Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open due to injury, says 'next year is my last year'
Texas man convicted after saying he mutilated victims, ate human heart as part of 'ritualistic sacrifices'
A Texas man was convicted of killing three people, dismembering them and burning their bodies after admitting to investigators that the killings were part of "sacrifices."
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Soros-backed prosecutor under fire over death penalty decision for Laken Riley's killer
Politicians and pundits from Georgia and across the country have expressed frustration that Laken Riley's killer, Jose Ibarra, was not sentenced to death.
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Valerie Bertinelli marks two years of ‘freedom’ since Tom Vitale divorce: ‘I didn’t deserve to tolerate the intolerable’
The Food Network alum, 64, took to social media Friday to share a hopeful message with fans, saying life "does get better" eventually.
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First bird flu case in a child in the US confirmed by CDC in California
The US The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the country's first H5N1 bird flu infection in a child.
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Upstate New York blasted by winter storm, rain as major airports face travel delays
As Thanksgiving travelers hit the road, a potent early-season snowstorm over the Northeast caused travel delays and disruptions.
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Texas lawmaker proposes bill to abolish death penalty in Lone Star State: 'I think sentiment is changing'
A Texas state lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the death penalty in the state amid a high-profile case in the state that has received national attention.
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High school football: City and Southern Section semifinal playoff scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section semifinal playoff scores.
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Officer kills ‘loveable’ pet dog mistaken for a coyote, owner left fuming over unnecessary death
The animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it.
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NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new missile
NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked the city of Dnipro with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war.
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Mater Dei cruises past Centennial to set up rematch with St. John Bosco
The Monarchs make life miserable for Husan Longstreet and the Huskies in another rout on the way to the Southern Section Division 1 title game.
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Narbonne ends Birmingham's City Section winning streak to reach Open Division final
Narbonne dominates Birmingham in a 27-7 City Section Open Division semifinal victory to set up a showdown with rival San Pedro for the title.
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Thief who stole gold-plated 9/11 memorial rose from NYC church turned in by father: sources
The heartless crook accused of stealing a gold-plated rose from a 9/11 memorial at a Midtown Catholic church was arrested Friday for the unholy crime, according to the NYPD.
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Clippers beat Kings for fourth win in a row and first NBA Cup victory
In need of a win to stay relevant for the in-season tournament, the Clippers only commit 12 turnovers and clamp down on defense to earn the win.
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St. John’s fans have Zuby Ejiofor’s back after big free-throw misses: ‘Warm inside’
A day after Zuby Ejiofor’s two missed free throws in the final seconds contributed to St. John’s loss to Baylor, the Red Storm fans had his back.
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Joe Rogan explains why liberal media ‘hemorrhaging’ audiences: ‘You’re not accurate, you’re delusional’
Podcaster Joe Rogan dunked on left-wing media for losing viewers as many Americans have grown distrustful and wary of their bias.
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St. John’s proves it has talent — and resiliency — to hang with anyone
On Thursday night, St. John’s showed its potential. A night later, it displayed its toughness.
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GOP lawmaker plans to introduce bill that would abolish the ATF: ‘Disaster agency’
The ATF, which falls under the umbrella of the Justice Department, regulates firearms and explosives and has the authority to enforce federal criminal laws and create new rules related to guns.
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Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle
The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before moving through Northern California.
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Donald Trump Announces Flurry of New Appointments: Full List
Donald Trump capped off a busy week with a slew of new appointments on Friday, including several major positions in his cabinet.
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Aday Mara makes oversized contribution in UCLA's win over Cal State Fullerton
Aday Mara puts his size and energy to good use, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds off the bench to help lead UCLA to an 80-47 victory.
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Fantasy football: Knowledge and research trumps ready-made projection systems
Every week we continue to see fantasy managers mistakenly evaluate their team and make lineup calls based solely off their host website’s projections.
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Chicago lottery winner scores $650K using numbers honoring his late wife: ‘It felt like a message from her’
"When I won, it felt like it was a message from her."
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DC brothers freed after wrongful murder convictions seek presidential pardon
Two Washington, D.C., brothers who spent decades in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder before they were eventually freed, are seeking a presidential pardon.
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What to know about Trump's labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary is being applauded by some key labor unions.
