An Oklahoma man is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge after authorities say a bullet he fired while doing target practice in his backyard struck and killed a woman sitting with her family on Christmas Day. Cody Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting, court records show. At approximately 3:15 p.m. […]
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Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children
A Florida man was arrested this week after allegedly stealing hundreds of pounds of avocados from a Miami-area grove, according to police. Edel Perez, 29, was arrested after deputies said they saw him leaving a fenced avocado grove with bags of avocados estimated to weigh about 400 pounds, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrest […]
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS ‘Terrorist Scum’ in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS […]
I lost my baby daughter, but God’s love can help us past grief this Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time of celebration, laughter and loved ones gathering. But for others, it magnifies the grief of what could be and awakens memories we wish we could forget. A season that promises peace can instead expose our deepest pain. Before founding Auntie Anne’s, I walked through a season of darkness that […]
Late-night joyride ends in disaster as driver smashes into towering Christmas tree on camera
Video shows a late-night joyride spiraling out of control as a driver raced around a central square in southern Kazakhstan before crashing into a towering Christmas tree and knocking it over. CCTV footage from the town of Sarayagash shows the driver speeding into the largely empty square during the early morning hours and performing tight […]
Flying for Christmas? Avoid 3 travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips and get people in trouble
It’s not always winter storms or airline mishaps that disrupt holiday flights — sometimes, it’s the passengers themselves. With millions of Americans preparing to fly to see family or friends for the holidays, a former flight attendant is warning travelers not to commit common mistakes that can turn Christmas air travel into complete chaos — […]
How to make the ‘All-American Apple Pie’ ahead of Christmas
INGREDIENTSPie Crust• 3 cups all-purpose flour• 1 tsp kosher salt• 1½ cups Crisco• 1 large egg• 1 Tbsp vinegar• 5 Tbsp ice water• 2–3 Tbsp additional ice water (as needed) Filling• 6–7 Jonathan apples, peeled, cored & sliced• 1 cup sugar• 1 tsp cinnamon• 1/8 tsp nutmeg• Juice of ½ lemon• 1 Tbsp butter, cut […]
Trump grants many federal workers unprecedented 5-day holiday break with two extra days off around Christmas
President Donald Trump is giving most federal employees two additional days off for Christmas, according to an executive order signed Thursday afternoon. Federal employees affected by the order will be able to stay home on both Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. For many, this effectively creates a five-day holiday break, including Christmas Day and the […]
‘American Kitchen’ celebrity chef shares secret of making restaurant-quality prime rib at home for Christmas
The debut recipe on Fox Nation’s “American Kitchen” features an unmistakably “festive” and “delicious” centerpiece: a roasted, spice-crusted prime rib from celebrity chef and restaurateur David Burke. “Americans for Christmas — we choose roast beef,” Burke says as he introduces the starring dish. “This is prime rib. Could be prime beef. Could be choice beef. […]
North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene’s devastation
Hurricane Helene didn’t just flood Western North Carolina in September 2024, but it washed away years of hard work and future holiday memories for Christmas tree farmers in the area. This year, those farmers are set on bringing business back. North Carolina is the nation’s second-largest producer of Christmas trees and is home to the […]
European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes
European Christmas markets are opening this year under tightened security and rising operational costs, as officials across Germany, France and other parts of Europe respond to what authorities describe as elevated threats to public safety. In Germany, spending on security for public events — including Christmas markets — has increased by about 44% over the […]
Rev. Franklin Graham delivers Kentucky flood survivors new homes for Christmas: ‘We can finally breathe’
Standing in the snow on an eastern Kentucky mountaintop Friday, Rev. Franklin Graham dedicated 18 newly constructed homes in Jesus’ name to families who lost everything in the region’s catastrophic 2022 floods, a moment survivors described as the first real breath of relief they’ve had in three years. “This is Franklin Graham,” he says in […]