Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year's celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. celebrates scoring her team's first goal against France in the Women's World Cup quarter final in Paris, France, June 28, 2019. The Americans went on to win their fourth championship. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Fireworks illuminate the Athenian sky as the temple of Parthenon sits atop the Acropolis hill during the New Year celebrations in Athens Greece, 01 January, 2020

Fireworks explode over the Kremlin in Moscow during New Year celebrations, on January 1, 2020

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Fireworks illuminate the night sky behind July 15 Martyrs' Bridge within the new year celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on January 01, 2020

(WARNING 21+) Dramatic Video Released of Hero Cop Taking Out Man Who Was Holding Woman Hostage at Ohio Pizza Shop. One man is dead after being shot by police following an attempted robbery and hostage situation at a Lancaster pizza shop. the Cristy’s location on Pierce Avenue and Fair North was held up by a potential robber who took a female employee hostage at knifepoint. According to Lancaster City Police, the man held a knife to the woman’s throat and upper body, threatening to harm her. The suspect was shot and killed by a uniformed police officer after an approximately 30-minute standoff. The deceased suspect is Troy Eugene Kirk, 31, of Lancaster. His mother says her son was schizophrenic and had a meth addiction. He had been awake for 8 days and had a fear that police were trying to kill him. SWAT was on scene but officials say Kirk was taken out by a uniformed patrol officer. 🔫👮🏻‍♂️ #shooting

Fireworks go off at the Burj Khalifa on New Year's Eve 2019 on January 1, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Black ice brings Minnesota freeway to a standstill and backs up traffic for miles as state is blasted by Winter Storm Gage

In the past week, one more American died of vaping-related illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday. The epidemic of lung illnesses seems to have peaked in September, and the latest data from US health officials suggest the crisis may at last be winding down. Still, 2,561 people have been hospitalized since the 'outbreak' began, with illnesses reported in every state and the deaths of 55 people confirmed across 27 states. And earlier this month, CDC principal deputy director Dr Anne Schuchat announced what she called a 'concerning new phenomenon': more people being readmitted to hospitals for lung illness after being discharged. US officials are also more 'confident' than ever that the vitamin E acetate, a diluting agent used in many THC vaping products, is the 'cause' of the majority of cases in the 'explosive outbreak' of the condition they call EVALI, Dr Schuchat said in a recent press briefing. ☠️ #vaping

Happy New Year from editorial @police_frequency! See you in 2020! 🥳 #LAPD

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Dozens of cars have been set on fire in Paris France 1 hour before the new year's eve celebrations"

A driver was not seriously injured after crashing a car Saturday while speeding and live-streaming. Connecticut State Police wrote on Facebook: “Troop E responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 N/B x85 in Groton City. It was later learned the operator was live streaming himself prior to impacting a metal beam guardrail on the left shoulder of the off ramp. The operator was traveling at speeds over 100 mph. Thankfully, the operator was wearing a seatbelt and not injured. Speeding and live streaming is extremely dangerous and also illegal.”

BREAKING NEWS! U.S. deploying at least 750 soldiers to the Middle East, FOX NEWS reports.