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Pieces on Earth: Christmas 2011 Saw Record Gun Sales

In the movie A Christmas Story, Ralphie had his sights set on just one gift: a Red Ryder BB gun. But many Americans this season clearly had heavier arms on their minds: Background checks on gun buyers hit a single-month record in December.

The Mall-ification of the American Church

A third of America's indoor malls are currently in financial distress as retailers vacate for trendier shopping areas. But a surprising new breed of tenant is stepping in to fill that vacant retail space: churches.

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus . . . and NORAD Is Tracking Him!

Cash or charge? Salvation Army's iconic red buckets now take plastic

Forget candy canes, Santa's handing out hand sanitizer this year

Recession hits Santa, who is getting a new landlord

German job agency can't find enough Santas

Bah humbug! Northern Virginia mall gives Santa the boot!