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Atlanta, Georgia — Federal and local authorities recaptured three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail and reached South Florida, officials said. The men, identified as Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Naod Yohannes, escaped during a routine security check and were arrested in Broward County early Tuesday after a multi-agency manhunt. Court records allege the escapees commandeered a Lyft driver, prompting federal kidnapping-related charges; investigators say they compromised a portion of the aging jail facility. Officials briefed public at a Tuesday news conference; further details and charges will appear in court records. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Cleveland, Ohio — Forecasters predict a mild, mostly rain-free Christmas this week, with temperatures above normal across Northeast Ohio, before a late-week system brings precipitation and colder air. National Weather Service and regional TV First Alert teams report light rain Tuesday morning and dry conditions through Christmas Day, followed by a storm late Thursday night into Friday that could produce freezing rain, sleet, or a brief wintry mix. Agencies warn that Friday morning travel may become icy and slick, potentially affecting roads and airports, with warmer air switching precipitation to rain Friday afternoon. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

San Francisco, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green left the bench and went to the locker room during an early third-quarter timeout Monday night after a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr and did not play the remainder of the game in a 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic. Kerr said he would not reinsert Green; Green said “tempers spilled over” and the team would move forward. Teammates described the matter as internal. The Warriors improved to 15-15 and players offered limited postgame remarks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Tucson, Ariz. Arizona's top-ranked Wildcats routed Bethune-Cookman 107-71 Monday, overcoming an early sluggish start as Brayden Burries scored 20 and Ivan Kharchenkov added 14. The Wildcats improved to 12-0 and remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after a strong defensive surge that produced 36 points off turnovers and 50 points in the paint. Jaden Bradley contributed 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. In other games this week, Hale and Western Brown won high-school contests while Loyola Marymount beat Morgan State 83-56. Figures came from official box scores. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, Rep. Joyce Beatty filed suit Monday to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center after the board, chaired by Trump, voted on Dec. 18 to add his name and workers affixed letters the next day. Beatty's complaint argues only Congress may rename the federally established memorial and alleges she was muted during the trustees' vote. The White House and trustees defended the change; Democrats and Kennedy family members criticized it. The lawsuit seeks declaratory relief and removal of the new branding. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Providence, R.I. — Brown University placed its vice president for public safety, Rodney Chatman, on administrative leave this week after a December 13 campus shooting that killed two students and injured nine others. University President Christina Paxson named former Providence police chief Hugh T. Clements as interim leader and announced rapid response measures, external after-action reviews, and a campus security assessment. The U.S. Department of Education said it will review compliance with the Clery Act. Reporting and university statements form the record of actions and timelines. Officials promised transparent updates to the community. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington DC, President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that he stopped a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, saying eight aircraft were shot down during a four-day conflict following India's Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. Trump said he used trade tariffs and diplomatic pressure to settle the confrontation within 24 hours and quoted a Pakistani leader as saying he saved millions of lives. Indian officials have denied Trump's account, and New Delhi released a statement rejecting his assertions. Reporters recorded Trump's remarks during an on-camera interaction. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. Navy will begin construction of two 'Trump-class' warships and that South Korea's Hanwha will collaborate on new frigates. Trump described the ships as larger than Iowa-class vessels, with 30,000–40,000-ton displacement and advanced weapons including hypersonics, railguns, and lasers. He said the plan could expand to as many as 20–25 ships. Officials at Mar-a-Lago stood with him during the announcement. Separately, the Navy outlined plans for a new class of smaller frigates. Reporting cited company investment commitments, official documents, and prior naval procurement challenges. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Transportation agencies and travel organizations report record holiday movement as millions head for seasonal trips this week. AAA estimates 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, with major state tallies including 7.5 million in Florida, 2.8 million in Tennessee and 2.4 million in Wisconsin. TSA plans to screen about 44 million passengers and reports full staffing after the government shutdown. States and agencies advised vehicle maintenance, identified peak congestion days such as Dec. 23, and suspended lane closures to ease traffic. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research nationwide.

GALVESTON, Texas — A Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay Monday while approaching Scholes International Airport, officials said. Eight people were aboard, including military crew, medical personnel and a young patient being transported for burn care, U.S. and Mexican authorities reported. Local responders, the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas DPS, the FAA and the NTSB conducted search, rescue and recovery operations. Initial reports varied; Mexican authorities later said six people died and two survived, with one previously missing found deceased during searches. Officials urged public caution. The cause is under investigation. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.