Matt Gaetz says he will not serve in the upcoming session of Congress
'It's Hollywood magic': Filming for a movie in a downtown L.A. high-rise building spurs 911 calls
The Los Angeles Police Department was flooded with calls Thursday night when people reported a high-rise on fire. Fire officials said it was part of film set.
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USC’s JuJu Watkins has to prove it against Notre Dame’s guards in first great game of women’s college basketball season
The No. 6 Notre Dame women’s basketball team (4-0) has breezed through the first 2 ½ weeks of the season, annihilating opponents by an average of 47.5 points.
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Trump expected to select Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, source says
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, has been making a full-court press for the post.
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Duke vs. Arizona prediction: College basketball picks, odds, best bets Friday
Duke's versatile freshman Cooper Flagg shines, while Arizona’s fast-paced offense and elite rebounding make them both title contenders this season.
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‘Doctor Odyssey’ Episode 8: “Quackers” Puts A Rubber Ducky In The Stomach and a Bun In The Oven
The mid-season finale of 'Doctor Odyssey' shook up the already stressed relationships on board.
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D.C. mayor says her gun violence agency nominee 'knows government’
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) also credited Kwelli Sneed with helping to contribute to the 35 percent drop in violent crime D.C. has seen this year.
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May 22, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
Spain, Norway and Ireland announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state, in a move that is likely to bolster the global Palestinian cause but strain relations with Israel.
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Ukrainian tennis player refuses to shake Russian opponent's hand after semifinal victory
Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina refused to shake hands with Veronika Kudermetova, her Russian opponent, following the former's victory in the semifinals of the Rome Masters in Italy on Friday.
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49ers' Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa ruled out for potential season-defining game vs. Packers
Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa will not play Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers against the Green Bay Packers, a game they desperately need to win.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers say his New York home would be 'more restrictive' than jail
Combs’ legal team told the judge that it was proposing conditions “far more restrictive” than Combs faces in jail, including limiting phone calls to lawyers, restricting visitors other than a handful of lawyers and named family members, and 24-hour security by an independent firm with a bar on contacting witnesses or potential witnesses. Previously, the defense had offered Combs Maimi mansion for home detention.
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LAUSD students approach pre-pandemic achievement levels, outpacing state
L.A. Unified makes gains and approaches pre-pandemic levels that, at the time, were considered inadequate. Graduation rate reaches record level.
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Maryland woman charged with sex-trafficking 11 pleads guilty
Kenika Danielle Leach was arrested after a two-year investigation into an alleged sex-trafficking ring.
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California entrepreneur who led minimum wage measure 'disappointed' by defeat, vows to fight for working class
The backer of California's recently defeated minimum wage measure said he was "disappointed" but vowed to keep advocating for higher wages.
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Donald Trump to tap Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, ending fierce battle for key job: sources
Bessent, the 62-year-old founder of Key Square Group, has repeated backed the president-elect's pro-tariff stance in a series of op-eds and media appearances over the past year.
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Ranch dressing is canceled, say bored Gen Z foodies — who have also dubbed ‘swalty’ the new swicy
They're looking for something a little more exciting.
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Former Maryland police officer sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Justin Lee joined the Montgomery County Police Department about a year after the attack and was involved in a high-profile shooting of an armed suspect.
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The Shopping Method That Isn’t Going Anywhere
Some brands are returning to the print catalog to sell things on their terms.
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Trump expected to pick Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
Scott Bessent campaigned for Trump all year and is seen as a figure who can make populist rhetoric palatable to Wall Street.
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Majority of Americans approve of Trump’s plans and policies for the future — ‘warm’ feelings at an all-time high: poll
More than half of Americans support President-elect Donald Trump’s general agenda as he prepares for his second term in the White House, according to a poll released Friday.
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Colorado funeral home owners plead guilty to corpse abuse after nearly 200 bodies found decomposing
Two funeral home owners in Colorado pleaded guilty to 191 counts of abuse of a corpse on Friday, a year after decaying bodies were found piled on top of each other.
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How a Trump Justice Department could shift legal positions at the Supreme Court
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on treatments for transgender youth and on ghost guns.
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49ers turning to Kyle Allen with Brock Purdy ruled out for critical Packers matchup
The 49ers are going to have to dip into their quarterback depth this weekend.
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A look inside the most expensive house in the world — the home of the UK’s monarch
Buckingham Palace in London is worth about $4.9 billion and has about 775 rooms, including royal and guest rooms, offices and bathrooms.
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Friday Night Live: Week 12 high school football updates from across the DMV
Live scores, updates and analysis from games across the region.
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Mavericks vs. Nuggets prediction, odds: NBA picks, best bets
The Mavericks will try to keep their winning streak alive without Luka Doncic as they face the Nuggets.
