December 16: Winds whip Midwest, blowing over trucks. Recommended books for holiday gifts.

J. Scott Wilson

Updated: Dec 16, 2021 / 06:01 AM CST

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☀️ Good morning! It’s Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Strong winds in Midwest whip up dust, blow over semitrailers

A rainbow and a cloud of dust storm are observed in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. December 15, 2021 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Matt Benjamin/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

2. Dan Abrams calls Fox hosts’ response to texts hypocrisy

FILE – Fox News host Sean Hannity speaks during a taping of his show, “Hannity,” on Aug. 7, 2019, in New York. The revelation that Fox News Channel personalities sent text messages to the White House during the Jan. 6 insurrection urging President Donald Trump to call off the attack is the latest example of the network’s stars seeking to influence the actions of newsmakers instead of simply reporting the news.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

3. Stories of survival from the tornadoes’ epicenter

Destroyed homes ad trees are seen in the aftermath of tornadoes that tore through the region, in Mayfield, Ky., Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

4. Historically high auto theft seen across the country

“Car window smashed, close-up”

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5 recommended books to gift the book lover in your life this holiday season

Christmas is just days away and if you’re still looking for that perfect gift, books can be perfect, personal and unforgettable. Zibby Owens is the host of the podcast “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books.”

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📅 What we’re watching

🔴 Sierras skiers rejoice over fresh powder.

🔴 Devastating Kentucky tornado classed as an EF-4.

🔴 NFL makes move of Super Bowl LVIII to Las Vegas official.

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