F-16 uses "headbutt maneuver" to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago

A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, as President Trump cast an early ballot in Florida's midterm election.

• Oct 26

Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.

• Mar 30

NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas Eve tradition

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.

• Dec 25, 2025

Armed forces getting NORAD Santa tracker ready for Christmas

In a few days, you'll be able to track Santa's every move. Here's a look behind the scenes of the NORAD Santa tracking system.

• Dec 19, 2025

U.S. fighter jets intercept planes flying near Mar-a-Lago yet again

Air Force fighter jets intercepted aircraft flying near Donald Trump's Florida home twice over the weekend.

• Mar 10, 2025

Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker mapped his 2024 Christmas flight

As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.

• Dec 25, 2024

Here's how NORAD tracks Santa on his Christmas travels

NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.

• Dec 24, 2024

NORAD prepares for another year tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight

NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.

• Nov 30, 2024

Where is Santa right now? Use NORAD's tracker to map his Christmas flight

NORAD's official Santa tracker allows families to follow Santa Claus on his journey this Christmas Eve.

• Dec 25, 2023

American F-16 jets intercept 4 Russian warplanes near Alaska

U.S. warplanes stationed in North America have seen rare offensive action this month.

• Feb 15, 2023

Dallas Police 911 Call Takers On Big Christmas Eve Mission: Helping Santa Navigate North Texas

Officers and call takers want to assure children, they will keep an open line of communication if Old Saint Nick calls for any assistance during his trip overnight through DFW.

• Dec 24, 2020

Tracking Santa As He Makes His Way Around The World

• Dec 24, 2018

Trump, First Lady Take Calls From Children Looking For Santa Claus

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in phone calls with children through NORAD as they continue to track Santa Claus.

• Dec 24, 2017

NORAD Tracks Santa Around The World

Norad is helping you and your kids keep tabs on Santa as he crosses the globe.

• Dec 24, 2014

5 Things To Know About Tracking Santa's Journey

A Christmas treat from North American Aerospace Defense Command. Visions of sugar plums can be augmented by a check on the fabled fat man's progress around the globe on Christmas Eve.

• Dec 24, 2013

Trending: Tracking Santa Upgrade, Piano Guys, Top Puppy Names

December 4, 2013

• Dec 4, 2013

NORAD Santa Trackers Stand By For Another Big Day

Santa already is piling up big numbers on social networking sites this season, so the volunteer Santa-trackers at NORAD are bracing for tens of thousands of calls and emails when their operations center goes live on Christmas Eve.

• Dec 22, 2011