MLB upholds firing of umpire Pat Hoberg over gambling violation, though he denies betting on or manipulating games

Los Angeles mayor facing growing backlash over fires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her response to the deadly wildfires gripping her city. Some critics say the mayor's decision to travel to Ghana despite fire ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away

Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.

The sport’s most well-traveled fan started his obsession by accident.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Daniels, Commanders continue late-game magic in win over Bucs

Washington proved one thing this season: It's ahead of schedule. It also knows how to win close games.

ESPN - Jan. 13

No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire

It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme

Shane Hennen was arrested and charged in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter.

ESPN - Jan. 13

How to bet Vikings vs. Rams: Sportsbook promos, picks and trends for Monday Night Football Wild Card game

Get everything you need to know about how and where to bet on the Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams Wild Card game.

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

EU's executive branch denies cover up over health of President Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was hospitalized with severe pneumonia

ABC News - Jan. 13

EU's executive branch denies cover up over the health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

Homecoming: Vrabel returns to Pats as new HC

The Patriots have hired former player Mike Vrabel to become the 16th head coach in franchise history.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Pedri denies Spain boycott over Olmo fiasco

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has denied that the club's players considered boycotting the Spain national team over the row surrounding Dani Olmo's registration.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires

The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Trams collide in the French city of Strasbourg, injuring dozens, though none critically

Firefighters say two trams have collided in Strasbourg in eastern France, injuring dozens of people, though none critically

ABC News - Jan. 11

Betting tips for Saturday's wild-card games

Here's what you need to know to help you make your picks.

ESPN - Jan. 11

‘He is peddling stories’: Bob Woodward denies Republican’s claim he said Biden was corrupt

Washington Post reporter says he never made comments to James Comer published in the congressman’s new book. The Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward forcefully denied making statements ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Trams collide in the French city of Strasbourg, injuring dozens, though none critically

Yahoo News - Jan. 11

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts' World Series catch banned from all MLB games

Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games

MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2025

One of the earliest video game genres was strategy games. There's a long and cherished history of strategy games in the industry dating back to the 1970s with the creation of Risk and other games ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

As L.A. Fires Burn, Edison Utility Denies Any Involvement

Insurers ask Southern California Edison to preserve evidence, though it says there are no indications its equipment was linked to the still-raging wildfire.

Inc. - Jan. 10

FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires

President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Delayed firing of Tom Telesco suggests he was cleared out for next coach

On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Delays fuel GOP blame game over Trump nominees

Trump wanted a flurry of confirmations on Day One. It’s not likely to happen.

Politico - Jan. 8

Eaton Fire takes over entire Altadena blocks as flames spread

The Eaton Fire continues to grow in Altadena, California, as firefighters attempt to save homes and stop the fire's spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict is following the fire.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Defendant in German Reich Citizens trial denies he wanted armed coup

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire

The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).

BBC News - Jan. 8

Ex-WSU coach loses suit over vax-related firing

Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich has lost a lawsuit against the school that he filed after he was fired in 2021 over his refusal to comply with the state's COVID-19 vaccination ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Will Pat Riley and the Heat bend to Jimmy Butler's demands?

The Heat star wants out of Miami. But what is it that he wants? The answer is obvious.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse

It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan

Washington Post report said aides were aiming to target only critical imports but president-elect calls it ‘fake news’. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday denied a newspaper report that said ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

'Another violation,' Blinken says of North Korean launch as he visits South Korea

The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.

ABC News - Jan. 6