What we’re watching: Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago

WATCH: Millions wake up to a white Christmas

Plus, storms and tech issues cause travel headaches. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.

ABC News - 3m

Watch: Stranded astronauts send Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

BBC News - 6h

Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.

Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.

CBS News - 6h

Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

Staff working out in the wilds of Antarctica share their Christmas Day plans.

BBC News - 9h

Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion

No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.

NBC News - 9h

The paradox of Christmas is what makes it so compelling

In containing everything all at once, it turns a magnifying glass on your life

Financial Times - 11h

American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue

Bad weather made delays worse after problems with systems used to release flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

The New York Times - 12h

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 15h

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

CBS News - 18h

WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas

Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.

ABC News - 21h

Starbucks Strike to Affect to Over 300 stores on Christmas Eve, Union Says

The five-day labor action is expected to involve more than 5,000 U.S. employees in the largest-ever labor action against the coffee chain.

Inc. - 22h

The gift of Wemby at MSG, plus 4 others to watch on NBA Christmas

The annual holiday extravaganza is overflowing with talent! The slate includes the last three NBA champs, with five top-10 offenses and four top-10 defenses.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree

What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.

ABC News - 1d

Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 1d

American Airlines Briefly Grounds All U.S. Flights on Busy Christmas Eve

An unspecified technical issue prompted the carrier to stop flights on Tuesday morning, one of the most active travel days of the year.

Inc. - 1d

2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game

Here's how to watch the Chiefs vs. Steelers game on Christmas Day.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Netflix is airing 2 NFL games on Christmas Day. Here's what to know

Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas

ABC News - 1d

What we’re watching: Trump’s not happy with Johnson

Politico - 2d

Were Bumper Stickers Always This Kooky?

Gone are the days of “Coexist” or “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” Bumper stickers have lately gotten a lot weirder, and much more niche.

The New York Times - 2d

American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue

Bad weather made delays worse after problems with systems used to release flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

The New York Times - 12h

Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve

President Biden spent Christmas Eve signing new bills into law approving everything from the country’s official bird to protections for children in youth care facilities. Here are a few of the ...

The Hill - 15h

Chelsea vs. Fulham prediction, pick, lineup, odds: Where to watch Premier League, live stream, what to know

The Blues look to rebound from the draw at Everton when they host Fulham on Boxing Day

CBS Sports - 16h

Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech

Yahoo News - 17h

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Included are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

CBS News - 18h

NASA probe attempts historic Christmas Eve approach to the sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a historic attempt to circle the sun at 6:53 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, which, if successful, would be the closest-ever attempt to do so. The agency will ...

The Hill - 19h

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.

ABC News - 21h

American Airlines nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve is lifted

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights the morning of Christmas Eve, as the airline said a "technical issue" was affecting ...

NBC News - 1d

Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.

MarketWatch - 1d

Millions hit the road and skies for Christmas Eve travel amid weather concerns

With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 ...

CBS News - 1d

Empty streets and closed shops mark a somber Christmas Eve in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, usually bustling with pilgrims on Christmas Eve, is quieter this year amid the conflicts in the Middle East. The streets are nearly empty and many shops are closed. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 1d

American Airlines lifts ground stop on Christmas Eve flights

American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST. The FAA ...

The Hill - 1d

What's open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores you can visit today.

Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.

CBS News - 1d

Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.

If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.

MarketWatch - 1d

What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?

What time does it start? Why Netflix? And when does Beyoncé start? We (mostly) have the answers. The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like ...

The Guardian - 1d

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks miffed they were left off NBA's Christmas Day slate: 'I'm pissed'

It's fair for the Bucks to feel snubbed. Then again, there are worse things in the world than having Christmas off from work.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

CBS News - 1d

What to know about holiday travel before Christmas Day

Denver International Airport is prepared to receive Americans hoping to travel for the holidays. CBS News Colorado's Ashley Portillo has more on what's expected for those traveling this season.

CBS News - 1d

Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?

Boxing Day serves as the annual kickoff for the Premier League's festive fixtures

CBS Sports - 1d

Christmas week forecast: What to expect for the holiday week

A blast of winter weather is threatening to freeze holiday travelers in their tracks with snow, ice and bitter cold. Millions in the Northeast are dealing with a bitter blast of winter with ...

NBC News - 2d

What we’re watching: Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago

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