CHRISTMAS

The occurrence is “still not fully understood by scientists,” officials say.

Kim Kardashian said that North West kept showing her middle finger during a Christmas photo shoot, making most of the photos "unusable."

The letters date from 1942 to 1946 and were exchanged between a young woman and an RAF commander.

The country wants to be called Türkiye as part of a rebranding campaign launched by its president.

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have had a whirlwind romance

In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping back as senior members of the British royal family.

The government wants shoppers' money to be protected even if the scheme they are in goes bust.

'It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown' is the perfect Easter movie. We're breaking down how and when you can watch or stream the movie in 2022.

At Christmas, they were dancing The Nutcracker in their home city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. This Easter, they are living as displaced persons in the western city of Lviv.

The Dash mini waffle maker has a cult-like following thanks to its convenience. Now the brand has added a bunny-shaped maker that's perfect for Easter.

A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha says he doesn’t feel safe in jail. Darrell Brooks, who is Black, sent a letter to his mother saying that guards paid inmates to spit in his food. Brooks wrote that he needs to find a way out before something happens to him and guards “sweep it under the rug.”

The worst offenders in the War on Christianity are people like Sen. Wendy Rogers and Rep. Paul Gosar, who spew hate while claiming to follow Jesus.

Agriculture Specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a rare “First in Nation” pest in Spanish moss used to decorate a Christmas nativity stable. The interception occurred on Dec. 3, 2021, at the Gateway International Bridge when a vehicle was referred to secondary for agriculture inspection of a nativity stable decorated with Spanish moss, CBP said in a media release. During the examination of the Spanish moss, CBP agriculture specialists intercepted a stink bug which was submitted for identification to a local U.S. Department of Agriculture area entomologist. I commend our agriculture specialists for another First in Nation pest interception,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry. The media release states insects in the Pentatomidae family, commonly known as stink bugs, have sucking mouthparts and feed on a wide variety of fruits and plants and many may be detrimental to the nation’s agriculture.

The CPS CEO said he doesn't anticipate more work stoppages, but does CTU agree?

Frustrated reader does not want to put up with more of stepmother-in-law’s long-time “manners” lessons.

Tributes have been paid to the SBTV founder by the young people he inspired with his work.

7 Weather 11pm Update, Thursday, February 10

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to travel to Kyiv and Moscow next week

Winter's midpoint in 2022, contrary to the tradition of Candlemas or the annual extended forecast derived by Punxsutawney Phil, was on Feb. 3.

In the north-western region of the Central African Republic, peanut farming brings hope to the residents of Paoua, a town some 500 kilometres (300 miles) northwest of the capital Bangui, but insecurity in the region means it's dangerous for farmers to travel with their produce. Paoua is regularly targeted by armed groups, notably the powerful 3R movement (Return, Reclaim, Rehabilitation), among several in the region that are seeking to control exports.

Highlights of this day in history: World War II's Yalta Conference; O.J. Simpson found liable for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend; Patty Hearst kidnapped; the Massachusetts gay marriage ruling; aviator Charles Lindbergh born. (Feb. 4)

While a lot of progress has been made, the latest research shows only nine percent of American workers in STEM fields are Black.

To help us understand whether Professor Kerhsnar had a first amendment right to say what he did in a podcast interview regarding child-adult sex, 7 News Anchor Ashley Rowe spoke with SUNY Fredonia journalism professor Mike Igoe.

President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 soldiers from Germany to Romania as demonstrations of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank. (Feb. 3)

Australian maritime experts said Thursday they believed they've found the wreck of one of the most important ships in the history of the South Pacific after it was scuttled in the U.S. more than 200 years ago. (Feb. 3)

This dish is an interesting alternative to Pecan Pie. Next time, switch it up on your holiday guests, and surprise them with this dessert.

Here’s the latest for Thursday, February 3: Biden says leader of Islamic State in Syria is dead; US accuses Kremlin of plot to fabricate Ukrainian attack; Biden pledges to do more to stop gun violence; Polar bear enjoys winter storm.

At a congressional roundtable on Thursday, former Washington employees raised new harassment claims against owner Daniel Snyder, which he denied.

Videos show what's left of a compound after US forces raided it and killed ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.

A burning fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, nearly caused "one of the worst explosions in U.S. history," the fire chief said. Thousands of residents evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.

Chicken and rice are the perfect duo. Here's a budget-friendly recipe.

