Officials say a 9-year-old was among five people killed when a Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.
A 9-year-old is among 5 killed in the Christmas market attack in Germany
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Today in History: First newspaper crossword puzzle published
On Dec. 21, 1913, the first newspaper crossword puzzle, billed as a “Word-Cross Puzzle,” was published in the New York World.
US wins ruling in a trade dispute with Mexico over its bid to ban genetically modified corn
The United States won a ruling on Friday in a trade dispute with Mexico, which had sought to ban imports of genetically modified corn for human consumption.
A car has driven into a group of people at a Christmas market in Germany
A car drove into people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday. Officials said they suspected it was an attack and that people were injured, but it was not immediately clear how many were harmed.
Today in History: Louisiana Purchase completed
On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States.
Today in History: Bill Clinton impeached
On Dec. 19, 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice. (He was subsequently acquitted by the Senate.)
Today in History: Donald Trump impeached for the first time
On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House impeached President Donald Trump on two charges, sending his case to the Senate for trial; the articles of impeachment accused him of abusing the power of the presidency to investigate rival Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election and then obstructing Congress’ investigation. (It was the first of two Trump impeachment trials that would end in acquittal by the Senate.)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign. Here’s what could happen next
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget.
Today in History: ‘The Simpsons’ made its debut
On Dec. 17, 1989, the animated television show ‘The Simpsons’ made its debut.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it’s sold
TikTok on Monday asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to block the federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agreed to sell it.