Police are using GPS trackers to catch porch pirates, while a crack in a Colorado ski lift left riders stranded for nearly 5 hours. In Florida, a falling drone seriously injured a young boy during a holiday light show. The incident led to the cancellation of a second show, and the FAA is investigating the cause. The boy was hospitalized, and city officials are working to address the issue.
Meanwhile, President Biden commuted sentences for 37 people on death row, and there are concerns about winter weather causing travel issues during the holiday week. The mother of missing journalist Austin Tice continues her search to find her son, while Trump pushes back at taunts that Elon Musk is the real president. Luigi Mangione is set for arraignment on murder and terror charges, and there are updates on various news stories including the deaths of poet Nikki Giovanni and MLB star Rickey Henderson.
In a separate incident, police fatally shot a man who drove a truck into a Texas mall, and there are new details emerging about a suspect in a German Christmas market attack. Additionally, 2 US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea by apparent ‘friendly fire.’ Last-minute holiday shopping is underway for millions across the US, as people prepare for Christmas. The variety of news stories highlights the range of events happening globally, from tragic accidents to political controversies.
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