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December 22, 2023

Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'

Las Posadas is an annual nine-day observance in the days before Christmas Eve. During Las Posadas, children dress up and reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

December 22, 2023

Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover

General John Glover was a fishing captain-turned-Revolutionary War hero. He led the Marblehead militia, which ferried General Washington across the Delaware on Christmas 1776.

December 22, 2023

Biggest college football stories of 2023: The Year of Deion Sanders; Pac-12 fades away

The 2023 college football season was filled with many intriguing stories that included the demise of the Pac-12 conference and Deion Sanders' first season as Colorado head coach.

December 22, 2023

Hollywood stars we've lost in 2023

Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Suzanne Somers and Lisa Marie Presley were among the beloved stars lost in 2023

December 22, 2023

Top 5 airline mishaps of 2023

As airline travel has bounced back from the COVID era, so have incidents of meltdowns and mayhem midair. In 2023, some of these incidents went viral.

December 22, 2023

NFL New Year's resolutions: What every team will look to change heading into 2024

With 2024 around the corner, every NFL team heads into the new year looking to make at least one resolution in hopes for a better season.

December 22, 2023

The horrifying reason why there are no Christmas lights in Bethlehem of all places

The Holy Land is dark as the war continues against Hamas terrorists. Bethlehem has seen such grief before during the time of King Herod when he ordered the murder of Jewish children.

December 21, 2023

Santa Claus takes a tumble during Madonna's concert lap dance

During Madonna's stop of her "Celebration" tour Tuesday night, the music legend's choreography included Santa Claus before things took a turn.

December 21, 2023

Texas school board president says it's called 'Christmas break' not 'holiday break'

A Texas school board president has called on the district to use the word "Christmas" when referring to celebrations and vacations during this time of year.

December 21, 2023

Christmas gift ideas: 5 picks on Amazon for the traveler on your list

Consider these Christmas present ideas for the jet-setter on your gift-giving list this year. From a backpack to an Apple AirTag and more, read on for five picks listed on Amazon.