Mega Millions jackpot is up to $944 million for Christmas Eve drawing
After no player got all six Mega Millions winning numbers in Friday’s drawing, the jackpot for the next drawing Tuesday is up to $944 million.
Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium’s king who abdicated rather than approve abortion
The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified for having abdicated for a day rather than approve legislation to legalize abortion.
How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout.
German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
A car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany, which police are treating as an attack, is the latest in a grim series of events in which vehicles have been used as deadly weapons.
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that’s happened since 1900.
Bible prophecy fulfilled? What pastors, theologians say about the birth of Christ
Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again.
Senate clears government funding extension, averting shutdown with no time to spare
The Senate early Saturday passed legislation to extend government funding through March 14, barely averting a shutdown with a vote coming just after the midnight deadline.
Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, when he filled three seats on the Supreme Court.
Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is not enforceable, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state.