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 24 America’s jobless meet a bleak holiday season By Joseph Pisani, Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment. Continue reading
Dec 10 WATCH: National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting takes place in Washington, D.C. By Harry Zahn The National Menorah is a large Hanukkah menorah located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 6:25 Stranded in the U.S., American Samoans are unable to go home By Laura Fong American Samoa is one of the few places in the world with zero reported COVID-19 cases. The U.S. territory, 2,600 miles from Hawaii, shut down its borders in March to commercial flights to prevent the spread of the virus to… Continue watching
Nov 23 WATCH: First Lady Melania Trump receives White House Christmas tree By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The tree, an 18 and 1/2 foot tall Fraser fir, is from Dan and Bryan Trees in West Virginia and is destined for the White House's Blue Room. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 2:39 U.S. troops around the world sing ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ At the request of the NewsHour, the Defense Department produced a music video of service personnel around the world singing a seasonal favorite. It’s an annual holiday tradition, and this year’s song is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”… Continue watching
Nov 25 Melania Trump receives official White House Christmas tree By Associated Press A horse-drawn carriage delivered the tree to the front door of the White House on Monday as members of a military band played Christmas music. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump speaks at ‘Salute to America’ for Fourth of July By Yasmeen Alamiri The Fourth of July festivities on Thursday will center on an evening address by President Donald Trump, who has said that the event is meant to pay homage to the U.S. military… Continue reading
Dec 31 PHOTOS: How the world is welcoming 2019 By Associated Press Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world's most basic institutions, including politics, trade, alliances and religion. Continue reading
Dec 24 Why are more and more Americans buying fake Christmas trees? By Courtney Vinopal For many, it all comes down to cost. Continue reading