Man dies after West Florissant parking lot shooting
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An incident that started inside a business escalated into a fatal parking lot shooting on Christmas Eve. Kenneth Covington, 33, died from his injuries at the hospital and several other people were injured during the incident. Police were called to the 11200 block of West Florissant Avenue at around 2:30 […]
King Charles’ Christmas address urges care for each other and the Earth
King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas celebration in Sandringham.
Blizzard causes dangerous travel, heavy snow and wind in the Northern Plains
Trucks slid off I-80 in the snow in Nebraska as the state’s travel authority warns of unsafe road conditions. Meanwhile, rainy weather caused disruptions in air travel around the country.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny now in Arctic penal colony, spokesperson says
Concern was rising because the imprisoned leading Kremlin opposition leader hadn’t been heard from in more than two weeks.
Pop Francis calls for peace in his Christmas prayers
Pop Francis led Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, where he appealed for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip. At least 78 people were killed, and the death toll is expected to rise. The Israeli military is reviewing the incident. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Here are the stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here’s what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
Pope blasts weapons industry, appeals for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
No let-up in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as Christmas dawns
Authorities in Gaza said one attack alone killed at least 68 people at a refugee camp. Pope Francis called for the release of hostages, freeing up of humanitarian aid and an end to the war during his annual Christmas Day mass.
Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
