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Trump Criticizes Biden Death Row Pardons

President Trump is vowing to pursue executions for the dozens of federal death row inmates who received pardons from President Biden. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Biden Vetoes Judiciary Bill

President Joe Biden has vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships. The Democratic-controlled Senate passed the measure unanimously in August. But the Republican-led House brought it to the floor only after Republican Donald Trump was reelected to a second term in November. The White House had said at the time that Biden would veto the bill.

Accused Subway Arsonist Appears in Court

The man accused of burning a woman to death on a New York City subway made his first appearance in court. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.

President Clinton Discharged From Hospital

Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted on Monday. Correspondent Shelley Adler has more.

Biden To Decide Fate of Nippon Steel Deal

President Biden will get to decide on an acquisition deal involving US Steel after a panel failed to reach a consensus. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

U.S. Citizen Jailed in Russia Recieves Second Sentence

An American citizen imprisoned in Russia has received a new 15-year jail term. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma has more.

Starbucks Barista Strike Expands

A strike by Starbucks workers has expanded to over 300 stores. The baristas are asking for an increase to their minimum wage which the company is calling unsustainable.

Notre Dame Christmas Eve Services

For the first time in five years, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris held Christmas Eve services. With tourists flocking to the French Landmark. Having been closed to the public since a fire in 2019 nearly destroyed the building, the Medieval Cathedral re-opened to the public earlier this month.

Biden Signs 50 Bills into Law

In one of his final acts of his presidency, Joe Biden spent his Christmas Eve signing 50 bills into law concerning a wide range of areas. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

American Airlines Hits Holiday Travel Snag

One of the year’s heaviest travel days started with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

Hotel Worker Strike Coming to a Close

A strike by San Francisco hotel workers appears to be coming to an end. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.

Schedule to Rebuild MD Bridge Announced

According to Maryland Officials, work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is scheduled to begin in January.

Drug Lord Deported

Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa has been deported to Colombia after spending more than 20 years in a US prison. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

CA High Surf Warnings

California’s coastal residents are facing hazardous conditions this week with high surf and costal flood warnings.

Former Hamas Hostage Dies

An Israeli woman who was taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, and freed in a brief ceasefire last year, has died. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.

Tech Gifts For You

Sometimes you don't get what you want for Christmas, so you might have to get it for yourself! Correspondent Chuck Palm has some gift ideas you can buy for yourself, in today's tech report.

Finally

Famed record producer Richard Perry has died at the age of 82. Correspondent Ben Thomas has a look at his life and legacy.

Visitors to Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island were rewarded yesterday as Kilauea volcano continued to erupt for the second day spewing lava up to 300 feet in tall fountains that then spread over a 650-acre area.

Correspondent Kevin Carr has a guide on what you can watch and where you can watch it this Christmas.

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