Brunswick sisters say holidays feel ‘quieter’ after mom’s passing

It’s their second year spending Thanksgiving and Christmas without their mom, Julia.
At least 2 people killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas

A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a 1-year-old medical patient along with seven others, crashed on Monday near Galveston, Texas.
Georgia Southern hires Kevon Beckwith as defensive line coach

Eagles add rising coaching talent Kevon Beckwith as defensive line coach after a standout 2025 season at Stephen F. Austin.
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind ‘Call of Duty,’ dies at 55

Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind such best-selling video games as “Call of Duty,” has died. He was 55.
Trump administration seizes second oil tanker, pursues third amid Venezuela tensions

Experts say the Trump administration’s seizure of an oil tanker in the Caribbean over the weekend is part of an effort targeting the financial lifeline supply to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Some are raising legal questions.
A cool night but warm weather on the way for Christmas week

A look at the above-average temperatures and when we could see our next cooldown
Ornament on the run | Wind causes giant inflatable to roll towards cars

Robin Gilbert says the ornament was nearly as big as her car, and thankfully, it wasn’t a scary moment but rather a funny one.
Family and friends gather to celebrate the life of Ella Cook, student killed at Brown University

Family and friends gathered in Birmingham on Monday to celebrate the life of Ella Cook, who was killed in a shooting at Brown University earlier this month.
Kansas City Chiefs leaving longtime home at Arrowhead for Kansas site

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially saying goodbye to their stadium of more than 50 years.
A woman turning 100 on Christmas day celebrates with a party at church

Ada Griffin, a long-time resident of Florida, celebrated her upcoming 100th birthday with an early party at church. Her birhday is on Christmas Day.