➤ New York City authorities on Thursday indicted an illegal migrant on several charges including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and arson for allegedly burning a subway rider to death. (More)  

➤ The White House confirmed Friday that a ninth U.S. telecom firm was hacked in a Chinese espionage campaign, exposing private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. (More)  

➤ Independent Sen. Joe Manchin has criticized President Biden's decision to commute the sentences of two individuals convicted of murdering a student at Marshall University, describing it as "misguided" and "disgusting.” (More)  

➤ Over 50% of Americans approve of President-elect Trump’s handling of his presidential transition, which is an increase from the 48% reported in 2016, according to a new Gallup poll. (More) 

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➤ The NFL’s Christmas Day games on Netflix were the most-streamed games in NFL history. Both games drew around 24 million viewers.  (More) 

➤ The Kansas City Chiefs have officially locked up the AFC’s No. 1 seed after improving their record to 15-1 on Christmas. (See Playoff Picture) 

➤ Dallas Mavericks All-NBA guard Luka Doncic will miss at least one month with a leg injury. (More)

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Universal Pictures announced Thursday that the hit musical Wicked will debut on digital platforms on New Year’s Eve, featuring bonus content and a sing-along version. (More)  

A new study on holiday shopping found that nearly half of Gen Z and millennials bought gifts for themselves, compared to 27% of Gen X and 15% of baby boomers. (See Study) 

A husband took on his wife's dare and dressed as Buddy the Elf, reenacting scenes from the movie in New York City while she filmed and laughed. (See Husband)

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➤ South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly on Friday impeached acting President Han Duck-soo, suspending his powers until the Constitutional Court decides on his fate. (More)  

➤ Also on Friday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament and called new elections for Feb. 23, seeking to establish a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed. (More)  

➤ Israel's attorney general ordered an investigation into Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over allegations she obstructed justice and influenced witnesses. (More)  

➤ Finnish authorities have detained a Russian-linked ship suspected of being part of a shadow fleet evading sanctions and damaging power and data cables in the Baltic Sea. (More)  

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➤ A 40-foot-wide, 40-foot-deep sinkhole formed near the Wharton exit off I-80 in New Jersey on Thursday, causing detours as part of the heavily trafficked highway collapsed. (See Sinkhole)

➤ The Morrison Hotel, a long-vacant downtown Los Angeles landmark made famous by The Doors' 1970 album, suffered significant fire damage Thursday, requiring over 100 firefighters to contain it. (See Hotel)  

➤ An unticketed Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested for criminal trespass on Christmas Eve after allegedly bypassing verification stations and boarding a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii. (More)

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