Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Trump Picks Fight with US Intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his dispute with the US intelligence community, claiming a top-level briefing he was set to receive on Russian election interference was delayed until Friday. He tweeted: "Perhaps more time needed to build a case. Very strange!" But a senior intelligence official insisted there had been no delay.—NBC NewsNAACP Officials Arrested for Protest Against Senator Sessions
Six NAACP protesters were arrested after staging a sit-in at the Alabama office of Senator Jeff Sessions, a protest against President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Sessions as attorney general. NAACP president Cornell William Brooks was among those charged with criminal trespass in Mobile, Alabama.—CNN
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President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his dispute with the US intelligence community, claiming a top-level briefing he was set to receive on Russian election interference was delayed until Friday. He tweeted: "Perhaps more time needed to build a case. Very strange!" But a senior intelligence official insisted there had been no delay.—NBC NewsNAACP Officials Arrested for Protest Against Senator Sessions
Six NAACP protesters were arrested after staging a sit-in at the Alabama office of Senator Jeff Sessions, a protest against President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of Sessions as attorney general. NAACP president Cornell William Brooks was among those charged with criminal trespass in Mobile, Alabama.—CNN
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Activists to Distribute Free Weed During Inauguration
Activists from the DCMJ group are planning to give out free weed in the nation's capital on January 20. The #Trump420 will see protesters march to National Mall and light up 4 minutes 20 seconds into Donald Trump's speech. The passing of Initiative 71 in 2013 made it legal to possess, grow, or give away small amounts of marijuana in the District of Colombia.—CBS News / DCMJFord Cancels Plan for New Factory in Mexico
Ford has canceled its plan to build a new $1.6 billion plant in Mexico and will spend spend $700 million broadening operations in Michigan instead. Ford CEO Mark Fields said the decision had been mainly determined by a decline in demand for small cars. But he also described it as a "vote of confidence" in President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened manufacturers with a "border tax."—ReutersAttack in Philippines Prison Lets 150 Escape
More than 100 gunmen launched an attack on a prison in the southern Philippines, allowing 158 inmates to escape. One guard and six prisoners at North Cotabato District Jail were killed in the violence, and only eight who escaped have been caught. Officials suspect the armed men were linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front separatist movement.—AFPTurkish Authorities Have Identified Nightclub Attacker
Turkey's foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said the identity of the suspected gunman who killed 39 people at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul is now known to the authorities. Cavusoglu said the gunman's house has been searched, and the hunt for his capture continues. Cavusoglu said the nightclub attack had been organized by "professionals."—Al Jazeera
Activists from the DCMJ group are planning to give out free weed in the nation's capital on January 20. The #Trump420 will see protesters march to National Mall and light up 4 minutes 20 seconds into Donald Trump's speech. The passing of Initiative 71 in 2013 made it legal to possess, grow, or give away small amounts of marijuana in the District of Colombia.—CBS News / DCMJFord Cancels Plan for New Factory in Mexico
Ford has canceled its plan to build a new $1.6 billion plant in Mexico and will spend spend $700 million broadening operations in Michigan instead. Ford CEO Mark Fields said the decision had been mainly determined by a decline in demand for small cars. But he also described it as a "vote of confidence" in President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened manufacturers with a "border tax."—Reuters
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More than 100 gunmen launched an attack on a prison in the southern Philippines, allowing 158 inmates to escape. One guard and six prisoners at North Cotabato District Jail were killed in the violence, and only eight who escaped have been caught. Officials suspect the armed men were linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front separatist movement.—AFPTurkish Authorities Have Identified Nightclub Attacker
Turkey's foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said the identity of the suspected gunman who killed 39 people at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul is now known to the authorities. Cavusoglu said the gunman's house has been searched, and the hunt for his capture continues. Cavusoglu said the nightclub attack had been organized by "professionals."—Al Jazeera
