Special tradition behind Boston Common's Christmas tree
Nova Scotia sent Boston a Christmas tree as a gesture of thanks in 1918 — a gift repeated in 1971 and every year since.
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COVID outbreak hits another Florida-based cruise ship
Carnival Freedom cruise was denied entry to Bonaire and Aruba after an undisclosed number of passengers and crew tested positive.
Christmas Powerball prize could reach $400 million
It's the third time this year that the prize has reached the $400 million mark.
Essential workers slammed again as Omicron variant spreads
COVID-19 is again hitting nurses, flight crews and other frontline staff. "We don't have enough hands," one grocery worker says.
Flooding and snow hit the West as the South expects record highs
National Weather Service warns of hazardous travel conditions for some areas over the holiday weekend.
Audi gives losing "Wheel of Fortune" contestant a new car
Outrage ensued after Charlene Rubush lost out on a new Audi despite guessing correctly. So the automaker saved the day.
Washington Football's Deshazor Everett hospitalized after car crash that killed woman
"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy," the team said in statement.
White House Christmas decorations celebrate "Gifts from the Heart"
Festive photos show the White House decked out for the holiday season.
COVID antiviral pills could be game changer—if you can find them
Supplies of antiviral pills from Pfizer initially will be scarce, with some states getting only 100 courses of treatment.
Bidens spending Christmas with family at the White House
Instead of celebrating in Delaware, as they usually do, the Bidens are spending this Christmas at the White House, at the request of their grandchildren.
U.S. to lift COVID-related travel restrictions on 8 African countries
The travel restrictions were imposed in late November on eight countries.
Girl killed when Los Angeles police open fire on suspect in crowded store
Police said the girl was in a dressing room with her mother when a bullet came through the wall.
Search to resume for bigger time capsule at Robert E. Lee monument site
A box that was thought to be the famed time capsule actually wasn't, so the search in Richmond, Virginia, is to begin anew.
Retail sales could reach $859 billion this holiday season
November and December sales could be up as much as 11.5% from 2020, according to the National Retail Federation.
Why many House Democrats aren't running for reelection
Twenty-five Democrats so far are leaving the House, compared to just 11 Republicans.
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