Men's basketball AP poll: Kentucky falls flat in brutal loss, Oklahoma keeps surging ahead of SEC play

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

Someone might be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green on Christmas this year — and it won't be the Grinch.

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Two reporters and a police officer killed after armed men open fire at Haiti hospital reopening

Gunmen target press conference at reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital after street gangs forced its closure earlier this year. Two reporters and a police officer were killed and others ...

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Armed men open fire on journalists at Haiti hospital reopening

Armed men opened fire on a group of journalists as they covered a government press conference set to announce the reopening of Haiti's largest public hospital. At least two people were killed at ...

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Significance of Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day

Wednesday marks a rare holiday occurrence — when Hanukkah begins at sundown on Christmas night. It's just the fifth time in the last 114 years that both holidays are taking place on the same day, ...

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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul

The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s ...

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How Manchester City went from world’s best to straw men in 12 months | Barney Ronay

Rodri’s injury, Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola all play a role in this champion team’s profound collapse. Eight weeks, 12 games and nine defeats into Manchester City’s descent into the ...

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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play

Reformist government promises removal of more internet curbs as it seeks to ease restrictions on population

Financial Times - 13h

Five men jailed by Amsterdam court over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game

An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six month in jail against five men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s ...

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Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are — and aren't — in L.A. loss

LeBron James finishes with 28 points and a triple-double but comes up short on a game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer in a 117-114 loss to the Pistons.

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At least 2 killed after armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening

At least two people were killed and others injured on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists who gathered for a government press conference set to announce the reopening of ...

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Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year

For her impact on and off the court in both the NCAA and WNBA, Caitlin Clark was honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.

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Ranking best freshmen in college basketball: Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears earns Freshman of the Week honors

A look at the top performing freshmen in college basketball last week and for the 2024-25 season

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Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

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Jonathan Kuminga: 'A lot of people that are playing ... if they were in my shoes, they'll quit basketball'

Kuminga is back coming off the bench for the Warriors after six straight starts, but he had a team-high 26 in loss to Pacers.

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Netflix will be playing for prestige on Christmas Day

Payout of $150 million for exclusive rights to a pair of NFL games is about streaming leader Netflix’s future growth prospects, expert suggests.

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Multiple skiers injured after falling off chair lift at Lake Tahoe resort

Five people are recovering after falling from a chair lift at a Lake Tahoe ski resort and now an investigation is underway into what exactly happened. It comes during one of the busiest times for ...

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AP women's college basketball poll reaction: Where does UConn land after loss to USC

The new AP Top 25 poll is out for women's college basketball. Here is what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

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Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself

A Monday night game at Lambeau Field against a playoff-bound Packers team would be a tough gig for most quarterbacks and it's an especially difficult one for a rookie quarterback leading an offense ...

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My shirts reeked of onions; my father hated the ‘phoney Tudor windows’. That flat will always mean home | Michael Rosen

Six decades on, in my mind’s eye I can still walk around those rooms and hear my parents’ voices. In our end of year series , writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt ...

The Guardian - 22h

Warriors heed Kerr's plea even as Steph struggles in loss

The Golden State Warriors' roster heard Steve Kerr loud and clear, but Steph Curry didn't hold up his end of the bargain in Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

What we learned as Steph goes cold in Warriors' loss to Pacers

Jonathan Kuminga scored a game-high 26 points, but Steph Curry made just two field goals as the Golden State Warriors lost at home to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Thunder vs. Wizards basketball game

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Surveillance videos appear to show 2 of 4 missing Ecuadorian kids taken by men in military uniform

Surveillance videos have emerged from the Ecuadorian coastal city of Guayaquil, showing men in military uniform grabbing two boys and driving them away

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Boy seriously injured by falling drone at Florida light show

A holiday light show in Florida went horribly wrong when several drones crashed to the ground, with one of them seriously injuring a small boy. The NTSB and FAA are investigating. Cristian ...

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Vols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 poll

Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. It's a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams ...

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College basketball rankings: Kentucky slips in AP Top 25, No. 2 Auburn gains on top-ranked Tennessee

The Tigers received a few more first-place votes than last week and narrowed the gap behind the Volunteers

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Win vs. UConn propels USC women to 4th in poll

After beating UConn, USC has jumped three spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, with UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame staying 1-3.

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DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'

Smith took full accountability for his third-down miscue

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Men's basketball AP poll: Kentucky falls flat in brutal loss, Oklahoma keeps surging ahead of SEC play

The Wildcats dropped six spots this week after their 20-point loss to Ohio State.

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Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show

The FAA is now investigating.

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Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Start/Sit: Consider Dru Smith a Fantasy starter with busy schedule ahead, more

Also, De'Andre Hunter's recent consistency from 3 makes him a viable Fantasy option

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College basketball rankings: Duke continues to rise in Coaches Poll, undefeated Oklahoma moves up

Undefeated Tennessee remains No. 1 in this week's Coaches Poll

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AP poll takeaways: Who's on the 'nice' list for the holidays?

Who will be UConn's third option? Is South Carolina a contender again? There were plenty of big questions ahead of this season. Some have already been answered; others remain a quandary.

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Canadiens: Power Play Specialist

Montreal Canadiens sniper Patrick Laine has been on fire since making his debut after recovering from a knee injury but his power play prowess is worth a closer look.

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Italy vows to push ahead with dormant migrant vetting centers in Albania

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government has vowed to open controversial migrant processing centers in Albania that have remained dormant after Italian courts refused to validate the transfer of ...

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