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U.S. President Trump participates in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls from children, in the State Dining Room of the White ...

Nation Dec 24

WATCH: Trump takes part in NORAD Santa Tracker calls

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Arts Dec 24

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On Christmas Eve, a special look at the origins of NORAD's Santa tracker

During the Cold War, Air Force Col. Harry Shoup was one of the commanders in charge of an early warning radar system based in Colorado. It had been set up to detect a possible soviet missile attack on the United…

World Feb 11

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media in the House of Commons foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
Trudeau ordered U.S. fighter jet to shoot down object over northern Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a U.S. fighter jet shot down an unidentified object that was flying high over the Yukon, acting a day after the U.S. took similar action over Alaska.

By Associated Press

Nation Dec 24

FILE PHOTO: 22 Wing NORAD Tracks Santa Media Day
Bomb cyclone won't disrupt Santa's deliveries, NORAD confirms

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.

By Terry Chea, Associated Press

Nation Dec 24

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls from South Court Auditor...
WATCH: Bidens greet families for Christmas during NORAD call

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent part of Christmas Eve helping to answer calls to NORAD's Santa hotline.

By Associated Press

Dec 24

You can track Santa this Christmas using Alexa, Facebook and other apps

By James Anderson, Associated Press

This year, NORAD is offering tracking through Alexa, OnStar, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and 3-D apps developed for mobile devices.

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Dec 25

Trump tells boy that believing in Santa at 7 is 'marginal'

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

In one conversation, Trump asked a 7-year-old named Coleman, "Are you still a believer in Santa?" He listened for a moment before adding, "Because at 7, it's marginal, right?" Trump listened again and chuckled before saying, "Well, you just enjoy…

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