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New bet365 users can unlock an exclusive offer using the bet365 bonus code POSTNEWS, providing the opportunity to receive either $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 First Bet Safety Net for Friday's action.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Christmas on Call’ on Hallmark, In Which First Responders Find Love — And Donna Kelce! — In Philadelphia
Prepare for an experience so Philadelphian it's even got Donna Kelce serving up a cheesesteak while wearing an Eagles jersey (Jason Kelce, of course).
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The biggest penises can be found in this state — New York didn’t even make the top 10
Researchers suggested the dong decathlon may have certain shortcomings, as respondents in some regions were found to sex-aggerate their manhood measurements.
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Stephen A. Smith attacks ‘pathetic’ Giants after Elle Duncan-Daniel Jones controversy
Stephen A. Smith berated the Giants in scathing rant while defending his ESPN colleague Elle Duncan, who might've made herself an enemy to the Giants.
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How Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson plan to celebrate the holidays with their kids amid divorce rumors
“Jessica and Eric plan on being all together for the holidays with the kids,” an insider told Us Weekly, adding, “It’s all about the kids and family."
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'Bonhoeffer,' a dramatization of a celebrated theologian's life, makes him a superhero
Director Todd Komarnicki's simplified portrait of the WWII Christian resistance hero ups the ante, adding several action beats to what should have been a drama.
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Process to replace Matt Gaetz could cut into House GOP's narrow majority
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has set dates for a special election to replace Matt Gaetz. The timeline will leave his seat vacant in the incoming Congress for several weeks.
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Voters remembered Laken Riley, Trump’s new cabinet approach and other commentary
Laken Riley’s “murder was a direct result of Biden’s border policy,” thunders the Washington Examiner’s Byron York.
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Victor Mancini’s Rangers recall a curious cross-continental roster move
Perhaps the reason for Victor Mancini’s recall from Hartford to join the Rangers for Saturday’s match in Edmonton will become apparent at the morning skate.
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Frustrating delays hit 16 NYC subway routes on cold, wet Friday: ‘Doors took forever to even open’
Stand clear of the defective doors, please. Faulty doors in six subway different trains — along with a cluster of other unrelated mechanical, signal and passenger issues — caused a collective commuting headache for straphangers on a cold, wet Friday morning. Delays hit 16 of New York City’s 25 subway routes during the morning rush...
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Israeli strike takes down high-rise building in Beirut as Jewish state increases bombardments of Hezbollah strongholds
Footage showed the strikes hit the multi-storey building, which topped in a cloud of smoke as civilians watched the high rise turn to dust.
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Trump's 'Disaster' Appointments Are Coming, RFK Jr.'s Running Mate Warns
Since Election Day, Trump has set records with pace of appointments with more than two dozen, including 16 Cabinet-level roles.
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Texas Supreme Court Says Ken Paxton Can't Be Deposed in Whistleblower Case
Paxton will not have to testify in a lawsuit brought by four former attorney general office employees.
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Straight-talking defense witness for Daniel Penny planted real, reasonable doubt about chokehold death
Chundru said Neely had already expired or was going through the dying process when he went limp.
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NHL player ruptured testicle after taking puck to groin
Minnesota Wild player Mats Zuccarello will miss three to four weeks with a ruptured testicle after taking a puck to the groin during a game.
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Here's how the US and Israel could thwart Iran’s nuclear efforts under a new Trump administration
President-elect Trump will take office just as Iran has the potential to become the world’s 10th nuclear-armed state, and it’s not clear if either side knows how it will approach the other.
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Left’s hysteria over Trump’s mass-deportation plan turns off the rest of us — and boosts HIM
Their meltdowns over Donald Trump's promise to deport illegal immigrants come in reaction to policies that most Americans regard as simple common sense.
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Funeral home owners plead guilty after nearly 200 decomposing bodies found
The married co-owners of a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 decomposing bodies were found pleaded guilty Friday to corpse abuse.
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49ers' Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa Ruled Out Against Packers
The San Francisco 49ers will be missing two of their best players in their must-win matchup against the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
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Letitia James Announces Ban on Pet Stores Selling Dogs
New York City pet stores will be banned from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits starting December 15 to combat puppy mills.
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They Found Something Called the “Doomsday Fish” but It’s Probably Fine
Ha ha, it’s just a silly nickname most likely.
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Portland woman tells accused homeless thieves it’s OK to steal from ‘rich scum,’ just not her
The woman — taking a page out of the city’s left-wing activist playbook — was seen in the X footage Thursday pleading with the vagrants at a bus stop in the Oregon city when her phone went missing.
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NASCAR News: Denny Hamlin Set For Major Crew Change After JGR Shakeup
Denny Hamlin has a new crew chief after Joe Gibbs Racing shakeup.
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