Trump tapped Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, a climate-change skeptic and critic of the EPA, to head the agency.

Retired Gen. John Kelly is Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security, a choice that would bring a third retired officer to a top post.

The president-elect chose Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to be U.S. envoy to China.

Syrian rebels proposed a civilian evacuation and talks over the future of Aleppo, an admission the opposition is all but defeated there.

Lawmakers said they plan to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

More Israeli lawmakers and settlers, emboldened by Trump's election, are pushing for annexation of parts of the West Bank.

Thousands of people convened at Pearl Harbor to mark the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack.

The death rate from heart disease rose last year after decades of decline, driving up the U.S. mortality rate.

Up to 13,000 people who registered in Greek migrant camps are unaccounted for.

Italy's Renzi formally resigned, clearing the way for a new government.

President Park of South Korea is widely expected to be impeached on Friday.

U.K. Prime Minister May told Gulf leaders that the Iran nuclear deal was imperative for regional security.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 08, 2016 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)