CHRISTMAS

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WEIRD NEWS
Over 100 Praying Mantises Take Over Home After Woman Buys Infested Christmas Tree
By David Moye
Yes, Virginia, there are praying mantises in that Christmas tree.
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 15: Throw pillows featuring Christopher Walken, Bill Murray and Nicholas Cage are available at the Luck Reunion held on Willie Nelson's ranch on March 15, 2018 in Spicewood, Texas. (Photo by Jim Bennett/WireImage)
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WEIRD NEWS
Twitter Users Share The Most Ridiculous Gifts They Received For Christmas
By David Barden
Who wouldn't want a cushion with Nicolas Cage's face on it?
VIDEOS
Mariah Carey Sets New Streaming Record
Mariah Carey’s hit song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” just broke a Spotify record.
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WEIRD NEWS
Boy Calls 911 To Gripe About Getting Snow Pants For Christmas
By David Moye
911 is not a joke.
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U.S. NEWS
Man Books 6 Flights To Spend Christmas With Flight Attendant Daughter
By Elyse Wanshel
Pierce Vaughan, a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, had to work on Dec. 24 and 25. So her father spent the holiday in the sky with her.
Jzonte Leonard, left, and Fannia Woodfolk do some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve at Walmart on Hinkleville Road in Paducah, Ky. Walmart shut it's doors at 6:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve and will remain closed until Dec. 26, 2018. (Ellen O'Nan/The Paducah Sun via AP)
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BUSINESS
Retail Sector Enjoys Best Holiday Season In 6 Years As Shoppers Spend Up A Storm
By Dominique Mosbergen
Consumers in the U.S. spent more than $850 billion between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24 this year, according to early retail data.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Rob Delaney attends the BAFTA Craft Awards held at The Brewery on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Rob Delaney Describes First Christmas Without His Son In Heartbreaking Post
By Elyse Wanshel
“I speak publicly about Henry in an effort to destigmatize grief,” the comedian and “Catastrophe” star wrote of his 2-year-old son who died in January.
Photo by: Raoul Gatchalian/STAR MAX/IPx 5/28/16 Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna at Sky Beach Club at The Tropicana Hotel. (Las Vegas, Nevada)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Rob Kardashian Makes Rare Appearance With Daughter On Christmas
By Carly Ledbetter
He shares the 2-year-old child, Dream, with onetime fiancée Blac Chyna.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 01: Cast member Gabrielle Union and her husband basketball player for the Miami Heat Dwyane Wade arrive for Universal Pictures' special screening of the film 'Breaking In' at ArcLight Cinemas on May 1, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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BLACK VOICES
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade's First Christmas With Kaavia James In Family Photos
By Kimberley Richards
“Merry Christmas! To everyone feeling alone, scared, unsafe, unsure, without hope ... hang on," the actress wrote on Instagram.
Mariah Carey poses in the press room at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Looks Like It Just Broke Another Record
By Kimberley Richards
The 24-year-old song ruled the streaming charts this week.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Meghan Markle's Half-Sister, Samantha Grant, Spent Christmas Attacking The Duchess
By Carly Ledbetter
Samantha Grant viciously referred to her estranged sister as "heartless."
***FILE PHOTO*** Demi Lovato Rushed To Hospital from Alleged Heroin Overdose LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Demi Lovato at the 2017 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: David Edwards/MediaPunch /IPX
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ENTERTAINMENT
Demi Lovato Celebrates Christmas With Her Family Months After Overdose
By Carly Ledbetter
She left rehab in November after being hospitalized for a reported drug overdose in July.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Address Talks About Meghan Markle, Importance Of Family
By Carly Ledbetter
She also said a lot of sweet things about being a grandmother.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Amy Schumer Celebrates Christmas With Video Of Her Extreme Morning Sickness
By Carly Ledbetter
“And so this is Christmas,” the pregnant comedian jokingly captioned the post.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kris Jenner Got The Most Extravagant Gift For Christmas
By Carly Ledbetter
It's the perfect gift for the momager and "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" matriarch.
President Donald Trump greets members of the five branches of the military via video conference on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House. The military members were stationed in Guam, Qatar, Alaska, and two in Bahrain. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
POLITICS
Trump Makes Surprise Iraq Visit After Christmas [UPDATED]
By Amy Russo
The commander in chief opted for digital holiday greetings, video conferencing with military members around the globe from the Oval Office.
NEW YORK, NY August 09: Mayim Bialik seen at Good Day New York promoting her new book Boying Up: How to be Brave, Bold and Brilliant on August 09, 2018 in New York City. Credit: RW/MediaPunch /IPX
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ENTERTAINMENT
Mayim Bialik Doing Better After Revealing Sad Feelings On Christmas Eve
By Carla Baranauckas
On Christmas Eve, the "Big Bang Theory" star said she was "not doing so well."
Iraqis shop for Christmas decorations in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Although the number of Christians has dropped in Iraq, Christmas a national holiday, is very popular in the capital. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan)
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POLITICS
Christmas Is Now A National Holiday In Iraq
By Sebastian Murdock
Merry Christmas to all Iraqis celebrating!
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ENTERTAINMENT
Will Smith And Family Wear The Most Festive Christmas Outfits Ever
By Carly Ledbetter
Jada Pinkett Smith is responsible for all the holiday cheer, the actor said.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Sir Paul McCartney performs live on stage at the O2 Arena during his 'Freshen Up' tour, on December 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Paul McCartney's Legendary Christmas Message Is Fab For All Of Us
By Ron Dicker
The 76-year-old rocker offers funny advice on excess — and it isn't let it be.
President Donald Trump greets members of the five branches of the military by video conference on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House. The military members were stationed in Guam, Qatar, Alaska, and two groups in Bahrain. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
POLITICS
Trump Couldn't Even Say 'Merry Christmas' Without Whining About His Border Wall
By Sebastian Murdock
"It's a disgrace what's happening in our country, but other than that, I wish everybody a very Merry Christmas," the president said.
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POLITICS
Barack Obama Sends Out Christmas Greetings With Sweet Pic Of Michelle
By Carly Ledbetter
The former president and self-proclaimed "Santa Obama" wrote a seasonal message for his followers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Kendall Jenner arrives at The Fashion Awards 2018 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall on December 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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CELEBRITY
Kendall Jenner Has A Hilarious Response To Being Left Out Of Kardashian Christmas Card
By Carly Ledbetter
The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star was very good-natured about it.
KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leave after attending Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton Step Out For Christmas Together Despite Reports Of Tension
By Carly Ledbetter
The royals attended a Christmas morning church service on Tuesday.
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HUFFPOST PERSONAL
What It's Like To Be Grieving During The Holidays
By Portia Crowe, Guest Writer
Resilience means finding ways to honor my father while continuing on with life.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 23: A gate leading to public restrooms is locked at the Ellipse visitor center near the National Christmas Tree that is currently closed to the public due to a partial shutdown of the federal government, on December 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. The partial shutdown will continue for at least a few more days as lawmakers head home for the holidays and Democrats and Republicans cannot agree on the amount of funding for border security. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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POLITICS
Shutdown Takes The Twinkle Out Of National Christmas Tree
By Ellen Knickmeyer and Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
Resolving the impasse seems unlikely before Thursday, when the House and Senate return.
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