The White House Christmas tree began in 1889 with the first one being put up, though the search for an official White House tree wouldn't begin until 1961....
From nuclear site sightings to "The Age of Disclosure" documentary, explore how new evidence and technology are reshaping the UFO conversation in 2025....
Millions of Christians around the world are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in silence, secrecy or fear of death....
The Jesus figure in the world's largest nativity scene, a Guinness World Record holder, returns to Alicante, Spain's Town Hall Square. Baby Jesus is shown lying in his manger....
In 1912, the Rouse Simmons — a schooner that brought Christmas trees from Michigan to Chicago — sank during a dangerous Lake Michigan sail....
Envoys from Tehran and Washington have clashed during talks at the UN...
US President Donald Trump has extended Christmas wishes to the “radical left scum”...
Voters in Mogadishu cast ballots in local elections in push towards toward Somalia’s first direct national vote in over 50 years...
Auntie Anne's founder shares how losing her daughter led to years of darkness, but finding Jesus brought redemption and healing from grief during the holidays....
Christmas is the time of year when you feel more positive about life, when you focus on simple joys, such as spending quality time with your family....
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions....
Comedians and podcast hosts were among the many commentators on the news in 2025, offering their takes on major stories this year. ...
A Ukrainian conscription officer was filmed apparently dousing a woman with a child in her hands with pepper spray...
Algerian lawmakers have unanimously approved a law demanding an apology and reparations from France for historical abuses...
Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania...
While handing out get-out-of-jail-free cards, Trump has framed his actions as a response to a politicized and weaponized justice system. ...
A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that have led to some water rescues and evacuation orders....
A haunting selfie taken by an Arizona man hours before he suffered a fatal brain injury during a routine dental implant procedure has resurfaced just as his distraught parents settled his wrongful dea...
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives shared their favorite traditions for the end of year holidays....
The biggest single-day exit came from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million leave the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with a $24.62 million outflow....
Body camera footage captures a clash between a Nashville police officer and a plainclothes Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper who was pulled over while escorting state House Speaker Cameron Sexton...
Jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the Washington, D.C., performing arts facility....
XRP remains in a $1.85–$1.91 range, with strong selling near $1.90 and consistent bids near $1.86, suggesting a potential decisive break ahead....
The state of California is under a state of emergency as 40+ million brace for potential catastrophic rains....
Here are seven often-missed details in the Nativity story — each one adding new richness to our understanding of Christmas....