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Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch

Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nailbiter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling to keep the gavel for the next two years in the face of conservative ...

The Hill - 5d

Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote

Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...

The Hill - 5d

Watch best of action as Rangers beat Celtic in derby

Watch the best of the action as Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the second Scottish Premiership Old Firm derby of the season.

BBC News - 5d

Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California

In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.

CBS News - 5d

Evening Report — Nation on edge after New Year's Day violence

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Gerald Herbert Security heightened nationally after New Year's attack THE NATION IS ON EDGE after two shocking instances of violence on New Year’s Day in New ...

The Hill - 5d

U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns

The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 6d

College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion

With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets

CBS Sports - 6d

Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.

BBC News - 6d

England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

BBC News - 6d

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.

Wired - 6d

Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic

‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...

The Guardian - 6d

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - 6d

UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned

The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tally

ABC News - 6d

Marcotti's 2025 wishes: Club World Cup success, tough questions for MLS, more

As the new year begins, Gab Marcotti takes his annual look ahead to the next 12 months in soccer and lays out the things he would like to see in 2025.

ESPN - 6d

How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower as it peaks this week

The quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak in early January. Here is how and when to view it.

BBC News - 6d

WATCH: Biden to New Orleans: ‘I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you.’

President Joe Biden delivered remarks from Camp David after a truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people.

ABC News - 6d

Watch: How day of deadly attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

BBC News - 6d

Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch

The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...

The Hill - 6d

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - Jan. 1

Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'

The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight

Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Boulter’s win helps to see off Australia and fiance De Minaur in United Cup

British No 1 dominant in 6-2, 6-1 victory over Gadecki Britain will face Poland in quarter-finals on Thursday As the Great Britain and Australia teams lined up ahead of their highly anticipated ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – new year has much to offer. Next season one narrative will surely dominate Formula One when Lewis Hamilton dons ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Morning Report — Five Johnson holdouts to watch

In today’s issue: What do the holdouts want? What can sway them? Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) fate rests with a handful of House Republicans who, despite a clear endorsement from ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

WATCH: Watch 2025 arrive in New York

New York welcomes the New Year!

ABC News - Jan. 1

Guess the Premier League season from the nationality of the managers – quiz

The flags signal the nationality of each club’s manager on the final day of the season in the order the teams finished. In some places you may see two flags together. The first represents where ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Parrots, trees and dragons: test yourself with our quiz on national flag changes

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)? Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 1