Author: Atlee McHeffey
NBC suspends sports analyst for podcast comments
NHL ON VERSUS — Jeremy Roenick: — Photo by: Victoria Will/Versus(CNN) – NHL analyst Jeremy Roenick was suspended by NBC Sports after making “inappropriate comments” about his co-workers on Barstool Sport’s “Spittin Chiclets” podcast.
Bethlehem hosts annual Christmas celebration
(CNN) BETHLEHEM – The West Bank town of Bethlehem hosted its annual Christmas celebration. The crowds were treated to the color and sound of parades, Christmas carols, and a midnight Christmas vigil. Some Gaza Christians were granted permits to celebrate Christmas in the town — after Israeli officials had indicated they could deny permission.
HONG KONG: Police at Christmas Eve protest
(CNN) HONG KONG – Police warn protesters of tear gas being used at Christmas eve protests in Hong Kong.
Trump on North Korea’s “Gift”
(CNN) President Donald Trump says he’ll handle whatever “Christmas gift” North Korea has in store for the United States. “Maybe it’s a nice present. Maybe it’s a present where he sends me a beautiful vase instead of a missile test,” Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago after speaking to US troops.
Travis Kalanick to step down from Uber’s board
(CNN) – Co-founder of Uber to step down from board.
Standoff over senate trial likely to last weeks
President Trump's Senate trial looming through holiday break.
(CNN) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers are out of town on holiday recess…but President Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate is still looming.
California’s cannabis industry: It’s complicated
(CNN) The CDC’s investigation into vaping-related illnesses has zeroed in on adulterated products coming from the illegal vaping market. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
TEXAS: Teen brother admits to killing pregnant sister
(CNN) TEXAS – Authorities in Texas say they’ve charged a 19-year-old man with capital murder in the death of a pregnant woman. The 23-year-old was eight months pregnant when she was killed. Police say the suspect is her younger brother.
