NewsNation Articles: December 21, 2021

Chris Noth pulled from “The Equalizer,” Louis C.K.’s new stand-up special, Gabby Petito’s family discusses new foundation Man once convicted of arson named fire chief Hung jury for Kim Potter? Dan Abrams thinks it’s possible Family of Gabby Petito launches foundation in her honor Radio: Biden pledges 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron Radio: More cities instituting tough new vaccine mandates Something Good: Teen’s nonprofit aids the homeless Radio: Leniency calls grow for trucker sentenced in Colorado crash Banfield: Louis C.K.’s new standup special, Gabby Petito’s family discusses new foundation Possible hung jury in the Kim Potter trial; plus, viewers weigh in on the verdict Texas college student remains missing 1 year later $50,000 reward offered after fatal Los Angeles shooting Can COVID tests help turn the corner? Are lockdowns on the horizon? And solving new challenges in law enforcement Biden confronts omicron, a trucker’s prison sentence prompts outrage, and what Trump is planning at Jan. 6 event Salad products recalled in 19 states over listeria outbreak Fake vaccine cardmakers, sellers facing federal charges More cities instituting tough new vaccine mandates DOJ: Inmates on home confinement can stay out of prison As health crisis looms, nursing facilities lack personnel How sports leagues are responding to rising COVID cases Leniency calls grow for trucker sentenced in Colorado crash De Blasio says ‘No more shutdowns’ as NYC faces virus spike Fake UPS worker ties up NYC couple, grandkids during robbery Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism Watch: Police officer narrowly avoids getting shot by suspect Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill One of 11 charged in death of Adam Oakes at VCU pleads guilty Elizabeth Smart’s father on Utah woman found safe: ‘Rejoice’ Ex-gymnastics coach wins appeal on Nassar-related conviction Rep. Scott Perry refuses Jan. 6 panel’s interview request Biden administration moves to expand solar power on US land Taco Bell to sell chicken wings for 1 week only in January Walgreens, CVS now limiting how many at-home COVID tests you can buy Australian aquarium welcomes new ‘sassy’ Gentoo penguin Bear witness: Ursid meteor shower peaks on year’s longest night First text message ever sent sells for more than $120,000 at auction Scientists say this year’s flu shot doesn’t line up with virus strain US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic’s 1st year How to see the once-in-a-lifetime ‘Christmas comet’ this week Fauci on Fox’s Jesse Watters: He ‘should be fired on the spot’ Jury seeks transcripts of 3 accusers’ testimony at Maxwell trial Texas governor hasn’t announced whether he will pardon George Floyd Striking Kellogg’s workers ratify tentative contract Can’t find a COVID test? Biden’s new actions could change that Texas’ Harris County records its 1st death linked to omicron variant Grinch hits candy cane makers with sugar shortage, twisted supply chain 16 cities, 8 states now mandate masks due to COVID surge Here’s why some Christmas trees are upside-down Tiktoker trades bobby pin for house Winter solstice: Why the shortest ‘day’ of the year is actually the longest Teen hops through drive-thru window to save choking customer Omicron, delta could break hospital system, former US surgeon general says California sues Walmart for allegedly dumping hazardous waste ‘Dirty Harry’ turns 50 Jury at Kim Potter trial returns for day 2 of deliberations Omicron becomes most dominant variant in US Shocking footage shows Miami airport fight Biden pledges 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron Spider-Man snags 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million Trump says he received a vaccine booster shot What we know and don’t know about omicron US families fear hunger after child tax credit expires NHL entering temporary shutdown as COVID surges: AP source Retiring Dems could cause power shift in Congress December 21: Omicron dominates national COVID cases. What Christmas cookie does your state search for?