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NTSB officials say three people aboard Cessna were licensed pilots but can't verify who was flyingFox News Flash top sports headlines for December 18Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.The pilot of the deadly plane crash in North Carolina that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family has not been identified more than 24 hours later, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday.

NTSB says pilot in fatal North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle not yet identified

A young man who was a “radiant” child according to family and friends, has died.Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, 26, died on Dec. 15 by suicide. Metayer, who survived the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, suffered from mental health episodes following the tragic incident and was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

HS student who survived 2018 Parkland shooting, dies by suicide after years-long mental health battle

Sen. James Lankford on how faith can help Americans forge connections: "Christmas is really about a God who sees us where we are and came to be with us. He wasn't disconnected. He came to us to be able to show us his affection. So let's do that for other people as well and enjoy this Christmas season."

Senator & minister James Lankford on importance of faith, connection

Walmart customers have been urged to immediately destroy or return three recalled products due to serious safety risks, including the risk of drowning and child poisoning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The affected products include above-ground pools that risk unauthorized access, as well as a topical ointment with child-resistant packaging violations.

Walmart Recall Update: Customers Urged to Destroy Products

People, including druids and pagans, come from across world to watch sunrise on shortest day of the yearThousands of revellers gathered at Stonehenge in the early hours of Sunday morning to celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.Crowds amassed in the dark around the historical site in Wiltshire to watch the sunrise, with some dressed in traditional pagan clothing, just as they did to mark the sun rising on the summer solstice six months ago.

‘I feel special, in my heart’: thousands gather at Stonehenge for winter solstice

It was a simple conversation with her future husband that helped Amy Lee write the anthem of a generationAmy Lee had no way of knowing just how impactful the song she wrote at 19 years old would eventually become. Years before she found herself fronting one of the biggest rock bands of the new millennium, she had penned some lyrics inspired by one simple question that changed her life.

"I was 21 years old. I don’t think it matters how old you are – there’s no way to be prepared for it." The story of the one simple but devastating question that led to Evanescence writing their biggest hit

One-third of PG&E customers in city lose electricity with significant transit disruptions and traffic jams reportedFox News Flash top headlines for December 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive power outage plunged large swaths of San Francisco into darkness Saturday, knocking out electricity to about 130,000 homes and businesses and leaving self-driving cars stalled in city streets.

San Francisco power outage puts 130,000 in the dark, as self-driving car service stops vehicles in the street

DOLLAR TREE will be temporarily closing its doors in just a few days, forcing shoppers to stock up on any essentials in the days before.The 24-hour blackout will leave shoppers with limited options to turn to for any last minute holiday needs.Dollar Tree, a retailer popular for its low prices, is scheduled to close its doors on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day, a federal holiday, according to GoBankingRates.

Dollar Tree breaks silence on plans for all 9,007 stores after rival Big Lots confirms full 24-hour blackout

On November 9, 2025, President Trump proposed a new round of direct payments to all American taxpayers, similar to those made during COVID. However, this time these paychecks would be funded by tariff revenue, and the plan was for all qualifying Americans to receive $2,000, although high earners would not be eligible, a plan that immediately drew comparisons to pandemic paychecks in 2020 and 2021.

Trump Plans $2,000 Direct Payments to Americans Using Tariff Revenue Instead of Debt

Pete Hegseth is now Donald Trump's righthand man at the Pentagon, and arguably the most paranoid person in Trump's administration, but before he was making headlines every other day as secretary of war, he was hitting the books, and hitting them hard. The Fox News personality turned defense chief collected not one, but two Ivy League degrees: first a Bachelor of Arts in politics from Princeton University in 2003, followed by a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University a decade later.

How Far Pete Hegseth Really Got In School

Essentials Inside The StoryA proud Emmitt Smith moment shifts from Cowboys glory to a major family milestoneE.J. just checked off a huge personal achievement, after walking into the footsteps of his dadBetween football flashes and a future beyond the game, E.J. 's next chapter is starting to take shape

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Shares Major Family Update With Ex-Wife Patricia Southall

Billy Ray Cyrus scores win as judge orders woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus' biological mom to pay legal feesBilly Ray Cyrus was awarded about $7,500 on Wednesday after a Nashville court ruled that Jayme Lee — an Arizona woman who sued him over her claims that she is Miley Cyrus' biological mother — was required to reimburse him for his legal fees.

Billy Ray Cyrus scores win as judge orders woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus' biological mom to pay legal fees

Key PointsWe're just weeks away from the first Social Security checks of the new year. Whether you just signed up or have been on benefits for a while, January will bring some changes for you.Preparing yourself in advance is key to maintaining your financial security throughout 2026.

