NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, December 20, 2024
Dec 21, 2024
A tragic car rammed into a Christmas market in Germany, leading to fatalities and injuries, sparking serious security concerns. In the U.S., a stopgap spending bill was approved just before a government shutdown. The mysterious disappearance of flight MH370 continues to capture interest, with renewed search efforts and technological innovations like Google Maps playing a role. Tips for navigating holiday travel and updates on a new weight loss drug for sleep apnea also highlight advancements in health and education.
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Christmas Market Tragedy
- A car plowed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing two and injuring over 60.
- The suspect, a Saudi Arabian doctor, was apprehended at gunpoint.
Government Shutdown Averted
- The House narrowly averted a government shutdown by passing a stopgap spending bill.
- This followed President-elect Trump's rejection of a prior bipartisan deal.
Holiday Travel
- Expect heavy holiday travel delays due to winter weather and record-breaking travel numbers.
- Consider traveling on Christmas Day to potentially avoid the worst of it.