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Beyonce's childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning, though the family living there escaped safely. … [Read more...] about Beyonce’s childhood home burns on Christmas morning

An Israeli airstrike Monday in a Damascus neighborhood killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media said. … [Read more...] about Israeli airstrike in Syria kills high-ranking Iranian general

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania said a mother will spend the rest of her life in prison after pleading guilty last week to murdering her two sons and trying to kill her neighbor -- who was also the boys' cousin. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania mom gets life behind bars after pleading guilty to murdering 2 sons

With so much uncertainty in the world, from conflicts in Ukraine and Israel to economic struggles at home, the challenges we face might overshadow the joyous spirit of the Christmas season. But it is precisely in troubled times like these that the significance of the season matters most, reminding us where our genuine hope and security are truly to be found, and that is in a … [Read more...] about The enduring truth of the Christmas story

Riot police in Serbia fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital's city council building on Sunday in protest of what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election last weekend. … [Read more...] about Police in Serbia fire tear gas at protesters threatening to storm capital’s city hall