Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Aktau, Kazakhstan

President-elect Trump endorsed NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a potential candidate for Canadian prime minister on Truth Social, suggesting Canadians should start a "DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement." This comes as current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces pressure to resign, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently stepping down and opposition leader Jagmeet Singh calling for Trudeau's resignation. Trump also criticized Freeland's behavior and suggested Canada should become the 51st state in the USA on his social...

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich celebrated Mass at Cook County Jail on Christmas morning, urging detainees to embrace their humanity and not be afraid of their mistakes. He emphasized the importance of including everyone in holiday celebrations and offering second chances to belong to a community. Pope Francis also addressed global conflict in his Christmas message, while Rev. Jesse Jackson held a service at the jail following the Mass, promoting peace and unity. Full Article

Dog owner Emily took her golden retriever, Jolene, to meet Santa for the first time, only to be disappointed when Jolene didn't look at the camera in the professional pictures. However, Emily soon realized that Jolene was focused on her, as they shared a special bond that melted her heart. Originally a foster dog, Jolene has become a beloved part of Emily's life, bringing comfort and joy to all who meet her. Full Article

Burger King is spreading holiday cheer by offering free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers to Royal Perks rewards members who make a purchase of $1 or more as part of their "31 Days of Deals" promotion. In addition to food deals, customers can also enjoy free delivery with a $5 minimum purchase and other non-food-related promotions like buy-one-get-one medium Coke and special Burger King-themed merchandise. The chain has released limited edition holiday items like a...

In Week 17, Danny Parkins provides power rankings featuring the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs. A trailer for "Happy Gilmore 2" dropped, featuring Travis Kelce, who expressed excitement to see Mr. Gilmore back. Kelce, who is also venturing into acting, has had a productive season with the Chiefs, who are vying for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Chiefs play the Steelers in a Christmas doubleheader, with a win securing...

Bird flu has devastated a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, resulting in the deaths of 20 big cats, including African servals, cougars, bobcats, and lynx. The sanctuary declared the losses as a "significant loss" and confirmed that over half of their animals had contracted avian influenza, with symptoms progressing rapidly. The sanctuary is under quarantine and closed to prevent further spread, as zoos nationwide take precautionary measures against the virus. Full Article