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Healthcare CEO Killed In NYC

The UHC CEO was gunned down in New York City, in what police believe was a targeted killing. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.

SCOTUS Hears Transgender Case

The U.S. Supreme Court, led by its conservative majority, appears likely to let stand Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

GOP Clashes On Policy

There may be a Republican trifecta in the Senate, House and White House in 2025, but already there are clashes over President-Elect Donald Trump's aggressive legislative agenda. Pamela Furr has more.

DOJ’s Tyre Nichols Report

The Justice Department has released its findings in the death of Tyre Nichols and the Memphis Police force. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

Trump Wants Georgia Case Dumped

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Georgia election interference case against him dismissed. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Sinkhole Rescue

Emergency crews in Pennsylvania are trying to figure out the best way to rescue a woman who may have fallen into a sinkhole. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

SCOTUS Debates Tennessee Transgender Case

In a major case regarding transgender rights, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Tennessee's state ban on certain gender-affirming care for minors was unconstitutional. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Hegseth On The Hot Seat

Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination is under pressure amid misconduct allegations as he spent the day on Capitol Hill meeting with Senators who will decide his fate. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President-elect Donald Trump is reported to be looking at alternatives as the former Fox News host’s nomination hangs in the balance.

Last House Race Complete

A Democrat has won the last outstanding US House race, by a razor-thin recount margin. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, this will also leave House Republicans with a very narrow majority as they get set to hold leadership of both sides of Congress and the White House.

Montana Votes Against Transgender Bathrooms

A measure to bar Montana’s first transgender legislator from using women’s restrooms in the State Capital building failed to pass a State House Committee, after a handful of Republicans balked at its passage. Sue Aller has more.

Senate Scolds Airlines Over Junk Fees

Those airlines that are charging for everything from baggage and seat selection to when you board your plane isn’t just frustrating passengers. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports airlines are being called out on so-called "junk fees" in Congress.

Biden Wraps Up Africa Trip

President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington following his trip to the African nation of Angola, a first for a sitting president, where he promoted a major US-backed rail project. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.

Finally

It was a better-than-expected charity day when it came to Giving-Tuesday donations. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

Prince Harry was in New York where he talked about a number of topics, including alleged marital strife with the Duchess of Sussex. Kevin Carr reports.

The list is out on the most mispronounced names of 2024. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.

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