Dec 24 Pope Francis denounces war, poverty and injustice in Christmas Eve mass By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism. Continue reading
Dec 24 Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits in West Bank By Maya Alleruzzo, Jalal Bwaitel, Associated Press The biblical town of Bethlehem marked a merry Christmas on Saturday, with thousands of visitors descending upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 24 Bomb cyclone won’t disrupt Santa’s deliveries, NORAD confirms By Terry Chea, Associated Press The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “bomb cyclone” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s global travels. Continue reading
Dec 22 WATCH: Biden delivers Christmas address from the White House By Associated Press President Joe Biden will deliver a Christmas address on Thursday from the White House as travelers across much of the eastern United States are bracing for one of the most treacherous Christmas weekends in decades. Continue reading
Dec 22 Temperatures plunging fast as winter storm threatens vast swath of U.S. By Heather Hollingsworth, Jill Bleed, Associated Press Temperatures are plunging far and fast as a winter storm forms ahead of Christmas weekend. Continue reading
Dec 17 How mistletoes are expected to fare on a warming planet By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine Can the famous parasitic plants help animals to survive climate change, or will they be killed off by extreme weather?… Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Joe and Jill Biden package gifts at Toys for Tots event By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Continue reading
Nov 28 WATCH: Jill Biden shows off White House ‘We the People’ holiday decorations By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says first lady Jill Biden has drawn inspiration from the nation's founding documents to decorate for the holidays. The first lady's theme is "We the People."… Continue reading
Dec 26 Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California By Associated Press A 70-mile (112-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 80 was shut Sunday from Colfax, California, through the Lake Tahoe region to the Nevada state line. The California Department of Transportation also closed other mountain routes while warning of poor visibility and slippery… Continue reading
Dec 25 Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. Continue reading