CUBA // After oppressing his countrymen for decades, Fidel Castro has finally died. But world leaders like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are whitewashing over his crimes. Even President Obama’s statement was discouraging. http://cvote.it/2fUI72m
ELECTION 2016 // Obama himself intervened and demanded Hillary Clinton concede to Donald Trump. http://cvote.it/2fUCjG2
TRANSITION 2017 // Kellyanne Conway, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers, said that Trump supporters across the country feel “betrayed” that he is considering one of his most vicious critics, Mitt Romney, for secretary of state. http://cvote.it/2fUFxJT
TRANSITION 2017 // Seven things to know about Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary. http://cvote.it/2fUHLso
REGULATION // Obama’s agencies are pushing a flurry of ‘midnight’ actions. But in Congress, Republicans are warning them to stop and are preparing to repeal those regulations en masse. http://cvote.it/2fUL96B
CATHOLIC // In Syrian monastery, priest who escaped ISIS sees signs of hope. http://cvote.it/2fUGcuS
ON THIS DAY // 1925 – Grand Ole Opry begins broadcasting. http://cvote.it/2fUBhtV
SAINT // Saint Catherine Labouré – http:/cvote.it/DailySaint
DAILY READINGS // Today’s readings – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
AMAZING // WATCH: The trailer for Martin Scorcese’s ‘Silence.’ http://cvote.it/2fUAglg