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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says the director of national intelligence called him yesterday about a document alleging Russia has damaging information about him. Trump tweeted today that James Clapper called him to "denounce" what Trump calls "the false and fictitious report that was illegally circulated." Clapper, though, says only that he called Trump to say that the intelligence community made no judgment on the credibility of the claims in the document -- and lamented that it had been made public. He also said he told Trump that he does not believe the "leaks" came from inside the intelligence community.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is praising L.L. Bean heiress Linda Bean for donations that helped his campaign. And he's encouraging people to continue shopping at the retailer. The founders of #GrabYourWallet have called for a boycott of L.L. Bean after The Associated Press reported that Bean contributed to a pro-Trump political action committee. The company has sought to distance itself from Bean, noting that her political activity doesn't speak for the other nine board members and 50 family owners. The Federal Election Commission says Bean made excessive contributions to the PAC. Today, Trump tweeted his thanks to Linda Bean, and added, "Buy L.L. Bean."
BALTIMORE (AP) — The city of Baltimore has approved an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to reform its police department following the death of a young, black man who was fatally injured in officers' custody. The city's five-member Board of Estimates voted unanimously today in favor of the agreement. Officials say there will be a hearing to allow for public comment on the agreement before it's approved by the court.
NEW YORK (AP) — Banks and technology companies are leading stocks lower in early trading on Wall Street. Health care stocks also fell. Drugmakers continued to take losses a day after President-elect Donald Trump criticized their pricing policies.
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. over the next 18 months. The online retailer says the jobs are full time and come with benefits. Many of the new jobs will be at fulfillment centers currently being built in a number of states, including California, Florida and Texas. Amazon says it's expanded its U.S. workforce by more than 150,000 people in the last five years. The hiring surge comes as traditional retailers cut jobs and close stores.
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