The headline news from December 31, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 31, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 00:30:10

Police tried to stem a rash of homicides and gang-related shootings while dealing with a growing homeless population. Still, the city remains far safer than a decade ago. COMPANY TOWN

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What Went On In Those Not-So-Secret Russian Compounds?

NBC News  31/Dec/2016 03:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 03:15:10

Police tried to stem a rash of homicides and gang-related shootings while dealing with a growing homeless population. Still, the city remains far safer than a decade ago. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 03:30:11

Obama’s order to shut down two Russian-owned mansions — best known as quiet getaways for diplomatic apparatchiks — has raised eyebrows. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 04:30:11

Obama’s order to shut down two Russian-owned mansions — best known as quiet getaways for diplomatic apparatchiks — has raised eyebrows. BOXING & MMA

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Revolving Door of Intelligence Agents

New York Times  31/Dec/2016 05:00:05

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said he would not retaliate for President Obama’s expulsion of 35 suspected operatives, hours after his foreign minister recommended a response.Mr. Putin was apparently betting on improved relations with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 06:15:09

Mitchell was appointed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and has close ties to Susan McCabe, an influential lobbyist who represents many clients with business before the commission. BOXING & MMA

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 07:30:14

The Brazilian champ rocks Rousey with several hard punches and Rousey never recovers. “I know [fans] love Ronda Rousey," says Nunes afterward, «but I was really ready for this fight." L.A. Now

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Revolving Door of Intelligence Agents

New York Times  31/Dec/2016 08:00:05

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said he would not retaliate for President Obama’s expulsion of 35 suspected operatives, hours after his foreign minister recommended a response.Mr. Putin was betting on improved relations with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 08:45:16

Venice’s Rousey is greeted by a left hand to the face and her head is then rocked back by a big right. “I know [fans] love Ronda Rousey," says Nunes afterward, «but I was really ready for this fight."

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 12:00:15

Venice’s Rousey is greeted by a left hand to the face and her head is then rocked back by a big right. “I know [fans] love Ronda Rousey," says Nunes afterward, «but I was really ready for this fight." L.A. Now

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Expulsions Are Rare, but Spy Game Is Nothing New

New York Times  31/Dec/2016 12:15:06

President Obama’s decision to expel 35 suspected operatives over Russia’s efforts to influence the election was provocative.But the calculations, while delicate, are also familiar, former intelligence officers said. “The game will go on.”

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 12:15:11

Chinese buyers have shown up in droves to buy the store’s stock of soon-to-be restricted firearms, but some are uneasy. Says the owner: “I just tell them don’t be scared. It’s legal here." BOXING & MMA

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Supreme Court Where the battle goes from here: ’There will be a huge fight’

The Guardian  31/Dec/2016 13:15:10

Donald Trump has promised to nominate a conservative in the mould of Antonin Scalia – but Democrats seem ready to battle to prevent that from happening

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Russian Hacking Malware Found at Vermont Utility

NBC News  31/Dec/2016 13:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 14:00:15

The city has not seen a catastrophe like the Oakland fire, but experts say L.A. is at risk given the size of its music scene and the number of warehouses whose owners are willing to host concerts. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 16:00:12

The city has not seen a catastrophe like the Oakland fire, but experts say L.A. is at risk given the size of its music scene and the number of warehouses whose owners are willing to host concerts. CALIFORNIA

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Spies May Have Been Expelled, but ‘the Game Will Go On’

New York Times  31/Dec/2016 16:15:07

President Obama’s decision to expel 35 suspected operatives over Russia’s efforts to influence the election was provocative.But the calculations, while delicate, are also familiar, former intelligence officers said.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 16:15:13

The city has not seen a catastrophe like the Oakland fire, but experts say L.A. is at risk given the size of its music scene and the number of warehouses whose owners are willing to host concerts.

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Hacking US-Russia tensions rise as malware found at Vermont electric utility

The Guardian  31/Dec/2016 17:45:06

New York compound allegedly linked to Russian intelligence evacuated after Obama announces new sanctions

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 19:00:12

Chinese buyers have shown up in droves to buy the store’s stock of soon-to-be restricted firearms, but some are uneasy. Says the owner: 'I just tell them don’t be scared. It's legal here.' L.A. Now

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Obama Works to Cement Legacy With Eye on Trump

New York Times  31/Dec/2016 19:15:04

With three weeks left in office, President Obama is using all his powers to cement his legacy and make undoing it that much harder for his successor.Every step Mr. Obama takes requires President-elect Donald J. Trump to overcome one more hurdle.

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 19:15:10

Chinese buyers have shown up in droves to buy the store’s stock of soon-to-be restricted firearms, but some are uneasy. Says the owner: 'I just tell them don’t be scared. It's legal here.' Gun Effects Guns & Ammo

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Los Angeles Times  31/Dec/2016 23:00:10

Cambodian activist Meach Sovannara knew a trip home was a gamble. Now his family hopes a lawsuit can free him from a hellish prison. Sovannara Family

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