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

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 9 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, a case challenging the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the nation's landmark environmental law. The hearing will take place at 10 a.m. ET; audio will be livestreamed. Utah's Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and a Utah railway company are asking the Sup  more