Friday, December 12th
🚨NATION
Preservation group sues Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction (FOX)
California home explosion caught on doorbell camera (FOX)
Commander overseeing U.S. forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early amid U.S. buildup near Venezuela (CBS)
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill (AP)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Thai and Cambodian leaders renew a ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says (AP)
King says he can ‘share the good news’ his cancer treatment will be reduced (BBC)
Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say (CNN)
Zelensky debunks Russia’s claim it occupied Kupyansk with in-person visit (EURO NEWS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say (CNN)
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down (FOX)
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year (AP)
Trump signs order to block state AI laws in bid to beat China (MO NEWS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with three crimes (ESPN)
‘Heated Rivalry,’ hit Canadian gay hockey show, is getting a 2nd season (CBC)
FIFA blasted for ‘extortionate’ World Cup ticket prices in latest lottery phase (YAHOO SPORTS)
Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100: ‘I’m so lucky’ (ABC)