AP 2010-12-29（在线收听）

1. A top military official says new warnings about insulated beverage containers are an example of federal officials trying to anticipate terror tactics. He says there has been a lot of chatter online about potential terror activity, but nothing specific.

2. Pope Benedict is ushering in Christmas with an evening Mass amid heightened security concerns. They follow the package bombings at two Rome embassies and Christmas Eve security breaches at the Vatican the past two years.

3. With so many people having Friday off, holiday procrastinators are getting a last day to shop. The 11th-hour dash caps the best holiday season since 2007. Retailers say a strong finish could make it the best ever.

4. A water-skiing Santa, complete with knee-boarding reindeer, took to the Potomac River near Washington for his 25th anniversary appearance. Santa was also joined by the Flying Elves and a Grinch on a Jet-Ski.