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American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

Jeremy O. Harris is known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play."

Suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case makes 1st court appearance

Brian Cole Jr., who appeared in court Friday after his Thursday arrest, told authorities he planted pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., in 2021, law enforcement sources say.

At least 11 killed in mass shooting at South African bar

Police say at least 11 people including three children have been killed in a mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa

US-Ukraine talks on security 'framework' to continue Saturday, State Department says

American and Ukrainian representatives will continue discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday.

Pete Hegseth Is Ordering Executions at Sea

KATHLEEN KINGSBURY, LAUREN DOMINGUEZ CHAN AND STEPHANIE SHEN

Did Pete Hegseth break the law after authorizing Venezuelan boat strikes? The Times Opinion editor, Kathleen Kingsbury, argues that there are multiple reasons the strikes were legally dubious.

$11M Southwest Airlines fine waived by DOT

The U.S. DOT announced it will waive the remaining $11 million in fines Southwest Airlines owed over its operational meltdown during holiday travel in 2022.

WATCH: Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest, Northeast

The coldest air of the season is invading the Midwest and Northeast as the Mid-Atlantic sees its first snow of the season, with record low temperatures in multiple cities.

WATCH: 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, explained

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Center on Friday, determining matchups for next summer's tournament.

WATCH: Stepping into the world of Avatar with James Cameron and cast

ABC News' Ginger Zee went behind the scenes in the studio with an exclusive look at how James Cameron and crew transform human actors into avatars.

Fire at popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills at least 25, officials say

Officials say at least 25 people, including tourists, have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state

WATCH: Holiday screen time

How some parents are finding creative ways to get their kids to look up from their screens.

WATCH: The biggest takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw

ESPN soccer reporter Jeff Carlisle spoke to ABC News' Stephanie Ramos about the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, the groups to look out for and the outlook for the United States' group.

WATCH: The real cost of Christmas

Certified financial planner Shannah Game joins ABC News Live to discuss how families can create more joy this Christmas while keeping their budgets in check.

Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin's state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa

WATCH: Netflix set to buy Warner Bros. in deal valued at $83 billion

Netflix has announced it has entered a "definitive agreement" to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.