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Shop with a Cop Event Provides Hundreds of Children with Gifts
Once a year, police departments all over the nation participate in the Shop with a Cop event. Officers were partnered with children and took them to local Walmarts where the children received given gift cards to spend on anything they want for Christmas. 
Sydney Hostage Situation Resolved, Leaves Australians Shaken
The standoff between Australian officials and a Muslim extremist ended on Tuesday in Sydney. Two hostages, along with the gunman, were killed in the 16-hour struggle, and possibilities of the gunman’s connections to ISIS leave Australians disturbed. 
NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers to Trade Kobe Bryant, Jordan Hill Before Deadline?
Kobe Bryant and Jordan Hill were mentioned in recent trade rumors, but the Los Angeles Lakers are leaning towards keeping both players beyond the trading deadline in February. 
Research Shows Americans Prefer Keeping Christmas More about Jesus
Though it may seem that the ways Americans are celebrating Christmas are drifting farther away from the holiday’s religious roots, a recent study by LifeWay Research found that most Americans prefer to keep the holiday religious. Hundreds of Mourners Attend Teen Burned to Death Funeral, 'Anonymous' says a Gang is Behind the Killing
Hundreds of people, including friends and family members, attended Jessica Chambers' funeral last Saturday. Chambers, 19, was burned to death last week in Courtland, Mississipi. FBI Warns U.S. Agencies and Businesses of Advanced Hacking Attacks
The FBI has warned United States businesses and agencies, specifically educational, defense, or energy organizations of possible cyber attacks. The bureau has received information that hackers are targeting U.S. agencies and businesses. Nexus 5 Production Halted, Google to Continue Selling Device in Q1 of 2015
After news broke out that the production of the Nexus 5 will be completely halted, Google U.S. stated that the company will continue selling the Nexus 5 on Google Play Store and select retailers in the first quarter of 2015. 
The Hobbit Finale Pulls In Over $110 Million in Foreign Markets
This week, the third and final installment of Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbbit' trilogy raked in a whopping $117.6 million as it opened in 37 foreign markets. 
Sierra Leone Bans People from Gathering on Christmas and New Year Due To Ebola Risk
The Sierra Leone government has issued a law prohibiting citizens from conducting and participating in gatherings for this coming holiday season. The ban was imposed as an effort to prevent more people from contracting the Ebola virus. 
UN Climate Change Deal In Lima Reaches Acceptable Agreement
Representatives from various nations have finally reached an agreement during the United Nations (U.N.) climate change summit held in Lima, Peru. On Sunday, all participating nations agreed to do their parts in reducing carbon emission and ultimately reversing the effects of global warming. 
NATO Vows to Be More Aggressive In Response to Russia’s Growing Military Presence
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has laid out military plans to bulk up its aggressive response to a potential international conflict. The plans, which include a recently held training scenario and the establishment of a new military force, were developed as countries bordering the Balt… Russian Warplane Almost Collided with Passenger Plane Near Sweden
An aerial accident almost occurred on Sunday over Sweden after a Russian fighter jet got too close to a commercial passenger aircraft. The commercial plane was traveling from Copenhagen in Denmark to Poland’s Poznan when it was ordered by Swedish authorities to divert from its flight path to avoid… Turkey’s Police Arrest Journalists, Company Executives Under Charges of Terrorism
Law enforcers in Turkey conducted a raid on Sunday which resulted in the arrest of media personalities such as journalists, scriptwriters and executives. The more than 23 individuals who were arrested were found to be members of the religious group Gulen. Since police considers the movement as a ter… 
New Prince George Pics Released
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have once again granted the public a sneak peek at their lives inside the Kensington palace. In a series of pictures released by the Royal couple, fans and admirers of the family have been given a special treat in the form of the sweet, adorable, and endearing Princ… Police Apprehends Suspect for Oregon School Shooting
Local police have apprehended a suspect for last Friday's school shooting in Portland, Ore. that left four wounded. The suspect was said to be accompanied by two other men who are believed to be in their late teens or early twenties.









