Newtown Christmas vigil honors victims and helpers
Newtown marked Christmas with snow covered memorials for 20 children and six educators killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. Volunteers kept a 24 hour candlelight vigil as officers from across the state assisted traffic and security while residents and visitors lit candles, left gifts, and shared prayers in Sandy Hook.
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Pope Benedict Urges End to Syria Slaughter and Israeli Palestinian Talks
Pope Benedict XVI used his Christmas message from St. Peter's to appeal for an end to the Syrian conflict and for renewed negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. He urged respect for religious freedom in China under its new leadership and called Arab spring nations, especially Egypt, to build a just society. He prayed for peace for Syria and courage for Israelis and Palestinians to pursue dialogue, noting stalled talks and regional tensions.
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Christmas storms lash nation with injury and flight chaos
Freezing rain and sleet disrupted travel from Texas to the Midwest as storms spawned tornadoes and high winds on the Gulf Coast. A Houston area driver died when a tree toppled onto a pickup, while an Oklahoma 21 vehicle pileup prompted warnings to stay home. Flights dropped nationwide with American Airlines heavy cancellations. Power outages affected 70 000 plus across four states as blizzard watches and winter warnings spread in multiple regions.
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