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MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025
MLB star Wander Franco's sex abuse trial in the Dominican Republic has been postponed until June 2, 2025ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed
Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in OctoberABC News - Dec. 12 -
Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, family says
The family of a woman who vanished after missing a connecting flight in Los Angeles has been found. Hannah Kobayashi was reported missing a month ago and LAPD said surveillance video showed her ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?
A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Syria's Post-Assad Vacuum Has Become a Shooting Range for Great Powers
The U.S., Turkey and Israel are all pursuing long-held ambitions in the country after Assad’s ouster weakened Iranian and Russian influence.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Recent Immigration Surge Has Been Largest in U.S. History
Under President Biden, more than two million immigrants per year have entered, government data shows.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
This stat has given us the NCAA Tournament winner for 20 years: Here are five teams who could buck the trend
The Week 6 AP Top 25 has been an important set of rankings in college basketball the last two decadesCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption chargesABC News - Dec. 10 -
Acting is tough, emotionally deep work. Laysla De Oliveira has been on a journey
De Oliveira, star of the series "Special Ops: Lioness," has grown alongside her character this year.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner says
A 26-year-old has been arrested with a weapon 'consistent with' gun used in CEO's killing, police commissioner saysABC News - Dec. 9 -
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Ranking 134 College Football Teams Now That the Dust Has Settled
There’s a new No. 2 team in the country at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
New Devils Forward Has Been Big Surprise
This Devils signing has been a big surprise for the club this season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Biden has been wrecking his legacy, but he still has time to do the right things | Judith Levine
Biden is a lame duck, free to do what he wishes. He could start by saving a few – or a few thousand – lives. President Joe Biden seems intent on demolishing his legacy.. For months, the Democrats ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial law
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial lawABC News - Dec. 9 -
Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria? | Simon Tisdall
The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions. For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Russia says Assad has fled Syria as rebels seize Damascus
Syrian rebel forces have overtaken the capital city of Damascus and toppled the Assad regime that has ruled Syria for generations. Russian officials have confirmed President Bashar Al-Assad has ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freed
Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freedABC News - Dec. 8 -
Cunningham has a triple-double to lead the Pistons to a 120-111 victory over the Knicks
Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 120-111 on Saturday nightABC News - Dec. 7 -
Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves' 107-90 victory over the Warriors
Anthony Edwards had 30 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 107-90 on Friday night in the first of two games between the teams this weekendABC News - Dec. 7 -
Paul George has 21 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 102-94 victory over the Magic
Paul George had 21 points and nine assists second in his game since bruising a bone in his left knee, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday nightABC News - Dec. 6 -
Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season
The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison
According to Weinstein’s legal team, the disgraced movie producer has faced egregious conditions while jailed. Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers are afraid he will die during his incarceration at Rikers ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Palantir’s fiery stock surge has been polarizing. Here’s what the CEO thinks.
Palantir shares are up 1,100% off their lows, with skeptics voicing concern about the valuation.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Ravens' Derrick Henry approaching yet another historic milestone in what has been a season of benchmarks
Henry's is about to join an elite group of playersCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover
Temperatures have risen far higher over the past two years than scientists expected. A study offers a possible reason why: Cloud cover has decreased.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
YMCA has never been gay, says the song’s lyricist and singer
Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise. If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
UConn gets much-needed win by beating ranked Baylor; Dan Hurley admits 'part of the problem has been me'
The shorthanded Huskies stepped up in what Hurley said was a win his team absolutely had to haveCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Eagles win streak: 8 statistics that demonstrate how good Philadelphia has been in 8-game unbeaten stretch
The Eagles are arguably playing better than any team in footballCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'
Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source saysABC News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Why has this happened now?
Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Now that 'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay has left the Mormon church, she has a lot to say
'Real Housewives' star Heather Gay talks about her second book in two years, leaving the Mormon faith, body positivity and her perspective on marriageLos Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -