President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle visited with a military family having dinner at the Kaneohe Marine Corps base in Hawaii, near where the first family is spending their Christmas vacation. (Dec. 26)
A Northwest Airlines passenger landing in Detroit on Friday tried to blow up the flight but the explosive device failed, two U.S. national security officials said. (Dec. 25)
Two vehicles collided in front of a church in Ohio where a crowd watched a live nativity scene. At least one person person was killed and another was seriously injured. (Dec. 25)
Here's the latest news for Friday, December 25, 2009: Taliban releases purported video of U.S. Soldier; Pope unhurt following Christmas Eve fall; Christians welcome Christmas Day; Actress Brittany Murphy buried in L.A.
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is investigating the situation. (Dec. 24)
A father and son played with toys and puzzles and rested on a quiet nine-hour flight from Brazil to Florida, a peaceful conclusion Thursday after a tumultuous reunion that brought a five-year custody battle spanning two continents to an end. (Dec....
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A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death and others injured by a surging crowd at a Christmas giveaway in northern Peru. The stampede broke out as hundreds of people gathered for a free box of a traditional Christmas sweet bread. (Dec. 24)
Georgia athlete Chance Veazey lost his dream of playing baseball for the Bulldogs, but is not giving up on life after becoming paralyzed in a scooter accident. (Dec. 24)