VIDEO: National Zoo giant panda Bei Bei frolicking in winter wonderland

While we're not getting a white Christmas here in D.C. this year, the Smithsonian National Zoo is helping everyone get into the holiday spirit with a video of giant panda Bei Bei playing in the snow.

Vermont bakery preparing to make world's largest s'more

One Vermont community is celebrating the holidays and the winter solstice with a massive bonfire and what they hope will be the world's largest s'more.

Calm egret cruises on back of Florida alligator

When you need a ride somewhere, it’s only appropriate that a gator could be an option in Florida.

Colorado woman chases after porch pirate suspect, records confrontation

Porch pirates are a common trend during the holidays, but one Colorado woman took matters into her own hands and refused to become a victim.

Eaglet hatches from egg on live Florida web cam

A live web cam showed a bald eaglet in Florida pecking its way out of its egg to the delight of thousands of viewers.

Plane makes emergency landing on Alabama highway

A small airplane made an emergency landing on an Alabama highway in front of shocked drivers.

Colorado authorities search for 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Burglar'

Authorities in Colorado are searching for a burglar who attempted to disguise herself as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Mattis leaving 2 months earlier than planned, replaced by Depty. Defense Sec. Shanahan Jan. 1

Irritated with the criticism and fallout from Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation, President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed the Pentagon chief out the door two months earlier than planned, an acrimonious end to a tense relationship that had been eroding in recent months.

164K pounds of Jennie-O ground turkey recalled for salmonella

A Minnesota-based poultry producer is recalling more than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with salmonella.

Tsunami set off by volcanic eruption kills 222 in Indonesia

CARITA BEACH, Indonesia (AP) - An eruption of one of the world's most infamous volcanic islands is believed to have triggered a tsunami that killed at least 222 people in Indonesia during a busy holiday weekend. The waves smashed onto beaches at night without warning, ripping houses and hotels from their foundations in seconds and sweeping terrified concertgoers into the sea.

Santa ditches sleigh for scuba gear in the Florida Keys

Since all the presents have been delivered, Santa is taking a little vacation in the Florida Keys.

Government shutdown 2018: What will close and who still needs to work

With Democrats and President Trump seemingly at an impasse over a spending bill – particularly in regards to funding for border security – the government partially shuttered at midnight, just in time for the Christmas break. And Trump has warned that a closure could drag on 'for a very long time.'

NORAD continuing Santa Tracker operations during partial government shutdown

While many government operations are on hold during the partial shutdown that began midnight Friday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said that it will still be on the lookout for Santa.

10 worst Christmas candies, ranked

There are so many wonderful things about Christmas: Beautiful lights, delicious food, presents, and, of course, spending time with the ones you love.

Florida police officers disrupt mall flash mob, then join in on the fun

It seemed like two Florida officers tried to put an end to a flash mob inside a mall, but they ended up being part of the entire act.

FDA warns against teething jewelry after child strangulation, death reports

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning parents about colorful teething products that look like jewelry, but can actually be hazardous to babies, causing serious injuries, and, in one case, death.