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Betty Reid Soskin smiles holding worn leather journal with National Park Service sign and misty winter forest behind

Betty Reid Soskin, 104, Former National Park Ranger and Civil Rights Icon, Dies on Winter Solstice

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

Hook On the winter solstice, the nation lost a trailblazer whose life spanned a century of change. Betty Reid Soskin, the country’s oldest National...

Tree illuminates night with lanterns and wet city lights while a large candle invites visitors

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Los Angeles Rallies in Prayer for 1,564 Homeless Lives Lost in 2025

Olivia M. Hartwell December 22, 2025

In a solemn gathering on Sunday night, the Los Angeles community united in prayer to honor the thousands of homeless people who lost their lives in...

Ira Schab sits in armchair with hands clasped and gazes downward against watercolor of ocean hues veteran remembrance

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Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira “Ike” Schab Dies at 105

Amanda S. Bennett December 21, 2025

Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the last living witnesses of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died at 105. A Life Spanning a Century Schab was...

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa with a large screen showing his location on a globe and festive decorations in a control room

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Santa’s 70‑Year Journey Tracked by NORAD: 1,000 Volunteers Await Calls on Christmas Eve

Jonathan P. Miller December 20, 2025

{ "title": "Santa’s 70‑Year Journey Tracked by NORAD: 1,000 Volunteers Await Calls on Christmas Eve", "body": "On Christmas Eve, more than 1,000...

Workbench displaying hand-carved wooden blocks and painted figures with soft natural light from the garage door.

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100-Year-Old Toymaker Keeps Santa Jealous with Handmade Crafts

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

At 100, Harold Yoak is still turning wood and plastic into toys in his Garden Grove garage, a scene that would make Santa jealous. His workshop,...

Mia Tretta stands with a determined expression and her hand on her chest near Brown University

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Brown Student Mia Tretta: From Saugus Survivor to Voice Against Gun Violence

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

In 2019, a 16‑year‑old gunman opened fire at Saugus High School in the Santa Clarita Valley, killing two classmates and injuring 21‑year‑old Mia...

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Turning Point USA Rallies Women After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Ethan R. Coleman December 19, 2025

After the September assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA announced a new focus on young women. A Moment of...

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2025-26 CFP Brings New Teams to the Field, Highlights Record Appearances and Championships

Ethan R. Coleman December 19, 2025

The 2025‑26 College Football Playoff will see five programs play their first‑ever playoff games: No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels, No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies,...

Giraffe dancing among lanterns with family watching under starlit sky in soft moonlight with warm colors

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Santa Barbara Zoo’s Zoolights Illuminate Holiday Season, Snow Leopard Festival Promises Sledding Fun

Ethan R. Coleman December 19, 2025

The Santa Barbara Zoo is turning the holiday season into a shimmering wonderland, inviting visitors to step into a world of light and animal...

Crowd gathers at Phoenix convention center with Turning Point USA flags and empty chair symbolizing resilience

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Turning Point USA Gathers in Phoenix as Widow Erika Kirk Leads Amid Controversy

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

The first Turning Point USA conference since founder Charlie Kirk was shot has drawn thousands to Phoenix on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment for a...