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Every year, the shopping mall investment trust Simon Property Group hosts private Santa sessions for kids with sensory issues who may not feel comfortable in a crowded mall or shopping center. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the story.
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Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.
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A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was “inhumane,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
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After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial information out over AM radio. Skyler Henry has the story.
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A wharf in Santa Cruz, California, partially collapsed Monday, sending three workers inspecting the wharf into the ocean. At least one person was killed in a separate incident and two others are missing as a result of dangerous surf along the West Coast. Elise Preston has more.
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Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway​.
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Auto insurance costs are rising, but drivers can still find affordable car insurance with the help of these tips.
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New renovations and AI-powered digital tours offer visitors a chance to see the historic site ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
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Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
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