Massive Fire at Cambodia Hotel Casino Kills at Least 19
A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino that lasted more than 12 hours killed at least 19 people and injured more than 60, while other victims were apparently not yet accounted for Thursday.
Vatican Says Health Of Retired Pope Benedict XVI 'Worsening'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIΒ 's health has worsened over the past hours due to advanced age and doctors are constantly monitoring his condition.
The Year Of The Slap: Pop Culture Moments In 2022
Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too β oops, scratch that. But the slap? The slap was everywhere β that moment Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars and a global audience said, "Wait, did that just happen?" That's The Associated Press' top pop culture moment of 2022.
Southwest Airlines Under Fire After Wave Of Storm Cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people. Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was by far the most affected.
Pope Warns Vatican Staff an 'Elegant Demon' Lurks Among Them
Pope Francis warned Vatican bureaucrats on Thursday to beware the devil that lurks among them, saying it is an βelegant demonβ that works in people who have a rigid, holier-than-thou way of living the Catholic faith.
Light the Knights Closed Friday Due to Extreme Cold
Light the Knights will not be open tonight, December 23rd, due to high winds and safety concerns.
Arizona To Remove Shipping Container Wall From Mexico Border
Gov. Doug Ducey says Arizona will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the federal government over trespassing on federal lands. The Biden administration and the Republican governor entered into an agreement that Arizona will cease installing the containers in the Coronado National Forest.
Pageantry Evoking Churchill Greets Zelenskyy in Washington
At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crossed the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe.
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Allowed $250M Bond, House Arrest
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried walked out of a Manhattan courthouse Thursday with his parents after they agreed to sign a $250 million bond and keep him at their California home.
Greyhound Offering Free Rides To Runaway Youth
Greyhound Bus is offering free rides to help people in need this holiday season. It's apart of their "Homefree" program.
Home Alone Wins Best Christmas Movie of All Time
Get in the Christmas spirit, December is here! It's the perfect time to sit down with a cup of hot cocoa and watch your favorite Christmas movie. But what'sΒ the best Christmas movie of all time?
International Migration Drove US Population Growth In 2022
The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration.
Fridayβs Mega Millions Drawing Offers $500M Jackpot for Holidays
The Mega Millions jackpot continues its surge just in time for the holidays as it tops half a billion dollars for Friday nightβs drawing.
NFL 'Sunday Ticket' Headed to YouTube Beginning Next Season
Fans will have to Google it beginning next season if they want to access the NFL's βSunday Ticketβ package.
Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris Dies at 72
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored βThe Immaculate Reception,β considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.
Two Dead In California Earthquake, Tens Of Thousands Still Without Power
Tens of thousands remain without power after a powerful earthquake rocked a rural stretch of the Northern California coast. Twelve injuries have been reported from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit early Tuesday near Ferndale. Pacific Gas & Electric has restored power to about 40,000 customers.
Winter Storms Affecting Holiday Travel, Airlines Offering Waivers
Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the bad weather. The weather added uncertainty to what's expected to be a busy travel season. AAA estimates that nearly 113 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That's 4% higher than last year.
Child Spends $900 on Roblox
Watch your kids when they're on the phone, because they could spend $900 before you know it!
LA Taps Hotel Rooms as Estimated 40,000 People Live Homeless
The new mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, said Sunday her administration will start moving homeless people from tent encampments into hotels and motels through a new program that launches Tuesday.
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Shakes Parts of Northern California
A strong earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting off power to thousands, and damaging homes and roads, officials said. No injuries were immediately reported.
