Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Trump picks oil tycoon & Syria rebels near defeat

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, December 13. Donald Trump announced today that he will nominate oil tycoon Rex Tillerson to be secretary of State, setting up a potential confrontation with fellow Republicans uneasy with the Exxon Mobil CEO's close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Syrian forces in the northern city of Aleppo pinned down rebel fighters to a sliver of territory on Monday as President Bashar al-Assad's troops appeared close to capturing their biggest battlefield prize and delivering a crushing loss to the opposition.

Watch a video of Pulse shooting ceremony honoring victims six months after the tragedy.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Trump chooses oil tycoon and Russia friend Rex Tillerson to head State Department

The nomination will probably test senators' appetites for defying Trump's administration and reveal what, if any, political price is to be paid by those who do so. [More]

 

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Syrian forces push Aleppo rebels to brink as city nears 'total collapse'

Aleppo's fall would mark a major setback for rebel factions and leave them and their Western and Arab allies struggling for ways to keep the anti-Assad rebellion alive. [More]

 

Trump digs in on Russia, setting up conflict with his own party's Washington leaders

Trump sought to blame Hillary Clinton and the CIA for a renewed controversy over the hacking of Democratic emails during the campaign. [More]

 

CSX train hits, kills Florida child, 2, injures baby sitter

The victim was walking with his 4-year-old sister, their baby sitter and a man along raised train tracks when a train approached. [More]

 

Terminally ill 5-year-old dies in Santa's arms

A Tennessee Santa Claus says it happened after he gave the boy a present in the hospital. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Whitley: Crimson Tide should roll with SNL punches

Alabama and Trump fans should consider Saturday Night Live spoofs an honor. [More]

 

UCF driven to win bowl, avoid losing season

The UCF football team has stepped up its intensity during bowl practices, with the Knights' driven to avoid a losing season. [More]

 

Late TD pass by Brady helps Patriots hold off Ravens

Tom Brady connected with Chris Hogan for a 79-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help the New England Patriots overcome a sloppy second half. [More]

 

Turnovers haunt UCF during loss to Penn

UCF sophomore center Tacko Fall posted a double-double, but the Knights struggled with turnovers and lost to Penn Monday night. [More]

 

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MLB labor agreement's anti-hazing rule prohibits forcing rookies to dress as women

That baseball hazing ritual of dressing up rookies as Wonder Woman, Hooters Girls and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is now banned. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Get in the holiday spirit with these theme park treats

The holidays have taken over Central Florida - especially at local theme parks. Pick up a festive treat before check out the Christmas lights and decor. [More]

 

Trailer, release date revealed for 'secret' Netflix series 'The OA'

Netflix released the trailer and premiere date for upcoming series "The OA" telling its viewers to "trust the unknown." [More]

 

United Arts denies Mad Cow Theatre funding request

The downtown Orlando theater will not receive a United Arts of Central Florida operating support grant for the next fiscal year. [More]

 

WFTV: Jorge Estevez weds, honors Pulse

Teresa Jacobs: "How fitting it was that Jorge and Enrique chose to exchange their vows overlooking Lake Eola.” [More]

 

Golden Globes: Orlando's Mandy Moore nominated

The star of the NBC series 'This Is Us' is a contender for supporting actress with Chrissy Metz, who plays her daughter on the hit freshman drama. [More]

 

 
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