Chaya Tong

Strong winds toppled the 40-foot National Christmas Tree around by the White House on Tuesday just days before it was set to be officially lit by President Joe Biden. Winds in D.C. were strong on Tuesday at 10 to 20 mph and gusts of up to 35 mph. After falling at approximately 1:00 p.m., crane was used to prop it back up. The National Park Service said they are hopeful that the tree will be in good condition for Thursday's tree lighting . The tree was delivered to the White House Ellipse on Nov. 14.

"Berkshire Hathaway could not have been built to its present status without Charlie's inspiration, wisdom and participation," Buffett said. Vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren E. Buffett's longtime confidant, Charles 'Charlie' Munger, passed away Tuesday in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 99. Berkshire Hathaway released a statement saying that Munger, often described as Buffett's "right-hand man," died "peacefully" at a California hospital. No cause of death was provided.

The eight officers who shot and killed 25-year-old Jayland Walker in Akron, Ohio last summer did not violate police department policy, an internal investigation released Tuesday determined. The case triggered widespread public protest. The incident began as an otherwise routine traffic stop that escalated once Walker tried to flee in his car. He then jumped out of the vehicle in a ski mask and ran toward a nearby parking lot, where police opened fire. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene.