First, a look at a marine sanctuary protecting sperm whales. Then, a report on Hurricane Maria’s impact on Monkey Island. And, learning how sloths survive as nature’s couch potato. Source
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Santa Claus in Atlanta speaks Spanish, sign language and English
A Santa Claus for everyone in Atlanta, Georgia, tries to meet children in their world and greet them in their language, whether it’s Spanish, sign language or English. Mark Strassmann sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the latest. Source
Santa Claus at Atlanta school speaks Spanish, sign language and English
At an elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, Santa Claus tries to meet children in their world and greet them in their language, whether it’s Spanish, sign language or English. Mark Strassmann sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the latest. Source
NORAD tracks Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and Day
NORAD tracked Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, just as it has for the past six decades, as he made his way across the country. Source
Candy cane makers supply nation during Christmas peppermint boom
Logan’s Candies in Ontario, California, is one of the few handmade candy cane makers in the nation. The company makes tens of thousands of the striped peppermint treats each year. Joy Benedict reports. Source
Palestinian shepherds in West Bank under attack by militant Israeli settlers
Palestinian shepherds and their families are being driven from their West Bank homes, with their livestock being killed, by militant Israeli settlers. Groups of volunteer activists, which include Americans, patrol the region, attempting to help protect the families that live there. Ramy Inocencio reports from the Jordan Valley. Source
Christmas spending rises across U.S. this year, boon for small businesses
The National Retail Federation estimated 142 million Americans will shop over Christmas weekend, with 111 million to do so in person. The rise in spending is a welcome gift for small businesses. Astrid Martinez has the latest. Source
Blizzard hits Nebraska as most of the U.S. experiences Christmas without snow
A major snowstorm hit Nebraska Sunday evening, creating dangerous and icy road conditions. At the same time, many areas of the country were without prospects of a white Christmas, though a cross country storm this week promises lots of rain. Source
Flight cancellations in U.S. significantly lower this year amid smooth Christmas travel weekend
The TSA screened nearly 2.6 million passengers Saturday amid a smooth travel weekend compared to Christmas weekend last year. There were less than 350 flight cancellations this weekend. Elise Preston has the latest from the Los Angeles International Airport. Source
Jimmy Soto, exonerated after 42 years in prison, is back home for Christmas Eve
Soto spent more than 40 Christmas Eves in prison, after a wrongful conviction for a murder he didn’t commit. Source