Christians around the world marking the birth of jesus, celebrating one of the holiest days of the year. Now, abc 7 news at 11 00, on your side. Kimberly he broke onto the music scene in 1984 and was a trendsetter in sound and fashion. Deny, people are remembering the life of george michael. Whether it was a first concert, as it was for me, reactions pouring in across the generations. Jay korff is tracking it tonight. Jay George Michaels life like his career was complicated. His publicist said the former superstar pastor away peacefully at his home following an incredible career. George michael rose to superstardom with Andrew Ridgely in the 1980s band wham supported by mesmerizing moves and oddly catchy songs lead to more than 100 million album sales. Of iconic songs, such as careless whispers, media may pop figure. Tonight, fans reacted to the power of his music. He was one of a kind. He really influenced a generation of the 1980s, when i was about 17, 18 years old. Style, very had colorful songs, and the music was upbeat. Jay controversy surrounded the multigrammy winner. Thead numerous runins with law all related primarily to drug use. He was arrested in 1988 after a lewd act in a California Park and soon reckless and weak for having allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way, but i dont feel shame whatsoever as i dont think i should. Jay the circumstances surrounding George Michaels death are not considered suspicious in nature. He did struggle with a belt of pneumonia in 2011. His death at the age of 53 comes as a shock to many. Jay korff, abc 7 news. P. M. , debbieund 2 reynolds tweeted about carrie fishers condition. She had a heart attack friday afternoon, about 15 minutes before her flight to l. A. Landed. Her mother tweeted that carrie is in stable condition and if there is a change we will share it. I thank you for your prayers and good wishes. Was listed in Critical Condition friday night. Lederly pope francis Midnight Mass at the vatican before thousands of christmas worshipers. He called attentions to conflicts around the world and urged assistance in aleppo, syria, were civilians spent much of last week evacuated after a brutal years long war. Of the National Shrine at the Immaculate Conception and northeast d. C. Today, the 40th year for the dinner. Hundreds of volunteers take part of the effort, delivering a thousand meals across the area afterwards. Cheryl conner takes us inside that mass. Cheryl christmas night is wrapped up in a bow at the basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Military Service Member wanted to bring his parents to the last service of the day. For about 2200 worshipers for the4 30 mass, and thousands more this weekend paused to exercise their beliefs and pray for the victims of the paris attacks and terrorist attacks around the world. Trying to bring peace to people. L d. C. Police officer stayed park outside during the service. The basilica did not want to talk about specific security concerns, but they worked with the authorities. Its very important. I just dont think about it and feel protected. She came to worship during her Study Abroad Program from france. Lord, hear our night prayers on this that the joy and peace will continue past Christmas Day. Everyone here, all ethnicities, everybody, we all worship together. Cheryl cheryl conner, abc 7 news. Kimberly it is rare to have christmas and hanukkah occur at the same time, but tonight is the second night of honda cup. The national but tonight is the second night of hanukkah,. Donald trump wished a bright and happy hanukkah to those who celebrate and this morning he wished others a very merry christmas. The first family is spending the family in hawaii. They took the time to get some shaved ice. It is a bit of a tradition for the obamas during the holidays. Lady visited Marine Corps Base hawaii to thank the troops for their service. Not quite warm enough for shaved ice in our area, but close. I saw people jogging, steve. Steve a lot of people taking advantage of the nice weather today. Tomorrow will be warmer, but a bigger jump in temperatures for the day tuesday. Outside right now, stormwatch 7 temperatures, upper 30s, lower 40s. The wind and generally out of the east, but that will change the next 24 to 36 hours. A lot of folks have the day off tomorrow, going to lunch, going to the mall to return something more by something on sale, near 50 degrees, the clouds hang around most of the day. A bit of sunshine late afternoon. We will talk about that, plus temperatures in the 60s. And looking ahead to the new expect as we come upon the new year in less than one week. Isberly 7 on your side tracking a super typhoon as it makes landfall in the eastern philippines. Thousands of people evacuated lowlying areas before the typhoon hit. At least one person died. Five provinces have no power tonight. It has sustained wind of 90 miles per hour, which is down from 140 miles per hour. Ia, they are grieving after a terrible christmas catastrophe. Bound formilitary jet syria went down minutes after takeoff. All 92 people were killed. Tonight, the grim search goes on for the remains, the wreckage, and answers. Reporter as m flowers, recovery ships plucked fragments from the icy waters of the black sea. Tu154 Russian Military plane took off from sochi. Two minutes later, a crashed into the black sea. Sea, more than 3000 responders are on the scene, recovering somebodys and fragments of the plan. The flight recorders have no radio beacons, making the recovery more difficult. The flight recorded no problems before the disaster, raising the possible spectrum of terrorism. Among the victims, 64 members of an ensemble, the official quire of the Russian Military. Russias president Vladimir Putin declared a national day of mourning. Thoroughonduct a investigation he said and do everything to support the victims families. To pay the respects. Candles part of the darkness, but not the mystery surrounding the doomed flight. No one died in a 7. 