Smell that? Yeah, it's my pants on fire.
Police say a man dressed as Santa Claus called 911 from a Texas apartment where seven people were killed on Christmas Day.
A man dressed as Santa Claus called 911 from a Texas apartment where seven people were killed on Christmas Day, whispering "I am shooting people" on a haunting recording, police said.
Medical examiners on Tuesday confirmed the identities of six people slain at a Christmas gathering in a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb, along with a man dressed as Santa Claus who is believed to have shot them and then himself.
Autopsies were being conducted Monday on seven family members who were fatally shot by a man dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas gathering, police said.
If you were hoping for a Santa Claus rally in stocks, you might need to leave out some more milk and cookies.
When out on the playground, there arose such a clatter -- because little Tommy told all his classmates there was no such thing as Santa Claus.
What would Christmas be without Zuzu's petals?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit by NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Tishman Speyer CEOs Jerry and Rob Speyer.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as much a holiday tradition as turkey, football and dinner table debates, celebrated its 85th anniversary with a host of new floats and balloons that began making their way down New York City's streets Thursday morning.
Hard times continue for many Americans, but they will get a respite from all the gloom, with a reminder that the holiday spirit is upon us with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- a tradition through good times and bad, celebrating its 85th anniversary.
"Father Christmas, give us some money!"
The year I turned seven, I discovered the unpredictability of the universe. Six had been a pretty solid age -- I was a frog in the class play, my hair grew long enough for barrettes -- but after my seventh birthday, in December 1986, the unfair surprises started and kept on coming: the true identity of Santa Claus, a case of chicken pox, summer camp.
On a trip to New York this summer, I was in the newsstand/gift shop of a hotel, and a man in front of me in line was purchasing something. I heard the clerk say to him: "That will be $18.30."
U.S. stocks ended the day mixed Tuesday as investors mulled a disappointing report on consumer confidence and ongoing weakness in the housing market.
Federal officials are investigating whether this week's Pacific storms caused a pilot to crash his small plane into a mountain in a southern California state park, authorities said Friday. It is the second death that might be related to the storms.
It's crunch time for Christmas shoppers, so what to buy for the geek in your life? CNN's Kristie Lu Stout has ideas.
Santa Claus faces one easy gift decision: naughty or nice. Nice kids get gifts, naughty ones don't.
CNN's Ivan Watson explores the hometown of the man who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
The hometown of the man who inspired the legend of Santa Claus is a long way from the snow and arctic lights of the North Pole.
After all the celebrating, overeating and overdrinking with friends and family, sitting down quietly with a good book could be just the thing you need.
I'm not a Christian, but like many Jews, I've envied Christmas since childhood. I like the twinkly lights, pink-cheeked carolers, heartwarming television specials, and exuberantly ho-ho-ho-ing Santa Clauses ... pretty much everything except the endless renditions of "Jingle Bells" warbling from every audio speaker in the country.
"We tried to break it to her once, but she wasn't having it," the actor says of his mother's willful suspension of disbelief
The government's air defense system tracks Santa's progress on Christmas Eve. The United States Postal Service even accepts letters to the North Pole.
There's Rudolph and Frosty, the Grinch and Charlie... Ralphie, George Bailey, Clark Griswold and Buddy. But do you recall the geekiest holiday specials and movies of all?
Lower tax rates may not get the economy back on track again. But they may spare investors from a nasty little sell-off at the end of the month.
Several of the big mortgage players are playing Santa Claus again this year, saying they will not evict borrowers in default during the two weeks surrounding Christmas.
The band's new music video boasts live footage and a special guest star: Kris Kringle!
There's plenty to choose from, including Jessica Simpson, Kanye West and the Burlesque soundtrack
Photojournalist Bethany Swain takes us for a ride on a special holiday express.
Children point at the glass as a long train rounds the bend and Thomas the Tank Engine passes overhead. Outside, a flashing red signal tells neighbors it's time to hop aboard.
Last Christmas Eve, Jeff Martin found himself forced to explain to a Canadian general why, when Santa Claus passed through Toronto, Ontario, that night, Google Maps had placed the city in the United States.
What is it about Christmas music that enters our very souls, calms us and even gets us to do things that are right for humanity? This music even has the ability to make us like our old Aunt Emily. If there were a marketing campaign for Christmas, it would be the most successful campaign ever devised.
It could have been any other night at the Aspen Social Club in midtown Manhattan, except on this evening more than 100 New Yorkers mixed, mingled and sipped free booze for the worthy cause of providing toys for kids in need.
Every family has its own set of holiday traditions. Some spend the day opening gifts and stuffing themselves with turkey, while others volunteer at soups kitchens, sing in the church choir or take in a movie.
1. Pack your lunch: Instead of spending $10 on a sandwich that you don't really enjoy, bring your lunch from home -- you'll save money (which can then be spent, guilt-free, on martinis at the end of the week), you'll hopefully eat healthier, and you can use up leftovers instead of letting them rot away in your fridge.
CNNMoney: Stocks recharge rallyupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 17:47:00
Stocks rallied Tuesday as investors looked beyond the Federal Reserve's dour outlook on the economy and instead scooped up shares hit in last year's big selloff.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may eventually be hailed as an economic Santa Claus if the Fed's dramatic rate cut helps bring an end to this recession.
'Tis the season to plan your holiday vacation or start thinking about next year's festive getaway.
With consumer confidence plummeting, the holiday shopping season could be the leanest in years
Country singers including Underwood and Rimes will sing with the King on an upcoming Christmas album
A rare international alert seeking a man shown in dozens of raw child porn images quickly led to the arrest of a small-time actor who was known for portraying Santa Claus
With their baby due in January, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden got an early taste of parenthood by treating nearly 200 kids to an early holiday extravaganza.
