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Police call explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas Day ‘an intentional act’

December 25, 2020 7:55 AM Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging…

Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row

December 25, 2020 5:49 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row,…

China turns off the lights in ‘Christmas town’ as officials race to meet energy targets

December 25, 2020 5:20 PM CNN

For months, factories in the city of Yiwu, known as China’s “Christmas town,” have been cranking out most of the tinsel,…

Nashville explosion disrupts flights and causes AT&T outage

December 25, 2020 5:07 PM CNN

The explosion of an RV parked near a transmission building in Nashville disrupted AT&T service in the region and caused a brief ground stop at…

Possible human remains found near Nashville explosion site, law enforcement officials say

December 25, 2020 3:56 PM CNN

Authorities have found what they believe to be human remains near the site of the explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, according to…

Possible human remains found near explosion site in Nashville, law enforcement officials say

December 25, 2020 3:24 PM CNN

[Breaking news update, published at 5:24 p.m. ET] Authorities have found what they believe to be human remains near the site of the explosion,…

An RV played a warning message before an explosion in downtown Nashville, police say

December 25, 2020 2:57 PM CNN

A Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville that injured at least three people and damaged dozens of buildings likely was an intentional act,…

NYPD officer who was shot on Christmas Eve survived because of his bulletproof vest

December 25, 2020 2:40 PM CNN

A New York Police Department officer who was shot in the back during a domestic violence incident in Brooklyn on Thursday was saved by his…

An RV played a warning message before it exploded in Nashville, police say

December 25, 2020 1:46 PM CNN

A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an…

Heisman Trophy Fast Facts

December 25, 2020 1:43 PM CNN

Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. Facts The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the “most outstanding…

‘Deepfake’ Queen delivers alternative Christmas speech, in warning about misinformation

December 25, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

A fake Queen Elizabeth danced across TV screens on Christmas as part of a “deepfake” speech aired by a British broadcaster. The real…

Philadelphia police kill gunman who opened fire on teens, killing 1

December 25, 2020 1:13 PM CNN

A man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities…

Explosion in Nashville that damaged dozens of buildings is believed to be an intentional act

December 25, 2020 1:12 PM CNN

A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an…

This California teen started a nonprofit to help kids learn about science. He just got accepted into Stanford

December 25, 2020 12:05 PM CNN

Every year, high school seniors anxiously wait for college admissions letters, hoping they get accepted into their dream schools. Ahmed Muhammad was…

Pope Francis calls on nations to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message

December 25, 2020 11:52 AM Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make Covid-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line…

It’s been a tough year for Nashville: Tornadoes, a derecho, the pandemic and now an explosion

December 25, 2020 11:50 AM CNN

Nashville residents woke up to a vehicle explosion on Christmas morning that authorities now believe was intentional. The blast injured at least…

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK

December 25, 2020 11:17 AM CNN

Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control…

White Christmas in some areas as large winter storm hits Midwest & Northeast U.S.

December 25, 2020 9:50 AM ABC News

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A large winter storm brought blizzard conditions to the Midwest and left over 100,000 on the East Coast without power on Christmas…

VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve

December 25, 2020 10:18 AM Associated Press

Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — California’s deadly Christmas…

Russian police raid home of opposition activist Lyubov Sobol, Navalny says

December 25, 2020 9:32 AM CNN

Police raided the home of Russian activist Lyubov Sobol, a close ally of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, early Friday and took her in for…

2 gravestones with swastikas removed from veterans cemetery in Texas

December 25, 2020 8:45 AM CNN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two headstones inscribed with Nazi swastikas that mark the graves of German prisoners of war have been removed from a…

Explosion in Nashville is believed to be an intentional act, police say

December 25, 2020 8:30 AM CNN

Officials believe that a Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville was an intentional act, according to a Metro Nashville Police spokesman.…

Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters

December 25, 2020 7:58 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay…

Explosion in Nashville is ‘linked to vehicle,’ police say

December 25, 2020 7:49 AM CNN

Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…

Explosion in Nashville is an ‘active scene,’ fire department says

December 25, 2020 7:36 AM CNN

Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…

One person is dying from Covid-19 every 10 minutes in Los Angeles County

December 25, 2020 7:35 AM CNN

Los Angeles County public health officials reported 148 new Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, the second day in a row that the county reported its highest…

Nearly a million people flew in America on Christmas Eve

December 25, 2020 6:41 AM CNN

After air travel broke a pandemic record on Wednesday, the TSA says it screened 846,520 people at airports nationwide on Thursday. The Christmas Eve…

This is how astronauts celebrate Christmas and other holidays in space

December 25, 2020 5:44 AM CNN

The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen — even in space. The International Space…

A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment

December 25, 2020 5:33 AM CNN

A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an…

A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe

December 25, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

Adam Finley loves his job as a mail carrier for USPS. He loves visiting with the people on his route and is always looking for ways to help the…