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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is praising Russian President Vladimir Putin for holding off on retaliation for new sanctions imposed by the Obama administration. U.S. intelligence agencies have linked Russia to campaign hacks. Trump tweeted "Great move on delay." He also tweeted "I always knew he was very smart!" Putin said he would not reciprocate by expelling American diplomats. He suggested it will be unnecessary because he expects to work with Trump's administration to improve U.S.-Russia ties.
BEIRUT (AP) — Despite minor violations, the nationwide Syrian cease-fire appears to be holding. The truce was negotiated by Turkey and Russia. U.N. humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien has urged the Syrian government to give the green light for the United Nations to deliver aid to thousands in need and ensure aid workers' safety.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Attorneys for media organizations are fighting for the release of confidential documents related to the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case in which two former allies of Republican Gov. Chris Christie were convicted in a political retaliation plot. A judge in Newark is reviewing which previously sealed documents can be released and if deleted portions of some documents can be restored. She is scheduled to rule by mid-January.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a weekend psychological evaluation for Dylann Roof, the white supremacist accused of killing nine black people at a Charleston, South Carolina, church. He had hoped that the killings would start a race war. Roof must also appear at a Monday hearing despite a request for a delay by his lawyers. Roof wants to represent himself in the penalty phase of the trial.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Officials in Pennsylvania say they've been overwhelmed with donations for three children who police say were starved and caged like animals. Police say the children were locked inside a room in Halifax Township with no heat and little food and were close to death when found this month. A man and a woman are charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment. Their relationship to the children is unclear.
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