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NYT 'Connections' November 23: Hints and Answers for Game #531
Connections is published by The New York Times and is one of its most popular games.
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'Wordle' Today #1,253 Answer, Hints and Clues for Saturday, November 23
We don't stop playing Wordle just because it's the weekend, so here are some ways to beat today's games.
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Miss Manners: Close friend moved back and didn’t tell me for 6 weeks
Does this letter writer just accept their longtime friend doesn’t want to be close anymore?
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Asking Eric: Nephew disappears into his video games during visits
Great-nephew plays too many video games when he visits, and the letter writer thinks it’s a “bad omen.”
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Carolyn Hax: Obvious reason for breakup doesn’t seem so in anxious retrospect
His girlfriend ended things when he seemed smitten with another woman, but now she’s not so sure.
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Nic Claxton’s back injury will be ‘long-term’ Nets issue: ‘Managing for a while’
Nic Claxton made his return to the court Friday after missing the past three games. But he acknowledged his back injury is “long-term,” and admitted it’s going to need management over the course of the season.
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
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How U2 turned a ‘Bomb’ into their last classic album 20 years ago: ‘We were very lucky’
Longtime U2 producer Steve Lillywhite helped the Irish icons reignite their unforgettable fire to make another Grammy-winning classic in 2004's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb."
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What Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Signals to Unions
Chavez-DeRemer is one of only a few Republican lawmakers to back legislation that would strengthen labor unions.
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Breaking down the potential suitors for Daniel Jones after his Giants release
Here’s a look at potential suitors for Daniel Jones’ next team.
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After getting ripped by coach, Wizards respond by hanging with the champs
Coach Brian Keefe tore into his team earlier in the week. The criticism resonated, despite a 10th straight loss.
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No. 7 Madison stays perfect, earns a gritty second-round win over Westfield
With a 25-28 win over their district rivals, the Warhawks moved to 12-0 and advance to a fifth straight regional final.
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Islanders need to give fans more than just blind hope as same problems persist
The Islanders’ season is only 20 games old, but it already feels like things are hitting a critical point.
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Narcotraficante mexicano arrestado en EEUU fingió su propia muerte, dicen fiscales
A Gutierrez Ochoa se le acusa de asociación delictuosa para importar toneladas de metanfetamina y cocaína a Estados Unidos
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Trump picks former congressman Dave Weldon of Florida to lead CDC
The medical doctor has been a vocal critic of the agency, especially its vaccine program.
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Chris Woodward rejoins Dodgers staff as new first base coach
Chris Woodward, who worked as the Dodgers' third base coach before managing the Texas Rangers, returns to the Dodgers as their new first base coach.
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Realtor urges parents to ditch the kids during house tours after witnessing 6-year-old girl’s horrific injury
Things got real. A Utah realtor is warning parents to think twice before bringing their children to open houses — sharing a gut-rending story that ended up with a little girl being airlifted to a hospital. Karina VanOrman shared a story on TikTok about one couple that insisted on bringing their three kiddos on each...
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Arundel turns to its defense for revenge and ousts Northern
The Wildcats’ high-flying offense was largely grounded, but running back TJ Mordecai’s two touchdowns lifted Arundel at home.
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Paul VI wins WCAC Metro championship, earning first football title since 1999
Senior Joshua Johnson had three touchdowns as the Panthers topped St. Mary’s Ryken, 27-17.
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Bob Dylan's Reagan Movie Song 'Don't Fence Me In' is Finally on YouTube
Bob Dylan's song "Don't Fence Me In," a cover of Cole Porter's 1934 song, continues the song's enduring popularity with inclusion in the movie "Reagan."
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Wise handles Dundalk to reach Maryland semifinals for ninth straight year
With a 39-14 quarterfinal victory at home, the Pumas became the fourth Maryland program to reach nine straight semifinals.
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TJ Maxx CEO says company could benefit from Trump’s proposed tariffs
Retailers and industry trade groups are sounding the alarm about how President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could lead to higher prices.
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Mother of construction worker slain by unhinged NYC stabber breaks down at vigil: ‘No words how I feel’
Mercedes Landi said she spoke to her son the night before his senseless killing — and is taking his body back to the Ecuadoran city he left 20 years ago for his funeral.
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