6 earthquake off the coast of chile this morning, but it prompted damage and prompted a tsunami warning. Next, a man has died after being shot by a d. C. Police officer. We will have the latest on that. Plus it means everything that my boys are happy and smiling. Kimberly a beautiful young mother with her children. She is reunited with the heroes who helped save them. Later, what is the worst gift that you received for the holidays . We will show you some. And as we had to break, during the holidays, for those who have sacrificed by nominating veterans to win a prize valued at 3000. Alutes toa. Com 7s nominate a deserving veteran today. Nominations will be accepted through wednesday. Kimberly following a developing story in the district where the police shot and killed a man on walmart straight the northeast walnut street in southeast. As Christmas Day turns tonight, Christmas Lights grace walnut street in northeast washington. Earlier in the day come a steady stream of blue lights filled the neighborhood. Police cars everywhere. I honestly had never seen that many police cars. A. M. , d. C. 11 30 officers responded to a domestic disturbance dental male who was armed with a knife. After the man refused repeated commands to drop the knife, at least one officer shot him. Was identified as 29yearold gerald hall. Neighbors said while they do not know the particulars of this incident, they insist this is a safe community. Very few breakins, few robberies, nothing. We dont have shootings here. It just doesnt happen. Jay one officer involved in the shooting has been placed on routine administrative leave. Officers were wearing body cameras and that footage will be reviewed as part of the investigation. Jay korff, abc 7 news. Kimberly for one young mother, this was nearly a christmas without her two young boys. They were stabbed by their own father last month. But they have a new bond and a bigger family now. Reporter jalil and jordan are spending Christmas Morning opening presents. She opened her home and heart to the young families. Im a single mom, so ive been in her shoes. Medics welcomed the boys outside for a christmas surprise, santa handing out toys and giving out hugs in what has been a heartbreaking few weeks. To be injured like they were something i had not seen in so many years. Developing a friendship with the family after helping save the boys lives after they were stabbed by their own father in District Heights last month. The case touched her heart. She started a fund raising more than 4000. The community donating gifts. Boys have a happy holiday. It means everything that my boys are happy and smiling. She went outthat of her way to go above and beyond for the children. Sing this makes everything ok. Reporter joy. A simple word hanging on the tree, but it is a feeling they help deliver to these boys on christmas. There is nothing nothing on earth like this. Hughes, abc 7 news. Kimberly you know what i love about that story, we report on the tragedy, and we often dont see the followups and the good. Steve and there is a lot of that echoes on throughout the year, good news. Are you ready for warm temperatures . Kimberly i jhha it, but a lot of people love it. Steve now that christmas is over, i think we can go straight to spring. I saw Cherry Blossom stuff at the store this afternoon. Andinchester, 43 luray charlottesville, 39 fredericksburg. The satellite and radar, not a lot going on, but the clouds are increasing. Those clouds will stick around not only the rest of the overnight but into the day tomorrow. More afternoon, a little bit of sunshine. Not a whole lot, but enough to make it look prettier. Mostly, 32 to 43, cloudy, cool, the wind out of the north at 3 to 8. At least we will not have to do what the fog that we had last night that drop visibility to less than half a mile. Tomorrow morning, heading to the mall, taking it Walking Around the block, 35 degrees bethesda, 36 upper marlboro, middle 30s woodbridge. As we move into the day tomorrow, highs in the upper 40s, just about 50 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies, but a little clearing towards the end of the afternoon. Futurecast, a better idea of what to expect. Need for sunglasses, but a warm jacket as you start the day. Clouds break apart a bit midday. Later in the afternoon, we will see a little bit of the sunset, and then not much longer the clouds move in. Early tuesday morning, scattered showers likely across the area. Heavy,ecting anything but notice the wind arrows moving from the south, southwest, ushering in warmer air, talking daytime highs tuesday in the middle 60s. 63 downtown d. C. , cooler off to the north and west. The highy outlook, 50 tomorrow, lower 60s tuesday. Scattered showers early in the day. Cooler wednesday, 46. 52 thursday. Year, ring in the new about 40 degrees. And the first day of 2017, 51. Upper 40s monday, near 50 tuesday not next week, the week after. And look at the warmup. Up and down forecast, but no big storms. Temperatures in the upper 40s, middle 50s. That will be all rain. Robert. Chicago, robert as long as its sunny, im cool. Steve so much energy. Robert this nfl christmas sunday, the playoff picture became more clear, including the winner of the in d. C. North. Sports is coming up. And now the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. Robert ravenssteelers, the winner of this game takes complete control of the nfc north. Afc north. Go, takes the handoff, breaks the tackle. Dives for the goal line, touchdown ravens. Talk about effort, the ravens gave big ben too much time. Brown, to antonio stretch, gamewinning touchdown. Hopesavens playoff by their arch rivals. Nba on christmas, warriorscavaliers. This is tied at 105105. Steph curry launches from way out, his second three of the game. The warriors up after that. Closing seconds of the game, kyrie irving in the lane, the rainbow jumper, gamewinner. Cleveland wins in dramatic fashion, 109108. And the redskinsgiants game next sunday has been switched from 1 p. M. To 4 25. Stay tuned to abc 7 sports sunday, right after the news. Craig kaufman joins us in studio. He talked with scott abraham. Kimberly he is resting his vocal cords. Scott im right here. Kimberly they say that its better to give than receive any time of year. When we come back, a look at some of the worst gifts. Kimberly the folks at Santa Tracker estimate that santa delivered more than 7 billion gifts around the world in 24 hours. While most of the gifts are spot on, not every gift is. Plan to return or exchange anything this year. Lindsey mastis looks at some of the worst gifts viewers say they have gotten in the past. People haveot of vivid memories of their worst christmas gifts. Age 12, thist person got a fruitcake. Who gives a 12yearold a fruitcake . Brandon said that he would give a to get a terrible popcorn every year from a friend. He does not like popcorn. This man made a mistake, giving his new wife a waffle iron and cappuccino. She does not like cappuccino. Said after describing in detail the ring that he gave his ex fiance, he give it to me for christmas. We broke up three days later. Ouch. Kimberly worst gift ever . Robert im who says he never received a worst gift. Tie. Ts sunday a kimberly two boxes of jewelry from my dad. I got double the jewels. One had a lump of coal. Thanks, dad. He thought it was hysterical