Our modern-day Santa Claus has quite the backstory. Follow the evolution from the real St. Nicholas, a Greek and early Christian bishop born around 280 AD, to the jolly, gifts-dispensing Santa we know today.
Ajo, Arizona, is the story of a better America
Deborah Fallows writes that while America’s national government may be divided, even paralyzed, towns across the country are often acting in a united way, facing their problems, negotiating their solutions and taking action for the greater good of their communities.
Twitter wanted to be the town square. Now it’s also grappling with being a cemetery
After outrage over a policy to delete inactive accounts, Twitter struggles with how to handle deceased users.
Matt McConville: Singer, songwriter and author opens up about his experiences, work
Singer, songwriter, author Matt McConville has done a lot of things along the road but his leadership of the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM) is the very definition of giving back.
The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
House Democrats are actively preparing for the next steps in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Follow here for the latest.
Faced with grief and health challenges, a family is boosted by holiday donors
It’s been a hard few years for Tuwand Fluker-Grier and her family. She’s had to become an expert at doing what so many mothers do when there’s sadness at home: … Click to Continue »
From fine china to naked Ken doll Christmas tree — Lincoln collector selling some of his antiques and eclectics
Longtime Lincoln collector Jack Saltzman is selling off a portion of the antiques and other items he’s collected over the past 60 years.
Parts of Massachusetts to get fresh coating of snow
Residents looking for a break from the snow after some towns received more than two feet earlier this week will be disappointed to learn that more flakes are in the forecast. Steady, light snow will begin falling across the majority of the Bay State on Friday afternoon. Southeastern Massachusetts, including […]
OPEC poised to cut production further to shore up prices
OPEC and its allies have reportedly agreed to deepen its production cuts by 500,000 barrels per day in an attempt to support crude oil prices in the face of booming US output.
DealBook: Saudi Aramco Sells $25.6 billion in Shares for I.P.O.
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company priced its offering at a level that would raise $25.6 billion, becoming the largest stock market debut on record.
How Japan Wants to Streamline Tokyo Stock Exchange
A Japanese plan to reform the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is finally taking shape. The makeover may include paring the number of the TSE’s markets, guideline on market capitalization requirements, and what the benchmark index will include. While many market participants have clamored for years for change, some worry about […]
Mike Bloomberg says he’s “not trying to take” Joe Biden’s job
In an exclusive interview, Bloomberg spoke to Gayle King about the 2020 presidential race
Allahabad high court dismisses election petition against PM Modi
The Allahabad high court on Friday dismissed an election petition filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Tej Bahadur Yadav. ​ Dismissing the petition filed by Tej Bahadur Yarav, Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta said that since Tej Bahadur Yadav was not a candidate in the parliamentary election, he had no […]
Halas Intrigue Bears Report: Breaking down the Week 14 victory vs. the Cowboys
Bears running back David Montgomery carries the ball against the Cowboys. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Bears keep slim postseason hopes alive with a 31-24 victory over Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football.â€� The good: After a four-game losing skid, the Bears have won four of their last five games and remain […]
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden for 2020 election
Former Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday endorsed Joe Biden for president in the 2020 race, saying the former vice president has the character and leadership skills to beat President Donald Trump.
Nobel body: ‘Highly problematic’ that peace winner silent
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute has called it “highly problematicâ€� that the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner won’t attend any event next week where he could be asked questions publicly, while the spokeswoman for Ethiopia’s prime minister cited “pressingâ€� domestic issues and the leader’s […]
Unions dig in as French retirement strikes enter 2nd day
PARIS (AP) — Frustrated travelers are meeting transportation chaos around France for a second day on Friday, as unions dig in for what they hope is a protracted strike against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to redesign the national retirement system. Most French trains were at a halt, including Paris subways, […]
‘Halas Intrigue’ Episode 61: Bears 31, Cowboys 24
Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates with safety Eddie Jackson after a 23-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times They’re not dead yet. Our Bears reporters break down the team’s Thursday Night Football victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Patrick […]
‘Devastated’: 3 crew killed in Black Hawk crash in Minnesota
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Three soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard were killed Thursday when the Black Hawk helicopter they were riding in for a routine maintenance test flight crashed in a farm field in central Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz confirmed. The identities of the soldiers were not immediately […]
New airplane seat design will make it easier to sleep in economy
Airplane seat concept, called Interspace, uses foldable flaps to create a privacy barrier and offer extra comfort when trying to sleep. Its designers say it can be retrofitted to existing seats.
Phone-in-cheek: Spike seen in cellphone-linked face injuries
(AP) — Add facial cuts, bruises and fractures to the risks from cellphones and carelessly using them. That’s according to a study published Thursday that found a spike in U.S. emergency room treatment for these mostly minor injuries. The research was led by a facial plastic surgeon whose patients include […]
3i unit takes WIG off with £350m sale plan
One of the UK’s largest operators of mobile telecoms towers is exploring a sale amid soaring demand for access to wireless communications networks.
