The headline news from December 13, 2016

The archive of all headlines from December 13, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 00:00:08

The Rams fell to 4-9 Sunday after an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The loss tied Fisher with Dan Reeves as the coaches with the most losses in NFL history. Special teams coach John Fassel is named interim head coach.Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 01:45:07

The future of General Manager Les Snead will be determined at the end of the season as the Rams evaluate all parts of their operation. Special teams coach John Fassel is named interim head coach.Rams' return to L.A. is officially an embarrassment. Coach Jeff Fisher needs to go — now

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 02:00:10

The diverse slate of film acting nominees sends a clear, early message to Oscar voters dogged by the #OscarsSoWhite label: There can be no excuses this year. Now the question is: Will film academy members follow suit?In a drastic shift, the Golden Globes nominations prefer the young over the venerable

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Why the CIA Thinks Russia Wanted Trump to Win

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 03:00:07

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 04:00:10

Concerns over Russia seem likely to dominate the weeks before Trump is inaugurated and could continue into the confirmation hearings for his cabinet officials.Trump postpones plan to avert conflicts of interest in White House

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Trump to Name Exxon Mobil Chief to Lead the State Dept.

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 04:45:04

President-elect Donald J. Trump will pick Rex W. Tillerson to be secretary of state, amid bipartisan concerns about his relationship with Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Mr. Trump planned to announce his selection early Tuesday, ending a long, and sometimes chaotic, search for the nation’s top diplomat.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 05:15:08

Concerns over Russia seem likely to dominate the weeks before Trump is inaugurated, and his expected choice of Exxon's CEO, a friend of Putin, as secretary of State could deepen the confrontation.Trump postpones plan to avert conflicts of interest in White House

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Politics Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, say reports, after Romney reveals he is out

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 05:45:08

Former governor of Massachusetts says it was an ‘honour to be considered’ and makes way for president of Exxon Mobil who has close ties to Russia

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Secretary of state Rex Tillerson to be picked, say reports, after Romney reveals he is out

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 06:00:07

Former governor of Massachusetts says it was an ‘honour to be considered’ and makes way for president of Exxon Mobil

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 07:00:08

Concerns over Russia seem likely to dominate the weeks before Trump is inaugurated, and his expected choice of Exxon's CEO, a friend of Putin, as secretary of State could deepen the confrontation.Trump says his children will do 'no new deals' once they take over his business

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 07:15:09

Concerns over Russia seem likely to dominate the weeks before Trump is inaugurated, and his expected choice of Exxon's CEO, a friend of Putin, as secretary of State could deepen the confrontation.Trump says his sons will do 'no new deals' once they take over his business

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’Complete meltdown of humanity’ Reports of Aleppo civilians shot on the spot

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 12:15:07

UN human rights spokesman reports accounts as troops loyal to Syrian president close in on last opposition-held areas

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Trump Names Exxon Mobil Chief to Lead the State Dept.

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 12:30:04

President-elect Donald J. Trump picked Rex W. Tillerson to be secretary of state, amid bipartisan concerns about the relationship the oil company’s chief executive has with Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. In announcing his selection, Mr. Trump has decided to risk what looks to be a bruising confirmation fight in the Senate.

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Trump Names Rex Tillerson as Nominee for Secretary of State

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 12:30:06

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 12:30:08

The move comes as Trump finds himself increasingly at odds with members of his own party over his favorable posture toward Russia. Senate Republicans have already announced they will move forward with a bipartisan investigation of Russian meddling in the presidential election. NATION

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Trump administration Rex Tillerson named secretary of state

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 12:45:06

Senators from Republican and Democrat parties have raised concerns about ExxonMobil chief’s close ties to Vladimir Putin

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 12:45:07

The move comes as Trump finds himself increasingly at odds with members of his own party over his favorable posture toward Russia. Senate Republicans have already announced they will move forward with a bipartisan investigation of Russian meddling in the presidential election.Trump digs in on Russia, setting up conflict with his own party's Washington leaders

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Trump Picks ’Embodiment of American Dream’ as Secretary of State

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 13:00:06

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 13:00:10

The 64-year-old is one of the world’s highest-paid executives and a rare American who has had a personal relationship for years with Putin.Trump digs in on Russia, setting up conflict with his own party's Washington leaders

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Trump administration Rex Tillerson named secretary of state

