1.  UPenn Professor Issues Groveling Apology Over Luigi Mangione Celebration

 FULL CIRCLE 

Julia Alekseyeva appeared to celebrate the suspected CEO killer.

U.S. NEWS

2.  Murdoch Family Christmas Gathering in Jeopardy Amid ‘Bad Blood’

 NOT IN A HOLIDAY MOOD 

Rupert, 93, ruffled the feathers of his children James, Elisabeth, and Prudence when he attempted to consolidate power around son Lachlan.

MEDIA

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3.  ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star James Kennedy Arrested for Domestic Violence

 NOT FOR TV 

The reality star was released on $20,000 bail.

OBSESSED

4.  Time Editor Says Trump as Person of the Year Was ‘Not’ a Difficult Choice

 WHO ELSE? 

It’s a Man’s, Man’s World for the president-elect.

MEDIA

The Best Self-Care Gifts to Help Soothe Post-Election Dread

 POLITICAL CAPITAL 

If you (or someone on your holiday gifting list) are struggling after this year’s unprecedented election, this gift guide is for you.

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5.  American Man Freed From Syrian Prison Amid Assad Collapse

 SURPRISE  

Travis “Pete” Timmerman, 29, was released from a jail in Damascus after Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell.

WORLD

6.  Cillian Murphy Isn’t the Viral ‘28 Years Later’ Zombie After All

 FAKE OUT 

An art dealer and model says he plays the emaciated zombie spotted in the trailer.

OBSESSED

7.  Kremlin Says Putin Hasn’t Made the Guest List for Trump’s Inauguration

 WOMP WOMP 

Xi Jinping, on the other hand, reportedly got his invite last month.

POLITICS

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8.  Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Benny Blanco: ‘Forever Begins Now’

 GETTING HITCHED 

Taylor Swift immediately offered to be the flower girl at the wedding.

OBSESSED

9.  45 Royals to Gather for Family Christmas

 GONNA NEED A BIGGER TABLE 

Prince William lifts lid on the royal numbers at Sandringham this year.

CULTURE

10.  Trump Dances on the Grave of Outgoing FBI Director Chris Wray

 FRENEMY 

The president-elect rejoiced in the resignation of Christopher Wray Wednesday, but offered some insight into their failed relationship.

POLITICS

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11.  Samantha Bee Shares Her ‘Masked Singer’ Fever Dream

 LISTEN UP 

Some 200 celebrities have taken part in the reality TV singing competition—so far. Bee has a future contestant in mind.

MEDIA

12.  Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Is Not Pleased With Timing of Hunter Biden Pardon

 NOT HAPPY, JOE 

Anita Dunn said she did “not agree with the way it was done.”

POLITICS

13.  GOP Women Lose Ground as House Chairs Set to Be All-Male

 ‘UNFORTUNATE’ 

Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said it’s “unfortunate” that no women have so far been selected.

POLITICS

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