1. Aleppo priest says dire Christmas awaits Christians trapped by Syria’s civil war

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3. Los Angeles Boosts Funding for Foster Children to Visit Incarcerated Parents

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Americans are much less likely to talk to their neighbors, belong to non-professional organizations, or attend church than they were 50 years ago.

But they're more likely to attend school activities. https://t.co/zsxTEVMvm2 pic.twitter.com/E2YuAhqXg6

— Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) December 18, 2019