WNBA Star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian custody in a prisoner swap that did not include detained American and former Marine, Paul Whelan - we’ll hear his message to President Joe Biden. Children as young as six months can now get an updated Covid-19 vaccine. Plus, the US is seeing a major spike in hospitalizations. Singer Celine Dion opens up about her recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder. And, gas prices are cheaper now compared to a year ago.

WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way home after being released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap – we'll tell you how another detained American in Russia is reacting. The House passes a landmark bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. The Taliban carries out its first public execution since returning to power. More than 1,100 New York Times staff are striking today. And, two women's signatures will be on the US dollar bill for the first time.

US Basketball star Brittney Griner has been released as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. Meanwhile, Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the threat of nuclear war is "increasing". Police in Idaho have a potential new lead in the killings of 4 college students. Prince Harry says some of his family felt the media scrutiny of Megan Markle was a "rite of passage". Plus, why Indiana's Attorney General is suing TikTok.

The Biden Administration says it will appeal a decision to block a controversial immigration policy that's led to millions of migrants being expelled. People in Moore County, North Carolina have power again - we'll bring you the latest on the attacks that caused the blackouts there. Iran has carried out the first known execution related to the recent protests in the country. Peru has a new President, after the previous leader was arrested. Plus, Netflix has dropped its 'Harry & Meghan' documentary.

We start with the Biden administration’s decision to appeal a block on a policy that turned migrants away at the US-Mexico border. Ukraine’s president says a Russian attack in the country’s east killed ten civilians. Another law enforcement agent is under scrutiny for his inaction during the deadly Uvalde, Texas school shooting in May. We have new developments in the case of four University of Idaho students found stabbed to death at an off-campus home last month. Plus, we’ll tell you about a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats and cheeses.

We start with a US Supreme Court case that could decide if state legislatures will have more control over elections. A team Donald Trump’s lawyers hired to search four of his properties found two documents with classified markings. A former executive of failed blood-testing tech startup, Theranos, will be sentenced today in a criminal trial. Peru’s president has been impeached and arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress. And, Ukraine’s president has been named TIME Magazine’s person of the year.

A January 6 House select committee member has previewed what will be in included the panel's final report. German authorities have arrested 25 people who allegedly plotted to overthrow the government. Two attacks on North Carolina substations are being investigated, as thousands are still without power. The Democrats' win in Georgia is good news for President Joe Biden's 2024 plans. Plus, two women are suing Apple because they say their exes used AirTags to stalk them.

Georgia's runoff election means the Democrats now have one more Senate seat than they started with, which is good news for President Joe Biden. The Supreme Court is hearing a case which could determine the future of voting in the US. China is relaxing some controversial Covid-19 rules. The COP15 biodiversity summit has started. Plus, a man is fined for reclining his seat on a train.

Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock has won the runoff election in Georgia, according to CNN projections. For the first time since the start of the pandemic China has relaxed some of its restrictions nationwide. People are banding together in Moore County, North Carolina as thousands are still without power. Two Trump Organization companies have been found guilty of criminal tax fraud. Plus, another World Cup upset.

CNN projects Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia's runoff.  Two Trump Organization companies on trial for criminal tax fraud have been found guilty of all counts against them. The January 6th committee is weighing criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump and his allies. A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's crown prince relating to the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Lastly, the Oxford word of the year for 2022 is one with traits that have become familiar to many during Covid lockdown.