“Adding a daily serving of green, leafy vegetables to your diet may be a simple way to foster your brain health,” said Martha Clare Morris.
Nation
Dermot Mulroney plays in front of – and behind- the camera
When Dermot Mulroney isn’t playing opposite actresses like Julia Roberts, Elisabeth Shue and Sarah Jessica Parker, there’s a good chance he’ll be performing somewhere off camera. Most likely, he’s playing a cello. (Dec. 22)
Make believe with the stars
Josh Groban, Lena Hall and Bryan Terrell Clark reflect on playing make believe as kids. (Dec. 22)
Dozens injured in commuter train crash in Spain
Spanish authorities say a double-decker commuter train crashed into a buffer in a town near Madrid and nearly 40 passengers were injured, including two who were hospitalized with serious injuries. (Dec. 22)
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Prepare for chills as you listen to these 3 boys sing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’
“They had no idea that these three boys had this beautiful sound in them,” said 5th-grade teacher Cathy Hoffman.
Kids in devastated Puerto Rico get a holiday surprise
The U.S. Marines Corp, Toys for Tots, Hasbro, and Hillwood Airways joined forces to deliver 30,000 toys and games, to families in need in Puerto Rico, just in time for the holidays.
HOA asks Pennsylvania family to remove ‘Jesus’ Christmas display
One of their neighbors had complained the sign was offensive, an email from the association states.
U.N. passes tough new sanctions on North Korea
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to impose tough new sanctions on North Korea in response to its latest ballistic missile test which the North Korean government says can hit anywhere on the U.S. mainland. (Dec. 22)
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Here’s why you shouldn’t open your Christmas presents too early
When you’re a kid, there’s really no time early enough to open your presents on Christmas morning.
Cruise passenger details Mexico crash scene
A passenger disembarking a cruise in Fort Lauderdale, describes a bus crash scene from one of their excursions in Mexico. Authorities said driver negligence and excessive speed caused the crash that killed 12. (Dec. 22)
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