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Indonesia Suspends Military Ties with Australia
Indonesia has suspended military cooperation with Australia over Australian Army teaching materials. Indonesian military spokesman Major General Wuryanto said the "offensive" content had been seen at an Australian Army base in Perth. Reports suggest it related to the principle of "Pancasila," the philosophical underpinning of the Indonesian state.—ReutersIsraeli Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter
An Israeli soldier has been convicted of manslaughter after he was filmed shooting dead a wounded Palestinian attacker who was lying on the ground. Sergeant Elor Azaria shot 21-year-old Abdul Fatah al-Sharif in Hebron in March last year, after Sharif and another young Palestinian stabbed an Israeli soldier.—BBC NewsZuckerberg to Tour the States in 2017
Mark Zuckerberg has pledged to tour around 30 states in 2017 to fulfill a personal challenge to have visited every state in the US. The Facebook CEO said he wanted "to get out and talk to more people," a possible indication of a move into politics.—The GuardianEllen Cancels Appearance by Kim Burrell
Ellen DeGeneres said Kim Burrell will not make a scheduled appearance on her show after the gospel singer made homophobic remarks at a church sermon. A video posted on YouTube showed Burrell describing homosexuality as "perverted."—Entertainment WeeklyMegyn Kelly Leaves FOX News to Join NBC
Megyn Kelly has explained why she is leaving FOX News to join NBC News. Kelly told FOX News viewers the move would allow her more "human connection" with her children. She also said she was joining journalists she "admires" at NBC.—The Daily BeastCoachella Lineup Includes Beyoncé and Radiohead
Beyoncé, Radiohead, and Kendrick Lamar will headline Coachella in 2017. Other big performers announced for the April festival in California include Bon Iver, Future, Gucci Mane, the xx, Lorde, and Father John Misty.—NoiseyGovernor Cuomo Wants to Make State College Tuition-Free
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans to offer free tuition at state colleges and universities for families earning less than $125,000 a year. It would apply to two-year community colleges and four-year public colleges and universities.—VICE NewsFeral Cats Now Cover 99.8 Percent of Australian Continent
A study by the Australian government's National Environment Science Program has revealed feral cats now cover 99.8 percent of the continent, and 80 percent of Australia's islands. Scientists are worried cats could wipe out many bird species.—Motherboard
Indonesia has suspended military cooperation with Australia over Australian Army teaching materials. Indonesian military spokesman Major General Wuryanto said the "offensive" content had been seen at an Australian Army base in Perth. Reports suggest it related to the principle of "Pancasila," the philosophical underpinning of the Indonesian state.—ReutersIsraeli Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter
An Israeli soldier has been convicted of manslaughter after he was filmed shooting dead a wounded Palestinian attacker who was lying on the ground. Sergeant Elor Azaria shot 21-year-old Abdul Fatah al-Sharif in Hebron in March last year, after Sharif and another young Palestinian stabbed an Israeli soldier.—BBC News
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Mark Zuckerberg has pledged to tour around 30 states in 2017 to fulfill a personal challenge to have visited every state in the US. The Facebook CEO said he wanted "to get out and talk to more people," a possible indication of a move into politics.—The GuardianEllen Cancels Appearance by Kim Burrell
Ellen DeGeneres said Kim Burrell will not make a scheduled appearance on her show after the gospel singer made homophobic remarks at a church sermon. A video posted on YouTube showed Burrell describing homosexuality as "perverted."—Entertainment WeeklyMegyn Kelly Leaves FOX News to Join NBC
Megyn Kelly has explained why she is leaving FOX News to join NBC News. Kelly told FOX News viewers the move would allow her more "human connection" with her children. She also said she was joining journalists she "admires" at NBC.—The Daily BeastCoachella Lineup Includes Beyoncé and Radiohead
Beyoncé, Radiohead, and Kendrick Lamar will headline Coachella in 2017. Other big performers announced for the April festival in California include Bon Iver, Future, Gucci Mane, the xx, Lorde, and Father John Misty.—NoiseyGovernor Cuomo Wants to Make State College Tuition-Free
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans to offer free tuition at state colleges and universities for families earning less than $125,000 a year. It would apply to two-year community colleges and four-year public colleges and universities.—VICE NewsFeral Cats Now Cover 99.8 Percent of Australian Continent
A study by the Australian government's National Environment Science Program has revealed feral cats now cover 99.8 percent of the continent, and 80 percent of Australia's islands. Scientists are worried cats could wipe out many bird species.—Motherboard