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On December 25, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" blessing to a rain-soaked crowd of more than 26,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square. Speaking from the central loggia of the basilica, the Chicago-born pontiff offered a message of peace and responsibility, urging the world to shed indifference and embrace the suffering of others with compassion and resolve. The address, Latin for "to the city and to the world," is traditionally used to reflect on global crises and...
On December 26, 1944, amid the bitter cold and chaos of the Ardennes Forest, General George S. Patton's Third Army achieved one of the most celebrated feats of World War II: the relief of Bastogne. After days of relentless German assault, the encircled U.S. 101st Airborne Division and other units holding the Belgian town were finally reached by American armor, ending a siege that had become a symbol of Allied grit and defiance. The breakthrough marked a critical turning point in the Battle of...
December 26, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) used Christmas night to deliver one of the most consequential foreign‑policy announcements of his second term, revealing that U.S. forces had carried out what he described as "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria. The strikes, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. military involvement in West Africa and immediately reshaped the p...
December 19, 2025 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Authorities confirmed late Thursday that the man suspected of carrying out the deadly shooting at Brown University - and later killing an MIT professor - was found dead in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. The discovery ends a six‑day, multi‑state manhunt that had gripped campuses across the Northeast and raised urgent questions about motive, campus security, and the suspect's past. Officials identified the suspect as Claudio Manuel Neves Val...
Since 1987, a quiet revolution has been unfolding beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern U.S. coast. It's not a new law or a flashy invention-it's a simple metal grid called a Turtle Excluder Device, or TED. Designed to prevent sea turtles from becoming accidental victims of shrimp trawling, TEDs have become a cornerstone of marine conservation and a symbol of collaboration between scientists and fishermen. A Life-Saving Innovation Shrimp trawlers drag large nets through...
December 20, 1989 - In the early hours of December 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, a large‑scale military invasion of Panama aimed at removing strongman Manuel Noriega from power and restoring the country's elected government. The operation would become one of the most significant U.S. military actions of the late Cold War - and the first to feature the combat use of purpose‑built stealth aircraft. More than 27,000 U.S. troops participated in the invasion, str...
MONTGOMERY - In a renewal of one of Alabama's oldest football rivalries, Jacksonville State delivered the final word Tuesday night at the Cramton Bowl, grinding out a 17–13 win over Troy in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. It was a night defined by defensive stands, momentum swings, and a finish that kept the crowd in Montgomery on edge until the final play. The Gamecocks (9–5) leaned on timely offense and a resilient defense to snap Troy's six‑game winning streak in the series and claim their...
December 28, 2025 - Tehran, Iran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that his country is in a "full-fledged war" with the United States, Israel, and Europe, escalating tensions in a region already reeling from a summer of military conflict and renewed sanctions. In a statement published Saturday on the official website of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pezeshkian described the current geopolitical pressure campaign as more dangerous than the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s - a...
The United States is rapidly expanding its military presence in the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela reach their highest point in decades. What began as a series of U.S. strikes on alleged drug‑smuggling boats has now evolved into the largest American military buildup in the region since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, according to multiple reports. The escalation has triggered warnings from the United Nations, criticism from foreign governments, and growing fears that the standoff could s...
December 28, 2025 - Ann Arbor, Michigan - The University of Michigan has officially hired Kyle Whittingham, the longtime head coach of the Utah Utes, to lead its football program into a new era. The move comes just two weeks after Michigan fired Sherrone Moore for cause, following a scandal involving an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Whittingham, 66, signed a five-year deal worth $8.2 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. Whittingham b...
December 29, 1835 - New Echota, Georgia - On a cold December day in 1835, in the Cherokee capital of New Echota, a small group of Cherokee men signed a document that would alter the fate of their nation forever. Known as the Treaty of New Echota, the agreement ceded all Cherokee lands east of the Mississippi River to the United States, setting the legal foundation for the forced removal that would later be remembered as the Trail of Tears. Though signed by only a minority faction of the...
When Senator Tommy Tuberville talks about national defense, he often frames it through a simple lens: America's security is only as strong as the innovation behind it. That theme was front and center in late December when he highlighted Huntsville's growing role in the nation's next major missile‑defense initiative - a system he referred to as the "Golden Dome." "The Golden Dome is the FUTURE of missile defense, and no place is better suited to develop this initiative than Huntsville, A...
Congressman Dale Strong (R-05) in an email to constituents said that 2025 marked a period of remarkable progress and meaningful impact for our district and the nation at large. As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to highlight some of the most consequential achievements that have shaped our local community, fortified our national security, and enhanced the quality of life for Americans across the country. From historic tax reform to critical investments in defense infrastructure, and from...
