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
Dec 25 Queen recalls 'familiar laugh missing' in Christmas speech By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Saying she understood the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing,” the monarch delivered her address beside a framed photograph of her arm-in-arm with Prince Philip, who died in April at age 99. Continue reading
Dec 25 Surging COVID cases, 'jingle jabs' make for somber Christmas By Nicole Winfield, Peter Smith, Associated Press In the United States, many churches canceled in-person services, but for those that did have in-person worship, clerics reported smaller but significant attendance. Continue reading
Dec 24 How Asian Americans in holiday movies can challenge 'the white fantasy of Christmas' By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang As the demographics of the United States change, representations of the country’s diversity seen in film and television have been slower. Continue reading
Dec 24 WATCH: Bidens greet families for Christmas during NORAD call By Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent part of Christmas Eve helping to answer calls to NORAD's Santa hotline. Continue reading
Dec 23 The Capitol made out of gingerbread? You butter believe it By Dan Cooney 2021 marks the fifth edition of the gingerbread model and the first time it's been back within the walls of the Capitol since 2019. Continue reading
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