Sentences handed down over Khashoggi murder

In Saudi Arabia, five people were sentenced to death Monday in connection with the murder of the Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. And, US officials say they're ready for an unwelcome "Christmas gift" from North Korea that could come any day now. Plus, we'll hear about several new plant species discovered over the past year.

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