In other news today, strong winds and heavy snow enveloped much of the Great Lakes and northeast, leaving tens of thousands without power.

Some areas in western and upstate New York have seen more than a foot of snow, causing whiteout conditions on the road.

And there were more disruptions to air travel today, with more than 5,000 flights delayed.

Forecasters say a wave of Arctic air is set to bring

snow for some in the central and eastern U.S. ahead of the New Year. More artists are canceling shows

at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's name was added to the Washington D.C. based

arts facility. Jazz band The Cookers have called off their New Year's Eve show. The group did

not specifically mention the name change, but stressed their commitment to music that bridges

division. This comes after musician Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve performance, citing

the addition of Trump's name. The center's president, Trump ally, Richard Grinnell, has threatened

red with a $1 million lawsuit. New England Patriots star Stefan Diggs is facing strangulation

and other criminal charges, summing from an incident earlier this month. That's according

to court records revealed today. A lawyer for the wide receiver says he, quote, categorically

denies the allegations.

And the Patriots are standing by digs, saying in a statement, we support Stefan.

The 32-year-old is set to be a reign next month. He's played a major part in helping the Patriots

reach the playoffs this season. The United Arab Emirates is pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen after

Saudi Arabia attacked an Emirati shipment in a Yemeni port. Black smoke could be seen in

Mukala earlier today, where Saudi officials say two vessels from the UAE had delivered weapons

and vehicles meant for a Yemeni separatist group. It's not clear if there are any casualties.

The strike is an escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE and threatens to

reignite the civil war in Yemen. The head of Yemen's presidential council, which is Saudi-backed,

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