In choosing the globe-trotting leader of an energy giant, the president-elect is dismissing bipartisan concerns that Mr. Tillerson is too cozy with Vladimir V. Putin. Russia’s energy industry could create a blurry line between Mr. Tillerson’s interests as an oilman and the role he will assume as America’s top diplomat. Mr. Tillerson, Exxon Mobil’s chief executive, has decades of experience making deals around the world but has no foreign policy experience outside his work. Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul D. Ryan said they supported the investigations, setting up a possible conflict with President-elect Trump. Mr. Flynn’s view that the C.I.A. is a political arm of the Obama administration isn’t widely shared in Washington but seems to have been internalized by Donald J. Trump. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Betsy DeVos pushed back on any regulation of Detroit’s troubled school system. Will she bring that free-market approach to America’s public schools? John D. Podesta, the Clinton campaign chairman, demands the declassification of intelligence he says would show Russia tried to elect Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump sticks to denial. The president-elect has suggested that the “One China” policy could be used as a bargaining chip, but China has some leverage of its own. His criticism of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, posted on Twitter, continued a pattern in which the president-elect has targeted businesses for criticism and threatened presidential action. Major veterans groups favor leaving Robert A. McDonald at the helm, saying other rumored candidates’ inexperience and ideological leanings could cripple the system. It can save hours, but others worry that watching or listening to programs this way undermines the rhythm of a production and dilutes some of its creative elements. Obesity and its precursor — being overweight — are not one disease, researchers say, but many, which makes treatment difficult and results wildly variable. Many more pregnant women are abusing opioids, a new report suggests, putting a strain on hospital neonatal units. As an anti-establishment party gains in popularity, some members worry that it may be drifting away from its founding ethos and toward one of centralized power. On Nov. 26, an “unauthorized third party” gained access to names, dates of birth and lab results, but not insurance or financial information, the company said. Government forces and their allies have squeezed fighters and civilians in rebel-held parts of the city into a sliver of territory, spokesmen said. Lawyers for Pedro Hernandez, who is on trial on charges of killing Etan Patz in 1979, continued to build on arguments that he has schizotypal personality disorder. The case caps a long-running legal drama that has captivated the public and exposed ties between powerful politicians and the wealthy. The seven nods for “La La Land” included lead actor and actress, while “Moonlight” had six. “The Crown” and “Westworld” highlighted the TV categories. A toy distributor is accused of hoarding and price gouging, and the consumer protection agency steps in. But some accuse the government of grandstanding. The Microsoft co-founder has started a fund to invest in energy research to reduce the causes of climate change, work that would build on efforts that may be threatened by a Trump administration. The Cuomo administration and federal officials have clashed over the markets, as federal law prohibits the sale of over-the-counter goods at recreation areas. Speculation centered on whether Mr. West’s new hair color was linked to recent emotional and professional turmoil. Daniel Craig is the Iago to the Othello of David Oyelowo in this breathless interpretation of Shakespeare’s taut portrait of lives razed by jealousy. The recording artist and tech entrepreneur, whose new i.am+ BUTTONS Bluetooth headphones are out this season, shares his gift-giving strategy. “Design Anatomy” at the 21_21 Design Sight gallery is the latest of a series of recent exhibitions around the world that explore the cultural influence of design. Joint pain and depression have kept Lila Laporte from her work as a home health aide. But as she longs to return to her calling, the Neediest Cases has given her a fresh start. More Recent Articles |
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