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There’s an epic struggle underway: a challenge to lead the world in artificial intelligence — AI. But this space race for the 21st century doesn’t seem to be getting enough attention from at least one of the world’s superpowers — the United States...

In Saudi Arabia, five people were sentenced to death Monday in connection with the murder of the Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. And, US officials say they're ready for an unwelcome "Christmas gift" from North Korea that could come any day now. Plus, we'll hear about several new plant species discovered over the past year.

More than three years since the UK voted to exit the European Union in a 2016 referendum, Britain's Parliament has finally voted to approve the Brexit deal. Also, at Thursday's presidential debate, several of the Democratic candidates spoke about China. What were candidates' stances on China and how do they compare with President Donald Trump? And, the people in India-controlled Kashmir have been without the internet for 138 days, the longest blackout ever for a democracy.

From The World: The Number in the News — Today’s number is four. The fungus used to make Camembert cheese comes from northern France. But an American scientist was able to create the mold, known as Penicillium camemberti, in a lab in Boston. It could have ramifications for cheese makers — and charcuterie boards — worldwide. Our new show, the Number in the News, is a daily flash briefing for your smart speaker that we’re featuring as a special here in The World’s podcast feed...

US President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representative Wednesday. Trump's tenure has marked a big shift toward nationalism, a trend that's growing worldwide, like in Great Britain, where Queen Elizabeth delivered a speech Thursday on behalf of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to mark the re-opening of Parliament. But Washington, DC, wasn't in total disharmony, despite the impeachment vote...

It's an historic day in Washington. The US House of Representatives is set to take a momentous vote Wednesday on whether to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abusing his office and obstructing a congressional probe. Also, The World's Sarah Birnbaum is also looking at how the impeachment process is being covered, or not covered, across the globe. Also, there were fresh protests in India on Wednesday against a controversial new citizenship law...

The US House of Representatives formally charged President Donald Trump Wednesday with with two articles of impeachment in an historic step. Also, there were fresh protests in India on Wednesday against a controversial new citizenship law. Plus, a visit to London's Gatwick Airport to learn about a sensory room to accommodate families with children with autism.

After a 19-year-old Central American woman gave birth in ICE custody in Chula Vista, California, Friday, US officials threatened to deport the mother without her newborn girl. Plus, the profile of an Afghan refugee on the island of Lesbos who started a school in a migrant camp. Greece plans to close the camp and move asylum seekers to the mainland, however. And, don't drink the water if you're skiing in British Columbia...

A new citizenship and immigration bill supported by India's government is being criticized as going against the constitution envisioned by former prime ministers Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also, next year marks a century since American women gained the right to vote — a movement that began in New Zealand and Australia...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson won in a landslide in Britain's general election on Thursday, Dec. 12. The polls earlier had given Johnson's Conservative Party an advantage but it wasn't even close and now Brexit appears likely to move forward. And, the US-China trade war might be closer to ending. Officials in Washington and Beijing have confirmed they've reached a preliminary agreement on a trade deal. And, a historic electric aircraft flight took place in Canada.