As impeachment becomes all but inevitable, Trump says bring it on — and more from Apple News

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It’s December 6, 2019.

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Democrats make it official

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that House Democrats will draw up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a full-chamber vote potentially before Christmas. But there’s internal debate over just how far to go: Some want to stick to the central accusations around Ukraine, while others think charges should also refer to Robert Mueller’s special-counsel investigation. The Wall Street Journal

	Meanwhile, Trump urged the House to move quickly on impeachment so he can have a “fair trial” in the GOP-controlled Senate. “Do it now, fast.” Fox News

Uber reveals there were 6,000 reports of sexual assault during U.S. rides in the past two years, according to a long-awaited study that exposes the scale of safety issues facing ride-hailing companies. Uber also reported that 107 people died in crashes and 19 were killed in physical assaults. The Washington Post

The U.S. may be sending more troops to the Middle East. Pentagon officials say the goal would be to thwart a “threat stream” from Iran, whose recent moves include the transferring of short-range missiles into Iraq. The announcement comes as leaders in Tehran face nationwide protests, which have left hundreds dead and thousands wounded. CNN Politics

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Wait, What?

Chinese tourists are flocking to an English alpaca farm because the animal sounds like a swear word. South China Morning Post

Are you a cat whisperer? A few special people can understand feline expressions. National Geographic

In a small valley in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, animals wander in — but not out. Atlas Obscura

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Justin Timberlake apologized to his wife Jessica Biel after being seen holding hands with his Palmer costar: “I should have known better.” People

Are eye exams a great American scam? Here’s why it’s harder to get glasses in the U.S. than pretty much anywhere else. The Atlantic

He’s a liar, a con artist, and a snitch. His testimony could soon send a man to his death. ProPublica

How would a wealth tax work? Here’s what you need to know about the hot-button election issue. NPR

If you love someone, do you have to hate their enemies, too? The Cut

The Last Word

“	Don’t mess with me.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi responds to a reporter who asked if she “hated” President Trump: “I resent you using the word hate in a sentence that addresses me.” The Hill

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