➤ Capitol Police arrested the communications director for Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle of New York Monday morning after he was caught trying to bring four magazines of ammunition into the U.S. House. Morelle’s office said they fired him, effective immediately. (More) 

➤  More Democrats have joined the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee, including Robert Houton, a former Senate candidate from Maryland. He adds to a growing field of contenders. (See Field) 

➤ California lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session Monday in an effort to “Trump-proof” the state from potential “unlawful federal government action.” (See Details) 

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Many children in northern Nigeria woke up today to terror and the threat of worse. Boko Haram continues its reign of violence—abducting, trafficking, and killing—targeting young children and Christians. Survivors are left displaced, hungry, and grieving.

Nigeria now ranks No. 6 on the World Watch List of the most dangerous places to be a Christian. Yet, amid this darkness, OneHope and local churches are unwavering in their mission to deliver the Good News of Jesus.

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➤ AP Top 25: Ohio State and Miami both experienced significant drops in the rankings after losing to unranked opponents on Saturday. Meanwhile, South Carolina gained ground toward a potential College Football Playoff bid with a victory over former No. 12 Clemson. The updated College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed tonight. (See Rankings) 

➤ San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury during the team’s 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. (More) 

➤ Munetaka Murakami, a two-time MVP and triple crown winner in Japanese baseball, announced plans to join an American major league team in 2026. At just 24 years old, Murakami has already completed eight professional seasons. (More) 

➤ Yesterday’s results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAW  

The White House unveiled its final Christmas theme of the Biden administration, A Season of Peace and Light, featuring 83 trees, 165,000 lights, and military family tributes. (See Photos)

Scottish town's Christmas lights, designed by local kids, debuted during a festive countdown as the community gathered for the lighting ceremony. (Watch Video)

Creating a "Christmas bucket list" can add festive fun with activities like decorating, baking, or ice skating to your holiday traditions. Pick and choose from these 50 ideas. (See Ideas)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Novocure stock soared 49% today after the company reported successful Phase 3 test results of its new treatment for pancreatic cancer. (More) 

➤ Intel's board removed Pat Gelsinger as CEO over the weekend. Gelsinger's nearly four-year term saw the semiconductor company's market share and stock price collapse as competitor Nvidia surged ahead. (More)

➤ Adobe Analytics projected that consumers will spend $13.2 billion on Cyber Monday, setting a record and outpacing last year by 6.1%. (More)

➤ Carlos Tavares, CEO of Jeep automaker Stellantis, unexpectedly resigned this weekend over "different views" with the company's board of directors. (More)

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➤ NASA launched a challenge seeking designs for a "lunar rescue system" to help carry incapacitated astronauts back to safety on the moon. The agency is offering a $20,000 prize for the best solutions. (See Details)

➤ Wacław Szpakowski, a Polish polymath, created Rhythmic Lines, intricate, non-intersecting infinite patterns inspired by nature and math. These works are currently on view at Miguel Abreu Gallery in New York. (See Art)

➤ T Coronae Borealis, known as the Blaze Star, was expected to erupt by September, marking its 80-year nova cycle. Astronomers say it's still coming despite the delay. (More) 

➤ The Sunday after Thanksgiving set a new record for the most U.S. air passengers screened by the TSA in a single day: 3.09 million. This was 74,000 more passengers than the Sunday after July 4 this year. (More)

➤ The SkiStar ski resort in Lindvallen, Sweden, features the only McDonald's in the world you can "ski through" on your way down the slopes. (See Video)

➤ The renovated Sulfur Banks Trail, known for dramatic views of yellow sulfur crystals on dark lava, has reopened for visitors to Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park. (See Photos)

➤ Elton John announced that he's lost most of his eyesight due to an infection, making it difficult to view his new musical, The Devil Wears Prada, in London. (See Details)

➤ A pastor fought off an axe-wielding vandal at an Antioch, California, church on Thanksgiving, using MMA training to subdue him until police arrived. (More)

➤ Notre Dame renovations after the 2019 fire uncovered over 1,000 historical artifacts, including artwork, statues, and a 13th-century rood screen. (More)

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Does your family participate in "Elf on the Shelf"?

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