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Three astronauts have blasted off to the International Space Station, a successful launch that follows October’s aborted mission. Since the mishap, four successful Soyuz launches have been conducted to clear the path for the crew’s launch. (Dec. 3)

At the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, this year’s recipients – including Cher, Reba McEntire, and the “Hamilton” team – react to being recognized for their work, while past winner Gloria Estefan gushes over Cher and Reba. (Dec. 3)

Senate Minority leader Charles Schumer says Marriott hotel officials should pay for new passports for customers whose passport numbers were hacked as part of a massive data breach. (Dec. 3)

Senate Minority leader Charles Schumer says Marriott hotel officials should pay for new passports for customers whose passport numbers were hacked as part of a massive data breach. (Dec. 3)

It’s Christmas in July for many of the stars of the ABC special “CMA Country Christmas,” because it takes months of preparation to put out a holiday album or plan a Christmas tour. (Dec. 3)

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Here’s the latest for Monday December 3rd: Body of former President George HW Bush to be brought to Washington; US and China to keep discussing trade; Multiple tornadoes hit Illinois; Lost engagement ring saved from NYC utility grate.

At the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, this year’s recipients – including Cher, Reba McEntire, and the “Hamilton” team – react to being recognized for their work, while past winner Gloria Estefan gushes over Cher and Reba. (Dec. 3)

At least 12 were reported in Illinois on Saturday. Meteorologists say if most are confirmed, it would be the most tornadoes in Illinois in a December storm in decades. (Dec. 3)