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Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats

Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., meets with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday as Republicans confront internal divisions over how to to address growing health care costs.

How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress

Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.

The Camp Fire leveled homes in the Ridgewood Mobile Home Park retirement community late last year in Paradise, Calif. The state's largest utility, PG&E, may face billions in liability costs if its equipment is found to be responsible for igniting the fire.

Devastating Wildfires Force California's Largest Utility To Plan Sale Of Gas Assets

Senior officials at Pacific Gas & Electric are working on a plan to sell off the company's natural gas division to avert bankruptcy and raise funds to cover huge projected liability costs.

"This record is really about hopefulness. It's about resilience, it's about joy," says Katy Perry. "To me, it's not just about noise, it's about me walking through real hell."

Katy Perry On Expanding And Reframing Herself On 'Smile'

The pop music power house drops her new album, Smile, on Friday, and she's given birth to her first child. Perry talks about the loss of certainty and rebuilding her confidence while making Smile.

Sheila Morrison of Derry, N.H., says health care is her top issue as a voter. When asked what she hopes to accomplish with her vote, Morrison says: "Improve my life and the life of people like me."

What Matters To Health Care Voters: 5 Voices From New Hampshire

Health care is shaping up to be a major issue in the 2020 elections and is dividing the field of Democratic presidential candidates. But what drives voters? Here are a few of their stories.

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Pandemic's Impact On Media: TV Viewing Up, Advertising Revenues Down, No Layoffs

Local TV news ratings have dramatically increased while we're stuck at home – but TV stations haven't been able to cash in much, since many of the...

Team USA won the second-most medals at these Paralympics. See the standout moments

A mix of decorated veterans and rising stars won 24 medals for Team USA, 13 of them gold. The last one arrived Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team beat Canada to win its fifth straight gold medal.

Alcaraz beats Djokovic at the U.S. Open and will meet Sinner for Grand Slam final

Sinner is trying to become the first repeat men's champion in New York since Roger Federer won the tournament five years in a row. Alcaraz hasn't dropped a set as he pursues his second U.S. Open title.

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies Friday in an Atlanta court for a hearing in a challenge filed by voters who say she shouldn't be allowed to seek reelection because of her role prior to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies as part of a legal challenge to her candidacy

Voters and a supporting legal group are seeking to knock the controversial Republican off the ballot for her role prior to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Supporters of the Parma City School District levy walked the main streets of Parma in early October to advocate for a yes vote on the levy.

NE Ohio voters reject most new levy requests for school buildings and operations

Voters rejected bond issues and new levies for public schools in Parma, Garfield Heights and North Ridgeville.

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