Children make up the vast majority of more than 200,000 people who fled the Turkish invasion, according to the U.N. Source
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From 2018: Don Imus signs off
The sun is setting on “Imus in the Morning.” Anthony Mason interviews Don Imus, the talk radio personality who is retiring after five decades as a nationally-syndicated humorist and shock jock. Source
Driver gave with no expectations for reward. He got one anyway
“I put time, effort, love and care — understanding each and every one of those kids,” Curtis Jenkins said. Source
More than 200,000 people flee homes amid latest Syria offensive
The refugee crisis is growing tonight in Syria. More than two months after President Trump proclaimed the U.S. mission in Syria effectively over, Syrian and Russian forces are pounding rebel-held Idlib Province. The U.N. says 235,000 people have fled their home there just this month. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Authorities find wreckage of downed helicopter in Hawaii
Crews say they have found the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that disappeared over Kauai Thursday night, with seven people on board. All are feared dead. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
School surprises bus driver with new car and raise
You can see why someone might hate being a school bus driver: the early hours when the weather sours and the abundance of responsibility combined with the absence of eyes in the back of your head. Nevertheless, as we first reported last May, Curtis Jenkins loves delivering these little ones to Lake Highlands elementary in Dallas, Texas. This holiday season, the school thanked him back. Steve Hartman reports. Source
Broadway honors late composer and lyricist Jerry Herman
Broadway is dimming its lights tonight to honor composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, who died at the age of 88. Herman leaves behind memorable Tony Award-winning shows like “Hello Dolly!”, “Mame,” and “La Cage Aux Folles.” Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Anti-Semitic hate crimes up 50% in New York
In New York City, more than half a dozen anti-Semitic attacks have been reported in the last week. Since last year, the number of such hate crime complaints has shot up more than 50% in New York. And with two days left to Hanukkah, New York police are on alert. Don Dahler reports. Source
Winter storms affect millions of Americans traveling for the holidays
A powerful winter storm is expected to impact millions of Americans as it dumps snow, ice, and rain across the country this weekend. Warnings were posted for almost 2,000 miles from Arizona to the Great Lakes as the storm rumbles east. More than 2,500 flights were delayed or canceled in the U.S on Friday, complicating holiday travel plans. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports. Source
Navy SEALs describe “evil” conduct by Edward Gallagher
We got a look today at chilling investigative interviews of Navy SEALs describing the actions of former platoon chief Edward Gallagher. He was acquitted of war crimes, including murder, and was cleared of any further punishment last month by President Trump. David Martin reports. Source