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Senate advances RFK Jr’s nomination after confirming Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s intelligence director – live
RFK Jr passes key step paving way for health job confirmation; vote passes despite Democrats’ concerns over ex-Democrat accused of pro-Russia stance. Gabbard confirmed as intelligence head ...The Guardian - 14m -
Todd Blanche: Nomination to serve as deputy AG is 'my American dream'
Todd Blanche delivered his opening statement at a Senate confirmation hearing for him to serve as deputy attorney general, which he called his "American dream."NBC News - 2h -
Oscar-nominated animated shorts draw on a wide variety of themes, many involving kids
This year's nominees include 'Beautiful Men,' 'Yuck!,' 'Wander to Wonder,' 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' and 'Magic Candies.'Los Angeles Times - 8h -
Oscar-nominated live-action shorts grapple with fraught sociopolitical issues
This year's Oscar-nominated live-action shorts place viewers in the shoes of people on the front lines of thorny sociopolitical issues, including immigration and child labor.Los Angeles Times - 8h -
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These days an Oscar snub is almost a badge of honor
No Oscar nomination for your amazing work this season? Don't fret, you're in stellar companyLos Angeles Times - 2d -
Senate Votes to Advance RFK Jr's Health Secretary Nomination
The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.The New York Times - 1h -
Senate votes on Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as top U.S. intelligence official
Senators will also vote on whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services.NBC News - 3h -
Demi Moore looks back at her career as she's nominated for her first Oscar
After decades in the industry, actress Demi Moore is now a first-time Oscar nominee for her role in the horror film, "The Substance." She spoke to CBS News' Natalie Morales about her 40-plus year ...CBS News - 4h -
Oasis nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The band are among 14 nominees, alongside Mariah Carey, New Order, Cyndi Lauper and White Stripes.BBC News - 8h -
Australia spinner reported for suspect bowling action
Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following Test series in Sri Lanka.BBC News - 10h -
White House fires USAid inspector general who issued damning report on Trump’s funding freeze – live
Paul Martin reportedly dismissed one day after damning report detailing impact of sudden dismantling of agency. Donald Trump announced he is dispatching Treasury secretary Scott Bessent to ...The Guardian - 16h -
Demi Moore, On the Verge of Her First Oscar
As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.The New York Times - 22h -
30 House Democrats call on Senate to reject Patel's FBI nomination
A coalition of 30 House Democrats is asking Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI. The letter comes just days before the ...The Hill - 1d -
College sports still grappling with how to stop court storms
The question as storms in football and basketball continue: How to let fans celebrate and keep everyone safe?ESPN - 1d -
How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner
It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Legend Of Zelda Live-Action Movie: Everything We Know About The Nintendo-Sony Movie
Zelda heads to the big screen Following the massive success of Nintendo's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made more than $1.3 billion at the box office, Nintendo is returning with ...GameSpot - 1d -
Senate committee advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence
A Senate committee has advanced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence with a final vote in the full Senate expected this week. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release
President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages.CBS News - 1d -
German city scarred by Nazi past grapples with rise of far right
Pforzheim is a microcosm of migration and economic debates boosting AfD ahead of Germany’s federal electionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgentFinancial Times - 1d -
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say
Law professors have long debated what the term means. But now many have concluded that the nation faces a reckoning as President Trump tests the boundaries of executive power.The New York Times - 1d -
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governorABC News - 2d -
Super Bowl delivers moving tributes, memorable action and a historic presidential visit
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans in a dozen yearsABC News - 2d -
Ex-OSU coach Tressel nominated as Ohio lt. gov.
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, who also served as president of Youngstown State University, has been nominated as lieutenant governor in Ohio.ESPN - 2d -
Women’s FA Cup: talking points from the weekend’s fifth-round action
Khadija Shaw returns with a goal, Arsenal avoid an upset and Rugby and Wolves make the most of fifth-round ties. Khadija Shaw provided a defiant response to those who subjected her to horrific ...The Guardian - 2d -
FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
George Hirst finds inspiration from his father, Plymouth exploit Arne Slot’s choices and Marcus Rashford shows promise at his new club. Against Tottenham, the Aston Villa substitute Marcus Rashford ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority - partial results
Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's general election but may not be able to govern alone.BBC News - 2d -
Trump, Expected to Attend Super Bowl, Has Had a Fraught Relationship With the NFL
The president’s attendance at Sunday’s Super Bowl highlights how his connection to the league has veered from aspirational to openly antagonistic.The New York Times - 2d -
Emma Raducanu looks short of confidence and lost without coach in latest defeat
Emma Raducanu’s miserable coachless run continued as she lost in straight sets to Ekaterina Alexandrova, the same Russian she had defeated in the opening round of last month’s Australian Open.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Vought seeks to halt actions at CFPB
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is quickly seeking to crack down on the activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), preventing it from drawing down more ...The Hill - 3d -
Buzz: Back-and-forth line movement, lopsided action on the over, Barkley
The line for Super Bowl LIX has shifted multiple times, but action on the over on the game total Saquon Barkley's rushing yards has remained consistent.ESPN - 3d -
Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...CBS News - 4d -
Wiggins issues heartfelt goodbye to Warriors in IG post
Former Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins issued a heartfelt goodbye to Golden State in a post on Instagram after being traded to the Miami Heat earlier this week.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border
"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.ABC News - 5d -
Oscars flashback: Raising a glass to 'Sideways'
20 years ago, the adapted screenplay winner got the prize ahead of 'Before Sunset,' 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'Finding Neverland' and 'The Motorcycle Diaries.'Los Angeles Times - 6d
