Christmas Day peace appeals echo in Baghdad and Bethlehem
Pope Benedict XVI urged leaders to seek humane, lasting peace as Christians in Baghdad attended Midnight Mass amid checkpoints and dangers. In Bethlehem, hope grew as Israeli Palestinian talks renewed. Clerics from Sunni and Shiite branches joined the service, praying for safety and unity across Iraq’s diverse faiths.
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Gift cards drive post Christmas retail at Kohl’s Lisbon
Shoppers tease out bargains after Christmas with gift cards. Kohl’s Lisbon reports about $500000 in gift cards sold in December as customers redeem for coats, clothing, and next season decor. Local shoppers note lower spends and early shopping to avoid lines while gift cards gain prominence in post holiday sales.
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Charleston AP reports on Martha Stewart recalling Christmas in Alderson Federal Prison Camp West Virginia where she crafted an ornate nativity scene while inmates could visit once monthly. She notes being there five months and that her sculptures were fired glazed and accompanied by German imported palm trees.
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Daly faces NBC ultimatum to return or 75 staff lose jobs
Carson Daly says NBC pressed him to resume Last Call With Carson Daly by Dec 3 or 75 staff would be fired. He chose to return to save staff jobs, telling the Los Angeles Times the ultimatum came from his immediate bosses. Other hosts plan to return next month amid the ongoing strike.
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Fan who snapped photos of R Kelly in court jailed
CHICAGO AP A woman identified as Jean Johnson pleaded guilty to contempt after spending the weekend in jail for snapping four grainy photos of R Kelly in a courtroom Her five day sentence was credited with time served and her cell phone was ordered destroyed Johnson described herself as Kellys biggest fan and said she did not realize cameras were prohibited in court Johnson was in court to address a probation violation while Kelly faces child adult material charges
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