The huge change coming to London buses in 2020
It’s all because some commuters are doing something bad
Apple says it isn’t tracking your phone if location sharing is turned off
(CNN) — Apple’s newer iPhones, including the iPhone 11 Pro, are its first to feature what’s known as ultra wideband technology. It gives the phones “spatial awareness,” enabling them to locate other devices with the same technology. The feature caused confusion this week when security reporter Brian Krebs reported that Apple’s new […]
One of Latin America’s most valuable startups is changing the way Brazilians bank
David Velez founded Nubank to offer financial services to Brazilians who had never had a bank account before. Now, his company is one of the most valuable startups in all of Latin America.
Hyderabad encounter will send out strong message: DCW chief
Ask Amy: Hoarding disorder spreads beyond household
Dear Amy: My in-laws are self-professed hoarders. They love showering us with thrift store, garage sale, and dumpster finds every month or two when they visit. Whenever they give us something, they make sure to remind us that we’re not allowed to get rid of the items except to return […]
Is sleeping on the sidewalk a constitutionally protected right?
On Friday, the Supreme Court will consider a case with large implications for homeless enforcement in California.
After scandal, Preckwinkle shifted security detail to forest preserves police, with raises — again Â
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also gave raises to her security detail in late 2014, when the guards were moved from the Cook County sheriff’s police to her control. | Rich Hein / Sun-Times The officers’ duties didn’t change. The biggest raise went to Rodney Montgomery — 9.65%, putting […]
France Braces for Second Day of Pension Strikes
Transportation was severely disrupted in Paris and other cities, a day after huge protests over President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to overhaul the pension system.
France’s Macron faces decisive test over economic policies
PARIS (AP) – Massive strikes against a planned overhaul of the pension system are sending a powerful warning to French President Emmanuel Macron. Half-way through his term, the 41-year-old centrist is still determined to push through the reform and keep remodeling the French economy. Macron is facing a decisive test […]
Antivenom therapy in India is bitten by shortcomings: Study
Why the College Football Playoff picture hinges on Georgia this weekend
College Football Playoff: The four-team field will be revealed Sunday, and once this weekend’s conference championship games have concluded the selection committee’s task in choosing those teams will either be straightforward or tricky.
Business partner acquitted in $85M Mississippi Ponzi scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The former business partner of a Mississippi man convicted of running a Ponzi scheme in which investors lost more than $85 million has been found not guilty of assisting in the crime. Jurors acquitted William McHenry, 72, of securities and commodities fraud and wire fraud …
This woman wants to cancel Brexit. It turns out it’s harder than she thought
Jo Swinson watched the shock results of the UK’s EU referendum roll in from somewhere in the political wilderness.
Armed robberies, carjackings reported in Bucktown, South Loop, Vittum Park
Police are warning residents about a series of armed robberies and carjackings since Nov. 21, 2019, in Bucktown, Vittum Park and the South Loop. | Sun-Times file photo In each case, a pair of suspects driving a stolen black 2016 Ford Escape Titanium SUV robbed victims at gunpoint or stole […]
What we now know (and still don’t) about life on Mars
The first lander to reach Mars was launched nearly 50 years ago, but much about the red planet remains a mystery. After decades of roving, research and taking illuminating photos, the biggest question remains: Could there be life on Mars?
Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming in Gulf of Mexico
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WHDH) — The United States Coast Guard rescued a dog found swimming far from shore in the Gulf of Mexico. Crews patrolling the water off Fort Myers Beach in Florida received a call for a dog in distress. They found the pup who continued to swim away […]
Taylor Swift releases Christmas song, complete with cute home movie compilation
Taylor Swift has released a Christmas song — but it’s not just the music people are talking about.
Jharkhand: 20 assembly seats go to polls on Saturday amid tight security
FRIDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Light showers could head your way
A few sprinkles around Friday morning will not have any big impacts for metro Atlanta.
Child ‘aged 10’ hit by taxi on Oxford Street outside Selfridges taken to hospital
Photos shows a police cordon outside Selfridges
‘Yemen conflict has no military solution’: Sudan’s Abdalla Hamdok
Sudan has been involved in the five-year Yemen civil war since 2015 as part of the Saudi-led coalition.
UK election: PM absent from event in his constituency
Boris Johnson failed to attend a campaign event in his own constituency.
Germany’s Crisis Has Been Averted. But at What Cost?
In some countries, polarized politics is leading to escalation. In Germany, it’s doing the opposite.
Man accused of killing Boston doctors told police he had affair with one and killed the other in self-defense
The man accused of killing two doctors in their Boston penthouse told police he was having an affair with one and killed the other in self-defense, according to a recording played at his trial Thursday.
Chase with stolen UPS truck ends with shootout, 4 dead
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the driver’s truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy South Florida intersection during rush hour, the FBI said. Both robbers were shot and killed, and the fourth […]
Saudi Aramco’s eight decades of history
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco traces its history back to the 1930s.
Manchester United sign Alibaba in China partnership deal
Manchester United have signed a partnership deal with Alibaba – the Chinese e-commerce company.
The Takeout: A CBS News original political podcast
“The Takeout� is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett