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WASHINGTON – The federal government is trying to make Santa Claus’ job a little easier and safer when he makes the rounds this Christmas Eve. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta said Wednesday that an open skies agreement with the North Pole gives Santa the go-ahead to deliver Christmas presents without having …

TUCSON, Ariz. – Astronomers using NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope have discovered a perfectly decorated Christmas tree 2,500 light years from earth. Scientists at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory said the remarkable star cluster gives them the first glimpse of newborn stars acting just as predicted — patterned geometrically and …

WASHINGTON – People who aim laser pointers at planes could face fines of up to $250,000 and five years in prison under a bill passed Thursday by the House. Rep. Ric Keller, R-Fla., said a series of reported incidents involving aircraft cockpits and laser beams had heightened safety concerns. He …