A Northwest Airlines passenger landing in Detroit on Friday tried to blow up the flight but the explosive device failed, two U.S. national security officials said. (Dec. 25)
Two vehicles collided in front of a church in Ohio where a crowd watched a live nativity scene. At least one person person was killed and another was seriously injured. (Dec. 25)
Here's the latest news for Friday, December 25, 2009: Taliban releases purported video of U.S. Soldier; Pope unhurt following Christmas Eve fall; Christians welcome Christmas Day; Actress Brittany Murphy buried in L.A.
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a locked container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is investigating the situation. (Dec. 24)
A father and son played with toys and puzzles and rested on a quiet nine-hour flight from Brazil to Florida, a peaceful conclusion Thursday after a tumultuous reunion that brought a five-year custody battle spanning two continents to an end. (Dec....
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A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death and others injured by a surging crowd at a Christmas giveaway in northern Peru. The stampede broke out as hundreds of people gathered for a free box of a traditional Christmas sweet bread. (Dec. 24)
Georgia athlete Chance Veazey lost his dream of playing baseball for the Bulldogs, but is not giving up on life after becoming paralyzed in a scooter accident. (Dec. 24)
A pediatrician charged with sexually abusing his patients likely attacked more than 100 children at an office he had decked out with a merry-go-round and a ferris wheel, a state official said Wednesday. (Dec. 24)
As the Senate prepares to vote on an overhaul of the nation's health care system, AP reporter Erica Werner explains what it took to get all 60 Democrats on board and why some Republicans say the legislation is a sign of business as usual. (Dec....
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