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🤝Russia and the United States held four-hour talks in Saudi Arabia

According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the conversation was "very serious" and the parties agreed to take each other's interests into account. It is too early to talk about rapprochement, and a meeting between Putin and Trump in the coming week is unlikely.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, called the talks positive, stressing that dialogue between Moscow and Washington is necessary. Contacts on Ukraine will begin later.

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Toronto film festival: Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead lineup

The 50th edition of the Canadian film festival will also feature world premieres starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney and Matthew McConaughey... Read more.....

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Cleveland Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins arrested for domestic violence...Read more

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Trump threatens to revoke actor Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship after criticism

Trump threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship after she blamed his policies for the deadly Texas floods, intensifying the long-standing feud between the outspoken duo over social media and politics. Read more....

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Laguna Beach 'Rancho Fire' evacuation map: Summit Drive, La Mirada Street affected... Read more

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Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

  Another lottery jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? By BEN FINLEY   Sunday, December 29, 2024 4:28AM Winning ticket for

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He was a hero': Oakland man dies in Christmas house fire after rescuing his family

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The family of Steven Weatherford started Christmas Day mourning his loss. He died trying to save his family from their burning house in Oakland on Christmas morning. Read more....

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King Charles III focuses Christmas message on healthcare workers in year marked by royal illnesses

LONDON -- King Charles III used his annual Christmas message Wednesday to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer.

The 76-year-old monarch said he and his family are "continually" impressed by those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

"From a personal point of view, I offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed," he said in a prerecorded. Read more.....

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Monday Night Football: Packers obliterate Saints in first half, lead 21-0 at halftime

Monday Night Football has gone as expected.

The Packers have outgained the Saints 222 to 81, and after scoring on three of four first-half possessions, they took a 21-0 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Green Bay had seven players with at least one carry and gained 95 rushing yards in the first half. Chris Brooks had a 1-yard touchdown run and Josh Jacobs a 2-yard touchdown run.

Dontayvion Wicks scored the team’s first touchdown on a 2-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Love.

Love is 12-of-18 for 127 yards, and Jacobs has 10 rushes for 53 yards and four receptions for 38 yards. Tight end Tucker Kraft has three catches for 63 yards... Read more

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Man charged with murder in death of woman set ablaze on subway train in New York City

According to a spokesperson for ICE, the suspect is an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala

A 33-year-old man has been charged in the death of a woman who died after being intentionally set on fire inside a stationary subway train in New York City over the weekend.

Officials said Monday Sebastian Zapeta has been charged with first degree murder and arson after allegedly setting the victim on fire and watching her burn... Read more

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Sources: Walker Buehler, Red Sox agree to 1-year, $21M deal

Right-hander Walker Buehler and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year, $21.05 million contract, sources told ESPN, sending the pitcher who secured the final out of the World Series this year to a team loading up on starting pitching as it pivots toward.... Read more

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NC Food Lion shooting: Greensboro officer killed responding to grocery store days before Christmas

Greensboro police officer Michael Horan was killed responding to a call at a Food Lion just two days before Christmas.

Horan was called to the Food Lion store on Lawndale Drive just off Interstate 840 in northern Greensboro after reports of a man with a firearm inside the store.

Shortly after Horan arrived, shots were fired inside the store. Horan was fatally hit. Read more....

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Happy Festivus! What you need to know about the holiday for the rest of us

Do you feel disconnected from the joy of the holiday season? Maybe you didn't grow up celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or any other winter holiday. Worry not, there is another holiday option: Festivus, the celebration for "the rest of us."

What is Festivus?

Festivus comes from the hit '90s sitcom Seinfeld. In an episode titled "The Strike," which first aired on NBC on Dec. 18, 1997, George Costanza's family celebrates Festivus as an alternative to Christmas.

When is Festivus 2024?

In Seinfeld, Festivus took place on Dec. 23. So, for 2024, the holiday would fall on the Monday before Christmas. However, people have celebrated the holiday all through the month of December since the episode's airing.

What inspired Festivus?

Festivus was the brainchild of Seinfeld writer Dan O'Keefe, whose father invented a similar holiday including an Airing of Grievances and wrestling match in real life. One tradition that didn't make it to the episode however was O'Keefe's father putting a clock in a bag and nailing it to a wall.

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Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Death Row Inmates Before Trump’s Return to Office

In one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, replacing their executions with life imprisonment without parole. The decision aligns with his long-standing opposition to the federal death penalty and comes ahead of former President Donald Trump’s return to power, during which Trump has vowed to resume and expand federal executions.

Three high-profile inmates—Robert D. Bowers, Dylann Roof, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev—remain on federal death row due to the severity of their crimes involving mass killings driven by hate or terrorism.

Biden defended the commutations as a moral stance, supported by faith leaders, civil rights groups, and even some victims’ families. A retired police officer, Donnie Oliverio, whose partner was killed by one of the inmates, applauded the decision as consistent with Catholic values.

Despite this, Biden has faced criticism from Republicans, some Democrats, and victims’ families for not pushing further on his campaign promise to abolish the federal death penalty. Pressure also mounts for Biden to address sentencing disparities in outdated drug laws, particularly those that disproportionately impact Black Americans.

While Biden's administration previously implemented a moratorium on federal executions, critics remain divided over his broader clemency efforts, which also included 1,500 commutations for non-violent offenders and other controversial pardons.

The commutations highlight stark contrasts between Biden’s and Trump’s stances on the death penalty, with Trump pledging to expand capital punishment during his upcoming term. Read more....

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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting prompts questions about how to prevent copycats

Experts say the growing anger against corporations needs to be addressed.

Suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and terror charges in CEO killing

Luigi Mangione on Monday pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

As investigators continue to determine the motives and mindset that allegedly prompted Luigi Mangione to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York nearly two weeks ago, there is concern among some criminologists about the long-term impacts that public assassination could cause. Read more......

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An Azusa family is mourning the death of a 17-year-old cheerleader whose life was taken in a vicious act of violence just days before Christmas. The teenager was tragically killed just weeks before her 18th birthday.

Tune into Eyewitness News at 6 a.m. for details, including where here family tracked her phone and who's now in custody.... Continue reading....