Paris, France (AP) — French president says talks on U.S. proposal could be a “turning point” for peace in Ukraine and security in Europe.
Philadelphia, United States (AP) — US appeals court rules former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor.
Lexington, United States (AP) — Kentucky fires Mark Stoops, the SEC's longest-tenured coach, after back-to-back losing records.
Hong Kong, China (AP) — Authorities say the death toll in the Hong Kong apartment complex fire has risen to 151 after 5 more bodies were found.
Hong Kong, China (AP) — Hong Kong authorities say netting that covered scaffolding around buildings that caught fire did not meet code.
Dhaka, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh ex-leader Hasina and her niece, British Labor Parliament member Tulip Siddiq, sentenced to prison for graft.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras (AP) — Preliminary and partial count shows conservatives Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading Honduras’ presidential vote.
New York, United States (AP) — WNBA and players union agree to extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9.
East Lansing, United States (AP) — Michigan State plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to replace Jonathan Smith, AP source says.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump says he held call with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as Pentagon continues strikes in Caribbean aimed at cartels.
Oxford, United States (AP) — No. 6 Ole Miss promotes defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach, succeeding Lane Kiffin.
Stockton, United States (AP) — Three of four victims of Stockton, California, shooting were children, sheriff's office says..
Baton Rouge, United States (AP) — Lane Kiffin says on social media he is leaving Ole Miss to become LSU's football coach.
East Lansing, United States (AP) — Michigan State fires football coach Jonathan Smith after less than 2 years, AP source says.
Hallandale Beach, United States (AP) — Rubio says US talks with Ukrainian officials were productive but work remains to find peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
New York, United States (AP) — Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle; Oregon, Texas Tech climb, Texas A&M falls out of top 5.
Fayetteville, United States (AP) — Arkansas hires Ryan Silverfield of Memphis as new football coach.
Lusail, Qatar (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix.
Gainesville, United States (AP) — Florida is finalizing a deal to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its coach, AP source says.
Auburn, United States (AP) — Auburn tabs USF's Alex Golesh as its next head coach, replacing Hugh Freeze.
