Tuesday's Headlines: Berlin police suspect terrorism in deadly Christmas market crash

Amid protests, electoral college makes Trump's win official; Trump makes overtures to Mexico's business elite; Investigators seek answers in Russian ambassador's assassination in Turkey; Assassination creates a crisis for Turkey's president;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Berlin police suspect terrorism in deadly Christmas market crash German authorities questioned one suspect after a truck plowed into the market, killing 12 and wounding dozens. The incident, described by the White House as an apparent "terror attack," had echoes of a deadly vehicle assault in France, in which the Islamic State claimed responsibility. By Anthony Faiola, Souad Mekhennet and Stephanie Kirchner  •  Read more » Amid protests, electoral college makes Trump's win official The usually overlooked meetings of electors drew extra scrutiny in recent weeks by opponents of Donald Trump. Despite questions about how many electors would vote against Trump, it was Hillary Clinton's tally that decreased. By Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more »   Trump makes overtures to Mexico's business elite The president-elect dined with billionaire Carlos Slim, a peace-making gesture that signals a possible thawing between Trump and the Mexican leaders whom he used relentlessly as a foil on the campaign trail. By Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Joshua Partlow  •  Read more »   Investigators seek answers in Russian ambassador's assassination in Turkey A team of Russian detectives arrived in Turkey to assist with the investigation into the killing of Russia's ambassador by a Turkish police officer, an act leaders in both countries said was an effort to rupture a rapprochement between the two regional powers as they try to reach an accommodation over Syria's civil war. By David Filipov, Kareem Fahim and Adam Entous  •  Read more »   Assassination creates a crisis for Turkey's president Turkey's relations with the West are at a low ebb, with many governments condemning Recep Tayyip Erdogan's purge of opponents after a failed coup attempt. Now Monday's slaying may compel him to make concessions to Russia. By Ishaan Tharoor  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Donald Trump is serious about smashing GOP orthodoxy By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   The GOP is at its peak, but conservatism has hit rock bottom By Michael Gerson  •  Read more »   What's Trump up to? Don't ask his spokesman. By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Trump's OMB pick seems poised to ignite a worldwide financial crisis By Catherine Rampell  •  Read more »   Trump's choice for Israeli ambassador is a danger to American lives By Richard Cohen  •  Read more »   A bipartisan committee should investigate Russia's election hacking By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   After days of tension, China returns the U.S. naval drone that it had seized China said in a statement that after "friendly negotiation" the drone was transferred to the United States. The Pentagon confirmed the drone's return, but offered a less friendly-sounding account. By Emily Rauhala  •  Read more » Syrian troops threaten to enter last sliver of rebel-held Aleppo According to a report from those supporting President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian troops have issued their last call for people to leave an area which remains in the hands of opposition forces. By Hugh Naylor  •  Read more » What reason did the FBI have to resume the Clinton email probe? The public may soon get more details. A judge ordered the government to unseal the search warrant it obtained after announcing the investigation was back on. By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more » In somber interview, Michelle Obama says she prays that Americans 'still have hope' The first lady told Oprah Winfrey that the weight her husband's presidency placed on their family has lifted "knowing that we've made it this far, and we've survived and, in many ways, thrived." By Krissah Thompson  •  Read more » Kirk Cousins fell short in a big game when his team needed him most ANALYSIS | Washington's quarterback had been sharp lately. On Monday, he was uncharacteristically off in the 26-15 loss to Carolina. By Mike Jones  •  Read more » Judge cleared of misconduct in Brock Turner sexual-assault case California Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky had become a lightning rod in the national debate over campus sexual assault after he sentenced the former Stanford University swimmer. By Susan Svrluga  •  Read more » Obama adds to historic number of federal prisoners granted clemency The president pardoned 78 people, bringing the number of pardons under his administration to 148. He also commuted the sentences of 1,176 federal inmates under the clemency initiative launched two years ago, and officials expect him to issue more before he leaves office. By Sari Horwitz  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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