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Mayor: Sands’ Bethlehem expansion delayed by possible sale

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A Christian worshipper prays after lighting a candle on Christmas Eve at the Church of the Nativity, built atop the site where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, in the West Bank City of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Thousands of faithful celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

By ISMA'IL KUSHKUSH - Associated Press

Christmas cards get holy touch with Bethlehem postmark

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN - Associated Press

Christian pilgrims pray inside the Grotto of the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Israeli-Palestinian violence clouds Christmas in Bethlehem

By Daniella Cheslow - Associated Press

Christian pilgrims pray inside the Grotto of the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Christian faithful flock to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus

By DANIELLA CHESLOW - Associated Press

Al Quds University in Abu Dis

RENEE GARFINKEL: Murderers’ Christmas tree: U.S. funds undermine Christmas in Mideast

By Renee Garfinkel

A Nativity display from a Christian sits on the west side of the Capitol lawn in Lansing, Michigan. The lawn also has a display of the Satanic Temple from Detroit's "Snaketivity" scene. (Associated Press)

No war on Christmas: In many communities, officials opt to surrender

By Valerie Richardson and Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Convicted Pa. slayer now charged in burglary

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Sands says it’s not selling Pennsylvania casino

Associated Press

This photo made available May 22, 2012, shows a detail of a seal bearing the name "Bethlehem" in ancient Hebrew script. The Israel Antiquities Authority says archeologists digging at a Jerusalem site have found the oldest artifact that bears the inscription of Bethlehem — a 2,700-year-old seal with the name of Jesus' traditional birthplace. (Associated Press/Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority)

Ancient Bethlehem seal unearthed in Jerusalem

By Diaa Hadid - Associated Press

Pope Benedict XVI (seated) delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" (Latin for "To the City and to the World") speech from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Blasts in Nigeria mar pope’s appeal for world peace

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow signs some autographs before a game Dec. 4 in Minneapolis. Mr. Tebow's exploits, including an overtime win Sunday, have made him "the talk of the NFL." (Associated Press)

Tebow fever grips Denver

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times