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• Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party - Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor
• North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine - New photos show North Korea's apparent progress in the development of a nuclear-powered submarine as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's efforts.
• 3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank - Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian Authority police said. Police sa
• 2025 lookback: Quitting or fired liberal journalists opt for the independent route - Joy Reid, Jim Acosta and several other prominent media figures left corporate or mainstream positions to launch independent, more outspokenly liberal ventures.
• String of car break-ins caught on camera in Georgia - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying several people connected to a string of car break-ins in the Commerce area.
• With Trump in Power, Democrats Try to Redefine Themselves as Disrupters - Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.
• Indian truckers sue California's DMV for revoking their licenses - The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus are suing the California DMV, alleging the state violated truck drivers' rights when it revoked 17,000 licenses.
• UFO secret files, drone swarms and nuclear-linked sightings stun experts in 2025 - Discover compelling UFO headlines from 2025, featuring new scientific evidence, mysterious underwater objects and government disclosure revelations.
• Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Day - Much of Southern California remained at risk of potentially deadly floods on Thursday, as heavy rains showed little sign of easing through the week.
• I lost my baby daughter, but God’s love can help us past grief this Christmas - Anne Beiler shares how losing daughter Angie led to finding redemption through Jesus, transforming grief into purpose we can learn from this Christmas season.
• Algeria votes to declare French colonization a crime and demands restitution - Legislators in Algeria voted to declare France’s colonization of the North African country a crime, approving a law that calls for restitution of property taken by France during its 130-year rule, among other demands seeking to redress hist
• ‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs. - Mykola Leontovych, the Ukrainian composer of the famed festive song, lived in the eastern city of Pokrovsk. Months of Russian assaults have erased most tributes to his life there.
• Venezuela’s Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack down on dissent - Authorities have “used U.S. pressure as an excuse to deploy the military, label critics as ‘traitors’ and arrest dozens,” a Human Rights Watch researcher says.
• Zelensky ‘wishes for Putin to die’ during Christmas address - Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to wish for Vladimir Putin’s death in his annual Christmas address to Ukraine.
• Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports - Jordan’s military said the attacks ‘neutralised arms and drug traffickers’ and destroyed laboratories and factories.
• Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass - Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.
• A helicopter on a rescue mission crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all 5 on board - Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. The accident Wednesday evening happened on one of the most popular tourist climbing routes, in what police said was a rescue mis
• Scavenger hunts, Christmas mass, Cajun-fried turkey: Capitol Hill's favorite holiday traditions - House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that the holidays are a time for family, friends, and showing people that they care.
• Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump name added to building - Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center in protest after President Donald Trump's name was added to the iconic Washington, D.C., venue.
• Powerball Christmas Eve estimated $1.817 billion jackpot won by single ticket - A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of an estimated $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
• 5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026 - Travel in 2026 is expected to emphasize less-traveled destinations, decision-free planning, wellness retreats, nostalgia trips & AI‑powered hotel stays.
• I’ve Been the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for a Decade. This Is the Crisis I See. - Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others.
• Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country - The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.
• Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
• Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence - Days after Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to immediately free her from a 20-year prison sentence, the public release of grand jury transcripts from her sex trafficking case returned the spotlight to victims whose allegations helped land he
• Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building - Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.
• Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown explains why he isn't fan of playing on Christmas: 'Don't even like it' - Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown explained why he isn't a fan of playing on major holidays like his team will on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Vikings.
• Trump answers kids’ Santa tracker questions on Christmas Eve - STORY: :: Palm Beach, Florida:: December 24, 2025:: Trump and First Lady Melania answer children's questions about NORAD's 'Santa tracker'MOTHER REPEATS CHILD’S QUESTION, ASKING: “How come Santa has a tracker on him?”TRUMP: “Well, we track
• Kate Middleton surprises with piano duet alongside daughter Princess Charlotte for Christmas carol service - Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte share heartwarming piano duet at 'Together at Christmas' carol service, playing 'Holm Sound.'
• Nvidia, joining Big Tech deal spree, to license Groq technology, hire executives - Nvidia has agreed to license chip technology from startup Groq and hire away its CEO, a veteran of Alphabet's Google, Groq said in a blog post on Wednesday. The deal follows a familiar pattern ​in recent years where the world's biggest tec
• Nearly 20 states sue HHS over declaration to restrict gender transition treatment for minors - A group of 19 Democrat-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a declaration to restrict gender transition treatments for minors.
• North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine - North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the techno
• Elwood Jones arrested for OVI days after murder case against him dropped - Elwood Jones, whose decades-old murder case was recently dismissed was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving under the influence.
• Watch: Thieves drag ATM through Texas convenience store in Christmas Eve theft attempt - Thieves attempted to drag an ATM through a Texas 7-Eleven's doors using a stolen black SUV and cable on Christmas Eve, but the machine broke free.
• New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our oceans — here's what you need to know - Scientists hope their work will help improve and inform further research.
• Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair recounts jail stint alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs - After serving time for a probation violation, former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair reflected on prison time with Sean “Diddy" Combs and shared his outlook on the mogul’s sentence.
• Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado to close Saturday due to labor dispute - Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union. The Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association voted Tuesday to strik
• Man Shot in ICE Confrontation in Maryland, Officials Say - Federal and local officials said the man, an immigrant from Portugal, tried to flee and harm agents. He and another man were hospitalized after a vehicle they were in crashed.
• Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election - Tito Asfura secures Honduras presidency, defeating Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy in a polarized campaign that shifts Central America's political landscape.
• Are Michelin Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says - Michelin and Goodyear are perhaps the two most well-known brands of tires to have ever been on the market, but what makes one better than the other?
• Trump takes NORAD Santa calls with children, praises 'clean, beautiful coal' and 'high IQ' person - President Donald Trump told kids they're 'high IQ' and praised "clean, beautiful coal" during Christmas Eve NORAD Santa tracker calls from Mar-a-Lago with Melania.
• Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University - grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.
• Trump Tells Child on Santa Hotline, ‘We Won Pennsylvania… Three Times’ - President Donald Trump took Christmas Eve calls from children inquiring as to the whereabouts of Santa Claus, according to NORAD's "Santa Tracker."
• Mouse Study Suggests Nose-Picking Has a Surprising Link With Alzheimer's - Do you really need to pick it?
• 8 Little Ways to Boost Your Mood Every Day, According to Mental Health Experts - Bonus: You probably already do most of these!
• Trump-backed conservative candidate wins Honduran presidential election - Nasry Asfura’s win comes after weeks of delays and intervention by President Donald Trump, and amid accusations of electoral fraud by Asfura’s main opponent.
• NBA draft pick joins Baylor for second half of season in unprecedented move - Basketball fans are baffled on social media, as Nigerian center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA Draft pick, committed to Baylor where he'll play the second half of the season.
• Cowboys center Cooper Beebe accuses Chargers of making him look racist in controversial post - Cowboys center Cooper Beebe accused the Los Angeles Chargers of editing his on-field call to make him appear racist in a viral social media post.
• DOJ Releases Another Batch of Epstein Files: Key Takeaways - The new documents — nearly 30,000 in all — contain hundreds of references to President Trump and include different versions of Jeffrey Epstein’s will.
• Unexpected heroes enlist in battle against ginormous snake taking over US region: 'Well done' - "Thank you for the education and for your service."