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Trump’s America First becomes America expands

President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.

Wired - Jan. 7

Northern Illinois joins Mountain West: Huskies will compete as football-only member beginning in 2026 season

Northern Illinois, a longtime MWC target, has been a member of the MAC since 1997

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

WATCH: The first trailer for “Warfare” directed by a Navy SEAL

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

The first step for the Democrats to win again: A party overhaul

The playbook we’ve used for decades must be discarded, and power brokers who haven’t had a big win since 2012 should not be who we look to for solutions.

The Hill - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?

Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.

ESPN - Jan. 7

GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying

Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Harris oversees certification of Trump's election win

Lawmakers gathered inside a peaceful Capitol for a joint session of Congress on Monday as Vice President Kamala Harris oversaw the certification of her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump and ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

College basketball rankings: Kentucky, UConn, Illinois move up in AP Top 25 poll, Kansas slips

The Wildcats continued their rise in the AP Top 25 rankings, while preseason No. 1 Kansas dropped out of the top 10

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win

Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on Capitol

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Congress formally certifies Trump's election win

Congress on Monday certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory, officially cementing his win over Vice President Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Congress certifying Trump's 2024 election win

A joint session in Congress will usher in a certification of the 2024 election results. CBS News contributor David Becker has more.

CBS News - Jan. 6

College basketball rankings: Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA and more contending in tight Big Ten title race

The race for the Big Ten title looks like it will be tight this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Pep wants Grealish form of treble winning season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish must fight for his place in the side's starting line-up and rediscover the form he showcased during the club's treble-winning season.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Watch live: Harris certifies Trump's election win

Congress on Monday is set to formally certify President-elect Trump's 2024 election victory. As president of the Senate, Vice President Harris, whom Trump defeated, will oversee the process. Monday ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season

The Nittany Lions have the tools to emerge from first-ever 12-team CFP as national champions

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Demi Moore wins first major acting award for "The Substance" at Golden Globes

Demi Moore delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning a Golden Globe Sunday for her performance in "The Substance." Katey Rich, awards editor for The Ankler, joined CBS News to discuss ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Bueckers (knee) exits UConn win, should 'be fine'

Paige Bueckers scored 15 points before exiting with an injury in No. 7 UConn's 83-52 rout of host Villanova on Sunday, but Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said, after the victory, that "she'll be fine. ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Seahawks' Smith cashes in on $6M bonus in win

While Geno Smith said he cared most about the win in Sunday's finale, he also hit three contract escalators in the game worth $6 million.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Demi Moore wins first-ever acting award for 'The Substance': Read her Golden Globes speech

Moore brought a jolt of emotional energy to the room with a speech that touched on her own career in the face of playing an aging actress in 'The Substance.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6