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LeBron James returns and Lakers overcome Anthony Davis injury scare in win

Anthony Davis leaves the game briefly with an apparent injury before returning to finish with 40 points and 16 rebounds in the Lakers' win over Memphis.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

The three biggest reasons LeBron and the Lakers are flailing in the West

Another season of blowouts and fighting to make the play-in begs the question: Can the Lakers be fixed?

ESPN - 1d

Letters to Sports: Lamenting the Lakers' situation

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on subjects from the Lakers' struggles to problems at USC and UCLA.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lakers coach unsure on James return after defeat

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he does not know when LeBron James will return after he missed a second consecutive game.

BBC News - 2d

Four-try Sale cruise to victory over Racing

Sale run out comfortable winners over Racing 92 in their Champions Cup match at Salford Community Stadium.

BBC News - 2d

UEFA punishes Serbia for fan misconduct including trying to burn Albania flag

UEFA has punished Serbia’s soccer federation for racist acts by fans at two Nations League games including trying to burn an Albania flag in Switzerland

ABC News - 2d

Morning Report — GOP lawmakers try to pack up 2024 to ring in 2025

In today’s issue: By the end of next week, lawmakers will bid farewell to a legislative year that proved to be both the best and worst of times. Their leftover legislative goals before the ...

The Hill - 2d

Watch: Man trying to escape police gets stuck in chimney

A police chase in Massachusetts has ended with a man needing to be rescued by the detectives he was fleeing.

BBC News - 3d

LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness

LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot

ABC News - 3d

LeBron James won't play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday

LeBron James, who hasn't been with the Lakers this week, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday because of foot soreness.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle meth disguised as presents

A Canadian woman had over 20 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents in her carry-on duffel bag, New Zealand's customs agency said.

CBS News - 3d

Trying to settle your credit card debt? Watch these 4 red flags

Knowing the warning signs of illegitimate debt settlement companies can help you avoid scams and save money.

CBS News - 3d

Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after abuses and then war

Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month

ABC News - 3d

The Tiny Oklahoma School Trying to Bring Religion Back to Classrooms

Officials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.

The New York Times - 4d

Global powers trying to determine how to work with Syrian rebels

Celebrations continue in Syria as questions swirl about what the post-Assad era will look like. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.

CBS News - 4d

Jan. 6 investigators say Trump trying to 'send a message' with calls for their imprisonment

Members of the special committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are hitting back at President-elect Trump after he called for their imprisonment, saying the criminal ...

The Hill - 5d

Gold medalist Stona among 14 to try out for NFL

Jamaica's Roje Stona, who set an Olympic record in the discus to win gold in Paris, is among 14 players who will try out for the NFL through its IPP program.

ESPN - 6d

Trump Says He Won’t Try to Fire Jay Powell as Fed Chair

The president-elect said he would not try to replace the Federal Reserve chair, but would seek to cut immigration, impose tariffs and more.

The New York Times - 6d

Operation Gaza: ‘I’m trying to save lives in a war zone’

Plastic surgeon Victoria Rose shares her experience

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Stunned Iranian Officials Try to Distance Their Country From Assad

A reckoning emerged in Iran on Sunday as officials and commentators swiftly moved to distance the government from a tyrant it had supported.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States

The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.

ABC News - Dec. 8

Kinzinger has 'absolutely no worries' Trump will try to put him in jail

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he has “absolutely no worries” that President-elect Trump will try to put him in jail. Trump joined “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday for ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without 'big pieces'

After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Try These Tricks to Free Up More Screen Real Estate on a Mac

There are several ways to keep the elements on your Mac’s screen from getting in the way of your work. Try these tips to free up some visual space.

Wired - Dec. 7

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources

ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.

ABC News - Dec. 6

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov accused of ‘trying to rebuild the Russian empire’

Ukraine and west hit out at Russian foreign minister in Malta; sanctions force Putin to scrap Gazprombank monopoly. What we know on day 1,017. See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy

The Chvrches singer on going solo, and the loneliness of being the only woman in a touring band.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no

There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

ESPN - Dec. 5

'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday

ABC News - Dec. 5

Lakers buried in a barrage of 24 Miami threes in concerning blowout loss

Coming off a blowout loss to Minnesota, the Lakers are torched by Tyler Herro and the Heat on the perimeter, suffering their sixth loss in eight games.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel

Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives as paramedics'

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Schoolgirl, 8, killed 'trying to save mother from attack'

The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.

BBC News - Dec. 3

What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance

ABC News - Dec. 3

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.

ESPN - Dec. 3

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