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it's continue:in the east, 7:00 a.m. in the west. today americans have been dreading the book end to one of the busiest travel seasons on record that has certainly seen its fair share of headaches for travelers. we're live from atlanta's airport as folks hope to start off the new year the right way. and overseas, russia unleashing a swarm of drone strikes on ukraine, showing no signs of backing down from the strategy of targeting key infrastructure amid the bitter winter cold. we're live in the region with the latest as we approach the one-year mark of russia's invasion. also ahe...

Xvi. this morning mourners traveled to st. peter's basilica where benedict is lying in state for three days ahead of his funeral coming up on thursday. pope francis, who was elected pope after benedict's historic decision to step down in 2013, prayed for his predecessor as he presided over new year's day mass on sunday. joining us now from rome is nbc correspondent molly hunter. so molly, what more can you tell us about preparations for benedict in this unprecedented situation? >> reporter: completely unprecedented. i want to make sure that you can see these huge crowds behind me. this is the ...