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The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he’s immune  NPR Donald Trump urges federal appeals court to grant him immunity from criminal prosecution in election subversion case  CNN With the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump’s lawyers

The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution. (Image credit: Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

Florida cops release picture of masked suspect after deadly Ocala mall shooting that left one man dead and a w  Daily MailView Full Coverage on Google News

Florida cops release picture of masked suspect after deadly Ocala mall shooting that left one man dead and a w  Daily MailView Full Coverage on Google News

The deal is expected to value soccer club at more than $6 billion including debt.

At least 14 were killed across Gaza over the weekend, sparking debate within Israel’s government over a scaling back of force in response to U.S. calls to limit civilian casualties.

Graham: ‘I would not invest 15 cents’ in future Palestinian state involving Hamas, PA  ABC News

Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean  CNN Iranian drone struck chemical tanker in Indian Ocean: Pentagon  The Hill Iran appears to strike ship off Indian coast with unmanned aerial vehicle, US official says  Fox News US Accuses Iran

Supreme Court sidesteps decision on Trump presidential immunity claim in federal election interference case  NBC News Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith’s request for justices to quickly hear Trump immunity dispute  CNN Trump asks appeals court to block 2020 election prosecution  POLITICO