The news to know for Thursday, December 21, 2023!

We'll tell you about one of the biggest and most multifaceted hostage deals the U.S. has ever made with a hostile foreign government.

Also, heavy rain, snow, and flooding are impacting millions of Americans ahead of busy travel days.

Plus, you might be getting a Christmas bonus from the IRS; a startup that was one of the fastest to hit a billion-dollar valuation is now filing for bankruptcy, and it's the first day of winter.

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