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- POLICE RELEASE NEW VIDEO OF BROWN UNIVERSITY SHOOTING PERSON OF INTEREST: Providence police and the FBI have released enhanced video and images showing a person of interest connected to the Brown University shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others. The footage shows a masked individual dressed in dark clothing walking near the campus residential area hours before the attack, and police say the person appears to be “casing” the area. Authorities are asking residents near Hope and Waterman streets to share home security or dashcam footage to help identify the suspect. A previously held person of interest was released without charges after investigators determined they were not linked to the shooting. Police emphasize that the motive remains unknown and the search for the shooter continues.
- SUSIE WILES CALLS VANITY FAIR ARTICLE A “DISINGENUOUS HIT PIECE”: White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles pushed back against a Vanity Fair profile, saying the article was “disingenuously framed” and unfair to her and the administration. Wiles did not deny the quotes attributed to her but argued the magazine took them out of context to create a negative narrative. She and the White House press office have framed the coverage as hostile to their work and defended her record. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump White House and parts of the national press.
- TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION IS A SECURITY ISSUE: The Trump administration filed legal arguments saying planned construction of a new ballroom at the White House is a national security matter and should proceed despite lawsuits from historic preservation groups. Lawyers argued delays could undermine security operations tied to the project, which involves changes near the White House’s bunker and operations spaces. Preservationists are seeking independent reviews and congressional approval, saying the construction impacts historic grounds. A federal judge signaled support for allowing work to continue while requiring more detailed plans later.
- KREMLIN REJECTS GERMAN PROPOSAL FOR CHRISTMAS TRUCE IN UKRAINE WAR: The Kremlin has rejected a German proposal for a Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine’s ongoing war, saying any pause should depend on reaching a broader peace deal. Kremlin spokespersons argue a truce could simply allow Ukrainian forces time to regroup. Russia reiterated its overall war goals and showed no sign of agreeing to a unilateral holiday pause. The rejection underscores continuing diplomatic and battlefield tensions as fighting continues into the winter.
- CBS NEWS TOWN HALL WITH ERIKA KIRK DRAWS DISAPPOINTING RATINGS: A CBS News town hall featuring editor Bari Weiss interviewing Erika Kirk drew lower-than-expected ratings in its primetime slot, according to preliminary Nielsen data. The broadcast did attract some viewers and was noted for strong social engagement, but overall viewership was below the network’s typical numbers for that hour. Critics and media analysts say the performance may lead CBS to rethink how it promotes similar events in the future. The mixed results come amid ongoing debate over news formats and audience interest.
- CBS GREENLIGHTS SECOND ‘EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND’ REUNION SPECIAL: CBS has ordered a second Everybody Loves Raymond 30th-anniversary reunion special, set to air on December 22, expanding on the network’s holiday programming. The hour-long special will feature original cast members and celebrate the show’s enduring appeal. It will also stream on Paramount+ on the same day, giving audiences multiple ways to watch. The decision follows strong interest in the first reunion event and fits into CBS’s strategy of nostalgia programming.
- FDA ISSUES WARNING LETTERS TO WALMART AND TARGET OVER BABY FORMULA RECALL SALES: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Walmart, Target, and other major retailers for continuing to sell baby formula that had been recalled amid an infant botulism investigation. The FDA said the retailers did not adequately remove the recalled lots from store shelves and online listings, which could put infants at risk. Parents are being advised to check recall lists and seek refunds or replacements for affected products. The agency is working with the retailers on corrective action plans as part of the broader outbreak response.
- FIFA CUTS SOME WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES TO $60 AFTER FAN BACKLASH: FIFA announced a new $60 “Supporter Entry Tier” ticket option for the 2026 World Cup after global fan backlash over high prices for earlier ticket sales. The new tier will apply to about 10 percent of each participating country’s ticket allocations, including for matches up to and including the final. FIFA says the tier aims to make games more affordable, though tickets in higher categories remain more expensive. National associations will manage how the $60 tickets are distributed to supporters.
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