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President Trump touted his second term accomplishment Wednesday in a Christmas Eve message, wishing all Americans - including "the Radical Left Scum," a Merry Christmas.
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The centerpiece of the Trump administration's second term has been mass deportations. NPR's Jasmine Garsd recaps how families and American children have been affected.
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Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
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First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival Al JazeeraChristmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists CNNLIVE: Sound of Israel's bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza Al Jazeera
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Lawmakers cite Export Control Reform Act powers to demand Commerce Department explanation by January 2026
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Surprisingly, the gaffe-prone 46th president wasn't front and center, as is common for family patriarchs.
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Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Derek Swanson, 40, took a picture of himself beaming in a dentist's chair on March 3, 2023. He captioned the photo: "Yesterday, new car. Today, implant! Fun never stops."
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Christmas Around the World in Photos The New York TimesWaterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world BBCPhotos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world CBS NewsPhotos of Christmas celebrations around the world AP NewsIN PHOTOS | Christmas celebrations from around the world CBC
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Thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square as Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Mass and called for a ceasefire in all conflicts this Christmas.
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Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides.
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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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Japan's Nikkei ends higher as tech stocks track Wall Street's gains TradingView — Track All Markets
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House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that the holidays are a time for family, friends, and showing people that they care.
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Officials warned that travel for holiday celebrations would be hazardous across much of the state, with more than half an inch of rain still to fall in some places where mud and debris already covered roads.
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A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner.
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Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Supreme Court's majority in a sharp dissent Tuesday after the high court decided to temporarily block President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Chicago.
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Ukraine accepts demilitarised zone to end Russia war, but do DMZs work? Al JazeeraWhy Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan The New York TimesRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 24, 2025 Institute for the Study of WarUkraine's Zelensky offers peace concessions - and puts the ball in Putin's court CNN
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"When our phone rings, the conversations are always horrible," said Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern. "No one's ever called and I've thought, 'oh, that's not so bad.'"
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Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.
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Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center in protest after President Donald Trump's name was added to the iconic Washington, D.C., venue.
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President Donald Trump delivered contrasting Christmas messages, using one to attack political opponents and the other to focus on faith and Jesus Christ.
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Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, listen and live stream 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 17 Denver BroncosChiefs-Broncos Week 17 predictions from Arrowhead Pride Arrowhead PrideWhen is the Chiefs' Christmas game? See odds, how to watch Broncos game Springfield News-LeaderBroncos vs. Chiefs: Two must-know storylines for Christmas Day showdown NFL.com
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The eldest child of legendary film director Rob Reiner and wife Michele has reportedly been a key source of comfort for his younger sister, Romy Reiner.
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Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address BBCPope Leo Surprises St. Peter's Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass The New York TimesWhat Pope Leo said in his first Christmas message AxiosIn first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold' CNNPope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in face of suffering
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"We had a natural affinity for each other," Martin Scorsese writes of Rob Reiner.
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Hollywood is Hollywood because of its gift for mythmaking.
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Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 25, according to the Tribune's archives.
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A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot NPRPowerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas YahooMassive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner; 2 NY players win $1M Syracuse.comWinning Powerball numbers last night, Dec. 24: Anyone win? Powerball winner in Arkansas IndySta
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What we know (and what we don't) about the Epstein files' release The Washington PostA Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says The New York TimesHow internet sleuths are un-redacting some of the Epstein files CBCSo This Is Why Trump Didn't Want to Release the Epstein Files The AtlanticPaul redacts portions
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US discovers a million more possible Jeffrey Epstein files BBCTrump Administration Updates: Justice Dept. Says It Has Found Over a Million More Epstein Documents, Delaying Release Process The New York TimesEpstein files: Over a million more documents have been found — key facts Times of India‘It's perpetuated this news cycle': Frustration mounts in Trump's orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents CNN
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China's Politburo meets to discuss anti-corruption efforts TradingView — Track All Markets
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Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world AP NewsWaterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world BBCPhotos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world CBS NewsIn pictures: The world prepares for holiday festivities on Christmas Eve DawnIN PHOTOS | Christmas celebrations from around the world CBC
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In Oxnard, families remain separated and shops are hurting because of deportations and fear of further immigration raids after two in July at Glass House Farms.
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Democratic lawmakers, who had criticized the Justice Department's release of the material, accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating the release of the files.
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AWS servers down: ARC Raiders, Fortnite, Rocket League, Epic Games - Full list of games affected | Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesFortnite down? Widespread authentication errors lock out thousands across PS5, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, The Economic Times
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Steam and Valve's online games are partially down EngadgetSteam Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports GV WireSteam has been down for most of Christmas Eve PolygonSteam goes down as outage hits the platform amid its big annual sale NeowinWhy Steam store is down today. How to solve e502 l3 error Hindustan Times
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Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's AP NewsGaza's Christians, battered by war, celebrate first Christmas in 3 years The Washington PostIn Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations make a comeback after pause in Gaza war NBC NewsChristmas
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks President Trump's National Guard deployment in Chicago as Justice Samuel Alito warns the decision could limit federal protection ability.
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From White House parties to Pentagon worship, Cabinet members mark the holidays with official events in Washington as well as family traditions.
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Travel writer Rick Steves said he takes the verse ‘love thy neighbor' seriously and paid more than $2 million to save the facility in Washington state.
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A desperate father is begging for help finding his daughter nearly two weeks after she vanished in Texas -- with his family calling it a real-life "nightmare before Christmas."
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Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner died in an apparent homicide. What's next in the investigation? NPR's A Martinez asks former homicide prosecutor Matt Murphy.
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