SeaWorld Orlando announces death of oldest killer whale

Katina was described as having a big personality, known for sticking her tongue out.
Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says

The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side
Ex-classmate of Brown University shooter said he ‘hated’ school and city

He said Neves Valente complained that the classes at Brown University were too easy and left the program early on.
News We Love: School faculty sleep on roof after fundraising success

At the beginning of December, the school aimed to raise $500,000 to construct a new building on one of its campuses to alleviate overcrowded classrooms.
Parents of Richmond Hill pilot: ‘He did everything right’ as U.S. accepts blame in mid-air crash

Sam Lilley was the first officer aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which was hit midair by an Army Black Hawk helicopter and plunged into the Potomac River, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.
Holiday week warm-up ahead for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry

Temperatures will climb into the 70s mid-late week across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry
‘This is the greatest’: Teen’s Make-A-Wish trip to NYC coming true

At Christmas, wishes are something that we typically write down or put on a tree, but for a young man who just had a liver transplant, his wish is all about second chances and new experiences.
Brief cooldown on Monday before temperatures climb mid-late week

Temperatures will be near/below average on Monday, before highs climb back into the 70s mid-late week
Iowa 5-year-old raises $5,000 to cover dog adoption fees before Christmas

A 5-year-old central Iowa boy raised $5,000 to cover adoption fees for every dog at the Marion County Humane Society, helping pups find homes before Christmas.
James Ransone, “It Chapter Two” star, dies at 46

James Ransone, an actor most well-known for his roles in “It Chapter Two” and “The Wire,” has died. He was 46.