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Demonstrators chant, "Black lives matter," to protest police, at the Mall of America rotunda Dec. 20, 2014 in Bloomington, Minn.(Photo: AP/Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune)
Protests could block last-minute shoppers at Mall of America<span style="color: Red;">*</span>
A massive protest on one of the busiest shopping days of the year is not on Mall of America's wishlist. Mall authorities filed for a restraining order against leaders of a Black Lives Matter activist<span style="color: Red;">*</span>group in an attempt to head off a protest scheduled for Wednesday. The legal action maintains that Mall of America and its tenants could suffer irreparable harm, including reduced guests and sales. That was the outcome of a protest held in the mall last December, when demonstrators were arrested and mall traffic was down. Black Lives Matter leaders say the protest will happen as planned.
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Protests planned for Wednesday at MOA
Russian cargo ship set to dock at International Space Station
A Russian Progress cargo ship, perhaps carrying treats for astronauts, docked<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Wednesday at the International Space Station. The ship is carrying more than 2.8 tons of food, fuel and supplies, and may include always-appreciated fresh fruit for the ISS crew. It launched from Kazakhstan on Monday, then safely reached orbit for its two-day journey to the ISS. Astronauts Scott Kelly, the Expedition 46 commander, and Tim Kopracompleted some repairs during a spacewalk earlier this week, which cleared room for the Progress ship to dock.
NASA's Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra perform a spacewalk Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, outside the International Space Station.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: NASA TV)
Record number in U.S. travel for the holiday season
The current slump in gasoline prices and the economic recovery mean that a record number of people are expected to be on the roads<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and in the air<span style="color: Red;">*</span>this Christmas season.Nearly one in three U.S. residents are forecast to be traveling<span style="color: Red;">*</span>between Wednesday and Jan. 3,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>meaning that the number of holiday-season travelers will top 100 million for the first time. Of those, 91.3 million will be on the roads and 5.8 million flying, up 1.4% from last year. Other modes of travel, including cruises, trains and buses, will increase 2.4% to 3.4<span style="color: Red;">*</span>million.
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To help you destress for the holidays, a growing number of airlines are doing their part! They're using dogs to help customers relax during seasonal travel. Keleigh Nealon (@keleighnealon) has the story! Buzz60
Giants’ Odell Beckham appeals suspension
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s appeal of a one-game suspension will be heard Wednesday, the NFL Players Association said Tuesday. Beckham, who has support from his team, was suspended by the league Monday after he accrued four personal-foul penalties<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— including a late helmet-to-helmet hit to the head of Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman<span style="color: Red;">*</span>— in Sunday’s game.
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs for long gain after pass reception during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Jim O'Connor, USA TODAY Sports)
Send your Christmas cards now!
For those who've done their shopping, written their cards and have only to drop by the post office, now is the time. Wednesday<span style="color: Red;">*</span>is the absolute, last ditch postal service shipping date for Priority Mail Express, USPS’ most expensive service. Wait another day to send your holiday mail and, well, not even Santa will be able to help you.
A UPS worker pulls a container full of packages across a floor embedded with casters at Worldport in Louisville, Ky.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: AP)
Bonus: Happy Festivus!
And, the essentials:
Weather:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Severe storms are forecast to wallop the Deep South on Wednesday while record warmth spreads up the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Eastern Seaboard.
Stocks: Asia stocks were mixed amid light trade, Europe was higher, U.S.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>stock futures were flat.
TV tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>I Love Lucy Christmas Special and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>How Murray Saved Christmas.
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