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FCC votes to roll back U.S. net neutrality protections

The Federal Communications Commission voted to roll back U.S. laws designed to ensure a free and open internet, a controversial yet expected decision that critics say hands control of web traffic to a small number of billion-dollar companies. More 6:16 PM ET video

• Why Canada's net neutrality fight hasn't been as fierce as the one in the U.S. 5:13 AM ET
• Q&A: What would a U.S. repeal of net neutrality mean for Canadians? Dec 08

Analysis 'It broke me': Six months later, witnesses to London's Grenfell Tower fire still have flashbacks

As British officials, including the royals, memorialize the six-month anniversary of the Greenfell Tower fire, area residents are still haunted by the tragedy and angered by what they see as a poor government response. More 2:09 PM ET

• Criminal charges possible in Grenfell Tower fire in London, inquiry hears Dec 11
• Theft at scene of London's Grenfell Tower fire adds to gruelling police work Sep 19

EU hails 'historic' joint defence agreement, but many questions remain

European Union nations, now unfettered by Britain's decision to quit, achieved a 70-year-old ambition on Thursday to integrate their defences, launching a pact between 25 EU governments to fund, develop and deploy armed forces together. More 2:15 PM ET

• EU nations renew fragile pact amid threats from nationalism, Brexit Mar 25
• Trump affirms commitment to NATO allies Jul 06 video

Slim Republican majority on U.S. tax bill under threat after Marco Rubio defects

The Republicans' razor-thin margin for driving their sweeping tax package through the Senate was thrown into jeopardy Thursday when Republican Sen. Marco Rubio declared he will vote against it unless negotiators expand the tax credit that low-income Americans can claim for their children. More 8:34 PM ET

• U.S. tax bill would open part of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling Dec 04
• U.S. Senate approves major tax cuts in legislative win for Trump Dec 02