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More than a million pilgrims have visited Moscow's main cathedral to see the remains of Saint Nicholas, a bishop from Asia Minor who's said to be the inspiration behind the story of Santa Claus.

A helicopter flying across London seeking to land due to bad weather clipped a crane atop one of the city's tallest residential towers and fell into a street crowded with rush hour traffic. The pilot and one person on the ground died, and 13 others were injured.

A federal judge is considering final approval of a $641 million settlement of lawsuits tied to the Flint Water Crisis, but some who are involved are raising objections to key elements of the deal.

In March, women and girls from the Umatilla tribes gather wild celery. The tradition connects them to their ancestors and heralds the arrival of spring. But collecting the plant is getting harder.

A number of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are putting out several years of their tax returns — that's much earlier than presidential hopefuls have in past campaigns.

After the pandemic caused limited attendance in 2021, New Yorkers filled Rockefeller Center for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Recession looms for Argentina as the country officially eclipses the 100 percent inflation mark.

In March, women and girls from the Umatilla tribes gather wild celery. The tradition connects them to their ancestors and heralds the arrival of spring. But collecting the plant is getting harder.

New proposed fuel efficiency standards could push U.S. car manufacturers to adopt electric vehicles quickly — within the next decade. Is the auto industry ready?

Back when refrigeration wasn't up to modern standards, Fat Tuesday was a time to clear the house of rich, indulgent foods. A Swedish church in Portland, Ore., keeps the Swedish version of the baking tradition alive, if not the religious observance.