Los Angeles, United States (AP) — Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says it has launched an airstrike in southern Gaza as retaliation for an earlier attack by militants in Rafah.
Washington, United States (AP) — Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal to share details of airstrike posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say.
New York, United States (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin expected to miss rest of NHL season with torn ACL, coach Glen Gulutzan says.
Beirut, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister says his country is 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says it has received remains in Gaza from the Red Cross that militants say belong to a hostage.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife in bribery and conspiracy case brought by federal prosecutors.
Nyon, Switzerland (AP) — Germany to host 2029 Women's European Championship.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels say mariners held since July attack on ship Eternity C in the Red Sea are released to Oman.
New York, United States (AP) — Macy's posts a surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers.
Tehran, Iran (AP) — Iran's rial currency falls to new low of 1.2 million to a US dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says it will open the Rafah crossing in coming days to allow Palestinians to exit from Gaza to Egypt.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says the "findings" returned from Gaza are not remains of either hostage remaining in the strip.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia says the deep-sea search for long-missing Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30.
Washington, United States (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps wins special election to U.S. House in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Jersey City, United States (AP) — James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback.
Grapevine, United States (AP) — Ole Miss rises a spot to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings despite losing its coach. Ohio State still No. 1.
Moscow, Russia (AP) — Putin adviser says Russia-U.S. talks on ending the fighting in Ukraine were productive but that more work remains.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Officials preparing immigration operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants, AP source says.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it.
