A U.S. Navy destroyer shot down drones after a sustained attack on commercial ships nearby, MaryAlice Parks reports on the new escalation and the U.S. response; Tom Soufi Burridge reports on Israel’s expanded ground war in southern Gaza amid mounting pressure from the U.S. to protect civilians; Lama Hasan has new reporting on the deadly stabbing attack near the Eiffel Tower just weeks before Christmas; Somara Theodore is tracking multiple storms slamming both coasts; Morgan Norwood has the latest on a rampage in New York City that left four dead and two officers injured; Reena Roy reports on the New York Times investigation detailing disturbing allegations saying some air traffic controllers were drunk or asleep on the job; Jaclyn Lee reports from Los Angeles on the arrest of a suspected serial killer; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight.
00:00 Intro
02:19 A U.S. warship shoots down drones after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea
05:20 Israel confirms soldiers are now operating in every area of the Gaza Strip, including the south
08:40 Paris is on high alert after a deadly attack near the Eiffel Tower
09:45 Dangerous winter storms hit both coasts
10:45 Police are searching for a motive after a man went on a deadly stabbing rampage in New York City
12:32 A report details how some air traffic controllers may be putting travelers at risk by allegedly sleeping or using alcohol on the job
14:35 A suspect in custody after a days-long manhunt for a serial killer in California
16:21 A miracle survival story after one climber fell and was rescued from Mt. Hood
16:45 Bronny James took to the court after he was cleared to return to basketball
17:16 Central Europe is digging out from a powerful winter storm
17:36 Disappointment after matchups for the college football playoffs were announced
18:10 America Strong: Remembering a woman who taught us to love every moment
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