Hawaii's false alarm shines spotlight on alert systems

Agencies that put out emergency alerts are under a microscope after a false alarm warned Hawaii residents and tourists of an impending attack

• Jan 15, 2018

NORAD tracks Santa's trip across the globe

NORAD spotted Santa flying over Afghanistan, India, Russia, Nepal and Tibet

• Dec 24, 2017

Where's Santa on Christmas Eve? You can ask Alexa

Technology has always been at the heart of NORAD Tracks Santa, which got its start in 1955 with an old-school glitch

• Dec 24, 2017

Trump, first lady take calls from children looking for Santa Claus

The calls on NORAD's Santa Tracker line took place at the Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida

• Dec 24, 2017

Fighter jets scrambled near Trump's Fla. estate to intercept aircraft

F-15s dispatched to intercept unresponsive aircraft near Mar-a-Lago estate, creating a "sonic boom" that alarmed residents

• Feb 19, 2017

Santa's on his way: Military helps kids follow fabled flight

Children can call to ask where Santa is as he delivers presents across the globe -- and get an answer

• Dec 24, 2016

Powerful solar storm triggered 1967 military alert

A new report on the Cold War incident reveals aircraft scrambled after a solar storm "jammed" early warning radars

• Aug 9, 2016

Woman takes over top-tier U.S. combat command - a first

Female four-star general's promotion may not be the most remarkable thing about her

• May 13, 2016

NORAD tracking Santa Claus' flight for 60th year

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer's nose is a tipoff: It gives off an infrared signature similar to a missile launch

• Dec 24, 2015

Runaway military blimp back on the ground

Unmanned Army surveillance blimp tracked by fighter jets after breaking loose from ground tether at Maryland military base; drifted over Pennsylvania

• Oct 28, 2015

NORAD is tracking Santa's whereabouts

As part of an annual tradition, NORAD will be tracking Santa's Christmas Eve trek across the globe

• Dec 24, 2013