Nightly News Full Broadcast – Dec. 8

Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan’s brother speaks out about Brittney Griner release; Flu cases soaring as U.S. hospitals struggle with tripledemic; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

00:00 Intro
01:19 Brittney Griner freed from Russian prison
05:41 Paul Whelan’s brother on Griner release
07:21 Flu hospitalizations surge across U.S.
09:17 New details on accused FedEx killer
11:12 Gas prices lower than a year ago
11:32 House passes same-sex marriage bill
13:28 Racial disparity in child welfare system
17:33 Therapy dog on a mission of compassion and acceptance

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