Allison Fluke-Ekren, a former teacher from Kansas, is charged with providing material aid to ISIS.

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says the death of the leader of the violent Islamic State group was a "significant blow" to the militant group. (Feb. 3)

A cross between a cake-like cobbler and a traditional fruit crumble, a buckle is the perfect way to showcase juicy summer peaches.

AccuWeather's Dexter Henry highlights June Bacon-Bercey, a woman who opened doors for both minorities and women in the field of meteorology.

Martha made this recipe on episode 709 of Martha Bakes and paired it with Virginia Peanut Pie.

Sweden says it will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions on February 9 as the pandemic enters a "whole new phase" with the highly contagious but milder Omicron variant. "The pandemic is not over, but we are entering a whole new phase," Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson told reporters.

Queen Elizabeth II on February 6 becomes the first British monarch to rule for 70 years, in a historic milestone that signals the start of her Platinum Jubilee year. The 95-year-old monarch will mark the anniversary of the death of her father King George VI in private, before a series of public celebrations, and an extra bank holiday, planned for early June.

A witness describes the moment when US special forces raided a house in northwestern Syria where the head of the Islamic State group was reportedly living. In the operation, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi reportedly blew himself up.

U.S. military missions around the world are in the spotlight, with thousands of troops deploying to Eastern Europe, and reports emerging of casualties in Syria following a counterterrorism raid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.

Mali is Africa's leading cotton producer. Cotton is one of Mali's main sources of export revenue, after gold. But thousands of Malian cotton growers face sanctions imposed by ECOWAS in January, demanding countries close borders and suspend trade with Mali.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is back in a New York City courtroom more than a week after her libel trial against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19. (Feb. 3)

Tender pumpkin-spiced cookies are filled with tangy cream cheese frosting for a delightful autumnal dessert. Kids and adults alike will love this recipe, which comes from Matt Lewis' Baked: New Frontiers in Baking.

Chrishell Stause chats with USA TODAY's David Oliver about her memoir, "Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work."

The U.S. carried out what the Pentagon called a “successful” counterterrorism raid in northwestern Syria. At least 13 people were reportedly killed, including women and children. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest.

Consumer Reports technology writer Thomas Germain joined "CBS Mornings" to share tips on how to stay safe online and protect yourself from social media scammers.

More than 100,000 children in malaria-endemic western Kenya have received a new vaccine against malaria, which kills 260,000 children under five every year in sub-Saharan Africa. A pilot programme has been rolling out the groundbreaking drug -- which was 30 years in the making -- in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi since 2019.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces a five-step plan to ease its pandemic border restrictions, starting with waiving hotel quarantine requirements for Kiwis stranded overseas by the pandemic. New Zealand's borders have been closed for nearly two years in an effort to combat the pandemic.

Drivers needed to take caution on Highway 403 and Highway 401 in Ontario, Canada, on Feb. 3 because of wet, slushy roadways.

I don’t know about you, but Girl Scout cookie season feels magical - almost like Christmas.

The Serbian Orthodox Church says the Patriarch, Porfirije, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says it's time to consider whether to move away from the detailed tracking that the pandemic has required until now to a flu-like monitoring system.

The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee.

The U.K. government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the latest record spike in coronavirus infections.

Wintry weather combined with the pandemic is frustrating air travelers again, whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the first days of the new year.

France recorded more than 100,000 virus infections in a single day for the first time since the pandemic struck and COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past month.

Monday is going to be one of the busiest travel days of the year due to Christmas travelers heading home.

Kemba Walker became the seventh NBA player with a triple-double on Christmas, and the New York Knicks beat the depleted Atlanta Hawks 101-87 for their first win on the holiday in a decade.

The generosity of Houstonians was on full display on Christmas Day with all the giveaways taking place around the area.

It may be a different year, but it’s the same story for last-minute Christmas shoppers!

An annual Christmas tradition celebrates thirty years of making children smile by spreading holiday cheer.

A different kind of last-minute holiday shopping happened on Christmas Eve at Rudy’s in Rosenberg.

A worldwide surge in COVID-19 infections thanks to the omicron variant is tempering Christmas celebrations.

Houstonians who either waited until the last minute or forgot something on their list making their last trip to the store.

It's beginning to feel a lot like..... summertime? Houstonians hoping to get into the holiday spirit by participating in Christmas traditions, like ice skating, were in for a warm surprise Friday.

