Why The Pope Says Christmas Will Be A 'Charade' This Year
The pope has pointed to ongoing global conflict as a reason Christmas celebrations this year might ring a little hollow.

US: North Korea engaged in arms-for-food deal with Russia
The White House said under the proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen types of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang.

Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people; at least 7 missing
Many of the 200 people who survived jumped off the ferry and were rescued from the dark sea by the coast guard, navy and local fishermen.

Olympics star Oscar Pistorius could be released from prison this week
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will have a parole hearing on Friday to find out if he can get out of prison, 10 years after killing his girlfriend.
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Grand jury votes to indict former President Donald Trump
Donald Trump will be the first former president to face criminal charges. The exact charges in the indictment were not clear.

'Demon' French bulldog finally adopted and appears to be thriving
Ralphie the French bulldog earned a bad reputation, but he has apparently found the perfect owner in Tennessee.

Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial ends, jury deliberates
An eight-member jury will now deliberate in Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial over a 2016 ski collision in Utah.