Pope Leo XIV began the new year with a sweeping appeal for peace, mercy, and renewed hope, using his first Mass of 2026 to urge the world to reject violence and embrace a future shaped by compassion. Speaking to thousands gathered in St. Peter's Basilica on January 1 - a day that marks both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the Catholic Church's World Day of Peace - the Pope framed the year ahead as "an open journey to be discovered," a path made possible by God's mercy and humanity's...
Iran is once again engulfed in a wave of protests that have spread from Tehran to dozens of cities across the country, prompting a forceful crackdown by security forces and raising fears of a prolonged period of instability. What began as localized demonstrations over soaring prices and a collapsing currency has evolved into one of the most significant challenges to Iran's clerical leadership since the 2022–2023 uprising following the death of Mahsa Amini. The latest unrest began when m...
January 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - Candidate qualifying for Alabama's 2026 election cycle officially opens today, launching what both major political parties expect to be one of the most active and competitive primary seasons in recent years. Beginning this morning, the Alabama Republican Party and the Alabama Democratic Party are accepting candidates for a wide slate of federal, statewide, and legislative offices, with the qualifying window running through January 23 at 5 p.m.. The opening of...
When news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight military operation, Venezuelan communities across the United States - from Miami to Dallas to Cincinnati - poured into the streets in celebration. For many, it was the moment they had waited for through years of repression, economic collapse, and separation from loved ones. Crowds gathered before dawn in Doral, Florida - the symbolic heart of the Venezuelan diaspora - waving flags, singing,...
December 4, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has officially promoted Alex Mortensen from interim head coach to permanent head coach, ending a two-month search following the dismissal of Trent Dilfer. Mortensen, who had served as UAB's offensive coordinator since 2023, stepped into the interim role midway through the 2025 season and quickly impressed with his leadership and results. Mortensen's Path to the Job • Background: Mortensen, 40, is the son of the late E...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, has introduced the Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act, a bill aimed at modernizing the Clean Air Act to better support America's critical manufacturing and mineral sectors. The legislation seeks to address what Palmer describes as "permitting gridlock" that delays the development of facilities essential to U.S. economic stability and national...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 1, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has reignited a longstanding debate in Washington by calling for the elimination of the Senate filibuster. In a recent op-ed published by Breitbart, Tuberville argued that dismantling the procedural rule is essential for Republicans to enact the "America First" agenda championed by President Donald Trump and supported by what he describes as a new wave of conservative lawmakers. Tuberville, a staunch Trump ally and former...
On December 2, 1899, the dusty hills of Natal, South Africa, echoed with the thunder of Boer artillery as the 118-day Siege of Ladysmith began-a pivotal moment in the Second Boer War that would test the endurance of British troops and reshape imperial strategy. The Backdrop: Empire, Gold, and Resistance The Second Boer War (1899–1902) was not just a colonial skirmish-it was a clash of empires and ideals. The British Empire, seeking to consolidate control over South Africa's gold-rich t...
November 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, in concert with Missouri and attorneys general from 20 other states, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a federal district court ruling that temporarily blocked the use of Texas's congressional map. The lower court's decision ordered Texas to implement a different map, one that would likely benefit the plaintiffs' preferred political party by reassigning multiple congressional seats. The coalition of states cont...
As the crisp air of December settles over Alabama's fields and waterways, a familiar sound echoes across the landscape-the distant honk of migrating geese. For generations of Alabama hunters, this seasonal chorus signals more than just the arrival of winter. It marks the beginning of one of the state's most rewarding and time-honored outdoor traditions: goose hunting. A Southern Flyway Stopover Alabama sits along the eastern edge of the Mississippi Flyway, one of North America's major migratory...
December 5, 2025 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has officially named Alex Mortensen the eighth head coach in UAB Football history, ushering in a new era for the Blazers with a leader already deeply embedded in the program's recent success. Mortensen, who has served as UAB's offensive coordinator since 2022, took over as interim head coach midway through the 2025 season. His leadership was immediately felt, guiding the Blazers to a stunning upset over No. 22 Memphis i...
December 5, 2025 - JACJSONVILLE - The Jacksonville State Gamecocks fell 19–15 to Kennesaw State at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia, after a last-minute touchdown dashed their hopes of a title. It was a battle of two rising programs, both fairly new to the FBS stage, but it was Kennesaw State that walked away with the hardware, thanks to a clutch fourth-quarter drive and a resilient defensive stand. A Defensive Slugfest Early From the opening whistle, it was clear this would be a defensiv...
