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Fast acting kids attack man who tries to steal family SUV

Chicago, IL. ( CNN) –A thief who police say tried to steal an SUV in a Domino’s Parking lot, got more than expected The stolen SUV was parked at this Domino’s in Chicago. A 9-year-old boy hit a car thief over the head with an iPad and his 16-year-old sister choked the thief and called 911 until he bailed out…

Slain UNC Charlotte student honored in ‘Star Wars’ galaxy

(CNN)– One of the two students killed in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting earlier this year is being honored with his very own place in the star wars galaxy. Riley Howell’s courageous spirit is being immortalized after he sacrificed his life to protect his fellow students from gun fire. Kaitlyn Penter has the story. Categories: National News

Retailers cash in from huge holiday sales

(CNN) — -With the holiday shopping rush all wrapped up, retailers are cashing in on billions of dollars in profits. Darry Forges has a break down of the record spending season. Categories: National News

Here’s one way to have a ‘dry’ start to the new year

(CNN) — During the holidays you might be overindulging and we aren’t just talking about the food. If you have had more than your share of adult beverages January could be a great time for a break from alcohol.”Dry January” is a chance for your body to reset in the new year. ditching alcohol can help you sleep better, avoid…

Online holiday sales make a 19 percent jump

(CNN) —It was a red-letter holiday season for online sales here in the United States. E-Commerce sales from November 1st through December 24th increased nearly 19-percent compared to the same time frame last year. That’s according to credit card company MasterCard. Overall retail purchases, with exception to automobiles, were up more than three-percent compared to 2018 sales. An adviser to…

There’s a place you can donate your used Christmas trees to tigers

(CNN) – One town in North Carolina gives you a way to dispose of your Christmas tree and help out an animal shelter. The Carolina Tiger rescue in Pittsboro, North Carolina asks for leftover trees to help keep the tigers entertained and engaged. Workers say the tigers at the wildlife sanctuary get excited when something new enters their enclosure and…

Select Starbucks offer ‘pop up parties’ until end of year

(CNN) — If Christmas and all of the shopping took a lot out of you and you’re in need of a “pick me up” this may be right up your alley. Select Starbucks locations are hosting “pop-up parties” through the end of the year. Each day 200 stores will offer free drinks to customers from 1PM to 2PM in the…

Santa makes annual Christmas Eve splash before hitting his sleigh

Washington, DC (CNN) — Katie Kyros from WJLA, one of ABC sister station has this story.”The key is to stay up on the skis as long as you stay up on the skis there’s not a whole lot of water coming up.” Come sleet, snow, or sunshine, Santa has been strapping on skis since 1986 and he’s not about to…