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Your Monday Briefing Donald Trump, Aleppo, Kanye West: Your Monday Briefing
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• Trump’s team.• Trump’s team.
It is possible that President-elect Donald J. Trump could name more cabinet members this week after a round of weekend meetings at his golf club in New Jersey. Mr. Trump met with James N. Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general, who appears to be a leading contender for defense secretary.It is possible that President-elect Donald J. Trump could name more cabinet members this week after a round of weekend meetings at his golf club in New Jersey. Mr. Trump met with James N. Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general, who appears to be a leading contender for defense secretary.
One member of Mr. Trump’s inner circle who is considering joining the administration as an adviser is his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. “He is known as the staunchest defender of Mr. Trump’s judgment,” our reporter observes.One member of Mr. Trump’s inner circle who is considering joining the administration as an adviser is his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. “He is known as the staunchest defender of Mr. Trump’s judgment,” our reporter observes.
• Racially charged political actions.• Racially charged political actions.
Supporters of the alt-right, an extremist fringe popular with white supremacists, rejoiced over Mr. Trump’s victory during a conference in Washington. In a speech delivered after most journalists had gone, a leader of the movement described the choice facing white people as “conquer or die,” our reporter wrote.Supporters of the alt-right, an extremist fringe popular with white supremacists, rejoiced over Mr. Trump’s victory during a conference in Washington. In a speech delivered after most journalists had gone, a leader of the movement described the choice facing white people as “conquer or die,” our reporter wrote.
Separately, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday that he was not offended by an appeal to embrace America’s diversity from the cast of “Hamilton” during a show he attended, which led Mr. Trump to assail the actors on Twitter.Separately, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday that he was not offended by an appeal to embrace America’s diversity from the cast of “Hamilton” during a show he attended, which led Mr. Trump to assail the actors on Twitter.
• An emboldened China.• An emboldened China.
President Obama returns home from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Lima, Peru, today, where world leaders discussed the possible impact of Mr. Trump’s victory on trade.President Obama returns home from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Lima, Peru, today, where world leaders discussed the possible impact of Mr. Trump’s victory on trade.
Mr. Trump has vowed to undo Mr. Obama’s signature trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Its death would be a triumph for China, which is embracing the possibility of an Asia-Pacific pact with Russia.Mr. Trump has vowed to undo Mr. Obama’s signature trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Its death would be a triumph for China, which is embracing the possibility of an Asia-Pacific pact with Russia.
• War in Syria.• War in Syria.
On the sidelines at APEC, Mr. Obama spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia about the war. In rebel-held Aleppo, the last few hospitals have been forced to stop providing care.On the sidelines at APEC, Mr. Obama spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia about the war. In rebel-held Aleppo, the last few hospitals have been forced to stop providing care.
• Anatomy of a fake news story.• Anatomy of a fake news story.
We look at how a Twitter post in which a private citizen claimed he saw buses packed with paid anti-Trump protesters in Texas the night after the election became a talking point even as it was being proven false.We look at how a Twitter post in which a private citizen claimed he saw buses packed with paid anti-Trump protesters in Texas the night after the election became a talking point even as it was being proven false.
It is an example of how “speed often takes precedence over truth,” our writer says.It is an example of how “speed often takes precedence over truth,” our writer says.
• Dallas has the fastest economic growth of the nation’s 13 largest cities, but its mayor recently said it appeared to be “walking into the fan blades” of municipal bankruptcy.• Dallas has the fastest economic growth of the nation’s 13 largest cities, but its mayor recently said it appeared to be “walking into the fan blades” of municipal bankruptcy.
Why? The city’s pension fund for police officers and firefighters is seeking an immense bailout.Why? The city’s pension fund for police officers and firefighters is seeking an immense bailout.
• India’s economy is in chaos, as citizens scramble to spend, save or launder their “black money," stashes of cash that are mostly in the large denominations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has banned.• India’s economy is in chaos, as citizens scramble to spend, save or launder their “black money," stashes of cash that are mostly in the large denominations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has banned.
• Quit social media. That’s the advice of a Georgetown professor who says that doing so could benefit your career. ”If you’re serious about making an impact in the world,” he says, “power down your smartphone, close your browser tabs, roll up your sleeves and get to work.” • Quit social media. That’s the advice of a Georgetown professor who says that doing so could benefit your career.
”If you’re serious about making an impact in the world,” he says, “power down your smartphone, close your browser tabs, roll up your sleeves and get to work.”
• U.S. stocks finished down on Friday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• U.S. stocks finished down on Friday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, widely seen as one of the last pillars of Western liberalism, will run for a fourth term next fall. Ms. Merkel faces strong challenges on the right and left.• Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, widely seen as one of the last pillars of Western liberalism, will run for a fourth term next fall. Ms. Merkel faces strong challenges on the right and left.
