Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan. Source

King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent. Source

King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent. Source

A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation. Source

President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird. Source

Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing. Source

A passenger airliner crashed this morning in Kazakhstan after a bird strike caused an emergency. Dramatic video shows the plane plummeting before bursting into flames, but officials say more than 30 of the 67 people on board survived. Source

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night’s Christmas Eve Mass. He urged Christians to reflect on global conflicts. Source

The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025. Source

Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison who they say is “desperate.” Source