Jason Miller quits as newly named White House communications director after Trump staffer hints at sex scandal  —  Donald Trump's inner circle was thrown into turmoil Saturday when his newly-named White House communications director resigned after a transition team staffer posted cryptic tweets suggesting he's a philanderer.

Russian military plane crashes in Black Sea, killing 92  —  A Russian military plane with 92 people on board has crashed into the Black Sea, Russia's defence ministry says.  —  The plane disappeared from radar two minutes after taking off from Sochi at 05:25 (02:25 GMT), heading for Latakia in Syria.

Donald Trump plans to shut down his charitable foundation, which has been under scrutiny for months  —  President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to shut down his charitable foundation, a decision that comes after repeated controversies over how it collected and disbursed funds.

How Jimmy Stewart Became George Bailey  —  The star of 'It's a Wonderful Life' struggled with his wartime memories  —  Every year around Christmas, Americans stop to pay homage to what is perhaps our most beloved motion picture, “It's a Wonderful Life.”  The 1946 film may flicker in black and white …

Cruz: No money for UN until Israel decision reversed  —  (R-Texas) vowed Saturday to not allow the U.S. to give money to the United Nations until it reversed its Friday decision forcing an end to Israeli settlements.  —  Cruz tweeted that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, “No US $ for UN until reversed.”

Ex-NYPD chief promotes tougher police policies under Trump  —  Former New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly says he favors tougher police tactics on tracking and monitoring immigrants who come into the country as supported by President-elect Donald Trump

Julian Assange gives guarded praise of Trump and blasts Clinton in interview  —  WikiLeaks founder said there are opportunities for the US to change under the Trump administration - ‘change for the worse and change for the better’  —  Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks …

Reading Fake News, Pakistani Minister Directs Nuclear Threat at Israel  —  A fake news article led to gunfire at a Washington pizzeria three weeks ago.  Now it seems that another fake news story has prompted the defense minister of Pakistan to threaten to go nuclear.

In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works  —  Desperate towns have turned to private equity firms to manage their waterworks.  The deals bring much-needed upgrades, but can carry hefty price tags.  —  BAYONNE, N.J. — Nicole Adamczyk's drinking water used to slosh through a snarl …

Erdogan Seeks to Join Forces With Trump Against IS in Syria  —  President vows to move toward Manbij after al-Bab in Syria  —  Erdogan urges U.S. to cooperate with Turkey instead of Kurds  —  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to seek joint action with the Trump administration …