• More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

  

• Chinook salmon returning to Alameda Creek in Niles Canyon

  

• Chicago's Christmas tree recycling program starts next week

  

• Federal prosecutors: Colorado man ignored warnings, promoted nationwide Ponzi scheme

  

• Barstool Sports selling merch to benefit family of Delaware trooper killed on the job

  

• DeKalb County helps families find stable housing for Christmas

  

• Maryland shoppers flood the malls for post-holiday gift returns

  

• Christmas Day shooting in Southfield leaves two people dead, police say