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 From NPR news in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. A jittery New Years Eve in many major cities around the world. In Germany, Munich police have advised on Twitter and on their website that they have credible information about a pending terror attack there. People in Munich are urged not to gather at the central train station or a second one to the west. Terror worries have led Paris and Brussels to cancel fireworks. In Dubai, it sounded like any other New Years Eve. But it was far from normal. Even as the display erupted above the city, Dubai foregathers battled a huge blaze at a luxury hotel and an apartment complex. NPR's Alice Fordham reports at least 14 people were slightly injured. One person was more seriously hurt. And one had a heart attack. The fire at The Address skyscraper amid hotel rooms and apartments began outside the 20th floor, according to officials. Multiple teams of firefighters worked to put the fire out. But for about an hour, the side of the 63-story building could be seen blazing and billowing huge clouds of black smog. As the firework show began that midnight, the fire had not been completely extinguished and the crowds to watch the show was smaller than had been expected. Alice Fordham, NPR news.

 
 
Protesters marching against gun violence and police shooting in Chicago today say the blood shed in the city must stop. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports as the march was under way, the city's top prosecutor asked the FBI to help investigate a double fatal shooting by Chicago police. Everyone to set it down, set it down. Set it down. A crowd of protesters laid in a busy enter section of Chicago's Michigan avenue demonstrating against the gun violence that has claimed hundreds of lives in Chicago in 2015. That includes a 19-year-old college student and a 55-year-old woman shot by police this month. Cook County state's attorney, Anita Alvarez has asked the FBI to investigate that double fatality. At the protest, activist Father Michael Pfleger says he has awe for anything that will help.'I think it's good she's taken a step but it's too late for her.' Many protesters have called Alvarez and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel both to resign in the aftermath of the death of Chicago instilling police encounters. Cheryl Corley, NPR news, Chicago.
 
 
Failing to secure 1000 valid signatures, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has not qualified for Ohio's primary ballot. Of its more than 1100 signatures, only about 700 were found to be valid for the O'Malley campaign. O'Malley says he will campaign in Ohio regardless and they're exploring their options. 
 
 
On this New Year's Eve, the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange was rung by the executive of a champaign producer Moet & Chandon and Interbrand . The Dow closed down 178. The NASDAQ was off 58. This is NPR.
 
 
Today's college football play-off features four teams trying to make it to the national championship game. The semi-final contest between No.1ranked Clemson and No.4 Oklahoma is already under way. Tonight in Dallas, perennial contender Alabama ranked 2 plays No.3 Michigan state. With the preview of that game, here is NPR's Tom Goldman. In recent years, Michigan state has been one of the usual suspects when it comes to competing for a national title. In basketball, for less Spartans football team doing the championship did it in 1966. But Michigan state's been treading of late. There's been impressive Bull victories the past couple of years with head coach Mark Dantonio and quarterback Connor Cook leading the way. Tonight, they face a stern test against perennial power house Alabama. As always, the * features a Dominant Run Attack, this one led by Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry in a stout run defense. Alabama has given up some long passes. Cook may try to exploit that as long as he is not too bothered by a recent shoulder injury.Tom Goldman, NPR news.
 
 
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released a male California condor back into the wild after the 35-year-old bird helped save its species. Named as somewhat clinical AC-4, the bird was captured for a captive breeding program in 1985. In all, the condor sired a total of 30 chicks and today was released near the same spot where it was captured at a Kenya rim inside the Bitter Creek national wildlife refuge in California. I'm Louise Schiavone. NPR news.
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