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North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine 12/24/2025 11:14pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology. North Korea’s official Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers 12/24/2025 07:38pm • HONOLULU (AP) — A federal judge’s ruling has cleared the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of 2026. U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake denied a request Tuesday that sought to stop offic Maryland union files unfair labor practice claims against the state 12/24/2025 07:30pm • Maryland’s largest public employees union filed a series of unfair labor practice complaints Tuesday, claiming state administrators have violated rules on employee surveillance at work and unilaterally changed agreed-upon policies on telework eligibility and shift differentials. The complaints Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's 12/24/2025 06:44pm • BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations because of the war in Gaza. At the Vatican, Pop Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University 12/24/2025 06:26pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another. In a social media post after the Tuesday hearing, defense attorney Scott Danks Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building 12/24/2025 06:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show's host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Donald How to beat rideshare surge pricing for your holiday travels 12/24/2025 04:52pm • If you're flying for the holidays, there are some easy hacks that could save you money if you're in need of a ride. The rule of supply versus demand hits high gear during the holiday season, with record numbers of travelers expected in airports nationwide. It's also prime time for rideshares Brady Cook relishing sudden stint as Jets' starting QB that came from necessity and curiosity 12/24/2025 04:47pm • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook never imagined a few months ago he'd be in this position. Neither did the New York Jets. But the undrafted rookie quarterback is set to make his third straight start when he faces the New England Patriots on Sunday in the Jets' home finale. It's equal parts nec Neil Frank, former hurricane center chief who improved public outreach on storms, has died 12/24/2025 04:09pm • Neil Frank, a former head of the National Hurricane Center credited with increasing the country's readiness for major storms, died Wednesday. He was 94. Frank led the hurricane center from 1974 to 1987, the longest-serving director in its history. “He gets tremendous credit for the being the first Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet 12/24/2025 03:37pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 13 Editorial Roundup: United States 12/24/2025 03:01pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 23 The Washington Post on conservatism and free markets When American conservatives abandon free-market principles, there’s no telling what follows. The Heritage Foundation has been illustrating this the past few months. One Commanders turn to 39-year-old Josh Johnson on Christmas with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota hurt 12/24/2025 01:20pm • ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Washington shut down Jayden Daniels for the final four games of his injury-plagued second season fo Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it 12/24/2025 12:14pm • An explosion in Moscow on Wednesday killed three people, including two police officers, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away. An official from Ukraine’s military intelligence, known as GUR, told The Associated Press that the attack had been c Sports on TV for Thursday, Dec. 25 12/24/2025 10:10am • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Dec. 25 NBA BASKETBALL Noon ABC — Cleveland at New York ESPN — Cleveland at New York ESPN2 — Cleveland at New York (Dunk the Halls) 2:30 p.m. ABC — San Antonio at Oklahoma City ESPN — San Antonio at Oklahoma City 5 p Sports on TV for Dec. 29 - Jan. 4 12/24/2025 10:00am • Adv27-28 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 29 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 1 p.m. BTN — NC Central at Penn St. 3 p.m. BTN — Southern U. at Illinois 5 p.m. BTN — Mass.-Lowell at Iowa 6 p.m. SECN — Dartmouth at Florida 7 p.m. CBSSN — UNC-Wilmington at