County police in Maryland say federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve during an enforcement and removal actionGLEN BURNIE, Md. -- Federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Wednesday morning during an enforcement and removal action, striking one person and injuring another, officials said. Anne Arundel police responded to a report of a shooting involving federal agents at about 10:50 a.m. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were the only officials involved in the shooting, police said. Anne Arundel police said they will investigate the shooting, while the FBI investigates the alleged assault on the agents and ICE conducts an internal investigation.

December 25, 2025 18:22 UTC

Williamson Medical Center, the flagship facility of Williamson Health, was recently named to Forbes Magazine’s inaugural Top Hospitals 2026 list. The Franklin-based hospital was one of two hospitals in Tennessee, the only hospital in Middle Tennessee and one of just 253 hospitals nationwide …

December 25, 2025 17:52 UTC

Feet of mountain snow, severe thunderstorms and strong winds round out the multiple threats the state is facing. Part of California State Route 138 washes away from flooding Wednesday, outside of Wrightwood, California. One person near a burn scar had to rescued by helicopter on Christmas Eve, Los Angeles City Fire Department Capt. Roughly 120 emergency personnel from several jurisdictions worked overnight Christmas Eve into Christmas Day helping residents. Impossible travel conditions in the mountainsA family walks with their dog during heavy snow near Donner Lake in Truckee in California on Christmas Eve.

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San Francisco also experienced a multi-day blackout recently after a fire at a substation in its South of Market District left hundreds of thousands of customers without power. Early Christmas morning, a line of severe thunderstorms moved into Northern California with wind gusts in excess of 70 mph, setting off flash flooding in the San Francisco metro. San Francisco International Airport recorded a wind gust of 72 mph, and numerous gusts to 80 and 90 mph occurred in higher elevations, according to the NWS. San Francisco International Airport recorded a wind gust of 72 mph, and numerous gusts to 80 and 90 mph occurred in higher elevations, according to the NWS. Flooding rain risk continues: About 8 million people in portions of Southern California are in the moderate-risk zone on Christmas Day, according to the Weather Prediction Center.

December 25, 2025 17:18 UTC

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGEarlier in December, the White House unveiled its 2025 holiday decor. “The best thing I can say about 2025’s holiday decorations is that they’re not 2017’s,” said interior designer Annie Elliott. The Washington Post via Getty Images The White House holiday decorations include tree ornaments with first lady Melania Trump's "Be Best" campaign slogan. “There’s a renewed love for ‘grandmillennial’ holiday charm — saturated, cozy, and sentimental ― and this year’s White House decor fits right into that shift.”For Elliott, however, there’s an absence of warmth and connection compared to previous White House decor and general merriment. “Historically, White House holiday decor invites the public into a shared national space.

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They’re also keeping a close eye on whether Americans’ glum outlook on the economy begins changing the ways they spend and save. Inflation has come down significantly from a post-pandemic peak of 9 percent, but escalating costs continue to dominate worries about the economy. Still, one thing they can agree on is that the fate of the economy hinges largely on what happens next in the labor market. Firms have invested billions in data centers and new technology, in hopes that AI will revolutionize the economy. S&P Global analysts expect consumer spending growth to cool slightly next year.

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Sisters send more than 16,000 greeting cards to honor late grandfather For a third straight holiday season, three sisters are honoring their late grandfather by spreading kindness through handwritten notes.

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Christmas presents action plan Whether your gifts are still under the tree, or already opened, GMA's Becky Worley explains what you need to do right away to get the most out of your gifts.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's undergoing double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capitalBrazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro points to his electronic ankle monitor that the Supreme Court ordered him to wear, at Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Minervino Junior, CB/D.A Press, File)Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro points to his electronic ankle monitor that the Supreme Court ordered him to wear, at Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Minervino Junior, CB/D.A Press, File)Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro points to his electronic ankle monitor that the Supreme Court ordered him to wear, at Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Minervino Junior, CB/D.A Press, File)SAO PAULO -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is undergoing double hernia surgery on Thursday at a hospital in the country's capital, his family said. He has free access to his doctors and lawyers, but other visitors must receive approval from the Supreme Court.

December 25, 2025 15:01 UTC

Nashville's Anzie Blue has announced its first-ever New Year's Eve live event, headlined by Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak. The event, headquartered in Nashville's Hillsboro Village, will be hosted by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Pynk Beard. The celebration will stream live on Wednesday, December 31, from 3-9 p.m. ET / 2-8 p.m. CT exclusively on CNN's new streaming subscription platform, available to subscribers at CNN.com/AllAccess. Select performances, including Isaak's, will be airing live on CNN as part of its planned daytime coverage of New Year's Eve from cities around the world.

December 25, 2025 14:51 UTC

Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveledNew York City’s MetroCard transformed one of the world’s busiest transit systems and is set to be phased out by December 31, 2025. CNN’s Meena Duerson talks about how the MetroCard’s introduction 30 years ago expanded access for New Yorkers, and how the little yellow card has become as symbolic as the city’s famous landmarks.

December 25, 2025 14:31 UTC

Mazzenga runs two or three times a week and goes for a walk on her off days. Rice has a rich social life and enjoys going out to dance, although not in the week before an important race. The researchers identified factors that correlated with bouncing back to better health. They included good mental health; social connections; and other lifestyle choices such as not smoking (or quitting if you do), eating well and sleeping enough. If I’m going through a rough time, I think I just have to live through it and things will look up.

December 25, 2025 14:22 UTC

Why these 7 augmented reality moves matter for wearables in 2026Warby Parker and Google partnered to build AI glasses, first product expected in 2026 . and partnered to build AI glasses, first product expected in . Short scan: expect simpler design. Short scan: premium vs. practical. Short scan: bring battery packs.

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