NORAD tracks Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and Day
NORAD tracked Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, just as it has for the past six decades, as he made his way across the country.
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Pentagon probes alleged drinking on duty
An internal investigation is underway after allegations of drinking on duty at a military base at two military commands, U.S. Northern Command and NORAD. CBS News has confirmed beer and liquor were found in an area with access to classified systems. CBS News' Catherine Herridge reports.
Top general probing alcohol use at commands
The top general at U.S. Northern Command has launched an internal investigation following allegations of alcohol consumption in the workplace. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
NORAD detects Russian aircraft operating near Alaska
The aircraft was in international airspace, NORAD said, and did not enter Alaskan or Canadian airspace.
U.S. jets intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska for 2nd time this week
This was the second intercept — when an aircraft makes visual or electronic contact with another plane — in two days.
American F-16 jets intercept 4 Russian warplanes near Alaska
U.S. warplanes stationed in North America have seen rare offensive action this month.
U.S. fighter jets intercept two Russian bombers near Alaska
The Tu-95 bombers were intercepted after "entering and operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone," NORAD said in a statement.
Some U.S. flights on West Coast grounded amid North Korea's missile launch
Military officials said there was no need for the grounding. The FAA said it is reviewing its procedures after confusion.
NORAD tracks Santa
Norad spokesman Capt. Chase McFarland, who serves in the U.S. Air Force, talks about the Christmas tradition of tracking Santa. He says it goes back to a phone call in 1955.
Tracking Santa Claus
Each year, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) launches its interactive tool to help kids and adults follow Santa Claus around the world on December 24th.
Astronauts beam Christmas message of hope to Earth from space station
"As we prepare to observe the holidays far away from our loved ones, we look down at our precious planet, and it becomes clear how connected we really are," said NASA astronaut Shannon Walker.
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Four Russian bombers and two fighter jets were intercepted near the coast of Alaska on Monday by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the organization said in a statement. The Russian planes were entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone when they were intercepted, but they remained in international airspace -- never entering American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD.
U.S. warplanes intercept Russian bombers
U.S. warplanes intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets off the Alaskan coast for the second day in a row Tuesday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed early Wednesday morning. The U.S.-Canadian airspace defense agency said two Russian bombers accompanied by two Su-35 fighter jets entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone and were intercepted by two NORAD F-22s.
U.S. intercepts 4 Russian bombers and 2 fighter jets
They never entered American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD
F-16 fighter jets will patrol the sky above Super Bowl LIII
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Trump tells NORAD caller believing in Santa at age 7 is "marginal"
As of Monday afternoon, Santa was spotted traveling over Saudi Arabia
What's on White House holiday wish list?
"Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast host Anthony Salvanto explores Beltway wish lists and digs into how NORAD tracks Santa
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Two U.S. fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers flying near the western coast of Alaska on Friday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement. The incident happened as the Russian jets were flying in the Air Defense Identification Zone around Alaska's western coast, north of the Aleutian Islands.
Hawaii's false alarm shines spotlight on alert systems
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NORAD tracks Santa's trip across the globe
NORAD spotted Santa flying over Afghanistan, India, Russia, Nepal and Tibet
Where's Santa on Christmas Eve? You can ask Alexa
Technology has always been at the heart of NORAD Tracks Santa, which got its start in 1955 with an old-school glitch
Trump, first lady take calls from children looking for Santa Claus
The calls on NORAD's Santa Tracker line took place at the Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
Fighter jets scrambled near Trump's Fla. estate to intercept aircraft
F-15s dispatched to intercept unresponsive aircraft near Mar-a-Lago estate, creating a "sonic boom" that alarmed residents
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
Powerful solar storm triggered 1967 military alert
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ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to ground
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Sinclair says it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its stations
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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
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Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as some delegates walk out
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Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
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Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
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Survivor of flesh-eating bacteria says she has "more appreciation" for life
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House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.