December 8 2016 news

Here are some of the top news stories from December 8, 2016:

Politics

• Donald Trump's transition team announced that he would nominate Rex Tillerson, the CEO of ExxonMobil, to be the next Secretary of State. (Source: CNN)
• The Trump transition team also announced that he would nominate General James Mattis to be the next Secretary of Defense. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Electoral College voted to confirm Donald Trump as the next President of the United States, with 304 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 227. (Source: The Washington Post)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 19,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 19,023.71. (Source: CNBC)
• The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in 2016, citing a strong economy and low unemployment. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

World News

• The United Nations Security Council voted to condemn North Korea's latest nuclear test, which was conducted on September 9. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union and Turkey reached a deal to stem the flow of migrants into Europe, with Turkey agreeing to take back migrants who had reached Greece. (Source: The Guardian)
• The death toll from a landslide in Colombia rose to 154, with many more people still missing. (Source: BBC News)

Sports

• The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7. (Source: ESPN)
• The Golden State Warriors signed Kevin Durant to a five-year contract extension, worth $159 million. (Source: The Mercury News)

Entertainment

• The film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" opened in theaters, grossing $155 million in its opening weekend. (Source: Box Office Mojo)
• The TV show "The Walking Dead" returned for its eighth season, with a record-breaking 17.6 million viewers. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the top news stories from December 8, 2016. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!