Week In The News: Russia Hack, Aleppo Burning, Exxon Mobil And Trump Appointees (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Russia all over the news this week. In Aleppo, crushing a rebellion against the leader Washington opposed. In the USA, accused by the CIA of hacking the election to favor Donald Trump. Putin himself accused. Trump says “ridiculous.” President Obama says there will be U.S. retaliation. At home, the CEO of Exxon-Mobil is Trump’s pick to be Secretary of State. Dylan Roof found guilty. Facebook will push back on fake news. This hour On Point: Our weekly news round table goes behind the headlines. — Tom Ashbrook
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http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2016/12/16/russia-hack-aleppo-exxon-mobil-trump