The organizers of Friday’s Super Feast say they just barely pulled it off with only a fraction of the volunteers they’ve had in years past. One family who saw the need to help and jumped into action says the outcome was all worth it.

The holiday scene at the White House has been a little less merry under under COVID-19's shadow.

The NBA’s Christmas message to its teams was a refrain it has been using for weeks: Get boosted.

Celebrities Money Man, J Mulan and Rich God are giving new meaning to the phrase “random acts of kindness,” blessing Houston kids with some fashionably-fly new gear for the holidays.

It's never fun to have to be a patient at a hospital, but Texas Children's Hospital did their part this week to bring that holiday cheer to their patients' faces.

Two New Hampshire brothers have gotten their holiday regifting skills down to an art by passing the same hard candy back and forth since 1987.

Germany’s health minister says the proportion of coronavirus infections with the new omicron variant will increase sharply in the days ahead.

Tulane University in New Orleans is delaying the start of its spring semester because of the latest surge in coronavirus cases, and another private school says students must get booster shots before returning.

A Manvel musician who has struggled with work since the start of the pandemic gets early Christmas surprise for his family.

Do you have the cutest house on the block?

Whether it was a trendy gift or something particularly sentimental, we wanted to hear about it. So we asked you, our readers and viewers: What Christmas present do you remember most from childhood?

What were you doing when you were 13 years old, right around this time of year? Were you on Christmas break from school? Hanging out with your friends, by chance? Longing for the presents that were set to arrive on Christmas morning?

Inside a small apartment in Conroe, Taija Rubright hung Christmas ornaments with her four children, 7-year-old Ace, 6-year-old Titus, 2-year-old Easton and 3-month-old Emmy.

A jury has ended an abbreviated first week of deliberations without reaching a verdict at the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.

As we head into a record warm Christmas weekend and continue that trend into next week, no one has forgotten February’s Big Freeze. I get asked all the time if that will happen again (we’ll talk about that in a moment).

Spaniards looking for a respite from the pandemic’s gloom have found some cheer with a rite that for more than two centuries has marked the beginning of the festive period: the country’s bumper Christmas lottery, known as “El Gordo,” or “The Fat One.”.

Sitting inside her apartment, Blessing Eregie tries to be a blessing to her five beautiful children by helping them get into the holiday spirit.

Tis’ the season for long COVID-19 testing lines and short patience. It’s an image you’ll likely see at testing sites across the Houston area for both drive-up and walk-up sites this week.

Extreme Christmas displays are everywhere during the holiday season, but extreme displays by entire neighborhoods are truly something special.

Tradition dictates that Venezuelans wear brand new clothes on Christmas and New Year’s.

Dogs can make you healthier, happier, and even keep you safe. Two out of every three American homes have a pet. That number significantly increased during the pandemic. And now that Christmas is around the corner, there may be another rush to add a fluffy or fido to the family. But there are a few things you should think about before gifting a pet this season.

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower amid concern about the coronavirus’s latest variant and tighter Federal Reserve policy.

Oak Forest Foster closet was founded by its director, Nicole Aboudaher, as a resource for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in the central Houston area.

A local charity needs the public’s help in its push to bring Christmas cheer to some 500 area children.

Nations across Europe are moving to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant.

During the season of giving, some neighbors in the Kingwood area want to know who's taking Christmas decorations.

A major payroll company has been crippled by ransomware hackers, leaving some companies around the country scrambling to cover employees’ last paychecks before Christmas and many workers wondering if they’ll get paid on time.

Christmas is almost here and if you still have loved ones you want to give something to but aren’t quite sure what to give, you might want to give an experience rather than a gift – and one that can support a local business during the pandemic.

Rob and Rosie Martin, of Spring, have a house in the 8300 block of Hidden Trail Lane that’s decorated for the holidays like many people’s with lights, plywood cutouts and wreaths, but it’s what’s inside their home that makes it a little different than others’.

Britain's Prince William has revealed some of his Christmas favorites in response to questions from children receiving cancer treatment at a London hospital.

If you know Courtney, you know she LOVES shopping, but not just anywhere! She enjoys spotlighting the wonderful small businesses around Houston she comes across.

Anyone hosting a holiday soiree in the next week or so, and you’re wondering what to offer in terms of a seasonally appropriate cocktail?

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.