$1 billion Mega Millions numbers announced on Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve, one lucky lottery ticket could celebrate with a Mega Millions jackpot of $1 billion – the largest prize ever offered in the month of December.
Oregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

The wildfires that erupted across Oregon over Labor Day weekend in 2020 were among the worst natural disasters in state history, killing nine people and destroying thousands of homes.
Magic and lights draw crowds to alpine village in Washington for Christmas

In December, Leavenworth takes on the ruddy, warm glow of a German Christmas market, with the magic of choirs, carolers, food vendors and a gingerbread house contest.
NFL players have mixed feelings about being on the road on Christmas

Games on Christmas aren’t new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec. 25, 1971 — a double-overtime classic that still holds the record for the NFL’s longest game.
Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Richard Perry, whose many successes included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four Beatles, died Tuesday.
Loved ones say goodbye to teacher killed in Madison school shooting

Family and friends gathered to remember Erin West, who was killed at Abundant Life Christian School last week.
Community comes together to bring Christmas joy to family who lost car

A family who lost their Christmas presents and their car to a fire received a special surprise from the community.
Haiti gang attack leaves 2 dead, several wounded

Street gangs have taken over much of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year. Journalists were at the facility Tuesday to cover the reopening when gang members opened fire.
Holiday shopping may become more expensive next year due to potential tariffs

Economists warn that holiday shopping could be more costly next year if President-elect Donald Trump implements proposed tariffs.
'We have felt his love': Postal service worker retires after 34 years

Darrell Montgomery showed up rain or shine for more than 30 years for his neighborhood deliveries. Now, those neighbors are showing up for him as the mail carrier gets ready to retire.