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'We were shocked': Sister of Hannah Kobayashi reacts to LAPD new classification
Sydni Kobayashi, the sister of missing woman Hannah Kobayashi, is reacting to the Los Angeles Police Departments new "voluntary missing person" classification of Hannah, saying the family is ...NBC News - 18h -
Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as ...CBS News - 1d -
Broncos run in two interceptions to beat Browns
The Denver Broncos strengthen their grip on an NFL play-off spot as they come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Picks Paul Atkins to Run the S.E.C.
Mr. Atkins, a pro-business conservative, would likely take a lighter regulatory approach than the current chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.The New York Times - 52m -
Five key takeaways from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.BBC News - 1h -
Oklahoma hiring Ben Arbuckle from Washington State as offensive coordinator
Arbuckle's "Air Raid" attack is expected to provide a major boost to a lackluster Oklahoma offense.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dana Holgorsen agrees to two-year deal to stay on as Nebraska offensive coordinator
Holgorsen served as Nebraska's coordinator and play-caller for the final three games of the seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
The N.F.L.’s Best Athlete Is a 335-Pound Offensive Lineman From Samoa
As a child, Penei Sewell and his brothers used a water bottle filled with sand and water for a football.The New York Times - 5h -
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.BBC News - 1d -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine to Open Talks With Trump Team on Halting War
Ukrainian officials are holding high-level talks with the incoming Trump administration, seeking to narrow wide differences on achieving a settlement of Kyiv’s war with Russia.The Wall Street Journal - 32m -
Long-time NFL official Dale Hamer dies at 87
Dale Hamer, a long-time NFL game official and then a replay official, has died.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tiger: 'Long way to go' before I'm Tour-ready
Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he's not close to being physically ready to play in PGA Tour tournaments.ESPN - 22h -
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France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - 11h -
Long in touch with her 'more feral side,' Amy Adams connects with 'Nightbitch'
Directed by Marielle Heller, Adams' new film, a surreal domestic drama, has gotten a complex reaction. The actor is hearing from mothers who feel seen by the movie.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained
Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authoritiesFinancial Times - 2h -
Bleach Rebirth Of Souls Preorders Are $40 At Amazon, But Likely Not For Long
Bleach Rebirth of Souls for PS5 $40 - We expect this to change to $60 ...GameSpot - 2h -
Why a long-term CD is better than these 3 alternatives now
A long-term CD could be more beneficial than some popular alternatives in today's unique rate climate. Here's why.CBS News - 55m -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - 1d -
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - 9h -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - 6h -
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels
Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talksABC News - 1d -
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught
Syria’s second largest city braces for possibility of president Bashar al-Assad revisiting brutal tactics used in civil war. A billboard of the Syrian president that once overlooked a central ...The Guardian - 14h -
Syrian rebels close in on symbolic victory in city synonymous with government brutality
Syrian rebel forces were on Wednesday within six miles of the central city of Hama, a city freighted with past horrors for antigovernment forces.NBC News - 9h -
Extremist rebels linked to IS kill at least 9 and kidnap 3 in eastern Congo
Congolese authorities say extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 9 people, including an 8-month-old baby and a 14-year-old girl, in eastern Congo and kidnapped several ...ABC News - 7h -
Russian Propaganda Claims Stalker 2 Is Drafting Players Into The Ukrainian Military
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl may have arrived with more issues than the developers would have liked, but it's almost a miracle it came out at all considering the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Doc accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players faces competency hearing
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting basketball players in the 1990s has been ordered to appear before a judge Tuesday to determine whether he is competent to be questioned about ...NBC News - 1d -
These Steeply Discounted D&D Book Collections Are Perfect Gifts For New Players
If you're looking to help a new D&D player get into the tabletop RPG, make sure you pick up Dungeons & Dragons: The Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set while it's on sale for just $15 (normally ...GameSpot - 1d -
Houston player suspended 3 games without pay following violent hit
Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which ...ABC News - 22h -
Mac Allister: Players want Salah, VVD, Trent stay
Alexis Mac Allister has said he and his Liverpool teammates are hoping that trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain at the club next season.ESPN - 23h -
Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player
Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV GolfABC News - 19h -
Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University basketball players found competent
The 88-year-old doctor accused of sexually assaulting Indiana University basketball players back in the 1990s will be deposed Wednesday after a judge ruled he was can be questioned about the ...NBC News - 20h -
'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'
Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.BBC News - 11h
