Reuters Top US News: December 19, 2016

Click to View in Browser Monday, December 19, 2016 U.S. electors expected to officially confirm Trump victory WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Electoral College is expected on Monday to officially select Republican Donald Trump as the next president in a vote that is usually routine but takes place this year amid allegations of Russian hacking to try to influence the election. New Yorker to be sentenced for 'death ray' plot against Muslims NEW YORK (Reuters) - A white supremacist convicted on charges that he planned to use a "death ray" to kill Muslims and President Barack Obama is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday in federal court in Albany, New York. U.S. school an antidote to transgender discrimination complaints ATLANTA (Reuters) - Inside a sunny classroom at a church decorated with rainbow flags, two transgender teenagers exploded into giggles during a dance break from math at Pride School Atlanta. U.S. charges Platinum Partners founder, others with $1 billion fraud NEW YORK (Reuters) - The founder of New York-based hedge fund Platinum Partners was arrested on Monday as prosecutors unveiled an indictment charging him and six others with an approximately $1 billion fraud. Only the hardiest remain at Dakota protest camp CANNON BALL, N.D. (Reuters) - Two weeks after a victory in their fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline, most protesters have cleared out of the main protest camp in North Dakota - but about 1,000 are still there, and plan to remain through the winter. California marchers protest against Trump as Democrats vow policy fight LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - About 2,000 people protesting against the rhetoric and proposals of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump marched peacefully through downtown Los Angeles on Sunday in advance of Monday's planned Electoral College vote to formally choose him as leader. Coast Guard plucks four sailors from icy waters off Annapolis after boats overturn (Reuters) - Four people were rescued from frigid waters off Annapolis, Maryland, on Sunday after more than a dozen sailboats capsized during a race held in rough, windy weather, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Texas city lifts tap water ban after chemical spill fear (Reuters) - Tap water in Corpus Christi is safe to drink, the mayor of the Texas city said on Sunday, lifting a four-day ban after a chemical spill that forced most of the Texas city's residents to rely on bottled water while tests were underway. Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at age 99 (Reuters) - Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who parlayed beauty, diamond-studded glamor and nine marriages into a long celebrity career, died on Sunday. She was 99. Under threat in Washington, first lady's food legacy may live on elsewhere NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michelle Obama will be ceding the title of first lady to Melania Trump next month, but she may hold for some time the other distinction she earned during her time in the White House: America's best known advocate for healthy food. Related Video Saudi Arabia says won't withdraw US investments Carnage in Jordan Great Debate Cox: AT&T opens itself up to activist attack Cox: Amsterdam has first-world financial dilemma A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2016 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook