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Donald Trump Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Meeting With Tech Executives
Wall Street Journal
President-elect Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the start of a high-profile meeting with top tech executives Wednesday, telling the Silicon Valley leaders that his goal is “to help you folks do well.” “We want you to keep going with the ...
Trump Meets Tech Industry Leaders With Effusive GreetingNew York Times
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Fed Raises Rates, Boosts Outlook for Borrowing Costs in 2017
Bloomberg
Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates for the first time this year and forecast a steeper path for borrowing costs in 2017, saying inflation expectations have increased “considerably” and suggesting the labor market is tightening. The Federal ...
Federal Reserve Interest-Rate Decision—Live AnalysisWall Street Journal
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Aleppo battle: Raids on Syria city 'likely a war crime' UN says
BBC News
The bombing of the last parts of Aleppo held by rebels is probably a war crime, the UN's human rights chief says. A deal to evacuate rebel fighters and civilians from eastern Aleppo has stalled, with heavy shelling reported. Syrian activists say air ...
As He Slaughters Civilians In Aleppo, Bashar Assad Prepares To Make Nice With Donald TrumpHuffington Post
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The Latest: Russia says Syrian troops retake Aleppo district
Washington Post
BEIRUT — The Latest on the conflict in Syria, where fighting is still underway in Aleppo despite a cease-fire deal that was to allow opposition fighters and civilians to withdraw (all times local):. 4:45 p.m.. The Russian military says Syrian ...
Shelling Resumes in Aleppo; Evacuation Deal Falls ThroughNew York Times
Aleppo hit by air strikes and shelling as evacuation stallsReuters
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Alan Thicke's Best Television Theme Songs: 11 Unforgettable Tracks
PEOPLE.com
Alan Thicke, who died Tuesday at the age of 69, was widely known for his starring role as Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains. But the actor also had a successful side gig as a composer to some of television's most memorable theme songs. Here are 11 of ...
Tribute: Alan Thicke, Paragon of '80s TV Fatherhood and Canadian IdentityHollywood Reporter
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Dem. lawmakers: GSA says Trump must give up DC hotel stake
Politico
Four Democratic members of Congress say the General Services Administration has concluded that President-elect Donald Trump will be in violation of the lease for his luxury Washington D.C. hotel when he is sworn in on Inauguration Day, unless he ...
Donald Trump Taps Rick Perry To Head Agency He Once ForgotNPR
Will Rick Perry Promote Science at the Department of Energy?The Atlantic
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Aleppo battle: Rebel evacuation delayed
BBC News
The planned evacuation of rebel fighters and civilians from devastated eastern Aleppo has been delayed. Government buses have been brought in but none have left yet, reports say. The Syrian government is said to be demanding the simultaneous ...
After Aleppo Cease-Fire, Rebel and Civilian Pullout DelayedNew York Times
UNHCR via CNNLocal 10
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Secretary of State Nominee Is a Flexible Pragmatist
New York Times
Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobile, is President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick for secretary of state. Credit Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters. HOUSTON — Three years ago, Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil and now ...
With Rex Tillerson Pick, Trump Crams Russia Down NeoCon ThroatsDaily Beast
Tillerson's record at Exxon shows a tough pragmatistPolitico
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Government Ethics Office Says Trump Should Divest Himself Of His Businesses
NPR
President-elect Donald Trump should divest himself of his vast business interests in order to avoid conflicts of interest while in the White House, according to a letter from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. Moreover, transferring ownership of his ...
Kanye West meets with Donald Trump at Trump TowerNew York Daily News
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Government Ethics Office Says Trump Should Divest Himself Of His Businesses
NPR
President-elect Donald Trump should divest himself of his vast business interests in order to avoid conflicts of interest while in the White House, according to a letter from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. Moreover, transferring ownership of his ...
This GOP-Backed Law Forbids Donald Trump From Using Presidency For Personal ProfitHuffington Post
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Confirmation Battle Looms for Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump pushed ahead Tuesday with his controversial pick for secretary of state, Exxon Mobil Corp. chief Rex Tillerson, setting up a likely battle with senators—including some Republicans—who have raised questions about his ...
Tillerson's relations with autocrats forged during decades in industryWashington Post
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Battle Over Aleppo Is Over, Russia Says, as Evacuation Deal Reached
New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Russia declared on Tuesday that the four-year battle over Aleppo, Syria's largest city, was over, as the last remaining rebel fighters agreed to turn over their territory to the Syrian government. While pro-government forces were ...
Endgame in Aleppo, the most decisive battle yet in Syria's warWashington Post
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