FBI says it's had 3,000 tips over America's mystery drones. bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq8q…

Stumbled across this, but an interesting insight into how guests prepare to be interviewed. It’s the stuff that as a correspondent you’re vaguely aware of, but interesting to see it spelt out. Read about: Behind the Scenes at Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg rcgp.org.uk/blog/behind-th…

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the DC bureau of BBC News (UK)

Ah the great brussel sprout debate raises its head again

Anyone direct me to Frank Underwood’s office?

For all those who noticed my tie yesterday, you’ll be glad to see it was back in its usual position today.

Looks like that investment in a winter coat while I’m out here was worth it.

Sheffield looking magical this morning and this evening Paul Hudson

Tomorrow will see a gathering of an exclusive club. All five current and former presidents in National Cathedral in Washington for Jimmy Carter’s funeral. A man who outlived the man he beat to the role, and the man who beat him too. apnews.com/article/carter…

Heartbreaking.

Who knew. The most bonkers list of cameos I’ve ever seen.

Senior police officer says it's harder to buy paracetemol in some respects than buying a knife online. By Ruth Green and Rowan Bridge bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Mike Amesbury arriving at court this morning. The Labour MP has been suspended from the party and is sitting as an independent after admitting assault. He will be sentenced shortly.

This evening I managed to speak to some of the crew of the oil tanker involved in the collision today. They escaped with pretty much what they had on them. bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgq1…

Clearly a slow news day.

What you see. What I can see right now.

Tradition trumps temperature at the Great Yorkshire Show. bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg8…

What you see on camera is a fraction of what goes into making TV. Live camera operators, shoot-edit cameramen and women to film and edit pieces, producers to help shape it, wrangle guests and everything in between. This was behind the scenes at the Great Yorks Show for @BBCNews@6

Great get by @bbcblindgazza Best anecdote of the whole thing - he accidentally hung up on the White House before they started recording. Thankfully they rang back.

The sign language is even better than the great music.