Blizzard causes dangerous travel, heavy snow and wind in the Northern Plains. Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Pope Francis calls for peace in his Christmasprayers. 

Injured driver saved after nearly a week. Blinken and Mayorkas travel to Mexico. Mideast conflict threatens to expand. Apple appeals import ban on new Apple Watch. FBIinvestigates threats against Colorado judges. Pregnant Texas teen found dead.