1. Ukraine: Putin Plotting False-Flag Chernobyl Terror Attack

BLAME GAME

Ukraine’s defense department didn’t provide any evidence for its ominous allegation.

WORLD

2. Putin OKs Syrian ‘Volunteers’ to Help His Struggling Troops

IN NEED OF HELP

The Russian military claimed there were at least 16,000 mercenaries willing to fight in Ukraine.

WORLD

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4. Six Spring Breakers Overdose on Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl

‘EXTREMELY ALARMING’

Emergency responders in Florida found multiple people in cardiac arrest at a short-term holiday rental.

U.S. NEWS

5. Ukraine Labs Told to Destroy Pathogens to Avoid Leaks in War

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The WHO told Ukraine it should destroy any viruses that could spread disease in the event of Russia bombing a lab.

WORLD

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7. Security Guard Who Shot ‘Patriot Rally’ Protester Free to Go

SELF-DEFENSE

The protester was discharging bear spray toward Matthew Dolloff when he pulled the trigger.

U.S. NEWS

8. Drone Crashes in Croatia After Getting ‘Lost’ in Ukraine: AP

WRONG WAY

The suspected Soviet-era drone crash-landed hundreds of miles west of the war zone in Ukraine.

WORLD

9. Arrest Made in Brutal Slaying of Married FL Biker Couple

‘RANDOM, SENSELESS’

Police said they had not yet determined a motive in the murders of Terry and Brenda Aultman, who were found with their throats slashed open.

U.S. NEWS

10. Michael Flynn Pleads the Fifth in Meeting With Jan. 6 Panel

PARDON ME

The ex-national security adviser counseled Trump to declare martial law and instigate fresh elections after it became clear he would lose.

POLITICS

11. ‘Sesame Street’ Legend Emilio Delgado Dead at 81

R.I.P.

The actor first appeared as Luis, the beloved owner of the Fix-It Shop, in 1971.

ENTERTAINMENT

12. Abandoned Ringling Bros. Circus Train Goes Up in Flames

ROLL UP, ROLL UP

At least four of the nine railroad cars, dating back more than half a century, were destroyed in the blaze.

U.S. NEWS

13. 2 MI Cops Dead After Suspect Flees in Stolen Police Car

‘TODAY WE ARE HURTING’

A third officer, who was shot in the face by the suspect, remains in serious but stable condition.

U.S. NEWS

14. 60+ Brands Sign Texas Ad Backing Health Care for Trans Kids

‘DISCRIMINATION IS BAD FOR BUSINESS’

Meta, Google, Ikea, REI, Gap Inc., and Macy’s have all joined the campaign, which demands the governor ditch the oppressive new measure.

POLITICS

15. Jogger Killed by Sex Offender for Being ‘Out of His League’

MONSTER

William Leverett told cops he became “mentally aroused” when he spotted Melissa Millan, a 54-year-old insurance exec and mom, on a Connecticut running trail.

U.S. NEWS

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