in the deadly terrorist attack on a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this week, was killed in a shootout early Friday, Italian officials said.A 24-year-old Tunisian, Mr. Amri immediately opened fire after a routine stop and was fatally shot by an officer.

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Trump on Nukes: ’Let It Be an Arms Race’

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 17:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 17:00:09

In a region that has been hit hard by five years of severe drought, the hope is that this winter marks something of a turning point.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 17:15:08

In a region that has been hit hard by five years of severe drought, there's hope that this winter marks something of a turning point. L.A. Now

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Berlin Christmas market attack Suspect pledged allegiance to Isis in video

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 18:00:07

The Italian interior minister has confirmed that Anis Amri was killed in a shootout with police in Milan

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’Let it be an arms race’ Trump appears to double down on nuclear expansion

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 18:45:05

It was unclear who Trump was directing arms race threats against, but he said he received a letter from Putin calling for ‘collaboration on the international scene’

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Does Trump Actually Want Start an Arms Race?

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 19:45:05

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Does Trump Actually Want to Start an Arms Race?

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 20:00:05

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 20:30:09

In an era of heightened security at stores and shopping centers, porch pirating has become one of the easiest forms of petty theft. L.A. Now

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U.S. Abstains in U.N. Vote to Condemn Israel Settlements

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 20:45:09

The Obama administration allowed the Security Council to adopt a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement construction.The decision not to veto broke an American tradition of serving as Israel’s diplomatic shield, and defied pressure by President-elect Donald J. Trump and Israel.

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 20:45:13

In an era of heightened security at stores and shopping centers, porch pirating has become one of the easiest forms of petty theft. ESSENTIAL POLITICS

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U.N. Condemns Israel Settlements as U.S. Abstains

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 21:30:05

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U.S. Abstains as United Nations Condemns Israel Settlements

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 21:45:05

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 21:45:08

This year had no shortage of surprises, from President-elect Donald Trump to Nobel laureate Bob Dylan to the end of Brangelina (or was that one inevitable?). Take some time to recall the biggest stories of 2016 -- if only to prepare for the cacophony that undoubtedly will erupt in 2017.SEE THE STORY Who was naughty and who was nice in 2016?

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Israel US abstention allows UN to demand end to Israeli settlements

The Guardian  23/Dec/2016 22:45:07

Donald Trump and Israel had urged Washington to use its veto to stop historic security council resolution

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’Star Wars’ Actress Carrie Fisher Suffers Heart Attack

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 23:00:07

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U.N. Votes to Condemn Israel Settlements as U.S. Abstains

New York Times  23/Dec/2016 23:45:02

The Obama administration allowed the Security Council to adopt a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement construction.The decision not to veto broke an American tradition of serving as Israel’s diplomatic shield, and defied pressure by President-elect Donald J. Trump and Israel.

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U.S. Abstains as United Nations Condemns Israel Settlements

NBC News  23/Dec/2016 23:45:04

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Los Angeles Times  23/Dec/2016 23:45:06

Fisher, 60, was rushed to the hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics shortly after noon, after her 11-hour flight touched down at LAX. Afternoon Reportlatest headlines Politics

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