Новости за 25.12.2020

Pop star Mariah Carey is celebrating a new milestone for her holiday classic, "All I Want For Christmas."

A federal judge has postponed the execution of the only woman on federal death row, meaning it may be left up to the incoming Biden administration to determine whether she lives or dies.

CNN political reporter Andrew Kaczynski announced on Twitter Friday the death of his 9-month-old daughter, Francesca.

Local and federal authorities are investigating an explosion in downtown Nashville on Friday they believe was an intentional act.

Several additional staffers in the Knesset have tested positive for COVID-19, spurring fears that there may be a serious outbreak in the Israeli legislative body.

Ambassadors in the European Union met Friday to discuss the new Brexit trade agreement and prepare for the next steps to give it legal force with just a week left in the transition period.

President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden delivered Christmas messages to the American people on Friday, and their central themes were quite different.

Queen Elizabeth II tried to strike a hopeful tone on Friday with her Christmas message, while acknowledging the sadness of many Britons this year who have to spend the holidays separated from loved ones.

The New York Giants have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Logan Ryan, the veteran defensive back announced Friday.

Local and federal authorities are investigating an explosion in downtown Nashville on Friday they believe was an intentional act.

In the annual Christmas Day message at the Vatican on Friday, Pope Francis urged world leaders to make available COVID-19 vaccines to all -- especially the most needy.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver answered "Christmas" when he was asked recently why Houston Rockets star James Harden wasn't suspended for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols, which led to a game being postponed.

Federal regulators have ordered that all air travelers to the United States from Britain must now test negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before the flight.

This week, Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has refused to name the team's starting quarterback, but signs point to Derek Carr taking the first snap in Week 16.

The Hawaii defense had five sacks and forced three turnovers to spark a 28-14 win over Houston in the New Mexico Bowl on Thursday.

As snow piles up in yards and parks across the United States this winter, many children will be hitting their neighborhood hills to sled on their days away from school.

Here are five of the most astounding, space-related scientific breakthroughs and discoveries made over the last 12 months.

Many of the world's best athletes will provide entertainment over the holiday weekend as dozens of NFL, NBA and college basketball and football games are scheduled from Friday through Sunday.

Actor Sissy Spacek turns 76 and singer Jimmy Buffett turns 74, among the famous birthdays for December 25.

On Dec. 25, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revealed a new-style nativity scene in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. It depicted Jesus' birth in Joseph's house.

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to activate Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell will miss Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of COVID-19 protocols.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday rejected the Trump campaign's challenge seeking to invalidate 200,000 votes for President-elect Joe Biden over changes to the state's election laws.

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask and Alabama Crimson Tide teammates DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones were announced as the 2020 Heisman Memorial Trophy finalists.

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica led Latin America on Thursday, becoming the first countries in the region to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines.