Plus, don’t eat your Christmas tree.  

On Today’s Episode:

New Wildfires Strain L.A. as Others Burn Unchecked, by Corina Knoll, Soumya Karlamangla and Mike Ives

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Halt His Sentencing in N.Y. Criminal Case, by Ben Protess and Adam Liptak

Alito Spoke With Trump Shortly Before Supreme Court Filing, by Adam Liptak

Nation’s Leaders Will Gather to Honor Carter at Washington Cathedral, by Peter Baker

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says, by Ephrat Livni

Please Don’t Eat Your Christmas Tree, Belgium Urges the Public, by Amelia Nierenberg

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