It's going to be a dangerously cold Christmas for many people in the US, as officials warn travellers to stay off the roads. 3 people are dead after a gunman opened fire in Paris. With a full report out on the January 6 insurrection and lawmakers racing to pass a spending bill, it's been a busy week in Congress. Russia's President has called the Ukraine conflict a "war" - we'll tell you why that's a big deal. And, why Avatar: Way of Water is getting some heat.

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