Emerging Topics in U.S. News
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th 2024
Updated 23:59 ET
14 articles
TRUMP, CHRISTMAS, PANAMA, PICKS
Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said voters gave President-elect Donald Trump a “mandate” to deal with the Panama Canal and Greenland.
Guest host Kellyanne Conway said, “Senator, I think many people have questions tonight
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CHRISTMAS, NEW, CITY, YORK
Central Park had 1 inch of snow on the ground at 7 a.m.
White Christmas in New York City for 1st time in 15 years
New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years.
The National Weather Service considers it a white Christmas
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CHRISTMAS, RUSSIA, ENERGY, ATTACK
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.
The strikes on Ukrainian fuel and energy
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POPE, CHRISTMAS, SILENCED, YEAR
As Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, Pope Francis called for peace, asking that cease-fires be put in place where wars rage, and that world leaders forgive the debts “that burden the poorest countries.”
Speaking to the thousands
Continued at New York Times...
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NFL, CHRISTMAS, NETFLIX, GAMES
The NFL and college football had games airing at the same time last Saturday, and the NFL won the ratings war.
Despite the 12-team College Football Playoff format making its debut, it did not get nearly the same viewership the NFL did.
SMU and Penn State
Continued at Fox News...
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CRASHES, AIRLINES, KAZAKHSTAN, AZERBAIJAN
Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashes in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau
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MOSCOW — An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry now saying that at least 28 people survived
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BODY, WHEEL, PLANE, FOUND
Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii
A body was found in the landing gear compartment, also known as the wheel well, of a United Airlines plane after it landed in Hawaii on Christmas Eve, the company said.
Flight 202 departed from
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CHARLES, KING, CHRISTMAS, SPEECH
Kate Middleton ended a "brutal" year by delivering some holiday cheer.
The Princess of Wales was all smiles on Wednesday as she joined her father-in-law, King Charles III, for the traditional Christmas Day walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church.
The service took
Continued at Fox News...
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BIRD, EAGLE, BALD, YEARS
A few years back, on a sunny Sunday in late May, I was out on my deck with an ice-cold beer and a fine cigar, enjoying a fine, sunny Susitna Valley afternoon. After a bit, I heard a motorcycle stop on the road out in front of the property. Then I heard someone’s
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EAGLES, BERGEY, DIES, 79
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.
Bergey's son, Jake, announced the five-time Pro Bowl selection's death in a post on social media Christmas morning.
After 68 games in five seasons with
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WORTHY, CHIEFS, XAVIER, SPARKS
Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy was hit with a penalty following his first quarter end zone celebration that has fans scratching their heads.
Kansas City star QB Pat Mahomes found Worthy, and Worthy found the end zone to put the Chiefs up 6-0. After
Continued at Breitbart...
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HAMAS, CEASEFIRE, NEW, AGREEMENT
The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days.
Hamas said Israel had laid down further conditions, while Israeli Prime Minister
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BILL, MAHER, POLITICS, F
Liberal comedian Bill Maher blasted his own side for cutting off members of their family during the holidays over politics.
On Sunday's installment of his "Club Random" podcast, Maher and fellow comedian Jay Leno bonded over the late entertainment icon Sammy
Continued at Fox News...
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MEGA, JACKPOT, SURGES, PAST
Hang on to those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest
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NBA, CURRY, STEPH, CAREER
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry remains one of the most recognizable figures in the NBA.
While Curry continues to perform at a high level on the basketball court, he is also 36, and next spring will mark the end of his 16th season in the league. Although
Continued at Fox News...
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DAVE, CHRISTMAS, PORTNOY, GIFT
A struggling pizza shop in Baltimore, Maryland, got a huge surprise just in time for Christmas from the founder of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.
Tiny Brick Oven will be able to stay open after Portnoy agreed to donate $60,000 to the business, Fox 45 reported
Continued at Breitbart...