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NY Times

Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Day

Much of Southern California remained at risk of potentially deadly floods on Thursday, as heavy rains showed little sign of easing through the week.

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NY Times

Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Day

NY Times

With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans

The holidays usually bring home huge numbers from the Venezuelan diaspora. But this year, after international airlines halted almost all service, many people are spending Christmas alone and on edge.

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NY Times

With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans

NY Times

Christmas Dinner Can Feel Endless. Embrace It.

A long-neglected one-act from a theatrical master offers the key to enjoying your family gatherings.

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NY Times

Christmas Dinner Can Feel Endless. Embrace It.

NY Times

Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.

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NY Times

Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass

ABC

WATCH: Australian home's epic Christmas light display returns

David Strickland's home Christmas display is so famous that it needs a traffic marshal.

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ABC

WATCH: Australian home's epic Christmas light display returns

ABC

WATCH: Pope Leo XIV set to lead his first Christmas Eve mass

The Vatican says ten children from six countries will carry flowers alongside Pope Leo during the procession to the nativity scene.

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ABC

WATCH: Pope Leo XIV set to lead his first Christmas Eve mass

ABC

WATCH: Charity pleads for stolen toys for homeless children to be returned before Christmas

The toys were to be gifted to homeless and needy children in Long Island. Police are searching for the suspects.

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ABC

WATCH: Charity pleads for stolen toys for homeless children to be returned before Christmas

ABC

WATCH: Alabama football player brings Christmas joy to local children

Crimson Tide center Parker Brailsford used money from his (NIL) name, image and likeness deal to give 10 kids a brighter Christmas.

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ABC

WATCH: Alabama football player brings Christmas joy to local children

NBC

In Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations make a comeback after pause in Gaza war

Christmas started in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago, and now the celebration is bringing some much-needed holiday cheer right where it was born

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NBC

In Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations make a comeback after pause in Gaza war

NBC

Pope Leo leads Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s

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NBC

Pope Leo leads Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s

ABC

WATCH: The love of singing and joy this holiday season

Pierre Thomas has the story of spreading unity and acceptance through the power of song this holiday season.

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WATCH: The love of singing and joy this holiday season

ABC

WATCH: Best movies and streaming shows for the holiday season

Resident movie expert Chris Connelly has your go-to watch list this holiday season, from "Avatar: Fire and Ash" to "Stranger Things."

21 hours ago

WATCH: Best movies and streaming shows for the holiday season

ABC

WATCH: The family paying big for their holiday display

One Maryland family was told by their homeowners' association to scale back their decorations or face fines. ABC News' Sophie Flay reports.

21 hours ago

WATCH: The family paying big for their holiday display

NBC

Taylor Swift gives over $2 million to various charities in holiday donation spree

Taylor Swift opened her heart and purse strings, inking seven-digit checks to various charities fighting hunger, cardiovascular disease and the struggles of fellow artists, the nonprofit groups said Tuesday

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Taylor Swift gives over $2 million to various charities in holiday donation spree

NBC

For Texas bakery, the traditional holiday fruitcake is no joke

CORSICANA, Texas — In a holiday full of classic confections — candy canes, gingerbread and sugarplums — there's one that's showing up less often: fruitcake.

24 hours ago

For Texas bakery, the traditional holiday fruitcake is no joke

NBC

Try These Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to share tips for how to handle any last-minute health emergencies that may arise during the holiday season. She breaks down why there’s been an uptick in flu cases this winter, what to do if you cut yourself while cooking and more.

1 day ago

Try These Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

LA Times

California, other states file suit to prevent shutdown of federal consumer agency

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta joined 20 other states and Washington, D.C., in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

2 days ago

California, other states file suit to prevent shutdown of federal consumer agency

ABC

WATCH: Flood emergency in California

The state of California is under a state of emergency as 40+ million brace for potential catastrophic rains.

6 hours ago

WATCH: Flood emergency in California

NBC

State of emergency in California from intense rainfall

Torrential rain is drenching the west and snarling travel for people still trying to get out. Some communities are urging people to shelter in place, while others are scrambling to respond to reported water rescues. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has the latest.

13 hours ago

State of emergency in California from intense rainfall

ABC

WATCH: Small plane lands itself safely with Autoland in 1st emergency use, company says

The incident occurred at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, near Denver, and involved a twin-engine Beechcraft Super King Air, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

1 day ago

WATCH: Small plane lands itself safely with Autoland in 1st emergency use, company says