2 Things to Expect From Your First Social Security Check of 2026

ROB Reiner told friends he was terrified of his own son and feared he could hurt him just hours before the Hollywood legend and his wife were murdered.Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged in connection to his parent’s death after Rob, 78, and Michele 70, were allegedly found with their throats slit on Sunday.

‘He can hurt me’: Petrified Rob Reiner’s haunting last words about son Nick at celeb party just hours before bed murder

A woman was collecting her DoorDash order late one Saturday night, when she gave her driver an unexpected gift.Mary Lauritsen ordered takeout to her farm in Wellington, Florida, recently, and described her DoorDasher as "one of those people you immediately vibe with"—not least because she made the effort to deliver to her "somewhat difficult" address on the farm, where "GPS always sends people the wrong way."

DoorDasher Makes Late Night Delivery—No One Prepared for What Happens Next

The young father faces decades in prison after a heart-wrenching, careless incident resulted in the death of his baby son.A man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter after leaving his baby son in the middle of an intersection and running him over with his truck.

Monster Florida dad put his baby son in the road and crushed him with truck after baby wipes fight

(CNN) - A bizarre condition linked to frequent marijuana use is on the rise.Social media users call it “scromiting” – a combination of screaming and vomiting.The medical term is cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS.Chronic marijuana users have been showing up to emergency rooms complaining of its symptoms, which include severe stomach pains, nausea and vomiting that can last hours.

‘Scromiting’ condition is affecting chronic marijuana smokers - here’s what it is

One of the crocodiles is expected to grow to about 9 feet in lengthNEED TO KNOWTwo baby crocodiles were found in a home in New York's Westchester CountyThe discovery was made on Dec. 10 while police were making an arrest for "unrelated charges"One of the crocodiles is expected to grow to about 9 feet in length

Police Find 2 Baby Crocodiles at a Home in New York While Making an Arrest on 'Unrelated Charges'

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1.6 billion for Monday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers Saturday, making it the fourth-largest Powerball prize and the fifth largest in U.S. lottery history.Why It MattersThe lottery is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and a 2016 Gallup poll found that nearly half of Americans buy lottery tickets annually.

Powerball Soars to $1.6B for Fourth-Largest Draw Monday

May Britt, the second wife of Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 91.The Swedish actress, who starred in “The Blue Angel” and “Murder, Inc.” died Dec. 11 of natural causes, her son Mark Davis told "The Hollywood Reporter."

Hollywood actress, former wife of Rat Pack legend dead at 91

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Attackers armed with AK-47 and pistols fled scene in Bekkersdal township near JohannesburgFox News Flash top headlines for December 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Nine people were killed and at least 10 others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a South African pub early Sunday, sparking a manhunt for the attackers in the country’s second mass shooting in less than a month.

Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen open fire at tavern, killing 9 and wounding 10

BAGHDAD — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shape the next government.The November election didn’t produce a bloc with a decisive majority, opening the door to a prolonged period of negotiations.

Iraq’s political future in limbo as factions vie for power

What if feeling older, slower, or more tired wasn’t just about the number of candles on your birthday cake? What if it was about a shortage of one small, overlooked molecule that your body quietly depends on every single second of the day? That molecule is glycine, and it sits at the very center of how your body sleeps, recovers, and even defends itself from the daily onslaught of cellular stress.

The cheapest anti-aging supplement most people overlook — and why it actually works

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

Blue Origin, the commercial space flight company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, made history with 37th flight of its New Shepard program.A 33-year-old aerospace engineer has made space travel history, becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to pass the boundary of outer space.

Blue Origin makes space flight history with latest launch. Here's how.

A C8 Corvette driver’s dream of smooth, worry-free ownership hit a serious snag after GM slapped his warranty claim with a big "nope" over what seemed like a microscopic red flag spotted during a routine fix.Back in November, the guy noticed one of his steering wheel buttons had checked out—totally dead, no matter what tricks he tried to jolt it back to life.

GM Warranty Denied After Loctite Used for C8 Corvette Repair

Every day, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Hasan Piker is live on Twitch.“What I do is basically AM radio, but for Zoomers,” he has said. The 34-year-old streamer, HasanAbi to his 3 million followers, flips between a dizzying number of tabs, offering political commentary on the day’s news to an audience mostly of young men.

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

A woman has issued a warning after she discovered footage of herself at an airport that was recorded without her knowledge or consent.Lauren Britt, from Tampa in Florida, has exposed the “creepy” way women are being secretly filmed, leaving many horrified at just how easy it can be for a man to violate a woman’s privacy.

Airport vid exposes ‘creepy’ way women are being secretly filmed

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, December 21, 2025 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive.