2. And cross the pond in England , thousands are without power after severe flooding hits on Christmas day. The flooding left 75,000 people in England without power. The flood's damage is expected to get worse over the next few days.

 

3. And some Christmas day advice from the president and first lady. In this weekly radio address, president Obama encouraged all Americans to embrace the spirit of Christmas and help people in need.

 

4. And some brave souls across Europe. In London's Hyde park, swimmers braved the cold for the annual Christmas day's swimming race. Over in Germany, the Berlin Seals donned drew their Santa hats to have school their annual Christmas swim, the water, a chilly 41 degrees.