"Christmas spirit personified” in little girl's letter to Santa
A man discovered a girl's 1907 letter in the chimney of his New York City apartment nearly 17 years ago, and he's finally fulfilled his mission to find her
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'Tis the season for heart troubles, doctors warn
The excess food, alcohol and stress that come with the holidays can put people at higher risk, doctors warn
Lucky woman got Bill Gates as her Reddit Secret Santa
She opened the box and was stunned to discover, "BILL GATES IS MY FREAKIN SANTA!!!!!!!!"
North Pole warms near melting point this Christmas week
Another dramatic milestone in the rapid warming of the planet
Andy Rooney's ode to Christmas cards
In 1978, the legendary 60 Minutes commentator sounded off on the season's correspondence, including his favorite cards—and why Florida misses the mark
Deadly fireworks explosion in Mexico
An explosion has ripped through Mexico’s best-known fireworks market on the northern outskirts of the capital, killing several and injuring dozens more
Truck plows into Berlin Christmas market
A truck mowed down people in the crowd at a popular Christmas market in Berlin
Eiffel Tower reopens to public after 5-day closure
The famous French landmark was closed due to a workers' strike -- and reopened to visitors on Sunday
UPS delivers assault rifle instead of toy airplane
A New York couple was horrified when a UPS delivery they thought was a Christmas gift turned out to be a semi-automatic rifle
Kelly Osbourne spills family's holiday secrets
"Project Runway: Junior" judge Kelly Osbourne speaks with CBS News about travel, holiday traditions and upcoming projects
Holiday health hazards: How to stay safe this season
ER doctors reveal the season's most common illnesses and injuries, and how to side-step the worst of them
Donor buys lot's Christmas trees, gives them away, school says
Christmas trees priced at $40, $50 paid for by anonymous donor at Catholic elementary school in Ohio
FedEx let homeless man sign for music store delivery, owner says
FedEx delivery of special-order guitar, ukulele allegedly stolen by homeless man in Northern California
"Joseph doesn't want to be a single dad," nativity scene owners plea
Mary was stolen from the Manchester, N.H. nativity scene while Jesus hasn't arrived yet
School broke law removing Peanuts poster, says official
Merry Christmas law adopted in Texas in 2013 was meant to let teachers talk about Christmas in class, but it's meaning is still being argued
When buying a Christmas tree, think safety first
Dry trees are a fire hazard, so pick a fresh one and keep it watered, doctors' group advises
ACLU suing town over cross display on decorations
Indiana chapter of the ACLU argues that the Christian symbol on display in the Knightstown town square violates the First Amendment; and the man who filed the suit wants it removed
"Fuller House" gives Christmas greeting on Season 2 eve
"Fuller House" returns for a second season on Friday, and to celebrate the big day, the cast is getting into the holiday spirit
10 holiday tips for families with special-needs kids
Holiday shopping, family gatherings and visits with Santa can be challenging for many children; here's how to avoid common pitfalls and enjoy the season
5 ways to keep delivered packages from being stolen
More people than ever will do holiday shopping online, which many police departments say will mean more thieves than ever will be out casing front porches looking for delivered packages
Christmas gifts for underprivileged kids stolen from church
Police suspect the thief likely knew the items were there -- there were no signs of forced entry at the Connecticut church
11-year-old Cruz Beckham debuts holiday charity single
Another Beckham has stepped into the spotlight
2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting
President Obama was in a festive mood for his final go at ringing in the holiday season by lighting the national Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.
Holiday windows of New York
Take a virtual trip around New York City to see the most beautiful and creative department store holiday window displays
What should parents tell kids about Santa?
Some psychologists say believing in Santa Claus may be harmful to children – but this Christmas tradition has plenty of defenders
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads for northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
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Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats
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