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Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon peaks in Capricorn at 5:27 p.m. EST (2:27 p.m. PST). Happy Birthday for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024: As a natural leader, you create order out of chaos. You’re organized and see how to make improvements. Exciting changes brought opportunities this year.

Today is Monday, Dec. 30, the 365th day of 2024. There is one day left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 30, 2006, former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi High Tribunal. Also on this date: In 1860, 10 days after South Carolina seceded from the Union, the state militia seized the United States Army arsenal in Charleston. Related Articles Today in History: December 29, the Wounded Knee Massacre Today in History: December 28, grand jury declines to indict police officers in Tamir Rice killing Today in History: December 27, Benazir Bhutto assassinated Today in History: December 26, massive earthquake triggers devastating tsunami Today in History: December 25, George Washington crosses the Delaware In 1896, José Rizal, whose writings inspired the Philippine Revolution, was executed by Spanish army troops after being convicted of rebellion, sedition and conspiracy. In 1903, more than 600 people died when fire broke out at the recently opened Iroquois Theater in Chicago. In 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) officially came into existence. In 2009, seven CIA employees and a Jordanian intelligence officer were killed by a suicide bomber at a U.

The Broncos will put their playoff aspirations on the line Sunday afternoon. Denver’s Week 18 home game against Kansas City is set for a 2:25 p.m. kickoff. The league finalized the schedule for the final week of the regular season on Sunday night. Sean Payton’s team must win its season finale against the Chiefs to ensure a playoff spot after losing its past two games at the Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati.

Rod Serling was born on December 25, 1924 in Syracuse New York. My father was born on December 25, 1926 and always felt cheated that his birthday fell on Christmas day. We always kidded with him about it. Serling's Twilight Zone was my first influence in wanting to become a writer.

Casey Mittelstadt lives and breathes hockey, maybe even more than the typical NHL player. It’s part of what helped him become one of the best prospects in his draft class, what helped him figure it out at this level after a slower-than-anticipated start, and why he has connected so well with Nathan MacKinnon since arriving in Denver before the trade deadline last season. It’s also a big part of why he believes a recent funk will be in the rearview mirror soon. “I haven’t really had something like this since I was really young,” Mittelstadt said.

By BILL BARROW PLAINS, Ga. — Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world. Less than a decade later, the death of his father and namesake, a merchant farmer and local politician who went by “Mr.