• At a ceremony honoring 17 new cardinals, Pope Francis cautioned against those who “raise walls, build barriers and label people.”• At a ceremony honoring 17 new cardinals, Pope Francis cautioned against those who “raise walls, build barriers and label people.”
Here’s a look at the pope’s efforts to reshape the Roman Catholic Church.Here’s a look at the pope’s efforts to reshape the Roman Catholic Church.
• Kanye West interrupted his concert to deliver a 17-minute speech that covered his views on MTV, Beyoncé and President-elect Donald J. Trump, whom Mr. West praised for his “method of communication.”• Kanye West interrupted his concert to deliver a 17-minute speech that covered his views on MTV, Beyoncé and President-elect Donald J. Trump, whom Mr. West praised for his “method of communication.”
• “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was No. 1 at the North American box office.• “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was No. 1 at the North American box office.
• Goat yoga is a thing.• Goat yoga is a thing.
More than 600 people signed up to a waiting list before the first classes in an Oregon town incorporating the animals even started. Our latest 360 video features a session.More than 600 people signed up to a waiting list before the first classes in an Oregon town incorporating the animals even started. Our latest 360 video features a session.
• In memoriam.• In memoriam.
Sharon Jones, who sang about love troubles, hard times and a woman’s strength as the unstoppable frontwoman for the R&B band the Dap-Kings, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60.Sharon Jones, who sang about love troubles, hard times and a woman’s strength as the unstoppable frontwoman for the R&B band the Dap-Kings, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60.
To support herself as a fledgling performer in the 1980s, Ms. Jones worked as a prison guard at Rikers Island. To support herself as a fledgling performer in the 1980s, Ms. Jones worked as a prison guard.
• Fútbol americano.• Fútbol americano.
The Houston Texans play the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City tonight, the N.F.L.’s first regular-season game in the country in 11 years.The Houston Texans play the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City tonight, the N.F.L.’s first regular-season game in the country in 11 years.
We recently visited Tec de Monterrey, a Mexican university that has had a football team for nearly 70 years.We recently visited Tec de Monterrey, a Mexican university that has had a football team for nearly 70 years.
• Recipe of the day.• Recipe of the day.
Go light with broccoli and rice that’s flavored with Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Whether you use the frozen or fresh version of the vegetable, the nutritional value won’t be much different, a study found.Go light with broccoli and rice that’s flavored with Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Whether you use the frozen or fresh version of the vegetable, the nutritional value won’t be much different, a study found.
Let’s start the week by traveling the world, using sports team nicknames as our passport.Let’s start the week by traveling the world, using sports team nicknames as our passport.
The N.F.L.’s Detroit Lions on Thursday will continue their long tradition of playing a Thanksgiving Day game. Regal cats aren’t native to the Motor City, but the name was meant to inspire the team to be “the monarch of the league.”The N.F.L.’s Detroit Lions on Thursday will continue their long tradition of playing a Thanksgiving Day game. Regal cats aren’t native to the Motor City, but the name was meant to inspire the team to be “the monarch of the league.”
Dreams that the Midwest might one day be tropical may have inspired the team’s use of the Honolulu Blue shade for its jerseys.Dreams that the Midwest might one day be tropical may have inspired the team’s use of the Honolulu Blue shade for its jerseys.
A more fitting nod to weather can be found at the University of Hawaii, where the teams are sometimes nicknamed the Rainbow Warriors. The colorful phenomenon supposedly appeared after a big football victory in 1923.A more fitting nod to weather can be found at the University of Hawaii, where the teams are sometimes nicknamed the Rainbow Warriors. The colorful phenomenon supposedly appeared after a big football victory in 1923.
Battle imagery is also popular, and the names aren’t always menacing. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters honor the meatpacking company that owns the Japanese baseball club.Battle imagery is also popular, and the names aren’t always menacing. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters honor the meatpacking company that owns the Japanese baseball club.
In West Africa, Elephants (Ivory Coast), Sparrowhawks (Togo) and Squirrels (Benin) are some of the animal-themed nicknames that have been used to represent national soccer teams.In West Africa, Elephants (Ivory Coast), Sparrowhawks (Togo) and Squirrels (Benin) are some of the animal-themed nicknames that have been used to represent national soccer teams.
Back in Asia, Bhutan’s underdog squad has a fearsome moniker: the Dragon Boys. The mythical beast also appears on the national jersey for Wales.Back in Asia, Bhutan’s underdog squad has a fearsome moniker: the Dragon Boys. The mythical beast also appears on the national jersey for Wales.
As for whales, they’re rarely used in sports. But more than 100 years ago, a baseball team called itself the Whales. Like lions in Detroit, their home was unusual: Chicago.As for whales, they’re rarely used in sports. But more than 100 years ago, a baseball team called itself the Whales. Like lions in Detroit, their home was unusual: Chicago.
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