Florida driver hits student with her truck, covers license plate before fleeing, deputies say
Colin Jost tells wild jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson on ‘SNL’ — as she watches from backstage
Scarlett Johansson was speechless watching her husband make fun of their marriage on "SNL."
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Last straw: New Jersey drone drama shows we’re fed up with government gaslighting
The public's initial curiosity about the night-flying drones spotted over New Jersey and beyond soon turned to fear and finally to anger at the Biden administration's silence, lame excuses and final mendacity.
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Justin Baldoni admitted to having an ‘unhealthy’ relationship with porn in resurfaced interview amid Blake Lively lawsuit
The "It Ends With Us" director said he "sought refuge" with porn when he felt alone, abandoned or hurt and because it was a "dopamine rush."
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Phillies Acquire Left-Handed Starter From NL East Rival: Reports
The Philadelphia Phillies have bolstered their rotation via trade, acquiring a left-handed starter from a division rival, according to a new report.
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Why drone hysteria has taken off
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
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Why drone hysteria has taken off
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
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First Base Options Starting to Dwindle as Mets Need to Decide Quickly
Three more first baseman have found new teams for 2025 as the Mets continue their search. Time is running out for them to make a decision.
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Red Sox Starting to Gain Leverage to Trade for Three-Time All-Star
The Seattle Mariners are interested in Triston Casas. While they balked at the Boston Red Sox asking price, is it time to reconsider?
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Yankees, Phillies Linked To $71 Million Dodgers Free Agent, Per Insider
The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in adding Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Teoscar Hernández this winter.
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Tortoises on the way down are bouncing back thanks to a desert conservation effort
A turtles boot camp is helping the tortoise survive and ultimately thrive in the Mojave Desert, which would be permanently damaged without its presence.
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Werner Herzog keeps working, predicts: "You'll have to carry me out from a set feet first"
The visionary director talks about his recent memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All"; the epic making of his 1982 classic, "Fitzcarraldo"; and why he likes playing villains.
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Yankees Star Could Betray New York For $25 Million Deal With Rising AL Team
Longtime New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres could bolt from the Bronx for a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
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You Know What Would Make a Great Last-Minute Gift? A Movie Theater Membership.
It's saved me money, and given me an easy suggestion for dates.
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Transcript: Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 22, 2024.
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Red Sox Could Steal $52 Million Yankees Trade Target In Blockbuster Deal
The Boston Red Sox could be the team to win the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes, which would steal a trade target from their rival New York Yankees.
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Lions lineman backs Dan Campbell's aggressive coaching style: 'We all love it'
The Detroit Lions are 12-2 under the helm of Dan Campbell, but he certainly has his naysayers about his aggressive play-calling.
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Director Werner Herzog on filming the extreme
Visionary filmmaker Werner Herzog has made more than 20 features and more than 30 documentaries. But it wasn't movies that prompted the German-born director to move to Los Angeles; it was love. He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his recent memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All"; about the epic making of his 1982 classic, "Fitzcarraldo"; and why he enjoys acting – when he gets to play the villain.
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In Asheville, N.C., gingerbread houses reflect community spirit
For more than three decades, Asheville, North Carolina, has hosted the National Gingerbread Contest, a celebration of Christmas, creativity and carbohydrates. The flooding brought by Hurricane Helene this past fall cancelled the contest, but what had been a destination event for bakers and spectators has become an ad hoc celebration of Asheville. Forty-one gingerbread creations have been placed around town to help bring holiday cheer (as well as attract donations and tourist dollars) to the struggling city. Correspondent Conor Knight reports.
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Myles Garrett issues ultimatum as future with Browns hangs in the balance: 'I'm not trying to rebuild'
Myles Garrett earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors following his outstanding 2023 season in which he racked up 42 tackles and 14 sacks.
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‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover supports ‘honest’ Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit
Colleen Hoover has firmly chosen a side in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni drama.
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The story of Handel's "Messiah"
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's 3.5-hour oratorio for chorus, soloists and orchestra has become a timeless message of hope, and a Christmas tradition.
