NewsWorks Tonight, December 25, 2017

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As the Eagles prepare to take on the Oakland Raiders this evening, we hear from tailgating fans about the Birds’ season, and prospects with their star quarterback. As coal mines and steel plants close, some Pennsylvania towns are turning to rail trails and tourism services for their future. A historian says holiday overindulgence has been a long tradition in the world’s cultures. And we review what’s to be seen in the night sky this week.

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