Morning Edition Saturday, the 13th of December

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At the top of the news, Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states hit the hardest.

Also in the digest... Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and McDonald.

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Lead Stories
World
Wes Streeting calls for ‘cross-party consensus’ on gender identity ahead of puberty blocker trial
World
Violent Clashes Between Haitian Gangs Kills Dozens, Including a Top Viv Ansanm Leader
California
Doorbell camera captures moment a home blows up in California, and what caused it has residents furious
Snapchat
Maryland infant found dead in couch cushions after mom drunkenly Snapchats and parties with friends
World
Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border
World
‘He’s living his best life’: drunk raccoon hit DMV for snacks before liquor store
John Driscoll
'Tragedy in the making': Top healthcare exec on why insurance will spike to subsidize a tax cut to millionaires and billionaires
Donald Trump
White House finally reveals why Trump keeps showing up with bandages on his hands, but the explanation is only raising more questions
Politics
Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested
Business
Trump demands Fed listen to him as he lines up new leader: ‘I’m a smart voice’
Ryu Jesse Lopez
‘Unheard of’: California doctors find ‘miracle’ as woman undergoes surgery for a 22-lb ovarian tumor
World
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
National
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody
World
Zelensky to meet Witkoff and Kushner on Trump's peace push
National
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
National
LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose
World
81 women file civil suit against army gynecologist already charged criminally
Health
Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states hit the hardest
National
Woman suffers severe burns after attacker poured unknown liquid on her
National
National Guard member who survived shooting being moved to inpatient rehabilitation