Ukraine says Russia carried out attacks on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Russia says it has foiled Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs.

A plane crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday, killing at least 38 people.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses the future of snow sports amid climate change.

President-elect Donald Trump taps Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama.

USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy talks about some of her favorite reads of the year.

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