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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.

WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas

Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.

Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after 1-day stay

Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Shooting at Indianapolis shopping mall injures 1, prompts police to evacuate shoppers

Police say an 18-year-old man allegedly fired shots inside an Indianapolis shopping mall, wounding one person and prompting officers to evacuate holiday shoppers on Monday night

White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected

Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort

WATCH: Girl who prayed for a puppy everyday surprised with a new friend

Tabitha Grayson surprised her daughter, Georgia, with an adorable puppy while picking her up from school.

WATCH: Family unexpectedly finds a ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree

What they thought was the perfect Christmas tree in the woods turned out to look a little bit different when they got it home.

American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'

A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.

Trump again suggests US should own and control Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump is again floating his interest in U.S. ownership of Greenland.

American grounds flights nationwide amid 'technical issue,' FAA and airline say

A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported

A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people

An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning

Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials

Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency

Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.