China calls on US to take ‘concrete steps’ with North Korea
China has called on the United States to take “concrete steps” to deliver on what was agreed between President Donald Trump and North…
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Hero student in UNCC shooting is being honored as a ‘Star Wars’ Jedi
A hero of this galaxy is now also a hero of one far, far away. The makers of Star Wars have created a character in honor of Riley Howell, according…
Continue Reading Brother confessed to killing pregnant sister ‘because of family conflict,’ police say
A 19-year-old man in Texas confessed to police that he killed his 23-year-old pregnant sister “because of family conflict,” police said…
Continue Reading A thief tried to steal an SUV from a Chicago Domino’s. Two kids inside fought back and he bailed
A 9-year-old boy hit a car thief over the head with an iPad and his 16-year-old sister choked the thief and called 911 until he bailed out of the…
Continue Reading A man’s gift to his 10 grandkids? A bus to take them all to school each morning
A grandfather in Oregon just bought a small school bus so he can take his 10 grandchildren to school. Last Friday, Doug Hayes revealed the little…
Continue Reading A family needed to be rescued in Colorado’s snowy mountains. Officials say it’s a reminder to be prepared for anything
A family stranded in the snowy expanses of the Rockies was found safe on Christmas Eve after going missing for 24 hours. The couple in their early…
Continue Reading How families find joy in seeing a black Santa at Christmas
The first time Vivian Walker met a Santa the same color as she is, she was 41. “My first time, in the flesh,” Walker said.…
Continue Reading While house rehabbers weren’t looking, burglars made off with 800 items
Police in St. Louis want to return hundreds of items — including tools, stained glass panels and generators — taken in burglaries…
Continue Reading Santa Claus is coming to town. You can track him here
He sees you when you’re sleeping, and knows when you’re awake — but these days, we can keep tabs on him too. Santa Claus has begun…
Continue Reading A motorist accused of running over a girl because she ‘was a Mexican’ is now charged with hitting a black child
An Iowa woman who told police she ran over a teen because she “was a Mexican” has been charged with another attempted murder after police…
Continue Reading Christmas amid the climate crisis: An artist’s scorched tree symbolizes pain and resilience in a fire-stricken Australia
Christmas has taken a dark turn for many Australians as the country faces its hottest days on record this holiday season. As fires rage across New…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson gave the Ravens’ linemen Rolex watches for Christmas
Lamar Jackson is a near lock to win the NFL MVP award this season, and he’s making sure his teammates who did all the dirty work in the…
Continue Reading In Maryland, a white college student is convicted of killing a black US Army lieutenant
A white former University of Maryland student was convicted Wednesday of killing a black college student at a campus bus stop, prosecutors announced.…
Continue Reading NBC suspends hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick for making ‘inappropriate comments’ about his co-workers
NBC Sports on Monday indefinitely suspended hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick without pay “for making inappropriate comments about his…
Continue Reading First visibly disabled Radio City Rockette takes the stage
For the first time in the dance troupe’s history, the Radio City Rockettes have a physically disabled dancer in the kickline for the 2019…
Continue Reading Your burning Hanukkah questions, answered
Despite what some holiday movies will have you believe, Hanukkah is not the Jewish equivalent of Christmas, nor is it an insurmountably difficult…
Continue Reading Rappelling Grinches, police siren light shows and hordes of football fans brighten the holidays for sick kids
A nutcracker, The Grinch and even Santa Claus made a surprising visit to kids at a children’s hospital — rappelling down the building to…
Continue Reading A North Carolina paramedic is accused of killing his wife with eye drops
A North Carolina paramedic is accused of killing his wife with eye drops and collecting a $250,000 life insurance payout after her death. Joshua…
Continue Reading This startup is using geo-tagging and blockchain to fight deforestation in Africa
Every year, about 15 billion trees are cut down globally, and across Africa, deforestation rates has surpassed the global annual average of 0.8…
Continue Reading Surfer rescued by Coast Guard helicopter after shark attack says he plans to keep riding waves
Adam Coons was almost done surfing for the day. He wanted to catch just one more wave, he said in an interview Tuesday. That decision could’ve…
Continue Reading Why voting Trump delivers a divine payoff for some
Not even his biggest fans would describe Donald Trump as a bearer of peace and goodwill. This Christmas, the US President has even opened a schism…
Continue Reading A woman who sought sanctuary inside Denver churches to avoid deportation has been pardoned by the governor
For years, Ingrid Latorre sought sanctuary inside churches in the Denver area. After a felony conviction in 2010, she lived in fear of being deported…
Continue Reading From arctic blasts to heat waves, this year’s weather broke more than 120,000 records in the US
An Alaskan heat wave. A Hawaiian winter storm. A deluge in Nebraska that turned towns into islands. This year’s extreme weather broke more than…
Continue Reading LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma will battle in the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff picture is set. The top four teams in the playoff field are LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma, in that order, the…
Continue Reading Police surprised a 4-year-old boy for Christmas after his mother was killed
For many 4-year-olds, the holiday season means trips to see Santa, gifts under the Christmas tree and fun with family members. But for one little boy…
Continue Reading A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million of medical debt in its community
In a Christmas gift to its community, a Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million in medical bills for more than 5,000 households. Christian…
Continue Reading When his mail truck caught fire, a postal officer’s quick action saved Christmas for many families
United States Postal Service employees are already the unsung heroes of the holiday season due to the uptick in deliveries. However, Christmas for…
Continue Reading Meghan, Harry and baby Archie release their first Christmas card
Add a Christmas card from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and baby Archie to your holiday joy. The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust released the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 24: Boeing, Ukraine, Syria, Prince Philip and Roenick
Merry Christmas Eve! If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, don’t get your hopes up: Most places in the US are likely to see mild…
Continue Reading Stormzy said he believed ‘100%’ that the UK is racist. After misquoting him, a broadcaster has now apologized
A UK broadcaster has apologized for how it reported comments made by grime artist Stormzy about racism in Britain, after he accused media outlets of…
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