President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate the country and even suggesting that a stocking full of coal may not be so bad.

From stranded astronauts to secret moons to space photos that were once impossible to consider, here are the top space stories of the year:

Intelligence findings seen by The Associated Press say the weapon could release pellets to disable multiple satellites. Analysts have doubts, saying such a weapon could create chaos in space and risk other vital orbiting systems.

The Red Andrews Christmas Dinner in Oklahoma City was held in person for the first time since the pandemic, bringing joy and community spirit back to the annual event.

With Christmas just hours away, shoppers at Penn Square Mall are racing to complete their holiday shopping, feeling the pressure of the final rush.