12/19: January 6 committee prepares criminal referrals. Argentina brings the World Cup home.

The House committee on January 6th is expected to vote on recommending criminal charges against former President Trump, for his alleged role in the Capitol attack. A wide range of potential offenses could be on the table, including insurrection, although these would be recommendations for the Justice Department, not official charges. Exclusive audio from a key witness before the January 6th Committee. It's from the testimony of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and it reveals the depth of the effort to undermine American democracy in 2020. Turning now to the humanitarian crisis at America's southern border. Thousands of migrants are crossing into El Paso, Texas each day. The city's mayor has declared a state of emergency. The scheduled end of a pandemic-era policy called title 42 this week could make things even worse. Travelers on a plane going to Hawaii had a sudden midair scare yesterday when the jet hit dangerous turbulence. 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu were hurt. The failed crypto-currency CEO, Sam Bankman-Freed, is no longer expected to fight his return to the U.S., according to the Reuters news agency. This morning, Argentina is bringing the World Cup home, after an extraordinary finish to the world's biggest sporting event. Argentina beat France in a penalty kick shootout after a 3-3 tie in yesterday's final. Superstar Lionel Messi was named most valuable player.

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