Gaza death toll surpasses 21,000, health ministry says. Missing pregnant Texas teen and boyfriend found dead. Trump allowed to remain on Michigan ballot. U.S., Mexicohold high-stakes border meeting. Storm brings flood watches, warnings to East Coast. Veteran overcoming impact of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Kratom faces scrutiny overhealth risks. 

Spirit Airlines employee fired after 6-year-old placed on wrong flight. Ohio governor vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. Massive waves, flooding pummelWest Coast. NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve celebrations. Russia launches its largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war. Trump ballot eligibility alsounder challenge in multiple states after Maine ruling. Flurry of minimum wage hikes could bring unintended consequences, economists warn. 2 Iowa geese who found each otherafter losing their mates still thriving.