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1. UPenn Professor Issues Groveling Apology Over Luigi Mangione Celebration
FULL CIRCLE
Julia Alekseyeva appeared to celebrate the suspected CEO killer.
U.S. NEWS
2. Murdoch Family Christmas Gathering in Jeopardy Amid ‘Bad Blood’
NOT IN A HOLIDAY MOOD
Rupert, 93, ruffled the feathers of his children James, Elisabeth, and Prudence when he attempted to consolidate power around son Lachlan.
MEDIA
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3. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star James Kennedy Arrested for Domestic Violence
NOT FOR TV
The reality star was released on $20,000 bail.
OBSESSED
4. Time Editor Says Trump as Person of the Year Was ‘Not’ a Difficult Choice
WHO ELSE?
It’s a Man’s, Man’s World for the president-elect.
The Best Self-Care Gifts to Help Soothe Post-Election Dread
POLITICAL CAPITAL
If you (or someone on your holiday gifting list) are struggling after this year’s unprecedented election, this gift guide is for you.
5. American Man Freed From Syrian Prison Amid Assad Collapse
SURPRISE
Travis “Pete” Timmerman, 29, was released from a jail in Damascus after Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell.
WORLD
6. Cillian Murphy Isn’t the Viral ‘28 Years Later’ Zombie After All
FAKE OUT
An art dealer and model says he plays the emaciated zombie spotted in the trailer.
7. Kremlin Says Putin Hasn’t Made the Guest List for Trump’s Inauguration
WOMP WOMP
Xi Jinping, on the other hand, reportedly got his invite last month.
POLITICS
8. Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Benny Blanco: ‘Forever Begins Now’
GETTING HITCHED
Taylor Swift immediately offered to be the flower girl at the wedding.
9. 45 Royals to Gather for Family Christmas
GONNA NEED A BIGGER TABLE
Prince William lifts lid on the royal numbers at Sandringham this year.
CULTURE
10. Trump Dances on the Grave of Outgoing FBI Director Chris Wray
FRENEMY
The president-elect rejoiced in the resignation of Christopher Wray Wednesday, but offered some insight into their failed relationship.
11. Samantha Bee Shares Her ‘Masked Singer’ Fever Dream
LISTEN UP
Some 200 celebrities have taken part in the reality TV singing competition—so far. Bee has a future contestant in mind.
12. Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Is Not Pleased With Timing of Hunter Biden Pardon
NOT HAPPY, JOE
Anita Dunn said she did “not agree with the way it was done.”
13. GOP Women Lose Ground as House Chairs Set to Be All-Male
‘UNFORTUNATE’
Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said it’s “unfortunate” that no women have so far been selected.
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