U.S.-Israeli man abducted by Hamas confirmed dead. Supreme Court denies request to fast-track Trump immunity claim. U.S. airports seeing smooth holiday travelseason so far. Storm causes flooding in Southern California ahead of busy holiday weekend. U.S. accuses Iran of being "deeply involved" in Red Sea attacks. A Detroit man turnedto strangers to bring Christmas joy to a neighbor reeling from tragedy. Uptick in respiratory illnesses across the U.S.

Palestinian shepherds in West Bank under attack by militant Israeli settlers. Santa Claus in Atlanta speaks Spanish, sign language and English. NORAD tracks Santa Clauson Christmas Eve and Day. Candy cane makers supply nation during Christmas peppermint boom. Christmas spending rises across U.S. this year, boon for smallbusinesses. Blizzard hits Nebraska as most of the U.S. experiences Christmas without snow. Flight cancellations in U.S. significantly lower this year amid smoothChristmas travel weekend. Former President Trump's lawyers ask to throw out election meddling charges.