Moscow, Russia (AP) — Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader.
Abuja, Nigeria (AP) — Death toll from stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria rises to 32, police say.
Columbus, United States (AP) — Ohio State beats Tennessee 42-17 to advance to face Oregon in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident, US military says.
Austin, United States (AP) — Texas beats Clemson 38-24 to set up College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Arizona State.
Oakland, United States (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65.
Kinshasa, Congo (AP) — 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry capsizes in the river Busira.
Washington, United States (AP) — Biden signs bill averting a government shutdown after Trump's intervention had imperiled congressional passage.
Magdeburg, Germany (AP) — Officials say a 9-year-old child is among the 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany.
Sao Paulo, Brazil (AP) — 22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil.
Abuja, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people including children have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas food distribution event.
Magdeburg, Germany (AP) — German chancellor: Nearly 40 people 'are so seriously injured we must be very worried about them' after market attack.
Magdeburg, Germany (AP) — State governor says the death toll in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack has risen to 5.
St. Moritz, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn races into 14th position in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40.
Washington, United States (AP) — Government funding bill clears the Senate and heads to President Biden for his signature, averting shutdown.
Washington, United States (AP) — Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for many public service retirees, sending the measure to Biden.
South Bend, United States (AP) — Notre Dame beats Indiana 27-17 in the first College Football Playoff game with expanded 12-team field.
Washington, United States (AP) — Senate approves 235th judge of Biden presidency, beating Trump’s mark, as Democrats tout diversity of nominees.
Kansas City, United States (AP) — A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn't enforceable under new amendment, ensuring legal abortions in the state.
Washington, United States (AP) — House approves three-month government funding bill, sending to Senate with just hours left before shutdown deadline.
