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Spies foiled assassination plots during historic Iraq visit, Pope Francis says
Two assassination attempts made against Pope Francis when he made a historic visit to northern Iraq were foiled by British spies and police inside the country.NBC News - 12h -
US Bureau of Prisons pays ‘historic’ $115m to survivors of staff sexual abuse
Payout settles claims of abuse and retaliation at women’s prison in Dublin, California, now permanently closed. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) has agreed to pay $115m to more than 100 survivors of ...The Guardian - 1d -
UnitedHealth is contributing to the Dow's historic losing streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has notched nine straight days of losses, weighed down in large part by UnitedHealth Group since the killing of Brian Thompson.NBC News - 1d -
Why the Dow is in such a historic funk and how concerned you should be
There are many reasons to believe the Dow's historic losing streak is not a source for major concerns.CNBC - 1d -
Tribal land being returned near historic California park
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks in California are being returned to the Yurok Tribe. Jonathan Vigliotti explores what this return, and others like it, could mean for the ...CBS News - 2d -
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What just happened in Syria? Unpacking the historic week that toppled Assad
Syria has had a week like no other, rebels toppling President Bashar al-Assad and opening Saydnaya prison, while the hunt for American Austin Tice continues.NBC News - 3d -
Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it would fuel rape and child abuse.
Changes to Iraq’s Personal Status Law could allow girls as young as nine to get married.NBC News - 3d -
US army officer found guilty of sexual harassment in historic military justice case
Lt Col Herman West was charged after sexual harassment was classified as a crime under military justice code. A former US army battalion commander was found guilty on Friday of sexual harassment of ...The Guardian - 4d -
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A different game in 2024? Army-Navy offenses could buck historical 'under' trend
A remarkable 17 of the past 18 Army-Navy games have gone under the points total, making it a popular pick for bettors. But is it the right play this year?ESPN - 5d -
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad Syria
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad SyriaABC News - 5d -
Weah, McKennie connect for historic UCL goal
United States internationals Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah were a big part of the reason Juventus toppled Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.ESPN - 5d -
What to know about Biden's historic single-day act of clemency
On Thursday, President Biden announced the largest number of commutations and clemencies ever granted in a single day. In addition to pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes, the ...CBS News - 6d -
Behind Biden's historic pardons, sentences commuted
President Biden announced almost 1,500 people would get their sentences commuted and 39 Americans would be pardoned for nonviolent crimes. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.CBS News - 6d -
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Afternoon Update: Pesutto to stay after defamation verdict; PNG’s historic NRL entry; and Flinders’ journal under the gavel
Victorial Liberal leader defies calls to resign from several party MPsYahoo Sports - 6d -
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Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’
PNG to become just second overseas franchise from 2028 Australian government can pull $600m funding at any time Australia will be able to withdraw $600m in funding for a PNG rugby league team at ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims
He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Iran Suffers Blow of 'Historic Proportions' With Assad's Fall
Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Donald Trump.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Jets' Aaron Rodgers halts historic drought of 300-yard passing games in Week 14 loss to Dolphins
Something positive for the embattled quarterback!CBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Bettor cashes historic $3.1 million wager on Eagles to beat Panthers after Carolina nearly pulled off upset
The bettor netted roughly $442,800 on the wagerCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Tre Hawkins snaps historic drought for Giants, grabs team’s first INT since Week 1 in game vs. Saints
The Giants went 11 games without an interception, which was the longest stretch without one for a defense in NFL history.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity"
"At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," President Biden said Sunday, hours after opposition forces entered Damascus and seized control of Syria.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
No. 1 and not done: Oregon Ducks set sights on historic College Football Playoff run after blitzing Big Ten
Oregon's expectations weren't inflated. Turns out, these are no rubber Ducks.CBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record
Sprint sensation runs 20.04s at school championships 16-year-old breaks Peter Norman’s 56-year benchmark Australian sprinter Gout Gout’s rapid rise has reached glorious heights as the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Igor Shesterkin Reportedly Signs Historic Contract Extension With Rangers
Igor Shesterkin is set to become the highest paid goalie in NHL history.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Trump Claims a ‘Historic’ Mandate. Polls Show Americans Have Mixed Feelings.
The public may have more nuanced views on issues like tariffs and mass deportations than it might seem at first blush.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota
More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a donationABC News - Dec. 5 -
Everything to know as Taylor Swift's historic Eras Tour makes its final stop in Vancouver
Taylor Swift’s record-shattering Eras Tour is finally coming to a close after nearly two years of friendship bracelets, surprise songs and sparkly bodysuits.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Joe Burrow claims this NFL honor for first time, Bengals' losing ways spoil star QB's historic November
Burrow's individual greatness hasn't led to more team successCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Brock Bowers 'just a different cat,' Raiders HC says; a closer look at first-round TE's historic rookie season
Bowers currently leads the entire NFL with 84 catches in his rookie seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Trans people traveled to the Supreme Court from across the U.S. to hear historic case
Dozens of transgender people, along with their families and allies, gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices considered a Tennessee law banning access to puberty blockers and ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Dak backs McCarthy, Bo Nix leading HISTORIC QB Class & Bears’ coaching search | Inside Coverage
In this week's Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein, and Frank Schwab dive into the latest headlines, from Dak Prescott's comments on Mike McCarthy to the evolving coaching carousel in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump didn’t win by a historic landslide. It’s time to nip that lie in the bud | Mehdi Hasan
In 2024, we have a new post-election lie – Trump didn’t just win, Republicans say, but he won big . He won a landslide . That’s false. Remember the “big lie”? In 2020, Donald Trump lost the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
This move by the stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is historically bullish for the S&P 500
Traders have been rushing in to buy stocks in the final hour of trading over the past two weeks, while a gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility has dropped sharply in the wake of the presidential ...MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
CNN legal analyst calls Hunter Biden pardon 'historic act of political nepotism'
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig called President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, a “historic act of political nepotism.” “There has long been a fair debate — fair on both sides — about ...The Hill - Dec. 2
