Teenager shot at Phoenix mall has shoppers fearful; Kari Lake says she's done running in AZ | Nightly Roundup

From a teenager in critical condition after being shot at a mall in Phoenix to Kari Lake announcing she will no longer be running for election in Arizona political races, here are tonight's top stories.

1. Teenager hospitalized after being shot at a Phoenix mall

Teenager in life-threatening condition after shooting near Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix

A teenaged boy is in life-threatening condition after he was shot at Desert Sky Mall on Friday, Dec. 27.

2. Police say victim was targeted by suspect in deadly hit-and-run

Targeted hit-and-run crash leaves man dead in Phoenix

A man is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Phoenix and police say the man was targeted by the suspected driver.

3. Kari Lake says she will not run for election again in Arizona

Kari Lake says she will not run for political office again in social media post

Kari Lake announces on X that she will not run for a political office in Arizona again after coming up short in her bid for Governor in 2022 and Senate in 2024.

4. Russia blamed for shooting down Azerbaijan airplane

Russia blamed for shooting down passenger plane; Putin apologizes

Vladimir Putin apologized Saturday after the US and Azerbaijan accused Russia of shooting down a passenger plane, killing 38 people.

5. These are the dates you should request for vacation

List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2025

Paid time off is an important benefit your employer expects you to use as part of your overall compensation. Here's how to maximize your vacation time.

And finally, your latest weather forecast:

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5 p.m. Weather Forecast - 12/28/24

Temperatures in the high country see double-digit increases over 24 hour period.