Pope Francis delivers appeal for peace in Christmas Eve address
Pope Francis delivered an appeal for peace during his Christmas Eve address in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. “Our hearts are in Bethlehem,” he said, without mentioning Israel or Gaza by name.
Former President Trump’s lawyers ask to throw out election meddling charges
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed an appeal over the weekend, requesting to throw out charges that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s lawyers argued that the former president has immunity for any actions taken while he was in office.
Blizzard hits Nebraska as most of the U.S. experiences Christmas without snow
A major snowstorm hit Nebraska Sunday evening, creating dangerous and icy road conditions. At the same time, many areas of the country were without prospects of a white Christmas, though a cross country storm this week promises lots of rain.
Flight cancellations in U.S. significantly lower this year amid smooth Christmas travel weekend
The TSA screened nearly 2.6 million passengers Saturday amid a smooth travel weekend compared to Christmas weekend last year. There were less than 350 flight cancellations this weekend. Elise Preston has the latest from the Los Angeles International Airport.
Christmas spending rises across U.S. this year, boon for small businesses
The National Retail Federation estimated 142 million Americans will shop over Christmas weekend, with 111 million to do so in person. The rise in spending is a welcome gift for small businesses. Astrid Martinez has the latest.
Palestinian shepherds in West Bank under attack by militant Israeli settlers
Palestinian shepherds and their families are being driven from their West Bank homes, with their livestock being killed, by militant Israeli settlers. Groups of volunteer activists, which include Americans, patrol the region, attempting to help protect the families that live there. Ramy Inocencio reports from the Jordan Valley.
Candy cane makers supply nation during Christmas peppermint boom
Logan’s Candies in Ontario, California, is one of the few handmade candy cane makers in the nation. The company makes tens of thousands of the striped peppermint treats each year. Joy Benedict reports.
NORAD tracks Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and Day
NORAD tracked Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, just as it has for the past six decades, as he made his way across the country.
Santa Claus at Atlanta school speaks Spanish, sign language and English
At an elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, Santa Claus tries to meet children in their world and greet them in their language, whether it’s Spanish, sign language or English. Mark Strassmann sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the latest.
Palestinian Christians cancel Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians have canceled Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year, given the intensifying carnage in Gaza. “I believe God right now is under the rubble,” Pastor Munther Isaac said. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the occupied West Bank.