Two rockets struck the compound before dawn. The attack sent hundreds scrambling and Embassy Officials say there are no injuries. The taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. But it is christmas and christians around the world are celebrating this morning. In the holy land, thousands of pilgrims are in bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of jesus. A Christmas Tree lights up manger square and a marching band performed. The latin patriarch led midnight mass. Alphonso van marsh reports. Reporter pope francis was greeted with a sea of smartphones. Hundreds tried to capture an image of the new pontiff during his first Christmas Eve mass. The pontiff may be a celebrity, but his emphasis still remains on the poor. He noted jesus humble beginnings. Translator you are rich and you made yourself poor. Reporter this Christmas Eve provides another first for the church. Having two popes living in the vatican at the same time on the holy day. Earlier this week, pope francis visited with his pre
To others its a unique way to celebrate family time and u. S. History all at once. Christmas is a time of reflection and really being thoughtful about what you have. Its the best country in the world. Must have been awfully calendar out there to do that reenactment. Good morning. Welcome to wusa9 at 6 00 a. M. Today is thursday, december 26, 2013. Not a lot of days left in this year. Counting down. Going by fast. Im Jessica Doyle in for andrea roane and mike hydeck this morning. And Monika Samtani has your timesaver traffic. If you have to go to work today, it will be easy. We like that. Easy is good. Olga breese has a forecast that may make you smile. The forecast has something to look forward to in it but this morning were in our typical winter pattern. At least were dry. Always thankful for that when temperatures dip this low. The michael son web cam very uneventful now. Its been a quiet night. Were building in a little bit of cloud cover. When i show you the satellite, youll see ex
They knew it belonged to me. Created. For destruction starvation. Price government corporate greed. The selling out of. Donkeys fear no are you know this. Starts december twenty ninth on t. W. At least two people were killed and more than fifteen injured when suicide bombers attacked Libyas Foreign Ministry in tripoli on choose day according to the countrys interior minister. Said that so far no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The search and rescue teams in indonesia continue to look for possible
survivors following saturdays tsunami more than four hundred people are confirmed dead and nearly Fifteen Hundred injured with more missing humanitarian workers have warned that clean water and medical supplies are dwindling nearby volcanic activity is believed to have caused the tsunami. As christians around the world celebrate Christmas Pope francis has urged his followers in the developed world to seek a simpler less materialistic life and his Christmas Eve mass message deliv
Its like a sauna in here. Helping you save, even if its not with us now, thats progressive call or click today. No mas pantalones stew wants to know why i use a british accent when i want to sound senatey. Its the same reason the brits want to sound pedestrian, they use an american accent. Its not true. Its like, old, new england. Like hard extra, harvard. And follow me on twitter. Take that. Next up, studio b. Thats long island lock jaw, isnt it . I went to pub high. They had to take me. Thanks very much. This is studio b. Reaction is pouring in from around the globe as the head of the Catholic Church Pope Benedict, plans to step down. The first time a pope has resigned in self new jersey. A gunman opening fire inside a courthouse in delware. His estranged wife may be among the dead. A manhunt for an excop accused of targeting police and their families. Now the Los Angeles Police have offered a sevenfigure reward to information leading to his capture. All ahead, unless breaking news c
Holiday cheer. A very merry new day starts right now. And wonders of his eye and wonders and wonders of his love repeat the sounding joy good morning. Welcome to new day. Its december 25th, 6 00 in the east. A warm welcome to all of you on this Christmas Morning. In the spirit of the season were joined by the wonderful young peoples chorus of new york city. Theyll be singing carols as you just heard. Hope you get in the holiday mood. They sound amazing. Its going to be great. Also what does today really mean to billions around the world you ask . Its not just about presents or family, friends and food, even though thats a great part of it, its a matter of faith. Well talk about that with our own group of wise men and women. Kate, you talked about the food. We all have our holiday favorites, somebodys pie, sweet potato pie, corn bread. Stuffing yourself at the table isnt the best idea on any day. What . Im the bearer of bad news. Its especially hard to void it today. What can we do to k