cover of episode Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; Prosecutors: Stabbing suspect researched Hitler, local synagogues; Thousands trapped as fires scorch much of Australia; Cities around the world ring in 2020;

Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; Prosecutors: Stabbing suspect researched Hitler, local synagogues; Thousands trapped as fires scorch much of Australia; Cities around the world ring in 2020;

2019/12/31
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Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; U.S. dispatches helicopters, Marines to protect Baghdad embassy; Trump blames Iran for protests at U.S. Embassy in Iraq, vows to hold regime responsible; Protesters storm U.S. Embassy compound after American airstrikes on Iran-backed militia; GOP Sen. Collins open to witnesses testifying in Senate trial; GOP Sen. Collins : "Inappropriate" for Senators in either party to prejudge trial evidence; Schumer cites NYT report to argue for trial witness; Stabbing witness: A "Hanukkah miracle" attack was not worse; Federal hate crime charges filed against Hanukkah attack suspect; Rabbi's son was hit in head with machete by attacker; Rep. Lowey pens NY Times Op-Ed on response to anti-Semitic attacks; Rep. Lowey: Problem is "an epidemic" and root causes need to be addressed; Rep. Lowey calls for action in new Op-Ed: "This is unacceptable. It is not our America"; Pelosi's impeachment delay stretching into 2020; Buttigieg criticizes Biden for son's work in Ukraine; Buttigieg to AP: I wouldn't have wanted my son working in Ukraine while I was leading anti-corruption push; Warren looks to spark campaign momentum as Iowa nears; Australians forced to seek shelter on beaches and in boats; Koalas, kangaroos flee devastating fires in Australia; Trump to sign trade deal with China, but pact is only phase one of agreement; Last-minute preparations underway in Times Square; Police drones will watch over Ball drop for the first time; To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy)

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