Day: December 24, 2024

Husband charged in pregnant physical therapist wife’s murder after giving police a different story

2:35 pm December 24, 2024

A Texas man has been accused of killing his wife, who was pregnant at the time of her death, while their other young children were reportedly home. Authorities say Lee Mongerson Gilley, 38, allegedly strangled his wife, 38-year-old Christa Bauer Gilley, to death at their home in Houston on Oct. 7, killing both her and […]

Hero officers and good Samaritans who went above and beyond in 2024

2:30 pm December 24, 2024

While the world can often feel like a discouraging place, there are plenty of people – both those who have sworn to protect and serve, as well as regular citizens – who are willing to go above and beyond for others. Here are some examples of law enforcement officers and good Samaritans taking heroic action […]

‘Independent-minded’: DCCC chair reveals blueprint for winning back majority during 2026 midterms

2:30 pm December 24, 2024

The House Democrat who chairs the party’s campaign committee says she wants to “build on” the “things we did right” in the 2024 elections as she works to win back the chamber’s majority in the 2026 midterms. While the party lost control of the White House and Republicans flipped the Senate majority while holding on […]

Trump will be ‘very active on the campaign trail’ in 2026 midterms, Republican Party chair predicts

2:30 pm December 24, 2024

As President-elect Trump begins his second term in the White House, his days as a candidate are numbered. But even though he’s term limited and his name will no longer be on the ballot, Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley says Trump will play a “significant” role in supporting GOP candidates in the 2026 midterm […]

Historic Italian village credited for first-of-its-kind Christmas Nativity scene draws crowds for 800 years

2:30 pm December 24, 2024

This small village has a rich religious history, being credited with starting the tradition of live Nativity scenes. Located in the Lazio region of Italy, the town of Greccio is where Saint Francis of Assisi first started the religious custom. Saint Francis visited Greccio after his journey to Palestine and wanted to depict the Nativity […]