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Strong earthquake hits Indonesia; 2 dead

A strong earthquake hit Indonesia late Friday, authorities said.


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Ducks face another road challenge Saturday vs. Washington Capitals

DUCKS UP NEXT

AT WASHINGTON

When: Saturday, 5 p.m. PST.

On the air: TV: KCOP-13; Radio: 830

Update: The Ducks beat the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues and will look to build on the victory in their second game of a six-game road swing with another tough assignment. The Capitals (20-12-1)...



from Mike Coppinger

As a Must-Pass Republican Tax Bill Headed for the Finish Line, Rubio Saw an Opening

On Thursday, Marco Rubio took a stand: He threatened to vote no unless House and Senate negotiators expanded the child tax credit.

from SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

Republicans' $1.5 Trillion Tax Plan Appears on Track to Pass Next Week - New York Times


New York Times

Republicans' $1.5 Trillion Tax Plan Appears on Track to Pass Next Week
New York Times
WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers appeared to secure enough votes on Friday to pass the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades, putting them on the cusp of their first significant legislative victory as leaders geared up to pass a $1.5 trillion tax cut ...
Republicans have votes to pass tax plan after Rubio, Corker pledge supportWashington Post
Historic tax reform vote lined up with GOP bill finalizedPolitico
Republicans release their final tax bill ahead of key vote next weekCNN
The Hill -Bloomberg -NPR -NBCNews.com
all 3,029 news articles »


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Todd Gurley has given the Rams plenty of reasons to keep giving him the ball

Initially, Todd Gurley did not understand what all the fuss was about.

The Rams running back was a rookie in 2015 when he scored a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in a December game at CenturyLink Field.

In celebration, Gurley spiked the ball. But a Rams player told him he...



from Gary Klein

On Pro Basketball: An N.B.A. Team in Mexico City: How Realistic Is That?

Smog, traffic, security concerns — all are issues the league is assessing. But there are lots of reasons to think it might move aggressively into Mexico.

from MARC STEIN

For Disney’s Iger, a Bold Move That Will Define His Legacy

Disney has achieved great success under the leadership of Robert A. Iger. But he is likely to be judged on the success of his 21st Century Fox deal.

from BROOKS BARNES

Anita Hill to Lead Hollywood Commission on Sexual Harassment

Kathleen Kennedy, Nina Shaw and other female powerbrokers spearheaded the idea, and top agents, studio chief executives union leaders have signed on.

from CARA BUCKLEY

Op-Ed Contributor: Alabama’s Unlikely Rebel

Senator Richard Shelby’s line in the sand extends from George Wallace to Roy Moore.

from HOWELL RAINES

Far-right party in Austria's new government

Two Austrian political parties formed a government coalition with a far-right presence.


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GOP unveils sweeping tax plan

GOP poised to deliver Trump a tax bill, his 'big, beautiful Christmas present'

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Australian citizenship row: By-election threatens PM's majority

An MP in a dual citizenship row seeks re-election in a poll that threatens the government's majority.

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Editorial: Donald Trump Seems Confused About Jerusalem

The president is showing how to take a vexing problem and make it harder.

from THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Wizards' John Wall helps hold off the Clippers 100-91

Mike Scott tied a season-high with 22 points while Bradley Beal added 20 as the Washington Wizards held off the Clippers 100-91 on Friday night.

Scott scored 10 points in the third quarter, hitting four of his five shots from the field. Scott, who averages 8.4 points per game, made nine of 10 from...



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Omarosa Manigault Newman, Leaving the White House, Suggests the Show Will Go On

As the spectacle surrounding Ms. Newman’s departure promises to carry over into the Trump administration’s second year, her telegenic antics have not been entertaining to several West Wing aides.

from KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

Op-Ed Columnist: The Real Russia Scandal

It’s not just what they did to us. It’s our leader’s sympathy with a dictator.

from BRET STEPHENS

Omarosa Manigault Newman’s White House role fraught with tension, sources say

Sources say she turned off some constituencies instead of building bridges.

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13 characters you need to know before seeing 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

The diverse collection of new and returning faces integral to "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," director Rian Johnson's follow-up to 2015's "The Force Awakens."

from Jen Yamato

Firefighter killed battling Thomas fire as powerful winds pose new threat - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times

Firefighter killed battling Thomas fire as powerful winds pose new threat
Los Angeles Times
A firefighter died Thursday while battling the Thomas fire as authorities braced for new powerful winds that could pose threats to homes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Officials said a combination of Santa Ana and sundowner winds will hit the ...
32-year-old firefighter killed battling California wildfire as winds pose new threatChicago Tribune
Fire engineer dies fighting California's growing Thomas FireCNN
Firefighter killed while battling massive California blazeBusiness Insider
Washington Post -NPR -KTLA -NBCNews.com
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DOJ rejects charges over release of FBI agent's text messages

The Obama Justice Department also let reporters see documents sent to the Hill.

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