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26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say
26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say
A 26-year-old man was found dead on Christmas after going missing in South Carolina, according to authorities.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say
Four people were killed and two others were injured after a crash early Christmas morning in Louisiana.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas, according to a social media post.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say
Two people were killed, and two more were injured during a shooting on Christmas Eve in Mississippi, according to authorities.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually
Many financial experts say you should check your insurance coverage at least once a year. Consumer Rachel DePompa shows you how and why it's a good idea.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually
‘I have to keep going’: Woman celebrates 103rd birthday by knitting hats for kids in neighborhood
‘I have to keep going’: Woman celebrates 103rd birthday by knitting hats for kids in neighborhood
A woman in Vermont is celebrating her 103rd birthday by knitting hats for kids in her neighborhood.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘I have to keep going’: Woman celebrates 103rd birthday by knitting hats for kids in neighborhood
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding
Body camera footage shows the moment Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were stopped for speeding.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message
Driver flees the scene after hitting pedestrian at Panhandle intersection
Driver cited after hitting pedestrian, leaving scene in Scottsbluff on Christmas Eve, police say
A driver was cited following a crash involving a pedestrian in the Nebraska Panhandle on Christmas Eve.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Driver flees the scene after hitting pedestrian at Panhandle intersection
Warm Christmas gives way to weekend winter chill and a chance of snow, then gradual warm-up
Warm Christmas gives way to weekend winter chill and a chance of snow, then gradual warm-up
A mild and sunny Christmas will be followed by a sharp weekend cold snap with a chance of snow, before temperatures gradually warm again early next week.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Warm Christmas gives way to weekend winter chill and a chance of snow, then gradual warm-up
Christmas Village gives stuffed animals to children this Christmas
Christmas Village gives stuffed animals to children this Christmas
The Lincoln County Historical Museum's Christmas Village set a record with 560 cars visiting Saturday, with every child receiving a stuffed animal and popcorn during the drive-thru holiday display.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Christmas Village gives stuffed animals to children this Christmas
Driver cited after hitting pedestrian, leaving scene in Scottsbluff on Christmas Eve, police say
Driver cited after hitting pedestrian, leaving scene in Scottsbluff on Christmas Eve, police say
A driver was cited following a crash involving a pedestrian in the Nebraska Panhandle on Christmas Eve.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Driver cited after hitting pedestrian, leaving scene in Scottsbluff on Christmas Eve, police say
North Platte holiday lights winners named
North Platte holiday lights winners named
The Beauty of the Holidays lighting competition, organized by Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful and The North Platte Bulletin, drew 35 nominations this season.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
North Platte holiday lights winners named
NP Ice announces holiday public-skating schedule
NP Ice announces holiday public-skating schedule
N-P Ice will open for public skating during the holiday week, the Lincoln County-based ice rink announced.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
NP Ice announces holiday public-skating schedule
Storms bearing down on waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
Storms bearing down on waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
Southern California braced Thursday for another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Storms bearing down on waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
‘Christmas miracle:’ Community rallies behind beloved Chick-fil-A employee to help pay medical expenses
‘Christmas miracle:’ Community rallies behind beloved Chick-fil-A employee to help pay medical expenses
The gift of giving this holiday season is on display in North Carolina.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘Christmas miracle:’ Community rallies behind beloved Chick-fil-A employee to help pay medical expenses
Christmas Eve concert at Kennedy Center canceled after name change
Christmas Eve concert at Kennedy Center canceled after name change
The annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at Washington’s Kennedy Center didn’t happen this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Christmas Eve concert at Kennedy Center canceled after name change
Farming mogul charged with murder after estranged wife shot to death, deputies say
Farming mogul charged with murder after estranged wife shot to death, deputies say
Authorities say a farming tycoon has been charged with murder a month after his estranged wife was found shot to death at her home.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Farming mogul charged with murder after estranged wife shot to death, deputies say
Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst
Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst
The baby boy developed outside his mom’s womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst, in the rarest of pregnancies.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst
Beloved Christmas tradition, Elf on the Shelf, turns 20
Beloved Christmas tradition, Elf on the Shelf, turns 20
The story that started in Georgia and spawned a Christmas tradition for families worldwide turns 20.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Beloved Christmas tradition, Elf on the Shelf, turns 20
Suspect in National Guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Suspect in National Guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, has been charged with transporting a firearm in interstate commerce with the intent to commit an offense punishable for more than one year.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Suspect in National Guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Family prays for Christmas miracle as 11-year-old boy fights for his life in ICU
Family prays for Christmas miracle as 11-year-old boy fights for his life in ICU
Prayer has become the constant for the 11-year-old's family as they wait for answers and hope for signs of improvement.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Family prays for Christmas miracle as 11-year-old boy fights for his life in ICU
Pat Finn, known for roles in ‘The Middle’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 60
Pat Finn, known for roles in ‘The Middle’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 60
Actor and comedian Pat Finn, known for his roles in “The Middle,” “Seinfeld,” and “Friends,” has died.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Pat Finn, known for roles in ‘The Middle’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 60
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death says he doesn’t remember anything, documents say
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death says he doesn’t remember anything, documents say
A 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection about what happened.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death says he doesn’t remember anything, documents say
3 young kids killed in house fire; 4-year-old, parents and grandmother seriously injured
3 young kids killed in house fire; 4-year-old, parents and grandmother seriously injured
Authorities say the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
3 young kids killed in house fire; 4-year-old, parents and grandmother seriously injured