'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
President Trump spends Christmas in Florida
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.
A pandemic Christmas: Churches and borders shut
Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.
Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.
Flight radar captures pre-Christmas air travel over United States
A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.
A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.
2 mischievous goats eat cookies meant for Santa
A pair of mischievous goats stole Santa’s cookies.
A pair of mischievous goats stole Santa’s cookies.
Happy ‘howlidays’: Shelter dogs pick out their own toys for Christmas
A video showing shelter dogs choosing their Christmas gifts is the most wholesome content you didn’t know you needed this holiday season.
A video showing shelter dogs choosing their Christmas gifts is the most wholesome content you didn’t know you needed this holiday season.
Tips for recycling wrapping paper this holiday season
Can you recycle all of your holiday wrapping paper, ribbons and bows? Here are some tips to help make your Christmas a little more green.
Can you recycle all of your holiday wrapping paper, ribbons and bows? Here are some tips to help make your Christmas a little more green.
‘Santa's reindeer' spotted going for practice run on Connecticut street before Christmas
Security camera footage captured "Santa’s reindeer" going for a practice run on a snowy Connecticut street.
Security camera footage captured "Santa’s reindeer" going for a practice run on a snowy Connecticut street.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Where is Santa Claus? NORAD launches tracking service on Christmas Eve
Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.
Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
Texas DPS increases traffic enforcement for holiday season
Troopers will be increasing enforcement from Dec. 23-26 and then from Dec. 31 to Jan 1 as part of the two Operation Holiday initiatives.
Troopers will be increasing enforcement from Dec. 23-26 and then from Dec. 31 to Jan 1 as part of the two Operation Holiday initiatives.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Many still traveling despite health officials advising against it
Many will be staying close to home during the holidays and following the advice of health officials but that's not the case for everyone.
Many will be staying close to home during the holidays and following the advice of health officials but that's not the case for everyone.