The Day Christmas Missiles Met Plane Flames

The presidential race in 2012 ended a pattern in U.S. politics, which has since become characterized by Mr. Trump’s populism, a Times political analyst writes.

“While these matters require careful and thorough review, Lieutenant Epps must be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect as the situation is resolved.”

Christians around the globe celebrate Christmas this week, what they believe to be the miracle of the Incarnation—that God came into this world by being born as a baby, and living a human life on this earth, believing this to be the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy.

Officials are now saying Bryan Kohberger, the suspect charged in the quadruple homicide of four Moscow, Idaho students, was investigated in connection with a home invasion that took place before the murders in a neighboring city.

Three of the survivors weren't even hospitalized, officials added.

Pilgrims are lining up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

Russia launches ‘massive’ aerial attack on Ukraine on Christmas morning

Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball.

The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America. He is making a push to tackle border security and mass migration.

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Among the dozens of bills President Joe Biden signed on Christmas Eve was the Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Together, Yahoo visitors played over 150 different games this year. Did your state favor "Crossword" or "Mahjongg?" One map says it all.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

Ocean City, New Jersey, calls itself "America's Greatest Family Resort." Year-round residents in the beach town have a new Christmas tradition.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

Despite their attempts to give off the impression of unity, the absence of key family members was difficult to ignore.

Christmas songs can give you the feels, but some just make you cringe. From boy bands to chipmunks, here are the 10 worst.

Putin ‘inhumane’, Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian energy on Christmas Day

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This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.

King Charles III used his annual Christmas message to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for both him and Kate, the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer.

During his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message, Pope Francis called for peace around the world and for the ongoing conflicts to end.

A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.

With perfect pirouettes and plies, dozens of young ballet dancers gracefully moved between the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa’s largest urban slums, spreading Christmas spirit.

A legal expert claims that the same misogynistic system that allowed Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby to thrive is causing Blake Lively's downfall.

A legal expert claims that the same misogynistic system that allowed Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby to thrive is causing Blake Lively's downfall.

From cocktail parties and red carpets to signing copies of her book for Chinese fans, Maye Musk is taking China by storm.

As friends and family visit, so too do their viruses. What’s trending and where? And how can you protect yourself? The Times speaks with Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease doctor.

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind.

The victims were rushed to a local hospital.

President-elect Donald Trump issued a Christmas message to the “wonderful soldiers of China” who are “illegally, operating the Panama Canal” and to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

The victims were rushed to a local hospital.

House Republicans are urging President-Elect Donald Trump to throw his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Chiefs, Steelers, Texans and Ravens have the holiday spotlight, but some players see three games in 11 days as coal in the stocking.

Powerful waves are expected to batter California again following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.

For her first live televised performance in four years, dubbed "Beyoncé Bowl," the singer put on a meticulously executed show that featured Post Malone and Shaboozey.

Despite securing $76 billion in broadcast deals this year, the league is facing criticism about quality of play and a loss of young viewers.

Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd in a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday.

Drought has cut into Oregon's production, while the aftermath of Hurricane Helene damaged acres of North Carolina forests.

After a baby's amniotic sac ruptured at 13 weeks, Texas parents were told there was only a 3% chance their son would live.

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row Monday — a list that includes at least five child killers and several mass murderers.

Ukraine and aviation experts rejected other explanations for an Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed at least 38 people.

Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.

For her first live televised performance in four years, dubbed "Beyoncé Bowl," the singer put on a meticulously executed show that featured Post Malone and Shaboozey.