Dec 21 WATCH: SpaceX launches rocket with cargo of Christmas presents, supplies to station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX launched Christmas gifts, goodies and supplies to the International Space Station on Tuesday and got a present in return: the company’s 100th successful rocket landing. Continue reading
Dec 20 Low-income shoppers face inflation squeeze for holiday budgets By Anne D'Innocenzio Retailers expect record-breaking sales for the holiday shopping season, but low-income customers are struggling as they bear the brunt of the highest inflation in 39 years. Continue reading
Dec 17 Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities. Continue reading
Dec 13 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ actors look back at the ‘pick-me-up’ classic By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press “It’s a Wonderful Life” has become a beloved holiday tradition and marks its 75th anniversary this year. “It’s a good impetus to really keep us going in a positive direction,” former child actor Karolyn Grimes said of the classic film. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: First lady receives the official White House Christmas tree Mrs. Biden then broke off a small branch from the official Blue Room tree and gave it - along with a big smooch — to her toddler grandson. Continue reading
Nov 22 Multiple people killed by SUV in Waukesha Christmas parade By Scott Bauer, Mike Householder, Associated Press The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, says at least 5 people are dead and more than 40 injured after an SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in the Milwaukee suburb. Continue reading
Nov 16 It’s a holiday TV guide, Charlie Brown By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Supply-chain woes are this year's Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer. But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and rom-coms — including the Food Network's first movie and the rebranded GAC Family channel's Christmas debut. Continue reading
Dec 27 Pope proclaims year of families, offers advice to keep peace By Associated Press Francis announced the upcoming year on the family would begin March 19, the fifth anniversary of his document “The Joy of Love.” Among other things, the document opened the door to letting divorced and civilly remarried couples receive Communion, sparking… Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 2:45 Not gathering this Christmas ‘doesn’t have to mean being alone’ Many Americans are spending Christmas away from family for the first time because of COVID-19. But for immigrants, author Nadia Owusu says, being geographically distant from family “is a constant reality.” In this essay, she talks about the lessons immigrants… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 4:06 U.S. service members sing holiday cheer This Christmas, we end our broadcast with a NewsHour tradition we cherish. At this time of year, we work with the U.S. Department of Defense to have service members around the globe sing a holiday song. Here is a look… Continue watching