NewsNation Articles: December 20, 2023

‘Purity ball’ video of Speaker Mike Johnson, daughter uncovered Home sales in California drop to lowest level in 16 years Kanye West lists gutted beachfront Malibu home for $53 million 80K people to have convictions cleared in Connecticut over the next month Car fuel economy at record high, CO2 emissions at record low: EPA Twin Flames Universe sales down after Netflix series: Former member Slim Jim says its custom sports car dubbed ‘Fast Meat’ was stolen in L.A. area Thieves break in to Honolulu home while family sleeps Lawsuit alleges new details in fatal Austin airport truck incident Las Vegas lawyer in teen crime spree receives death threats; judge declines to drop charges NFL releases Las Vegas Strip transformation renderings for Super Bowl LVIII Harvard president faces new plagiarism claims as Congress widens probe How might Red Sea ship attacks impact US gas prices? Recalled applesauce caused speech delays: Lawsuit claims NASA telescope illuminates Christmas tree cluster of stars Report: Some US public schools allegedly teach antisemitism Cartels using intelligence software to track rivals: report US Steel sale ‘feels like a gut punch’: Rep. Deluzio Father of American hostage in Gaza: He risked life to save others 2% of US land owned by foreigners: USDA Quarter of congregations split from United Methodist Church ‘Full support behind President Trump:’ RNC spokesperson Who are the Houthis, and what are they doing in the Red Sea? California doctor found guilty of murdering wife in staged accident Biden says ‘no question’ Trump supported ‘insurrection’ Americans resolving to save money in 2024 Gaza’s drinking water shortage grows dire First pair of Lahaina’s displaced pets find furever homes FAA panel to study air traffic controller fatigue amid near-collisions WATCH: Marine surprises son during school assembly Texas added more people than any other state this year: census estimate Lance Armstrong’s bicycles stolen; 2 Texas men charged Man arrested after tossing 16-year-old dog in dumpster, deputies say Abbott flew dozens of migrants to Chicago after bus crackdown Stopping porch pirates: Police use live cameras, GPS to stop thieves Winter solstice: What is it and how is it celebrated? Leland Vittert’s War Notes: Is Amnesty the Plan? Immigration court backlog tops 3M with some getting dates 5 years out How productive was Congress? Not very. Derrick Ward, former NFL player, arrested in LA robbery spree Mom graduates college with 10-day-old baby girl tucked in gown 5 things to know about the new COVID variant of interest, JN.1 Austin substitute teacher arrested, accused of indecency with a child OpenAI details safety plan, gives board more power ‘Secret Santa’ inspires students to raise thousands for those in need Parents sue Michigan school district over pronouns DNA tests to identify dog poop used by Hawaii apartment owners US 2022 health care spending exceeds 6 nations with universal care combined Christmas spending: 30% of shoppers wait on next paycheck to buy gifts Frontlines with Robert Sherman: Is another hostage deal coming? How a wrong number kicked off NORAD’s Santa tracker tradition Tiny home goes missing in southern Utah, seen headed towards Hurricane 2 dead after Philadelphia news helicopter crashes in New Jersey Israel’s president ready for second Gaza truce to recover hostages Tuberville military holds end as Senate confirms remaining promotions Mayor Eric Adams clarifies 9/11 comment after social media backlash Trump kicked off ballot in Colorado: What happens next GOP candidates call on SCOTUS to overturn Colorado Trump decision Dec. 20: Trump’s opponents rally around him after Colorado decision. Crime data down, but fear remains high. Migrant crisis overwhelms border agents amid rail bridge closures Boys are falling behind in school, educators try to change that New hires told ‘not to be afraid of success’ in migrant smuggling Officer reunited with longtime K-9 partner after fighting Ohio city for ownership Jordan demands Garland turn over docs on Trump-era subpoenas of congressional staff After 44 years, body found near Las Vegas Strip ID’d as missing Ohio 19-year-old As Congress kicks Ukraine aid to 2024, supplies and hope dwindle