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A new report published by the Israeli military details failures in the mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. New York City prepares for the Times Square ball drop as it and other live, televised events remain an “attractive target” for extremists. Eurostar train services have been canceled after flooding in tunnels, leaving many passengers stranded. Mushroom foraging has become popular in 2023 and experts say there’s an uptick in related poisonings. And NASA sends a message in a bottle to Jupiter, you too can sign your name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Africa has filed a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for its role in the war in Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges the world to step in after Ukraine was hit by the largest air attack from Russia since the start of the war last year. Ohio’s Republican governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for trans youth. Twenty-foot waves hit the West coast, forcing beach closures. And couples rush to tie the knot in Vegas on the last day of the year to get a "magical" wedding date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has launched its biggest air assault on Ukraine since the start of its invasion. Maine Republicans say they'll fight a decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. The UN says more than 150,000 people in Gaza have nowhere to go. Authorities in New York City are monitoring threats ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Plus, the woman at the center of a murder case that inspired a miniseries and a documentary has been released on parole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maine's top election official has moved to strike former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot. Russia has launched a huge wave of air attacks across Ukraine. Dangerous waves have caused injuries and flooding in California. Today is expected to be one of the busiest days for flying in the US. Plus, the Detroit Pistons lose again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll break down the drama around whether former President Donald Trump will be removed from any 2024 primary ballots. Israel has acknowledged that its airstrikes killed civilians at a refugee camp on Christmas Eve. Nikki Haley is facing heat for her comments on the Civil War. Gas prices could drop again in 2024. Plus, the surprising reason a Chinese chess player has been forced to forfeit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest US aid package for Ukraine will exhaust all available funding. US officials say they had a "very productive" meeting with Mexico's President about the border. We'll bring you the latest on attempts to remove former President Donald Trump from 2024 primary ballots. The newest Apple Watches can be sold in the US again. Plus, the comedy world says goodbye to Tom Smothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are talks today between top US officials and Mexico's president to try to find a solution to the ongoing migrant crisis at the border. Michigan's Supreme Court has made a decision on whether former President Donald Trump can be included on the state's 2024 primary ballot. Israel says aid organizations need to come up with more methods to help people in Gaza. We'll tell you why the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft. Plus a "miracle" rescue in Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior US officials are meeting with Mexico's president to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border. There are concerns that Israel's war with Hamas could widen into a regional conflict. Blizzard conditions have cause travel problems in parts of the US. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Parasite, has died at the age of 48. Plus, why the Detroit Pistons probably aren't happy after breaking an NBA record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iraq has condemned US airstrikes in the country. The US-Mexico border crisis is also having an impact thousands of miles away in Chicago. Ukrainian forces say they've destroyed a Russian Navy ship. Some top faculty members at Harvard are asking its governing body to tackle several problems. Plus, Ye, also known as Kanye West, has apologized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has carried out targeted airstrikes in Iraq overnight in retaliation for an attack that injured some American troops. Israel's Prime Minster says the war in Gaza is far from ending. A major winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest leading to blizzard warnings and concerns about people traveling. Pressure at the US-Mexico border continues. Plus, the sale of several newer Apple Watch models has been banned in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices