The Pentagon is deploying military reinforcements following an attack by Iranian-backed militia members and their supporters on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Also, North Korea's Kim Jong Un says he no longer felt bound by a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile testing. And, a look ahead to what will be a busy year in politics in 2020.

Federal prosecutors in New York have filed hate crime charges against the man accused of carrying out a stabbing rampage north of New York City over the weekend. Also, as Australia rings in the New Year, much of the country is still dealing with the dangers of an ongoing bushfire emergency. And, the Justice Department is pursuing many allegations of Chinese espionage, efforts they say will continue in 2020.

Five Hasidic Jews were stabbed at a rabbi's home in Monsey, New York in an attack that Gov. Andrew Cuomo called an "act of domestic terrorism." Also, a gunman opened fire at a church in Texas on Sunday morning, killing two people before being killed by volunteer security. And, the U.S. carried out airstrikes against five locations in Iraq and Syria on Sunday.

President Trump has impeachment on his mind over the holidays, as the trial in the Senate looms in the New Year. Also, Iran begins war games with new partners Russia and China, causing concern among some U.S. officials. And 2020 may be a banner year for the U.S. space program.

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she's "disturbed" by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan to coordinate with the White House on impeachment. Also, the Philippines is recovering from the latest typhoon to hit the country. And, a plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Kazakhstan killing at least 12 people.

For the third straight year, the number of homeless people in the U.S. overall has increased, with a large surge in California. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces his most serious primary challenge in years. And the U.S. ambassador to Zambia has been recalled after he criticized the government's record on gay rights.

North Korea had threatened the U.S. with a "Christmas Present" should Washington not ease sanctions by the end of the year. Also, for the first time in over 200 years, no Christmas Eve mass was held at Notre Dame Cathedral. And Democrats running for President need to win over a key voting demographic: Hispanics and Latinos.

After intense scrutiny following two crashes, Boeing has replaced its CEO. Also, a 6-six-year-old in London found a message in a holiday card that was allegedly written by a foreign prisoner in China. And an internal report says at least 175 minors were abused at a Catholic order in Mexico since it was founded in 1941.

In newly released emails, the White House asked officials to keep quiet over the suspension of military aid to Ukraine. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended a contentious citizenship law that has fueled deadly protests. And Australia's Prime Minister returned from a vacation early after criticism that he took the trip while the country was under a bushfire emergency.

President Trump's been impeached but details of his Senate trial remain in limbo. A surprise veto by Russia and China at the UN could put critical aid for millions of Syrians at risk. And Americans say they want to give and get gifts made ethically and sustainably, but is the bigger problem that they're just - buying too much stuff?