Pope urges ‘all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
As Christmas coincided with the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that he dedicated to hope, Francis called for broad reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies.”
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Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort. The country’s skiing federation says the incident took place at the Arosa resort in Switzerland. Th... -
The bald eagle officially becomes America's national bird as Biden signs bill into law
The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.
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Stunning video shows lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
One of the world’s most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday.
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Starbucks barista strike expands as workers demand pay raises
The strike was expected to affect about 2% of all locations. A barista workers union is aiming to highlight alleged unfair labor practices.