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Frozen Seeley Lake Claims Lives of 2 Snowmobilers

Dec 27, 2014 10:38 PM EST

The post-Christmas snowmobile adventure of five people became a nightmare after two of them died when they fell into Seeley Lake's frozen ice on Friday night.

South Korea Halts Construction of Nuke Plants Following Deaths to Allow for Thorough Probe

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Dec 27, 2014 05:59 AM EST

Operators of the Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) in Ulsan City ordered a temporary stop to the construction of nuclear plant to give investigators a chance to conduct a thorough investigation after three workers died on Friday.

Walmart Offers Option to Spend Unused Gift Cards

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Dec 27, 2014 05:51 AM EST

Walmart is introducing a novel concept that would help consumers who got gift cards use these Christmas presents rather than expire because it is in stores they don't normally patronize.

California Boy Hit by Car While Riding Scooter He Got as Christmas Gift

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Dec 27, 2014 05:46 AM EST

Pope Francis, in his Christmas Eve mass, lamented that this Yuletide, there has been too many tears shed. Although he was referring to victims of brutal slaying by extremist groups, his cry applies as well to tragic deaths resulting from accidents during the Christmas holiday.

3 Kids, Grandma Die in Ohio Christmas Night Fire

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Dec 27, 2014 03:27 AM EST

Tragedy, instead of merriment, happened to an Ohio family on Christmas night when fire gutted the home in Fayette County. Beyond the burnt house, what was tragic was that the fire killed the grandmother who owns the house as well as her three grandsons who visited her so she wouldn't be lonely on Christmas Day.

Baby Jesus Icon Stolen, Replaced by Pig Head

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Dec 27, 2014 03:00 AM EST

There had been more than one incident of baby Jesus dolls filched from Nativity displays in Crechen this Christmas in Massachusetts.

Chinese, Vietnamese Officials Work Toward the ‘Correct Path’

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Dec 26, 2014 08:50 AM EST

Improved diplomatic ties appear to be on the way between Vietnam and China after a meeting between two top officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) on Thursday.

Pope Francis Condemns ISIS in Christmas Eve Mass

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Dec 26, 2014 08:39 AM EST

Pope Francis did not spare words denouncing groups and incidents that have resulted in brutal conflict, hatred and violence in 2014. He specifically condemned the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), child abuse, hostage-taking in Nigeria and the Ebola virus in his Christmas Eve Mass on Wednesday night.

Queen Urges Scotland to Reconcile after Divisive Referendum

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Dec 26, 2014 08:34 AM EST

It has been three months since the referendum in Scotland when residents, on a vote of 55-45, opted to remain a part of the United Kingdom. However, the political exercise divided Scotland, and Queen Elizabeth believes it's about time to heal the rift caused by the referendum.

Owning A House Not Top Priority For Chinese University Graduates

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Dec 26, 2014 03:15 AM EST

About 64 percent of Chinese university graduates who were respondents to a study by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), a think tank, said that they are not willing to sacrifice quality of life just to afford buying a house.

Russian Minister Claims Ruble Crisis Is Over, But Inflation Rise Still Looms Ahead

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 26, 2014 01:40 AM EST

Russian Finance Minister Anton Silaunov told the country's Upper House of Parliament on Thursday that the country's currency crisis is over. He claimed the rouble is strengthening, reports Daily Times.

Berkeley Mayor Appeals For Calm After Christmas Eve Shooting Of Another Black Teen

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Dec 26, 2014 12:56 AM EST

To avert another round of violent protests after another black teen was shot by a white police officer, Berkeley Mayor appealed on Wednesday night to residents to keep calm.

Obamas Spend Christmas In Secluded Hawaii Beach

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Dec 26, 2014 12:20 AM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama spent part of their family Christmas vacation in Hawaii thanking military men and their families stationed at the island's Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe Bay.

Dog Spared From Euthanasia Gets New Home On Christmas Eve

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Dec 25, 2014 09:39 PM EST

If the Obamas spared two turkeys from death during Thanksgiving Day, for Christmas, the Best Friends Animal Society saved a pet dog from death and cremation.

ISIS Captures Jordanian Pilot; Claims to Have Downed Jet, But U.S. Denies Claim

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Dec 25, 2014 07:55 AM EST

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured on Wednesday a Jordanian pilot after his jet crashed in Syria's Raqqa province. The extremist group claims it downed the aircraft, but the U.S. Central Command belied their claim.