Pope Benedict XVI’s Vatican funeral blended centuries-old funeral rites with newly-created adaptations. The late pope died at the age of 95.
Author: Cody Godwin, Associated Press
97-year-old woman convicted for role in more than 10,500 murders during World War II
Irmgard Furchner was convicted for her role in the deaths of more than 10,000 people during World War II. It is unclear whether or not her lawyers will appeal.
This footage was provided to USA Today with her face blurred.
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President Biden celebrates Hanukkah, condemns rise in antisemitism
President Joe Biden condemned the rise in antisemitism around the world during a menorah lighting at the White House.
State of Emergency declared in El Paso, TX ahead of Title 42 ending
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency in response to the worsening immigration crisis as Title 42 ends December 21.
First lady Jill Biden unveils the White House’s ‘We The People’ themed holiday decorations
First lady Jill Biden shows off “We The People” inspired holiday decor in the White House.
Virtual Jenga tower brought to life by visual effects artist
A visual effects designer gave this virtual Jenga tower legs to walk around on a table.
That’s a lot of passengers! Swiss train with 100 cars becomes longest passenger train.
The 100-carriage Swiss train stretches 1.2 miles long and is the longest passenger train.
Russian strike hits Ukrainian infrastructure, takes out power and water for many in Kyiv
Russian strikes left many in the Ukrainian capital without power or water. President Zelenskyy said they shot down most of the 55 Russian missiles.
Archaeologists rediscover sunken 17th-century Swedish warship
The ship, Applet (or Apple in English), was intentionally sunk in 1659, but the location details were eventually lost until December 2021.
LAPD opens criminal investigation into recordings that lead to council member resignations
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a leaked audio recording of councilmembers that led to the resignation of Nury Martinez.