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1.) NFL: Ravens dominate Packers 41-24 as Derrick Henry rushes for 216 yards and 4 TDs, keeping playoff hopes alive.

2.) Vikings crush Lions 23-10 with 6 turnovers forced, eliminating Detroit and boosting their postseason chances.

3.) NBA: Jazz edge Pistons 131-129 on Jordan George's game-winning shot, despite Ace Bailey's hip injury exit.

4.) Clippers secure third straight win led by James Harden and Brook Lopez; Spurs beat Thunder 117-102 for third time recently.

5.) Bucks snap Bulls' streak as Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return; Knicks hold off Hawks 128-125.

6.) NHL: Sharks top Canucks 6-3 with Celebrini's goal and assist; Flames edge Oilers 3-2 on late Coleman goal.

7.) US markets slide with Dow down 0.8%, S&P 500 off 1.1%, and Nasdaq dropping 1.4% amid tech sector weakness.

8.) Gold prices rise 1.2% to $2,650/oz as investors seek safe havens; oil dips below $72/barrel on demand concerns.

9.) Ukraine's Zelensky meets President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss peace plans and U.S. security guarantees.

10.) India approves 3200 crore Dulhasti-2 hydropower project on Chenab River, sending strong message to Pakistan amid tensions.

11.) Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Himalayan states; dense fog and cold wave alerts issued across northern plains.

12.) Massive Yamuna Expressway crash: Two cars collide and catch fire, injuring several in Uttar Pradesh.

13.) Delhi's Operation Aaghat 3.0: 660 arrests in 24 hours targeting smuggling and crime ahead of New Year.

14.) Bihar's Jamui train derailment: Over a dozen wagons of goods train derail, no casualties reported.

15.) President Murmu visits INS Kadamba naval base in Karnataka's Karwar today.

16.) Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years, vows it's part of a concrete plan for the nation's future.