Luigi Mangione reward delayed; Trump taps Kari Lake for new role l Morning News Brief

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Brush fire; DEA shooting l Morning Headlines Dec. 12

Crews extinguished a brush fire that broke out in Phoenix; DEA agents were involved in a shooting with a suspect in Glendale; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, December 12.

The McDonald's employee who recognized UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will not be getting a reward anytime soon; President-elect Donald Trump announced a new role for Kari Lake; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, December 12.

1. UHC murder suspect reward delayed

Silent Witness payouts explained as Mangione spotter has his FBI payment delayed

The employee who tracked down Luigi Mangione should be eligible for $60,000, but Sgt Brian Bower with Silent Witness says each law enforcement agency has a different policy.

2. Voice of America director

President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director

President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.

3. DEA shooting

DEA agents involved in shooting with suspect in Glendale

A shooting involving Drug Enforcement Administration agents and a suspect is under investigation near 43rd and Peoria Avenues.

4. Biden sets clemency record

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people, a single-day record

The president commuted the sentences of individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement and pardoned others convicted of nonviolent crimes.

5. Deadly north Phoenix shooting

Man shot, killed in north Phoenix; suspect sought

A suspect is on the loose after a man died following a shooting in a neighborhood near Interstate 17 and the Loop 101.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Breezy conditions in Phoenix with temps in the 70s

Highs are forecast to hit the low 70s again on Thursday in Phoenix and the upper 60s on Friday.

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