After a threeday manhunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder suspect, Aaron Katersky has the latest on the investigation, including why police believe the suspect has left New York City and the new evidence sources say police have found in Central Park; as concerns about the bird flu outbreak grow, Steve Osunsami has details on the new USDA order for raw milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested for the virus; Matt Gutman reports on the mother of American journalist Austin Tice – who was kidnapped in 2012 near Syria’s capital – saying she has a “significant source,” who she claimed was vetted by the U.S. government, that confirmed her son is alive and treated well; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
2:24 Police: UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder suspect has left New York City, escaped by bus
5:55 Manslaughter charge dismissed in Daniel Penny trial after jurors can't reach unanimous vote
7:18 USDA issues order for raw milk supply to be tested for bird flu
9:11 Residents race to clear roofs in danger of collapsing before brutal cold temperatures
10:35 Bitter cold from Texas to the Northeast could cause icy roads over the weekend
11:20 Trump shows public support for embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
14:01 Federal appeals court rejects TikTok's bid to overturn U.S. ban
14:26 Mother: Missing U.S. Journalist Austin Tice alive and well following 2012 abduction in Syria
15:33 Jobs report shows hiring surge with added 227,000 workers in November
16:03 Body of grandmother who fell into Pennsylvania sinkhole recovered after dayslong search
16:14 FBI: Messages between iPhone and Android could be hacked
16:32 Study finds daily dose of dark chocolate may lower diabetes risk
16:45 Legendary Dick Van Dyke appears in Coldplay music video ahead of 99th birthday
17:00 Disney CEO Bob Iger honored at Ad Council's Annual Public Service Award Dinner
17:27 Five years after fire, Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in time for Christmas

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