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Former Gov. Rick Perry has close ties to the Texas oil industry.

Former Gov. Rick Perry has close ties to the Texas oil industry.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, calling him "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world." But Tillerson has close ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin, which is certain to draw scrutiny and fuel a potential Senate confirmation fight.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, calling him "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world." But Tillerson has close ties to Russia and President Vladimir Putin, which is certain to draw scrutiny and fuel a potential Senate confirmation fight.

The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump's transition to the White House (All times EST) 9:32 a.m.

The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump's transition to the White House (All times EST) 9:32 a.m.

Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a western Kansas oil field explosion that injured five workers, two of them critically.

Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a western Kansas oil field explosion that injured five workers, two of them critically.

Struggling car rental company Hertz has named a new CEO.

Struggling car rental company Hertz has named a new CEO.

Boeing Co. will move the headquarters for its defense unit from St. Louis to the Washington, D.C., area.

Boeing Co. will move the headquarters for its defense unit from St. Louis to the Washington, D.C., area.

A Nebraska group said Tuesday that it's working with its founder, Gov. Pete Ricketts, to eliminate what it considers cumbersome job-licensing requirements that create a drag on the state economy.

A Nebraska group said Tuesday that it's working with its founder, Gov. Pete Ricketts, to eliminate what it considers cumbersome job-licensing requirements that create a drag on the state economy.

Technology leaders are about to come face-to-face with President-elect Donald Trump after fiercely opposing his candidacy, fearful that he would stifle innovation, curb the hiring of computer-savvy immigrants and infringe on consumers' digital privacy.

Technology leaders are about to come face-to-face with President-elect Donald Trump after fiercely opposing his candidacy, fearful that he would stifle innovation, curb the hiring of computer-savvy immigrants and infringe on consumers' digital privacy.

Italian bank Unicredit has announced the disposal of 17.7 billion euros ($18.8 billion) in nonperforming loans as it seeks to improve its capital position under new management.

Italian bank Unicredit has announced the disposal of 17.7 billion euros ($18.8 billion) in nonperforming loans as it seeks to improve its capital position under new management.