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 13:30:08

Senators from Republican and Democratic parties have raised concerns about ExxonMobil chief’s close ties to Vladimir Putin

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ExxonMobil Trump picks chief Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 13:45:05

Senators from Republican and Democratic parties have raised concerns about Tillerson’s close ties to Vladimir Putin

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Rex Tillerson Trump picks ExxonMobil chief for secretary of state

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 15:15:12

Senators from Republican and Democratic parties have raised concerns about Tillerson’s close ties to Vladimir Putin

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Russia and conflicts of interest Rex Tillerson embodies quandaries for Donald Trump

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 15:30:15

President-elect and his pick for secretary of state both face trial by fire over business deals and links to Moscow, amid claims of election interference

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Tillerson Confirmation Fight Could Define Trump’s Early Presidency

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 15:45:03

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 16:45:08

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry holds the Department of Energy in such low regard that he famously couldn’t even remember it was on his list of federal agencies to eliminate altogether. Now Donald Trump has chosen Perry to run it, according to multiple news reports.Trump chooses oil tycoon and Russia friend Rex Tillerson to head State Department

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Trump Lines Up High-Profile Endorsements for Exxon Chief

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 17:15:02

President-elect Donald J. Trump is enlisting members of the Republican foreign policy establishment to vouch for Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, as his choice to be the nation’s chief diplomat.Senate confirmation hearings are expected to focus on the potential conflict between Exxon’s oil and gas deals and American sanctions on Russia.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 17:30:09

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry holds the Department of Energy in such low regard that he famously couldn’t even remember it was on his list of federal agencies to eliminate altogether.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 17:45:07

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry holds the Department of Energy in such low regard that he famously couldn’t remember it was on his list of federal agencies to eliminate altogether.

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Cease-Fire Reached in Syria’s Besieged Aleppo, Rebels Say

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 18:30:06

Aleppo: Children of War

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Rebels Announce Cease-Fire After Reports of Women, Children Being Burned Alive

NBC News  13/Dec/2016 20:45:05

Aleppo: Children of War

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 20:45:07

Some of the nation’s top tech CEOs will find out how much of a grudge Trump holds when they ride the elevator up to his office in Trump Tower on Wednesday. Morning Reportlatest headlines NATION

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Aleppo Deal reached to evacuate rebels and civilians

The Guardian  13/Dec/2016 21:00:08

Turkish intelligence and Russian military negotiate Syria deal allowing moderate rebels to flee to Idlib province

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 21:00:10

Some of the nation’s top tech CEOs will find out how much of a grudge Trump holds when they ride the elevator up to his office in Trump Tower on Wednesday. Afternoon Reportlatest headlines L.A. Now

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How Moscow Aimed a Perfect Weapon at the U.S. Election

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 21:15:04

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.A low-cost, high-impact weapon that Russia had test-fired in elections elsewhere was trained on the United States, with devastating effectiveness.

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How Moscow Aimed a Perfect Weapon at the U.S. Election

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 21:30:05

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.A low-cost, high-impact weapon that Russia had test-fired in elections elsewhere was trained on the U.S., with devastating effectiveness.

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How Moscow Aimed a Perfect Weapon at the U.S. Election

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 21:45:03

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign to disrupt the presidential race.A low-cost, high-impact weapon that Russia had test-fired in elections elsewhere was trained on the U.S., with devastating effectiveness.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 21:45:07

Some of the nation’s top tech CEOs will find out how much of a grudge Trump holds when they ride the elevator up to his office in Trump Tower on Wednesday. Rick Perry wanted to scrap the Energy Department. Now he may run it

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 22:00:08

Some of the nation’s top tech CEOs will find out how much of a grudge Trump holds when they ride the elevator up to his office in Trump Tower on Wednesday. Trump’s Picks

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How Moscow Aimed a Perfect Weapon at the U.S. Election

New York Times  13/Dec/2016 22:30:04

A Times investigation reveals missed signals, slow responses and a continuing underestimation of the seriousness of a campaign of cyberespionage to disrupt the presidential race.A low-cost, high-impact weapon that Russia had test-fired in elections elsewhere was trained on the U.S., with devastating effectiveness.

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Los Angeles Times  13/Dec/2016 23:30:08

A Senate confirmation fight already is brewing over Tillerson’s personal and business ties to Vladimir Putin, now Russia’s autocratic president. Trump’s Picks

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