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1. Biden announces new vaccine czar, massive spending to stem COVID-19 'suffering' in U.S.

   

   President-elect Joe Biden has picked a former Food and Drug commissioner to lead vaccine science in his drive to put 100 million shots into the arms of Americans in his administration's first 100 days to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Why a Moscow kebab shop has reignited debate over Stalin's legacy

   

   A Moscow kebab shop owner faces a backlash after he opened a take-out food shop bearing the name of Joseph Stalin, as Russians remain deeply conflicted over the totalitarian wartime leader's legacy and how they should see him today.

3. U.S. expected to execute 13th death row inmate during Trump's presidency on Friday night

   

   The U.S. government intends to carry out the 13th and final execution under President Donald Trump's administration on Friday evening, just five days before president-elect Joe Biden takes office with a promise to try to end the death penalty.

4. At least 34 dead after quake sets off landslides, topples homes in Indonesia

   

   A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 34 people.

5. U.S. gun rights group National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy

   

   The U.S. National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation's most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York.