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Time has named President-elect Donald Trump as its “Person of the Year.” A missing American has been found in Syria. Wholesale prices were up last month, we’ll tell you which products were the worst hit. A crackdown on overdraft fees could save consumers billions of dollars. Pus, an 11-year-old girl has survived a shipwreck by clinging to tire tubes for three days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people, the largest number of clemencies awarded in a single day in modern history. Israel and Hamas are “talking seriously” about a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. Weeks of mysterious drone sightings have New Jersey officials stumped. Two prominent real estate brokers and their brother have been charged in a sex trafficking case. Plus, Elon Musk's net worth has just broken a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Companies are rushing to bulk up their security, as police continue to link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll hear from a prisoner in Syria who hadn’t seen the sky in months. Meta, Time Magazine and the FBI director have all contributed to a good week for President-elect Donald Trump. The family of a Hawaii woman who was declared voluntarily missing, says she’s been found safe. Plus, we’ll tell you why a startup to refreeze arctic ice has some people concerned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's new evidence linking Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week. We’ll tell you the results of a new CNN poll on how President-elect Donald Trump is handling the transition back to the White House. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan during a contentious House hearing. Rain and wind are causing airport delays on the East Coast. Plus, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own drowning has been charged in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI Director Chris Wray has announced he’ll step down in January. In the days since the ousting of Syria President Bashar al-Assad, some countries are targeting Syrian military sites. We’ll tell you about the extra steps corporations are taking to protect their executives after last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Kroger is being sued by the company it wanted to merge with. Plus, human rights activists aren’t happy about FIFA’s latest announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police say fingerprints and a notebook with plans are linking suspect Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Democratic Governors are plotting how to push back against the next White House. We'll hear what Daniel Penny said in his first interview since he was acquitted over Jordan Neely’s subway death. A child got sick after drinking raw milk, and it could be bird flu. Plus, wildlife officials want to save a beautiful and critical species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington has begun, as his team starts to move from Florida. A Syrian rebel leader says his country doesn’t want any more war. We’ll bring you the latest inflation figures. President Joe Biden is facing pressure and a time crunch over immigration. Plus, a judge has blocked The Onion from buying Infowars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man accused of killing a health insurance CEO is fighting extradition to New York. Malibu beaches are empty, as people try to escape a fast-moving wildfire. It’s already been a busy week for President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial administration pick. We’ll hear from one of the men who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Plus, airlines make a $1 trillion comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione is now fighting extradition to New York, where he faces a murder charge for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. California’s Franklin Fire has tripled in size in just one hour. We’ll tell you why a federal judge blocked Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertson’s. Women in the US may be getting a new recommendation for cervical cancer screening. Plus, an acclaimed poet, activist, author, and professor has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Department of Justice watchdog reports that the agency secretly obtained phone records from several lawmakers and staff members during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Charging documents detail the arrest of the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. President Joe Biden’s administration says it will support the new regime in Syria that adheres to some key principles. China’s leader says there would be “no winners” of a trade war with the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which Supreme Court Justice is set to appear on stage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices