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U.S. News Weather could impact post-holiday travel in the PNW, Central-South, and Midwest Weather could impact post-holiday travel in the PNW, Central-South, and Midwest

California's Santa Cruz Wharf closed indefinitely after partial collapse, officials say

Trial date issued later next year for Donald Trump's would-be killer in Florida

World News Fugitive former Suriname dictator and president Desi Bouterse dead at 79 Fugitive former Suriname dictator and president Desi Bouterse dead at 79

Deadly Pakistani military airstrikes target Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan

In Christmas Day speech, King Charles says all suffer in life 'be it mental or physical'

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Fireballs seen over southern U.S. identified as satellite remains

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Missouri judge partially blocks enforcement of state's abortion ban

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Escaped murderer captured near Mississippi prison on Christmas U.S. News // 12 hours ago Escaped murderer captured near Mississippi prison on Christmas Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Convicted murderer Drew Johnson is back in prison on Christmas Day after briefly escaping a Mississippi state prison on Christmas Eve.

At least 21 dead since Monday amid political unrest in Mozambique World News // 13 hours ago At least 21 dead since Monday amid political unrest in Mozambique Dec. 25 (UPI) -- At least 21 people have died since Monday due to political unrest in Mozambique as a political opposition leader vows to become president after losing in questionable elections.

Incoming FCC chairman expressed concerns over ABC News' activities U.S. News // 1 day ago Incoming FCC chairman expressed concerns over ABC News' activities Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Saturday said he will pay close attention to television network ABC's efforts to ink new affiliate deals amid declining trust among viewers.

Bald eagle officially becomes the United States' national bird U.S. News // 1 day ago Bald eagle officially becomes the United States' national bird Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The bald eagle has been lauded as a symbol of the United States, but it wasn't officially the national bird until Tuesday.

Francis Scott Key Bridge preconstruction activities to begin Jan. 7 U.S. News // 1 day ago Francis Scott Key Bridge preconstruction activities to begin Jan. 7 Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The $2 billion rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is slated to start with preconstruction activities Jan. 7 in the Port of Baltimore.

FDA raises Costco egg recall alert to higher level over salmonella concerns U.S. News // 1 day ago FDA raises Costco egg recall alert to higher level over salmonella concerns Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The FDA has raised the recall alert level to a high level for Costco eggs because of the risk of severe illness or death due to salmonella poisoning,

FedEx contract driver charged for alleged package dumping in Florida woods U.S. News // 1 day ago FedEx contract driver charged for alleged package dumping in Florida woods Dec. 24 (UPI) -- An Alabama FedEx contract driver is facing criminal charges for allegedly dumping at least 44 packages in a wooded area of the Florida Panhandle while running late on his route.

Former Oct. 7 Hamas hostage Hanna Katzir, 78, dies World News // 1 day ago Former Oct. 7 Hamas hostage Hanna Katzir, 78, dies Dec. 24 (UPI) -- An Israeli hostage released by Hamas is now the first to die since granted freedom by the terror group after its Oct. 7 attack, her family confirmed Tuesday.

Holiday travel forecast: mostly mild with storms in west, parts of south-central U.S. U.S. News // 1 day ago Holiday travel forecast: mostly mild with storms in west, parts of south-central U.S. Dec. 24 (UPI) -- For the most part, U.S. holiday weather should make travel easy this Christmas for most of the nation, but people along the West Coast and the south-central U.S. might encounter more inclement weather.

Syria's minority Christians protest in Damascus after Christmas tree set afire World News // 1 day ago Syria's minority Christians protest in Damascus after Christmas tree set afire Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Protests in Christian neighborhoods of Syria's capital city erupted after a Christmas tree was set ablaze weeks after the downfall of the nation's longtime dictatorship, according to multiple reports.

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