Pope's Message on Migrants
Pope Francis in Christmas Eve remarks likened the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem to the migrations of millions of people today who are forced to leave homelands for a better life, or just for survival
The Brief
White House Denies Trump Haiti, Nigeria Immigration Comments
The White House continued to push back against a recent report that detailed comments President Donald Trump allegedly made about immigrants from Nigeria and Haiti, with the legislative director disputing the remarks had ever been made
Guatemala to Move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem
Guatemala's president announced on Christmas Eve that the Central American country will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the first nation to follow the lead of U.S. President Donald Trump in ordering the change
Star Wars Dominates Box Office Again
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is continuing its dominance over the movie galaxy as expected, outpacing three new releases. The eighth installment in the Disney-owned space saga is expected to add another nearly $69 million over the weekend
Putin Opponent Nominated
Hundreds of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny nominated him for president, allowing Navalny to ready endorsement papers and putting pressure on the Kremlin to allow him to run
Trump Criticizes FBI Deputy Director
President Donald Trump questioned the impartiality of the deputy director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, who is planning to retire in the months ahead after being buffeted by attacks over alleged anti-Trump bias in the agency
North Korea Lashes Out at U.N. Sanctions
North Korea rejected tighter United Nations sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear expansion, describing the move as an “act of war” and vowing to avenge U.S. sympathizers who approved it
Thousands in Emergency Shelters After Philippine Storm
Thousands of villagers in the southern Philippines spent their Christmas morning in emergency shelters Monday as the region dealt with the aftermath of one of the deadliest storms to hit the country this year
Judge Partially Lifts Trump Ban on Refugees
A federal judge in Seattlepartially lifted a Trump administration ban on certain refugees after two groups argued that the policy prevented people from some mostly Muslim countries from reuniting with family living legally in the United States
Ambassador to Netherlands Apologizes
In a bizarre exchange, Pete Hoekstra accused Dutch journalist Wouter Zwart of peddling "fake news." Then when confronted with video evidence, he denied saying "fake news" moments before. It was all caught on camera
Real Housewives Star Arrested
A star of the reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City has been arrested in Florida. Court records show 52-year-old Luann de Lesseps was booked into jail on multiple charges
Miss America CEO Resigns
Miss America CEO Sam Haskell has resigned two days after leaked emails revealed he made disparaging comments about contest winners. The current board chairwoman is also leaving the organization
