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Tickets for toys -- free holiday market helps families at children's hospital

The holiday market has been available to families for 16 years now -- with every toy donated by local residents.

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing 'hurried' House action

President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions.

NORAD continues holiday tradition of tracking Santa

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.

13-year-old charged with murder of K9 Deputy and stolen vehicle, 16-year-old arrested, another teen at large

A 13-year-old is being charged with the shooting death of a Richland County K-9 Deputy and the theft of a vehicle.

Amtrak reaches historic passenger milestone

Amtrak says it’s reached a historic milestone.

Cheapest Christmas prices at the pump since 2020

As millions of Americans hit the road for Christmas, they can expect a special gift at the gas station.

Nissan, Honda announce merger to create third largest auto company

The Japanese auto-making titans Honda and Nissan have formally agreed to hold talks over the next 6 months.

Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips and urges enforceable code of conduct

A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of Supreme Court ethics details more luxury travel by Justice Clarence Thomas and urges Congress to establish a way to enforce a new code of conduct.

Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under Trump

Johnny Zuagar said he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighed how much to spend on Christmas presents.

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S.

Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out antitrust lawsuit

A federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.