News Roundup for December 5, 2016

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Things happened over the weekend, we have the top stories right here for you.

1. The US Army has rejected the planned route for the Dakota Pipeline, prompting celebrations at Standing Rock. We're being cautious since you know Trump will be in soon and you never know what he will do. More here.

2. Italy rejected constitutional reform in their referendum on Sunday. So is the EU falling apart before the UK has the chance to leave? More here.

3. Ivanka Trump and Al Gore are meeting to discuss climate change. Great does this mean the Trump presidency will actually care about the environment? Probably not. More here.

4. New York City mayor Bill de Blasio wants the federal government to pay the $35 million it will cost to protect President-elect Donald Trump in Trump Tower. More here.

5. The 'Pizzagate' conspiracy ended with a 28-year-old entering a Washington DC pizza joint with an assault rifle and firing shots. Trump's new security advisor believed the conspiracy, helping to spread the word. Spells great things for our future. More here.

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