The big fat jolly guy is coming to town. No, not Charles Barkley. We're talking about Santa Claus.
New mom Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon has a special request for Santa Claus two months after giving birth to twins: "Sleep," she laughs. "All I want for Christmas is sleep."
Sing it with us: "You needn't watch out. You might as well cry. You might as well pout I'm telling you why. Santa Claus ain't coming to town."
Moviefone ''Unscripted'' talks with Jerry Seinfeld and Renee Zellweger about their new animated comedy ''Bee Movie.''
Vince Vaughn hopes to put the "ho ho ho" back into the holidays with his new movie Fred Claus – in which he plays the older, overlooked brother of the big man in the red suit (Paul Giamatti as Santa). It opens Nov. 9. At a press conference for the comedy, a very unScrooge-like Vaughn, 37, talked of Christmases past, present and future.
Returning home for the holidays is a long-standing tradition. But these days, that is being turned on its head, as even Christmas-at-home traditionalists travel to spend the holidays at far-flung vacation destinations around the world.
Word comes from a psychologist at the University of Cardiff, which is to be found in Wales, I believe, that this time of the year is empirically proven to be the unhappiest.
Stocks inched higher in early trading Wednesday as investors looked to extend the end-of-the-year buying spree.
Stocks rose Tuesday, in one of the last four trading sessions of the year, as falling oil prices helped offset a weak report on holiday retail sales.
Stocks rose Tuesday, in one of the last four trading sessions of the year, as falling oil prices helped offset a weak report on holiday retail sales.
Stocks added to gains in light trading Tuesday afternoon as a big drop in oil prices helped offset a weak report on holiday retail sales.
Stocks posted gains in light holiday-week trading Tuesday as a big drop in oil prices helped offset a weak report on holiday retail sales.
Stocks posted slim gains in thin trade Tuesday after a disappointing report on holiday retail sales.
Wall Street struggled Tuesday as stocks fought for gains after surging but ultimately disappointing sales over the Christmas weekend.
Stocks declined in pre-holiday trading Friday, raising concerns about whether Santa will bypass Wall Street this year.
Stocks slid Friday amid concerns about the health of the economy, although trading was light ahead of the holiday weekend.
Stocks fell in light trading Friday amid concerns about the health of the economy.
Santa showed few signs of making a visit to Wall Street on Friday as stocks fell in light trading on concerns about the health of the economy.
The stock rally that has lifted indexes to near record or multi-year highs looks poised to get back on track Friday ahead after a key reading on inflation showed zero increase and a measure of business spending rose more than expected.
CNNMoney: Bitter end?updated: Fri Dec 30 2005 05:43:00
So much for a Santa Claus rally -- U.S. stock markets are poised for another sour session Friday, putting the Dow industrials at risk of a losing year in 2005's final session.
Stocks struggled to stay positive Thursday morning as investors welcomed lower oil prices, but played it cautious ahead of key reports on housing and manufacturing, due shortly.
CNNMoney: Santa rally durable?updated: Fri Dec 23 2005 05:47:00
Investors are watching Friday to see if key economic reports on the last trading day before Christmas will be enough to support the long-awaited "Santa Claus" rally.
CNNMoney: Watching for Santaupdated: Thu Dec 22 2005 05:14:00
Stocks will try to extend their recent gains as investors wait for the traditional year-end "Santa Claus" rally.
CNNMoney: Stocks snap backupdated: Wed Dec 21 2005 09:06:00
Stocks opened higher Wednesday as investors shrugged off a revision to economic growth and looked to break a four-session losing streak.
Money Magazine: Do the Right Thingupdated: Thu Dec 01 2005 00:01:00
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Santa Claus arrived a bit early on Wall Street this week in the form of the Federal Reserve.
CNNMoney: Is re-gifting okay?updated: Mon Nov 21 2005 11:16:00
A reader writes...A business associate of my husband's recently gave us a large, decorative ceramic bowl as a gift. Since we don't happen to care for it, would there be anything wrong with giving it to some friends for Christmas? The bowl is perfectly nice, just not to our taste.
CNNMoney: Weirdest workwearupdated: Fri Oct 21 2005 12:20:00
What's the strangest outfit or article of clothing you have ever seen anyone wear at work?
The New Year is still a few days away, but Wall Street already seems to have popped the champagne corks and pulled out the party hats.
Stocks climbed early Tuesday as strong quarterly earnings from two large Wall Street banks helped cheer investors looking for a traditional 'Santa Claus' rally.
Investors will be looking to see if there'll be a 'Santa Claus' rally after all this year with just four days left until Christmas, following the market's big run up since late October.
If your neighbor installs an 8-foot tall inflatable Santa in the front yard every December, look on the bright side: At least that plastic Mr. Claus isn't mooning anyone.
This season's biggest holiday extravaganza, "The Polar Express," should be subtitled "The Night of the Living Dead." The characters are that frightening.
Scantily clad men shakin' it in boxer shorts. Sailors in U.S.S. Target uniforms. Buff soap opera actors heating up local malls. Nope, it's not your imagination--over-the-top holiday promotions were...
The young sales droid steered me toward a wall of computer monitors, pointed to one that appeared to have been designed by Klingons, and oozed, "This is the one I would buy if I were you." Seeing t...
This time of year, Santa is everywhere--holding court in local malls, collecting change on street corners, and ho-ho-hawking used Cadillacs on TV. You'll forgive him if he's too busy to answer all ...
Monsanto CEO Bob Shapiro leans across his black marble desk in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and extols that ultimate hierarchy buster, E-mail. "I love it," he says. "I'm directly connected with 25,000 of...
The 38th annual Cannes Film Festival opened with a distinctive American flavor: four of the 19 films shown officially were made in the U.S., compared with two last year. American filmmakers flocked...
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