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. 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] 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 sought to blame Hillary Clinton and the CIA for a renewed controversy over the hacking of Democratic emails during the campaign. [More] 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] A Tennessee Santa Claus says it happened after he gave the boy a present in the hospital. [More] Alabama and Trump fans should consider Saturday Night Live spoofs an honor. [More] The UCF football team has stepped up its intensity during bowl practices, with the Knights' driven to avoid a losing season. [More] 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] UCF sophomore center Tacko Fall posted a double-double, but the Knights struggled with turnovers and lost to Penn Monday night. [More] Advertisement That baseball hazing ritual of dressing up rookies as Wonder Woman, Hooters Girls and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is now banned. [More] 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] Netflix released the trailer and premiere date for upcoming series "The OA" telling its viewers to "trust the unknown." [More] The downtown Orlando theater will not receive a United Arts of Central Florida operating support grant for the next fiscal year. [More] Teresa Jacobs: "How fitting it was that Jorge and Enrique chose to exchange their vows overlooking Lake Eola.” [More] 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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