Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today, Dec. 14.
1. THE BET TRUMP IS MAKING WITH HIS SECRETARY OF STATE PICK
It’s the same bet the president-elect asked voters to make on him: that Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson’s track record of business accomplishment will translate into success in government.
2. WHO TRUMP HAS TAPPED FOR ENERGY AND INTERIOR POSTS
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department, while Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke has been offered the job of interior secretary, according to people with knowledge of the decisions.