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.
Putin says Russia is leading world in hypersonic weapons
(AP) MOSCOW, Russia – President Vladimir Putin says that Russia leads the world in hypersonic weapons. Putin stressed that for the first time in history Russia has an edge in designing a new class of weapons unlike the past when it was catching up with the United States. He said Tuesday that the first unit equipped with a hypersonic glide…
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.
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