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1. Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

   Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president.

2. Winter storm brings heavy snow and ice to busy holiday travel weekend

   A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through next week.

3. Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79

   Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

4. 'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays

   Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

5. Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change

   The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.

6. Our top global photo stories from 2025: Fearless women, solo polar bear, healing soups

   These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup.

7. Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive

   Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit.

8. ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention

   Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.

9. Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-U.S. talks

   Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.

10. Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'

    Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.