Tuesday, December 16th
🚨NATION
Trump sues the BBC for billions for defamation over editing of January 6 speech (CNN)
U.S. hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8, military says (CBS)
MIT professor killed in shooting at his Brookline home (NBC)
White River breach forces evacuations, Flash Flood Warning in Pacific (KOMO)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Driver who hit Liverpool parade said to have had history of explosive violence (GUARDIAN)
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request (BBC)
Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group (AP)
Zelensky says “very workable” peace plan to end Ukraine war could be presented to Russia within days (CBS)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Jobless rate rises, adding to Trump’s economic messaging woes (POLITICO)
Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars (CNBC)
Ford cuts electric F-150 Lightning production, takes $19.5B charge in strategic shift (FOX)
Retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says (NPR)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fans celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in Britain and beyond (AP)
Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed (BBC)
Joe Ely, singer-songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies at 78 (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Brown, USC cancel men’s basketball game in wake of deadly shooting (ESPN)