Should there be more security at places of worship? Plus, protests at a U.S. embassy, Mariah Carey makes history, and more from Apple News

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Protesters stormed the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, angry over fatal American air strikes that targeted an Iran-backed militia in Iraq last weekend. Diplomats have reportedly been evacuated. This story is developing. CBS News

Attacks at a Hanukkah party and a church have reignited debate over whether there should be more security at places of worship. In Texas, an armed churchgoer was able to stop the gunman after he killed two people, drawing praise from gun-rights advocates. Meanwhile, in New York, police bolstered their presence in Jewish neighborhoods after the stabbing at a rabbi’s home. NBC News

Carlos Ghosn, one of the world’s most prominent businessmen, has fled Japan. The former Nissan and Renault CEO was awaiting trial on charges of financial wrongdoing but called the justice system “rigged.” He traveled to his home country of Lebanon, which prohibits extradition of its citizens. The Wall Street Journal

Mariah Carey is the first artist to reach No. 1 on the charts in four separate decades. After topping Billboard’s Hot 100 in the ’90s, ’00s, and ’10s, she’s back at No. 1 for the week ending January 4, 2020, with her classic hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Billboard

Cover Story

Inside the Rise of White Supremacy in America

Eleven years after Obama’s election — and three years into the Trump presidency — the threat of domestic terrorism can’t be ignored.

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Best of the Decade

Here’s a ranking of every movie of the 2010s. Yes, all 5,279 of them. Vulture

Everyone’s calling this the era of Peak TV. These are the shows that stood out in a crowd. Rolling Stone

From “Despacito” to “Call Me Maybe,” these are the decade’s most earworm-y pop hooks. Entertainment Weekly

One hundred books that stirred controversy, sparked conversation, and mirrored the past 10 years of American culture. Literary Hub

New Year’s Survival Guide

A French 75 will make your New Year’s feel posh, even if you’re in pajamas. Bon Appétit

Here’s how to make a fancy cheese board with stuff from the grocery store. Food & Wine

Looking for a different kind of bubble? These are the 11 best beers brewed this year. Bloomberg

The morning after: how people around the world beat a hangover. CNN

The Last Word

“	Little boys like shootouts and car chases, but real men like ‘Little Women.’”

Actor Tracy Letts explains why he’s proud to be involved with the film. GQ

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