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Gaetz Report Released

The House Ethics Committee released a long anticipated report into allegations of illegal sexual relations with an underage girl and drug use by former Trump Attorney General nominee and Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Mangione’s Day In Court

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of United Healthcare went before a judge in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports as Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder and other charges inside the courtroom, outside there were protests demanding he be released.

North Carolina Police Officer Killed

A Greensboro, North Carolina police officer was killed after he responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man with a gun inside of a supermarket. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Texas Sues NCAA

Just 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump told a crowd in Arizona that he will end what he called the “transgender lunacy,” Texas announced it is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, as transgender athletes are about to face another challenge in court. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Biden Commutes Death Sentences

In his last month in office, President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of most every prisoner on federal death row. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details.

Bill Clinton Hospitalized

Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever. The 78-year-old former president was in Washington, DC at the time, and was taken to Georgetown University Medical Center as a precaution for treatment and observation.

Busy Travel Day

Today will be a busy travel day as a part of a tough travel week, with millions of Americans also facing weather issues including rain and snow in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, and some rain in the Midwest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports holiday travel did get off to a good start for some leaving early.

Trump On Panama & Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on statements that he wants control of the Panama Canal returned to the United States, and that America should purchase Greenland from Denmark.

Migrant Arrested For NYC Subway Murder

Critics are blasting New York City after surveillance video showed some people running away while others were standing around and watching after a woman was set on fire on a subway train. Pamela Furr reports fast action by police caught the primary suspect in the horrific killing, an illegal migrant from Guatemala who had been previously deported.

Dangerous California Surf

A major storm is pounding California's central coast creating damaging surf conditions, and at least one person has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.

Arrest In Chemical Leak

The head of a chemical company is facing charges in Michigan, related to the 2022 oil and chemical discharge into the Flint River. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

FAA Investigating Florida Drone Incident

As Florida authorities are trying to determine why some drones fell from the sky in Orlando, Florida during a Christmas light show, the FAA is now getting involved after a young boy was hit by a falling drone and required life-saving surgery. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Nordstrom Sold

A major department store chain is being sold and one of those buying Nordstrom is a Mexican retail group. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.

Tech News

Quantum communications promises near instant transfer of massive amounts of data. But, until now, it was not able to traverse the existing Internet. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally

This one most likely was not on your holiday gift list. Correspondent Norman Hall reports there's been an uptick in the sales of nuclear bomb shelters.

As we begin to close the door on Hollywood and music in 2024, Kevin Carr takes a look ahead for what we need to know about some of the top entertainment events in 2025.

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