California brothers break high school basketball state records with pair of astonishing stat lines

The best high school girls' basketball teams in 2024-25

Ranking the top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country in the first month of 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 14

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

ABC News - Jan. 13

At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast

The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaks Duke's single-game scoring record by a freshman in win over Notre Dame

Flagg moved ahead of Zion Williamson on Duke's all-time single-game freshman scoring list.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break

The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Second pair of lynx captured in Cairngorms

Two other lynx were captured in the same area on Thursday.

BBC News - Jan. 10

NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

How California wildfires are hitting the state’s housing market

Insurance companies have refused to renew policies for hundreds of thousands of homes in recent years

Financial Times - Jan. 10

California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures

California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

State of emergency declared due to devastating California wildfires

Los Angeles remains in a state of emergency due to the deadly wildfires spreading across the county. CBS News correspondent Elisa Preston reports on the ground in Malibu.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires

High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports

CBS News - Jan. 8

Fantasy Basketball: Breaking down high-percentage shooters, long-range specialists, more

Jokic remains in a league of his own

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

James Woods breaks down in tears describing California fires on CNN

Actor James Woods broke down in tears during an interview on CNN as he described the wildfires that are ripping through southern California and forced him to evacuate his home in the Pacific ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

California fire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as wildfires rage

A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.

ABC News - Jan. 8

FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executive

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames

The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Purdue commit Kira Reynolds registers first quintuple-double in Indiana high school history

Reynolds will be joining her sisters Amiyah and Mila on the Boilermakers' roster next season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Major winter storm covers 13 states, breaking snowfall records as it moves east

A major winter storm that broke snowfall records in the Midwest is now slamming the mid-Atlantic with snow.

ABC News - Jan. 6

UK high-speed rail line told to cut charges

Regulator rules fees should come down by 3.8% compared with HS1’s proposal

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Hideki Matsuyama runs away with The Sentry, breaks scoring record to open new PGA Tour season

Hideki Matsuyama picked up his 11th PGA career win on Sunday afternoon in Hawaii.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Broncos clinch playoff berth: Bo Nix breaks Peyton Manning franchise record in pivotal Week 18 win

Nix ended his rookie regular season with a bang

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff: Ohio State vs Texas - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and stats

College Football Playoff Semi-Final Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey breaks own Dallas single-season record for most made field goals

The All-Pro kicker drilled his 37th made field goal of 2024, breaking a tie with his 2023 total

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Red Wings Goalie Prospect Breaks Jack Campbell Record

The future of the Detroit Red Wings net is very bright.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

No. 1 Tennessee ties school-record 14-0 start with 76-52 win over Arkansas

The Vols will stay No. 1, setting a program record for most consecutive weeks atop the AP men's basketball poll.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

ESPN - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd

LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over Atlanta on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks Jordan's record for 30-point games in Lakers' 119-102 win over Hawks

LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

ABC News - Jan. 4

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers' win over Hawks

LeBron James finishes with 30 points, breaking Michael Jordan's record for most career 30-point games in the Lakers' 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection

Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.

CBS News - Jan. 3

US rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Sevens stars set for debut with Bristol women’s team Close to 8,000 fans are expected in record turnout Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of US rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3