Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Wednesday's Headlines: U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital, a shift that could lead to unrest

 
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U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital, a shift that could lead to unrest
Senior aides said President Trump will make his pronouncement Wednesday. But in a sign of the complexities of such a momentous policy shift, White House aides emphasized that Trump will sign another six-month waiver maintaining the embassy's current location in Tel Aviv.
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Trump's embassy decision sparks a fire in the Middle East
The president's move calls into question the future of the administration's effort to restart the peace process. Palestinian factions plan to hold three "days of rage," starting today, in protest of a potential embassy move.
 
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House conservatives challenge Ryan over spending legislation
The rebellion was meant to show that the Freedom Caucus has little faith in the ability of House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's leadership team to negotiate a good deal for conservatives.
 
House GOP explores tax plan changes to help high-tax states
One idea would expand the SALT provision to offer relief to California and other high-tax states, GOP leaders said.
 
Tens of thousands evacuate as massive Calif. fires burn hundreds of buildings
Authorities issued ominous warnings of more dangers to come during a "multiday event" in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. Forecasters said the region faces "extreme fire danger" through at least Thursday.
 
Showdown between John Oliver and Dustin Hoffman shows Hollywood can't hide from hard conversations about harassment
When an ordinary film screening turned into a sharp inquiry about sexual-harassment allegations against Hoffman, it punctured the bubble around famous male actors.
 
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Researchers find some of earliest slave remains unearthed in Delaware
Skeletons discovered at the site of a 17th-century tobacco plantation showed evidence of harsh conditions for early settlers, and even harsher conditions for their slaves.
 
 
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Key figure in sex-and-spy scandal helped bring down U.K. government
During the Profumo Affair — Britain's most notorious political scandal of the 1960s — Christine Keeler reportedly had affairs with the British war secretary and a Soviet spy. She died this week at 75.
 
Bannon unloads on Romney in Alabama speech: 'You hid behind your religion' to avoid Vietnam
The former White House political strategist said: "Judge Roy Moore has more honor and integrity in that pinkie finger than your entire family has in its whole DNA."
 
'I'm not going to sit back and let evil win': Retail CEO vows to sue Trump over national monuments
Outdoor goods retailers Patagonia, REI and the North Face are firing back against President Trump's executive order this week that would drastically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah.
 
Trump should skip civil rights museum opening, NAACP says, calling his plans to attend 'an insult'
The organization's president issued a sharply worded statement criticizing President Trump's record on civil rights. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R) invited the president to the celebration on Saturday in Jackson.
 
     
 
 
 
 

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