National Christmas Tree Lights Up in Washington
The 89th annual National Christmas Tree lighting took place on the Ellipse near the White House. President Obama and the first family lit the 26 foot Colorado blue spruce, with Carson Daly hosting and performances by Big Time Rush and Ellie Goulding, plus Kermit the Frog and Santa Claus in attendance. Obama urged generosity toward the homeless and the sick and thanked troops and veterans and their families.
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Judge orders Mindy McCready custody return to Florida
Florida police seek 5-year-old child returned after Mindy McCready took him to Tennessee during a visit. A judge issued an order directing authorities to take the boy into custody and return him, with potential criminal charges possible. McCready says she is pregnant with twins and cannot travel.
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Today in History December 2 highlights from 1804 to 1961
December 2 marks notable events including Napoleon crowning emperor in 1804, Monroe Doctrine outlined in 1823, John Brown hanged in 1859, Ford Model A debut in 1927, LaGuardia Airport opening in 1939, and the Chicago nuclear chain reaction demo in 1942. The Associated Press notes these milestones and figures.
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Southern Inaccuracy Hotline Notice
Readers alerted to report errors in The Southern with phone numbers 618-351-5033 618-351-580 and 618-351-5078 for corrections.
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