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

Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve

West Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.

BBC News - 2h

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 2h

Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...

CBS News - 3h

Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve

United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.

ABC News - 7h

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 - 7h

Archbishop's Christmas sermon 'empty words', Bishop says

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.

BBC News - 7h

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks start of the 2025 Holy Year

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the ...

ABC News - 11h

As Santa Rally Begins, Wall Street Closes on High Note

The stock market is showing signs of resiliency in the Santa Rally phase of the year.

Inc. - 12h

The British royal family's Christmas rituals close out a difficult year

The King's Speech will see Charles in a former hospital chapel as he and Princess Kate mark the holiday after a year in which they were diagnosed with cancer. Prince Andrew and Prince Harry will be ...

NBC News - 12h

Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

CBS News - 15h

In Tyre, Lebanon, a Somber Christmas Underlined by Trauma and Grief

The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning their dead and still rattled by months of Israeli bombardment.

The New York Times - 23h

Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on

At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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. - 1d

'Returnuary' — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year

After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual.

CNBC - 1d

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

Politico - 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

Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza

Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.

NBC News - 18h

Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year

Yahoo News - 18h

Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

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

BBC News - 21h

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 - 21h

Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.

The New York Times - 22h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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

Yahoo News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas amid ongoing Middle East conflicts

Christmastime in Bethlehem is normally a busy time of the year, but the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have taken a toll on tourism and the local economy. CBS News foreign correspondent ...

CBS News - 1d

Lumps of coal for Wall Street money managers — again

Once again, you were better off buying the assets on Wall Street that were the most hated by the big-money crowd than the assets that were most loved.

MarketWatch - 1d

Audi factory scheduled to close, and these models are going with it

Yahoo News - 1d

How to shop a humidifier — plus how often you should clean it

Find the best humidifiers to relieve allergies and dry skin. Shop humidifiers from brands like Honeywell, Levoit, Vicks and more.

NBC News - 1d

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

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

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 - 2d

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The New York Times - 3d

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

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