"Jesse Jackson's death, uneasy Ukraine talks and market jitters define a tense, transitional day at home and abroad."
Ukraine war strains population as Geneva talks drag on. US strikes drug boats, sends troops to Nigeria as Iran nuclear terms inch forward.
Tributes recall Jesse Jackson's civil rights legacy and political clout, while a fatal Rhode Island rink assault jolts holiday crowds.
Fed tightening fears hit emerging markets and metals, Vanderbilt files over asbestos, and giant tech IPOs may jolt the S&P 500.
Space access races, fossil finds and AI debates dominate, as educators weigh smartphones' classroom role and scientists decry flawed funding.
Measles outbreak at a Florida university highlights vaccination gaps and campus risks.
Cinema salutes Wiseman and Duvall, while LaBeouf's arrest, polarized Melania reviews and Radcliffe's Broadway return energize culture news.
US sports brace for MLB labor fight and LA Olympic turmoil, while NFL roster churn and NBA tanking debate reshape fan conversations.