WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship. Over the history of the U.S., several big military actions have taken place on Dec. 25. Here are four noteworthy ones. 1776: Washington's Famous Crossing of the Delaware The winter of 1776 didn't start as a good one for Gen. George Washington's Conti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA Londoners sure aren't thankful today after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a combined 179 more pounds of United Kingdom-bound marijuana before Thanksgiving at an international shipping service facility in Delaware County, Pa. CBP officers seized a combined 179 pounds of marijuana destined to London. While inspecting export parcels o  more