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A man in a Santa mask robbed a bank after passing out candy canes to other patrons, police say.

The trees are decorated, the wreaths are hung and now it's about time to start laying out milk and cookies for Santa.

The trees are decorated, the wreaths are hung and now it's about time to start laying out milk and cookies for Santa.

With so many Hollywood award shows, it can be hard to tell one red carpet or trophy ceremony from the next.

It's the height of the holiday package delivery season, which means thieves are looking to take your presents from your doorsteps.

Federal authorities warned Friday that ISIS sympathizers "continue aspirational calls for attacks on holiday gatherings, including targeting churches."

'Twas four days before Christmas

New dashcam footage shows the start of Berlin's deadly Christmas market attack which left 12 people dead.

Police say they've captured the man accused of shooting and killing a 3-year-old boy during an apparent road rage case in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hatchimals may be the runaway toy hit of 2016 but don't count out Barbie just yet from grabbing the crown as this year's holiday sales race comes down to the wire.

The Madison Square Garden Company said on Friday that the famous Radio City Rockettes dancers would not be compelled to perform next month at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural festivities.

Amid the twists and turns of a tumultuous year, readers came to CNN Opinion for context, insight and fresh perspectives on politics and social issues worldwide. The presidential election was clearly a dominant topic of interest, but stories on culture, climate change, and how to be a family in a divisive and sometimes dangerous time in the world also drew avid readership.

A Fort Worth police officer has come under scrutiny after a Facebook video surfaced of him arresting a woman who called 911 saying her son had been choked.

President-elect Donald Trump long ago earned a reputation for being unpredictable in his statements, but he outdid himself on Thursday.

A poll of Brazilian women found that more than half had avoided or tried to avoid getting pregnant due to fears of having a baby born with Zika-related birth defects, according to research published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.

Some movies rely on a single character to make a compelling experience. "Hidden Figures" has three key characters who could make any other movie on their own. So despite an overly calculated feel, the numbers add up in favor of this uplifting film, which celebrates America's pioneer spirit during the space race while delving into that era's shameful aspects vis-à-vis race and gender.

Rehm, 80, is semi-retiring after four decades in broadcasting.

Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer defended Donald Trump's reported comment about an "arms race" and said the President-elect will do whatever it takes to keep America safe.

In this season of festive eating -- and festive provisioning -- we often have a tricky time planning meals, juggling all the things in our fridge and making sure everyone has a good time and enjoys the food we cook. I know that even in my house, all the date labels on food can cause confusion. What's the difference between them all? Is the food still safe to eat if it's getting close to one of the dates? Can I use it to feed my friends and family?

If you've been drooling over Apple's flashy new MacBook Pro, you might want to stock your stuffing with a different laptop.