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Trump set to deliver first rally-styled speech since decisive election win: 'Biggest conservative movement'
President-elect Trump is set to deliver his first rally-styled speech since winning the general election last month, joining AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The story of Handel's "Messiah"
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's "Messiah," a 3.5-hour work for chorus, soloists and orchestra that includes the "Hallelujah Chorus," has become one of the most-heard pieces of classical music on Earth. Correspondent David Pogue looks back on the creation of this masterwork with author Charles King and conductor-musicologist Jane Glover, and examines how Biblical passages assembled by a wealthy English landowner suffering from doom and despair would, in the hands of the German-British opera composer, become a timeless message of hope, and a Christmas tradition.
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German authorities had received tipoffs about Christmas market attack suspect
Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.
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Advent reminder: Jesus Christ brought 'true peace' to the world, says Texas pastor
Pastor Jeremiah Johnston reflects on Hebrews 10:5-7, a conversation between Jesus and God at the incarnation of Christ. Jesus, Johnston said, brought "true peace" to the world.
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REBNY lawsuit is a great opportunity to kill the toxic FARE Act
Unless you want the housing market in Gotham to get even worse, you should cheer the Real Estate Board of New York suit to block a law that attempts to stick landlords with brokers’ fees. The federal lawsuit argues that the City Council’s mandate violates state law as well as brokers’ free-speech rights, but the...
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Texas Rep. Kay Granger, 81, found in memory care unit after she vanished from Washington 6 months ago: report
Granger's disappearance is especially significant given the tiny majority Republicans hold in the House — and the massive votes that are taking place, including the government spending bill — in the waning days of her tenure.
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ADVENT 2024: Reclaiming Christmas: Living out biblical love
God’s love is intertwined with biblical justice. Love extends to everyone, even those we disagree with and don’t particularly like.
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Poll: Most Americans think government is hiding information about drones
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
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Americans more hopeful about 2025 than they were for 2024 — CBS News poll
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
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Face of Shelter Dog Spending His Fourth Christmas Alone Breaks Hearts
A shelter worker told Newsweek: "We're so hopeful that his perfect match is out there."
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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ actor Harvey Fierstein reveals he dropped 120 pounds with weight-loss drug
"What's different is what the drug actually does for you which is I don't feel like I'm dieting," he explained. "I feel like a normal person."
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Eagles vs. Commanders, Vikings vs. Seahawks predictions: NFL Week 16 picks, odds
Target these two ATS bets for these crucial NFC matchups.
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When John Lewis Wasn’t a Saint
In 1986, the Civil Rights icon was willing to go negative against his best friend to win a Congressional primary.
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China Warns US of Taiwan Red Line: 'Playing With Fire'
Beijing said it would take "all necessary measures" in response.
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‘SNL’ Host Martin Short Joins Five-Timers Club With Tom Hanks, Tina Fey And More
Hozier was the musical guest on the star-studded episode.
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22 people die in fiery crash between passenger bus, truck in Brazil
A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 22 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, officials said.
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Toddler's Guilt Trip Works to Perfection on Grandma: 'Caved In Too Quick'
Ralette was just dropping Elikem back home with her mom after she stayed over. However, her granddaughter had other ideas.
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WATCH: New York City sees snow on 1st official day of winter
What's a better way to welcome the first official day of winter? Snow. New York City woke up to its first measurable snow of the season.
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WATCH: Dog blends in with Christmas decorations
An adorable pup joined a display of decorative holiday dog statues at a store, perfectly matching their pose.
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IRS Sending 'Special' Stimulus Checks to 1 Million Americans
The IRS said it will issue around $2.4 billion in "special payments" to taxpayers who haven't claimed federal stimulus checks.
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I was a meth addict for life — here’s the moment I woke up and how I transformed: ‘It was all very innocent’
A young hairdresser who was convinced she was going to be smoking meth until she was 60 has revealed the moment she kicked her addiction.
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Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound
“My mom, auntie and grandma have all had cancer, so it makes me happy that something I found could help,” said Camarria Williams.
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For the middle class, fewer gifts under the tree this year
Americans with annual household incomes of $40,000 to $100,000 say they expect to spend less on holiday gifts than last year.
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Commentary: Do we believe in elves? Of course! Otherwise we'd miss out on the magic
This is the season for a suspension of disbelief. Come to think of it, don't we always need some magical thinking and radical optimism?
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