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10 things to know for Monday Monday Dec 12, 2016 at 6:48 AM Dec 12, 2016 at 6:50 AM our daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: Click here for more national and international news. 1. WHERE TRUMP IS FACING AN EARLY TEST Lawmakers want to investigate Russian interference in the November election and issue warnings over the incoming president's potential pick for secretary of state. 2. WHAT BEIJING IS SAYING ABOUT TRUMP'S ONE-CHINA TAKE China has "serious concern" about the president-elect's latest comments suggesting he is reconsidering America's relationship with the island nation. 3. NOOSE TIGHTENS ON EAST ALEPPO Syria's military says it has gained control of 98 percent of the besieged eastern enclave, leaving only a few neighborhoods packed with rebels and civilians. 4. MANSLAUGHTER VERDICT IN WILL SMITH TRIAL Cardell Hayes faces a possible sentence of up to 40 years in prison for the slaying of the retired New Orleans Saints defensive star. 5. MOSUL DOCTORS STRUGGLE TO SAVE CIVILIANS Without the ability to perform surgery, physicians they say they can only hope to stabilize the wounded as Iraqi forces battle to recapture the city from IS. 6. HOW DISMANTLING 'OBAMACARE' MIGHT PLAY OUT Republican lawmakers likely will face angry voters, spooked health insurers and the possibility of tumbling off a political cliff. 7. FOR TECH HUB IN RUSSIA'S RUSTBELT, RECESSION'S A GODSEND The financial downturn even allowed the country's nascent tech sector in Voronezh to start competing with India and China for outsourcing contracts. 8. MIGRANTS ARRESTED IN ITALY FOR SMUGGLING MAY BE VICTIMS Professional traffickers force them, sometimes at gunpoint, to drive the boats and navigate to Italy. 9. GREAT LAKES, NORTHEAST BRACE FOR WINTRY BLAST Snow, freezing rain and rain could make for a mess morning commute as a winter storm pushes further east. 10. LA LA LAND' TOPS GLOBES WITH 7 NOMINATIONS, 'MOONLIGHT' WITH 6 "La La Land" earns nominations for its lead actors, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, as well best picture, comedy or musical. "Moonlight" leads the field in the dramatic categories, including best picture.