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A humorous tradition of exchanging garish chip-and-dip sets over 16 years evolved into a poignant lesson about friendship and the enduring value of seemingly trivial gifts.
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.5 billion following the December 17 drawing, marking the fifth-largest in the game's history. The next drawing is scheduled for December 20.
A detailed forecast for Christmas travel weather across the United States, highlighting potential disruptions from Saturday through Christmas Day.
A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment for illegally retaining and selling state gifts. The couple denies all charges, with supporters calling the ruling politically motivated.
A young man with a gunshot wound was dropped off at Novant Hospital in southeast Charlotte early Saturday and later pronounced deceased. Police are investigating the incident.
A 63-year-old woman missing since November was discovered in a burned-down Toledo house after its demolition on Wednesday. The cause of death was smoke inhalation, and the investigation continues.
The California Energy Commission has denied approval for the Fountain Wind project, concluding its environmental impacts outweigh benefits. Shasta County officials celebrated the decision.
A public memorial service for former Fort Collins mayor Ed Stoner, who passed away in November at age 80, will be held in January at Colorado State University's University Center for the Arts.
A young man died after being shot in south Charlotte early Saturday morning, with police investigating the incident and seeking public information.