As Santa Claus prepares to deliver presents to good little girls and boys around the world, he’s making a stop in Santa Claus village in the Finnish town or Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, to deliver his own Christmas message. (Dec. 24)
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Indonesia tsunami leaves beach towns devastated
Death toll mounts after tsunami roars ashore in Indonesia. Giant chunk of mountainside apparently breaks loose during volcanic eruption, falling into the water and causing powerful waves and unleashing disaster. (Dec. 14)
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Texas police: 2 women, suspect dead in shooting
Police south of Dallas say a man shot and killed his estranged wife and her sister, before killing himself. Nancy Castillo was able to help her three children escape through a window before she was shot. (Dec. 24)
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Today in History for December 24th
Highlights of this day in history: Apollo Eight astronauts orbit the moon; Ku Klux Klan is founded; Human voice first transmitted via radio; Suez Canal opened. (Dec. 24)
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Here are the top stories for Sunday, Dec. 23rd: A partial government shutdown could go into the new year; Trump picks new Pentagon Chief; Indonesia tsunami claims hundreds; SpaceX launches most powerful satellite yet.
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Today in History for December 22nd
Highlights of this day in history: Uprising topples Romania’s Nicolae Ceausescu; Richard Reid tries to light explosives in his shoes on Miami flight; French army officer Alfred Dreyfus convicted of treason; Pop star Madonna marries Guy Ritchie. (Dec. 22)
Today in History for December 23rd
Highlights of this day in history: The Christmas poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ is first published; Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo is executed; Mormon religion founder Joseph Smith, Jr. is born; North Korea releases the 82 U.S. Seamen. (Dec. 23)
Nashville preps new 16-foot note to drop on NYE
Nashville is adjusting its tune for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration in the form of a new 16-foot multicolored musical note. (Dec. 21)
Cardi B, Drake, Ariana Grande top 2018’s biggest music stories
With personal drama intertwining with their music, artists like Cardi B, Drake and Ariana Grande made headlines all year long, according to PEOPLE magazine senior music editor Janine Rubenstein. (Dec. 21)
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French pop star Jain wants to make America dance
French pop star Jain makes her introduction to America. She explains why she chooses to sing in English and addresses questions of cultural appropriation. (Dec. 21)