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Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope marks joyful Christmas Eve after less-than-joyful year

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

2 charged in contract killing of pregnant Kansas mother

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH - Associated Press

This image provided by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) shows migrants aboard a rubber boat after being intercepted by French authorities, off the port of Calais, northern France, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. French authorities have rescued eight migrants, including two children, whose engine failed as they tried to sneak across the English Channel to Britain. (Marine Nationale via AP)

English Channel sees uptick in migrants trying to cross over

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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, center, and forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks visit the New York Knicks as one of five games on the NBA’s holiday schedule. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

It’s no Christmas miracle: Giannis Antetokounmpo has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Lake-effect snow storm may linger into Christmas Day

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Iraqis shop for Christmas decorations in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Although the number of Christians has dropped in Iraq, Christmas a national holiday, is very popular in the capital. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan)

Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 6, 2018 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry goes to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. Curry can only imagine the intensity level of the Lakers-Warriors rivalry now that LeBron James has landed in L.A. After four straight NBA Finals against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, two-time defending champion Golden State will get four matchups against James during the regular season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) **FILE**

James, Warriors, Rockets, Celtics highlight NBA TV schedule

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

S Carolina lottery glitch could pull money from education

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) dunks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Beal’s 25 points carries Wizards by Celtics 111-103

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after blocking a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. The Warriors won 99-92. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Kevin Durant delivers on both ends, Warriors beat Cavaliers

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball around Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. The Warriors won 99-92. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Durant leads Warriors past Cavaliers 99-92

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, competes for a loose ball with Orlando Magic guard Mario Hezonja, from Croatia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards bounce back, take apart Magic

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 9, 2017 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives on Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. The NBA is driven by star power and its Christmas Day lineup is about the league’s best players, not all the best teams. Yes, the NBA will roll out LeBron James and Kevin Durant, toss in some Russell Westbrook and James Harden under the mistletoe. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

On Christmas, NBA shows off its best _ and who’s got next

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 12, 2017, file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates as he stands on the scorer's table after Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Washington. A person familiar with the deal says that Wall has agreed to a $170 million, four-year contract extension with the Wizards that will start with the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Wizards will open at home and play on Christmas Day

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 9, 2012 file photo, British singer George Michael sings in concert to raise money for AIDS charity Sidaction, in Paris, France. A private funeral took place Wednesday March 29, 2017, at Highgate Cemetery, north London, according to a statement released by Michael’s publicity agency, Connie Filippello Publicity, saying the funeral was attended by family and close friends. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, FILE) **FILE**

George Michael buried in private funeral 3 months after his death: Report

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Singer Katy Perry poses for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards 2017 in London, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

The Latest: David Bowie awarded British album of the year

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Brothers of Wichita man question circumstances of death

By TIM POTTER - Associated Press

Christmas tornado damages rural home, Alton area

By ERIC WILEY - Associated Press

The passenger ferry Shuttle Roro 5 is shown resting by shoreline after being swept by typhoon Nock-Ten a day after Christmas Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Mabini township, Batangas province, south of Manila, Philippines. The powerful typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Christmas Day, spoiling the biggest holiday in Asia's largest Catholic nation but weakened slightly on Monday as it roared toward a congested region near the country's capital, officials said. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Philippines searches for 18 crewmen of ship sunk by typhoon

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Alabama cities break records for high temperatures

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