Christmas service accidentally prints Tupac lyrics
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President Obama speaks to U.S. troops in final Christmas visit
During a visit to U.S. troops at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, President Obama said it has been “the privilege of my life” to serve as the commander in chief of the U.S. military
Powerful typhoon slams into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day
Typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day, spoiling the biggest holiday in Asia’s largest Catholic nation
George Michael, Wham! lead singer, dead at 53, publicist says
British superstar rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop-duo Wham!, and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies
George Washington re-enactors make annual Christmas Delaware River trip
The 64th annual re-enactment of Washington’s daring Christmas 1776 crossing of the river took the group from Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, to Titusville, New Jersey
Rapper Troy Ave shot in car at Brooklyn intersection, police say
Troy Ave, whose real name is Roland Collins, is free on bail following his May arrest in connection with a fatal shooting inside a popular Manhattan concert venue
2 suspects sought after 7 shot at N.C. Christmas party, police say
Deputies said a fight broke out during the party attended by 250 to 300 people; Witnesses told investigators that both gunmen attended the party
George Michael 1963-2016
George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with Wham! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died
Prince George steals the show as he leaves Christmas Day service
A candy cane was on the menu Christmas Day for one of the youngest members of the Royal Family -- Prince George
Christmas Day around the world
From Australia to South Africa to Iraq, Christians around the world celebrated Christmas Day
What is Donald Trump doing for Christmas?
The president-elect has been spending time at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for the last week
The season for Poinsettias
Indigenous to Mexico, the red and green foliage we associate with Christmas is the second-most popular potted plant in the U.S.
Queen Elizabeth skips Christmas service over illness
Palace officials say the 90-year-old queen is suffering from a "heavy cold" but will join the royal family for other holiday events
Pope's Christmas message wishes peace for troubled world
In his annual Christmas address from the Vatican, the pope decried conflicts around the world "that seem stronger than the yearning for peace”
Sri Lanka unveils artificial Christmas tree it claims is world's tallest
The 238-foot tree is 18 meters taller than the current record holder, organizers said; Catholic Church criticized the tree as a “waste of money” and suggested that the funds better be spent on helping the poor
Thousands of faithful gather in biblical town of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve
Pilgrims and tourists from around the world together with local Christians gathered in the biblical town of Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas Eve in the traditional birthplace of Jesus
U.S. troops join displaced Iraqi Christians for Christmas Eve Mass
For the 300 Christians who braved rain and wind to attend Christmas’s Eve Mass in their hometown, the ceremony evoked both holiday cheer and grim reminders of the war
Cardinal Dolan on finding hope
Billions of people around the world will celebrate Christmas on Sunday. New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan will offer his Christmas message Saturday night, when he celebrates his eighth midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Dolan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he thinks life conquers death, and how to spread peace.
Germans must leave homes on Xmas as WWII bomb defused
More than 54,000 people in Augsburg must leave their homes while authorities defuse a giant 1.8-ton aerial bomb
Santa's on his way: Military helps kids follow fabled flight
Children can call to ask where Santa is as he delivers presents across the globe -- and get an answer
Obamas honor U.S. troops' "courage and dedication" during holidays
The president and first lady delivered the White House weekly address and Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania delivered the GOP weekly address
True meaning of Christmas found in family's magical reunion
Instead of toys, Bethany Arnold wrote to Santa, “my daddy is in Iraq. Could you bring him home for Christmas?"
Retailers try to lure holiday shoppers with last-minute bargains
Last-minute gift buyers are even finding bargains at high-end stores like Ralph Lauren and Macy's
Rand Paul airs his Festivus grievances against Trump
The Kentucky senator celebrates with a time-honored tradition started by TV sitcom "Seinfeld"
5,000-year-old "nativity scene" reportedly found in Egypt
The rock painting discovered in the desert shows a scene evocative of the birth of Christ
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services says it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives Down Under
New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock ordered to forfeit $5.2 million
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs denies charges of strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.