Morning Edition Tuesday, the 23rd of December

Good morning,

At the top of the news, Colombia has a new weapon in its war against record cocaine production.

Also in the digest... Ilse Koch, David Walliams, and Texas.

Readers gonna read.

- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
World
Oklahoma removes instructor who gave failing grade to college student’s essay and sparked conservative outrage
Politics
Libel Suit by Ex-Candidate Against Rival over Alleged Actions Towards Rival's Campaign Volunteer Can Go Forward
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump flew on Epstein’s plane ‘many more times’ than previously reported, DOJ emails claim in latest files release
World
Mauritanian immigrants in Ohio face deportations home, where abuses persist
Politics
Parent's Claim Over School Board Meeting Attendance Ban Can Go Forward
World
‘Gunboat diplomacy on steroids’: US signs security deals across Latin America
World
Russian attacks kill three and cut power to freezing Ukrainian regions
World
Trump flew alone on jet with Epstein and unnamed 20-year-old, new files suggest
Chris Bank
Brickbats: January 2026
National
Colombia has a new weapon in its war against record cocaine production
World
Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty video game series, dies aged 55
National
Workers organized by a key union rally in Bolivia against scrapping fuel subsidies
World
Russia and China pledge support for Venezuela as Trump ratchets up pressure on Maduro
World
Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces attack Odesa twice in one day
Boston
In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston
World
‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches
World
Trump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say
World
Trump announces plans for new navy warships to be known as ‘Trump-class’
National
White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
World
Bondi Beach Shooters Reportedly Met With Religious Leaders in The Philippines